Iowa Classrooms
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Earth/Space Science
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These worksheets can assist educators in aligning curriculum and assessments. After reviewing the benchmarks, check the specific grade level benchmarks to be taught, then press 'Create Worksheet'. The resulting worksheet will list the selected grade level benchmarks along with the suggested vocabulary, information, and skills students need to master at that grade level.
 
To generate a worksheet select at least one benchmark below or select all.
 
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Standard 1: 
Understands basic features of the Earth
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows the origin and evolution of the Earth system
. .a:  Knows the relationship of the Earth to the solar system  
. .b:  Knows methods used to estimate geologic time 
. .c:  Understands changes in the Earth's environment and life forms over time 

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Standard 2: 
Understands basic Earth processes
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows energy in the Earth system
. .a:  Knows the major external and internal sources of energy on Earth and how these sources affect the Earth's surface and climate 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Knows geochemical cycles
. .a:  Knows elements exist in fixed amounts and are part of geochemical cycles 
. .b:  Knows movement of matter between reservoirs is often accompanied by a change in the physical and chemical properties of matter 

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Standard 3: 
Understands essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe and the Earth's place in it
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows the origin and evolution of the universe
. .a:  Knows the ongoing processes of star formation and destruction 
. .b:  Knows current scientific evidence supports the "Big Bang Theory" for the origin of the universe 


 
For schools using the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) to assess grade level skills, a key has been provided to assist in selecting essential or core skills. Benchmarks assessed on the ITBS/ITED are indicated. Asterisks indicate how often a benchmark appears on the ITBS/ITED: *(1-2 questions) **(3-5 questions) or *** (more than 5 questions).
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