Earth Book

Science: Earth and Space Science

As a result of the activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of:

• the structure of the earth's system.
• earth's history.

As a result of the activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of:

• the energy in the earth system.
• the origin and evolution of the earth system.

Source: National Science Education Standards

Social Studies: People, Places and Environments

Pre-K-12: Standard 3

• Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places and environments. The study of people, places and human-environment interactions assists learners as they create their spatial views and geographic perspectives of the world. Geographic concepts become central to learners' comprehension of global connections as they expand their knowledge of diverse cultures, both historical and contemporary.

National Council for the Social Studies, Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (Washington, D.C.: NCSS, 1994). This book may be purchased by calling 800-683-0812. Electronic copies of it are not available.

Source: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies