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Earth/Space Science

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The Grade Level Benchmarks are indicators of what students should know and be able to do at each grade. Supporting Information and Instructional Strategies can be viewed by selecting a highlighted grade level. Asterisks indicate how often a benchmark appears on the ITBS/ITED: *(1-2 questions) **(3-5 questions) or *** (more than 5 questions).

Earth/Space Science: Interval Benchmarks Grades K-4
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Standard 1:
Understands basic features of the Earth
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows properties of Earth materials

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Standard 2:
Understands basic Earth processes
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Knows changes in the Earth and sky

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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 objects in the sky

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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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