Arkansas Science Curriculum Framework

The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart suggests which Arkansas Science Curriculum Framework standards you can cover using PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE in your classroom. We hope you will discover additional standards you can use. These are the ones our Instructional Materials Development team felt most directly related to the activities contained in PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE.

For additional Arkansas Science Curriculum Framework standards you can cover see the STANDARDS CORRELATION chart for the following PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE projects:

PASSPORT TO ANTARCTICA

PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST

PASSPORT TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM

LIVE FROM MARS 2001/2002

PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE

Grades K-4,   Grades 5-8,   High School

GRADES K-4 (Student Learning Expectations)

Strand 1: Physical Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical systems as a process of inquiry.

 

PS.1.1. Examine the techniques of scientific inquiry: problem solving, questioning, reasoning, creative decision making by utilizing the scientific method.

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PS.1.2. Use simple equipment (microscopes), age-appropriate tools (rulers, thermometers), skills (describing and writing), technology (computers) and mathematics in scientific investigations.

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PS 1.3. Communicate designs, procedures, and results of scientific investigations (graphs, charts, and writings).

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply, and evaluate the knowledge of physical systems.

 

PS.2.2. Understand the physical properties of objects.

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PS.2.3. Learn about the physical world by observing, data collecting, using age-appropriate tools, describing, and hypothesizing.

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PS.2.4. Revise hypothesis by sharing and communicating observations through writing.

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PS.2.5. Explore energy changes.

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PS.2.12. Experiment with static and current electricity.

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of physical science.

 

PS.3.1. Understand that physical science is interwoven into the structure of all disciplines.

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PS.3.2. Recognize that mathematics is the basis of communication in physical science.

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PS.3.3. Understand that tools allow tasks to be done more easily.

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PS.3.4. Explore physical science related careers.

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Strand 3: Earth/Space Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the inquiry process through the study of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.1.1. Utilize the scientific method to investigate Earth/space systems.

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ES.1.2. Select appropriate equipment and utilize technology and mathematics in the inquiry of Earth/space systems.

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ES.1.3. Generate graphs, writings, and charts to communicate Earth/space systems investigations.

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply and evaluate knowledge of the properties of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.2.5. Investigate seasonal changes in weather and factors which affect weather conditions.

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ES.2.6. Describe the water cycle.

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.3.1. Understand the varied uses of water.

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ES.3.4. Understand how Earth/space systems connect to other disciplines.

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ES.3.5. Recognize the importance of mathematics as the basis of communication in Earth/space systems.

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ES.3.6. Use age-appropriate equipment, tools, techniques, technology, and mathematics in scientific investigation of Earth/space systems.

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ES.3.7. Explore careers related to Earth/space science.

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GRADES 5-8 (Student Learning Expectations)

Strand 1: Physical Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical systems as a process of inquiry.

 

PS.1.1. Understand that the laws of science are universal.

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PS.1.2. Understand that a scientific theory is based on current, accepted evidence and used to make predictions.

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PS.1.3. Generate written conclusions based on evidence acquired through experimentation.

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PS.1.4. Interpret scientific information from graphs and charts.

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply, and evaluate the knowledge of physical systems.

 

PS.2.11. Distinguish energy transfer (conduction, convection, radiation).

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PS.2.12. Investigate sound waves and gamma rays.

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of physical science.

 

PS.3.1. Design and conduct different kinds of scientific investigations to answer different kinds of questions.

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PS.3.2. Demonstrate how physical science is connected to mathematics (analyze collected data).

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PS.3.3. Apply multiple strategies to problem solving.

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PS.3.4. Use appropriate equipment, tools, techniques, technology, mathematics, and technical writing in scientific investigation.

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PS.3.5. Investigate a variety of careers related to physical science.

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PS.3.6. Acknowledge the impact of scientific discoveries upon society.

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PS.3.7. Recognize that scientific discovery has been influenced by historical events.

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Strand 3: Earth/Space Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the inquiry process through the study of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.1.2. Understand that Earth and objects in space constantly undergo changes and/or cycles which can be observed and measured.

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ES.1.3. Generate conclusions based on evidence acquired through experimentation.

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ES.1.4. Interpret scientific information from graphs and charts.

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ES.1.6. Understand the relationship between Earth and objects in space.

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply and evaluate knowledge of the properties of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.2.7. Explain and illustrate the water cycle.

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ES.2.8. Model and explain how the Earth's shape and tilt result in different seasons.

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ES.2.9. Investigate the predictable motion of objects in space in explaining phenomena such as day, night, moon phases, ocean tides, and eclipses.

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ES.2.11. Compare the ability to support life on Earth and other objects in space.

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ES.2.12. Explain and compare the properties (gravity, size, shape, distance, and color) of objects in the solar system.

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ES.2.13. Explore past, present, and future space technology.

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ES.2.14. Relate the physical characteristics of the sun to other stars.

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of Earth /space systems.

 

ES.3.1. Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer different kinds of questions.

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ES.3.2. Apply multiple strategies to problem solving.

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ES.3.3. Use appropriate equipment, tools, techniques, technology, mathematics, and technical writing in scientific investigations.

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ES.3.4. Investigate a variety of earth science related careers.

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ES.3.5. Construct models of earth science systems and make real world applications.

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ES.3.6. Analyze the impact of human activities on the Earth's crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (e.g., climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and UV radiation) and demonstrate methods of conservation and recycling of the Earth's resources.

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ES.3.7. Explore the impact of space technology on society.

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ES.3.8. Illustrate the positive and negative effects of human use of natural resources on Earth.

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ES.3.9. Measure weather conditions using appropriate equipment.

