Earth and space

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The student knows that Earth consists of natural resources and its surface is constantly changing. The student is expected to:

Explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains;

Investigate rapid changes in Earth's surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides; and

Explore the characteristics of natural resources that make them useful in products and materials such as clothing and furniture and how resources may be conserved.

The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:

Observe, measure, record, and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time that include air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation;

Describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and thermal energy;

Construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions; and

Identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.