MS-ESS2-1: Cycling of Earth's Materials
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. (Stability and Change)
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the processes of melting, crystallization, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation, which act together to form minerals and rocks through the cycling of Earth’s materials.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the identification and naming of minerals.
Science Practices
Developing and Using Models
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Shared Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
SL.8.5 - Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
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