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SCIENCE.6.10.B — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

S.6.10.B

model and describe the layers of Earth, including the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust; and

EARTH.6.A

describe how impact accretion, gravitational compression, radioactive decay, and cooling differentiated proto-Earth into layers;

EARTH.7.B

apply relative dating methods, principles of stratigraphy, and index fossils to determine the chronological order of rock layers;

EARTH.8.B

develop a model of the physical, mechanical, and chemical composition of Earth's layers using evidence from Earth's magnetic field, the composition of meteorites, and seismic waves;

EARTH.8.D

describe how heat and rock composition affect density within Earth's interior and how density influences the development and motion of Earth's tectonic plates;

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High School Extension

Successful demonstration of the technology applications standards prepares students for the following high school courses:

SCIENCE.6.10.B — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to

describe the layers of Earth, including

the crust

the inner core

the mantle

the outer core

model the layers of Earth, including