Grades 6-8
North Carolina Science Standard Course of Study & The GLOBE Program, Grades 6-8
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Grade Level |
Competency Goal 1 |
Competency Goal 2 |
Competency Goal 3 |
Competency Goal 4 |
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6th |
The learner will build an understanding of the lithosphere.
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The learner will investigate the characteristics of matter and energy flow through an ecosystem. |
The learner will build an understanding of the Solar System. |
The learner will investigate the characteristics of energy transfer. |
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GLOBE |
Soils |
Biology/land cover, Atmosphere |
Atmosphere |
Atmosphere |
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7th |
The learner will build an understanding of the atmosphere.
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The learner will build an understanding of cell theory. |
The learner will build an understanding of heredity and genetics. |
The learner will build an understanding of the general properties and interactions of matter. |
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GLOBE |
Atmosphere |
Hydrology, Soils |
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8th |
The learner will build an understanding of the hydrosphere.
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The learner will build an understanding of population dynamics. |
The learner will build an understanding of evidence of change or constancy in organisms and landforms over time. |
The learner will build an understanding of motion and forces. |
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GLOBE |
Hydrology |
Soils |