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GRADES 9-12 (Student Learning Expectations)

Strand 1: Physical Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of physical systems as a process of inquiry.

 

PS.1.1. Understand that science is a process based on the scientific method which leads to a deeper understanding of real world situations.

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PS.1.2. Follow procedures for a scientific inquiry using step--by--step instructions, mathematical formulas, flow diagrams, and/or sketches.

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PS.1.3. Develop and implement a workable scientific inquiry independently and with a group using standard safety procedures.

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PS.1.4. Evaluate the process that scientists use to construct and validate scientific theory, such as data collection, prediction, experimentation (controls and variables), bias elimination, and replication.

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PS.1.5. Make objective observations and perform error analysis on collected data.

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PS.1.6. Formulate valid conclusions.

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PS.1.7. Communicate and defend in writing a scientific argument.

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PS.1.8. Critique and interpret scientific data on charts and graphs.

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PS.1.9. Recognize that theories are models and may be revised when new data is introduced.

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PS.1.10.Understand the criteria for the formation of scientific theory and a scientific law.

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply, and evaluate the knowledge of physical systems.

 

PS.2.1. Evaluate the historical and multi-cultural contributions to the scientific body of knowledge in physical systems (nature of light, falling objects, expanding universe, model of the atom, quantum physics, periodic table). Construct time lines.

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PS.2.17. Examine the types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, standing, circular, electromagnetic), properties and characteristics of waves (reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, pitch, frequency, and velocity), and how waves transfer energy.

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of physical science.

 

PS.3.1. Analyze the role science plays in everyday life and compare different careers in the physical sciences.

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PS.3.2. Evaluate long range plans for resource use and by-product disposal in terms of environmental, economic, and political impact.

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PS.3.3. Assess current world issues applying scientific themes (suggested issues: global changes in climate, ozone depletion, UV radiation, natural resources, use of technology, and public policy).

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PS.3.4. Understand that mathematics is the precise language of communication and problem solving in science (conversions logarithms, inverse square law, etc.). (Measure and calculate using SI units.)

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PS.3.5. Apply technology as appropriate tools for solving problems (electronic balances, computers, pH meters, spectrophotometers, multimeters, etc.).

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PS.3.6. Assess the connections between pure science and applied science to the world of work by performing labs and activities common to the physical sciences.

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PS.3.7. Understand broad themes of Project 2061. Such themes include systems, patterns of change, interactions, energy equilibrium, models, and scale (e.g., relative dimensions such as solar system size).

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Strand 3: Earth/Space Systems
Content Standard 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the inquiry process through the study of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.1.1. Understand that science is a process based on the scientific method which leads to a deeper understanding of real world situations.

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ES.1.2. Follow procedures for a scientific inquiry using step-by-step instructions, mathematical formulas, flow diagrams, and/or sketches.

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ES.1.3. Develop and implement a workable scientific inquiry independently and with a group using standard safety procedures.

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ES.1.4. Evaluate the process that scientists use to construct and validate scientific theory, such as data collection, prediction, experimentation (controls and variables), bias elimination, and replication.

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ES.1.5. Make objective observations and perform error analysis on collected data.

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ES.1.6. Formulate valid conclusions.

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ES.1.7. Communicate and defend in writing a scientific argument.

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ES.1.8. Critique and interpret scientific data on charts and graphs.

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ES.1.9. Recognize that theories are models and may be revised when new data is introduced.

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ES.1.10. Understand the criteria for the formation of scientific theory and a scientific law.

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Content Standard 2

Students will explore, demonstrate, communicate, apply and evaluate knowledge of the properties of Earth and space systems.

 

ES.2.1. Evaluate the historical and multicultural contributions to the scientific body of knowledge in the earth and space sciences. Topics may include expanding universe, plate tectonics, composition of the Earth and stars, and geologic time; and the works of Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler, and Wegener.

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ES.2.2. Understand that the sun is the source of energy for the solar system.

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ES.2.3. Explain how Earth's energy and materials are conserved, interrelated, and recycled; include ores, and the following cycles--water, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen.

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ES.2.9. Evaluate the physical interactions of water with the Earth (glaciers, erosion, and leaching).

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ES.2.10. Evaluate weather and climate, globally and locally, as a result of a complex exchange of heat energy (clouds, solar radiation, ocean currents, gases, Coriolis effect, human activities, jet stream, El Nino, etc.).

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ES.2.12. Interpret the features on weather maps and predict future conditions.

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ES.2.16. Analyze the impact of modern technology on the study of the Earth and universe (telescopes, space probes, robotic arms, weather satellites, Doppler radar, sonar, seismographs).

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Content Standard 3

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications of Earth/space systems.

 

ES.3.1. Analyze the role science plays in every day life and compare different careers in the Earth/space sciences.

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ES.3.2. Evaluate long range plans for resource use and by-product disposal in terms of environmental, economic and political impact (human activities vs. resource quality).

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ES.3.3. Assess current world issues applying scientific themes (e.g., global changes in climate, ozone depletion, UV radiation, natural resources, use of technology, and public policy).

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ES.3.4. Understand that mathematics is the precise language of communication and problem solving in science.

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ES.3.5. Apply technology as appropriate tools for solving problems (electronic balances, computers, digital cameras, pH meters, spectrophotometers, telescopes, barometers, etc.).

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ES.3.6 Assess the connections between pure science and applied science to the world of work by performing labs and activities common to the Earth/space sciences.

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ES.3.7. Understand broad themes of Project 2061. Such themes include systems, patterns of change, interactions, energy equilibrium, models, and scale (relative dimensions such as solar system size).

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