Educational Curriculum Standards - Rocks
A field trip to Rock City Gardens combined with a study of the provided educational guide
meets the following educational standards in fields associated with rocks.
National Tennessee Georgia Alabama North Carolina
National Standards
National Science Standards K-4
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
A. Science as an Inquiry
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A1
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Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry |
| D. Earth and Space |
D1
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Develop an understanding of properties of earth materials |
| D3 |
Develop an understanding of changes to the earth and sky |
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National Science Standards 5-8
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| A. Science as an Inquiry |
A1 |
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry |
| D. Earth and Space Science |
D1 |
Develop an understanding of the structure of the earth system |
| D2 |
Develop an understanding of earth history |
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National Social Studies Standards
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| Civics |
C.K-4.5 |
Understand important responsibilities of Americans |
| C.5-8.5 |
Understand the roles of a citizen |
| Geography |
G.K-12.3 |
Understand the physical processes that shape the pattern of the earth’s surface |
| G.K-12.5 |
Understand how human actions modify the physical environment |
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National Language Arts Standards
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
Reading for Perspective |
NL-ENG.K-12.1 |
Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among texts are fiction and nonfiction, classics, and contemporary |
| Applying Language Skills |
NL-ENG.K-12.1 |
Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information) |
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Tennessee Science Curriculum Content Standards K-8
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| 9.0 Earth Features (Earth Science) |
1.9.1, 2.9.2, 3.9.1 |
Identify the earth’s major geological features |
| 4.9.1, 5.9.1 |
Recognize that the earth’s geological features change |
| 4.9.2, 5.9.2 |
Know that the earth is composed of different layers |
| 10.0 Earth Resources (Earth Science) |
K.10.1, 2.10.1, 3.10.1 |
Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties |
| 4.10.3, 5.10.3 |
Realize the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources |
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Tennessee Science Curriculum Content Standards 9-12
| Content Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| 3.0 The Rock Cycle |
3.1 |
Identify and differentiate between (Geology) the three rock classes |
| 3.2 |
Examine the processes responsible for forming the three rock classes |
| 5.0 Plate Tectonics |
5.4 |
Describe the processes associated (Geology) with volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building. |
| 6.0 Personal and Civic Responsibility (Environmental Science) |
6.1 |
Evaluate and articulate his/her Civic Responsibility own personal views concerning (Environmental the environment Science) |
| 6.2 |
Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment |
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Tennessee Social Studies Curriculum Content Standards
| Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| 3.0 Geography |
K.3.2, 1.3.2, 2.3.2, 3.3.2, 4.3.2, 5.3.2, 8.3.3 |
Recognize the interaction between human and physical systems |
| 7.3.6, 9.3.6, 10.3.6, 11.3.6, 12.3.6 |
Understand how physical processes shape the earth’s natural landscapes and affect environments |
| 7.3.8, 8.3.8, 9.3.8, 10.3.8, 11.3.8, 12.3.8 |
Understand how human activities impact and modify the physical environment |
4.0 Governance and Civics |
K.4.3, 1.4.3, 2.4.3, 3.4.3, 4.4.3, 5.4.3, 8.4.5 |
Understand the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens |
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Tennessee Language Arts Curriculum Content Standards
| Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| 1.0 Language Arts |
K.0.1, 1.0.1, 2.0.1, 3.01, 4.0.1, 5.0.1, 6.0.2, 7.0.2, 8.0.2 |
Develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and non-print texts |
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Georgia Standards
Georgia Science Performance Standards
| Concept |
Performance Standard |
Topic |
| Earth Science |
SKE2 |
Students will describe the physical attributes of rocks and soils |
| S3E1 |
Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils S5E1 Students will identify surface features of the earth caused by constructive and deconstructive forces |
| S6E5 |
Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed |
| S6E3 |
Students will recognize the significant role of water in earth processes |
| Physical Science |
SKP1 |
Students will describe objects in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties |
| Life Science |
S3L2 |
Students will recognize the effects of pollution and humans on the environment |
| SHS |
Students will use process skills in laboratory or field investigations, including observation, classification, communication, and analyzing data |
Georgia Social Studies Performance Standards
| Concept |
Performance Standard |
Topic |
| Government and Civic Understanding |
SSKCG1 |
The student will demonstrate an understanding of good citizenship |
| SS5CG1.d |
Explain the responsibilities of a citizen |
Georgia Quality Core Curriculum Standards
| Concept |
Topic |
Standard |
| Inquiry |
Reference Skills |
Uses books and other media to obtain information related to science concepts |
| Activities/Tools |
Actively engages in the learning process via hands-on/minds-on science activities and experiences |
|
Earth Materials: Physical Geology |
Classifies rocks according to the manner in which they are formed. Knows the primary groups of rocks (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary) and knows that characteristics of rock types are a direct result of how they are formed |
| Earth Processes: Physical Geology |
Recognizes changes that occur on the earth’s surface as a result of erosion and deposition. Describes examples of erosion and describes examples of deposition |
| Earth Processes: Physical Geology |
Explores and discusses change in the earth’s surface due to plate tectonics |
| Geology |
Recognizes that constructive and destructive earth forces (e.g., continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion) change the earth’s surface |
| Composition of the earth |
Describes the rock cycle and the importance of heat and pressure |
| Formation of earth’s features |
Describes the theory of plate tectonics |
| Human Interactions with the Environment |
Earth and Space Science |
| Civics |
Citizenship |
Recognizes rights, duties and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen |
Language Arts
|
Reading |
Demonstrates comprehension when reading |
| Reading |
Reads a variety of materials for information and pleasure |
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Alabama Standards
Alabama Science Course of Study Content Standards
| Concept |
Standard |
| Earth and Space Science |
Identify components of earth’s surface including soil, rocks, and water
Identify evidence of erosion and weathering of rocks
Identify/describe geological features of earth
Classify rocks and minerals by characteristics including streak, color, hardness, magnetism, luster, and texture
Describe factors that cause changes to earth’s surface over time |
| Geology |
Explain natural phenomena that shape the surface of the earth including rock cycles, plate motions and interactions, erosion and deposition, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering and tide
Identify natural surface openings including lava tubes, solution cavities, and caves |
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Alabama Social Studies Course of Content Standards
| Concept |
Standard |
| Geography |
Identify human made and natural resources in the world
Describe physical characteristics including landforms, bodies of water, soil, and vegetation of various places on earth
Describe processes that shape the physical environment, including long range effects of extreme weather phenomena and human activity |
| Political Science |
Identify ways to take personal action to protect the environment
Identify individual and civic responsibilities of citizens |
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North Carolina Standards
North Carolina Competency Goals
| Science |
Competency Goal: The learner will make observations and use student-made rules to build an understanding of solid earth materials
Objective: :Describe rocks and other earth materials in more than one way |
| Competency Goal: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals |
Objective: Describe and evaluate the properties of several minerals
Recognize that minerals have a definite chemical composition and structure, resulting in specific physical properties
Explain how rocks are composed of minerals
Show that different rocks have different properties |
Competency Goal: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of landforms
Objective: Identify and analyze forces that cause change in landforms over time
Investigate and discuss the role of the water cycle and how movement of water over and through the landscape helps shape land forms
Discuss and analyze how humans influence erosion and deposition in local communities, including school grounds |
Competency Goal: The learner will build an understanding of the geological cycles, forces, processes, and agents which shape the lithosphere
Objective: Evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere including:
crustal plate movement, folding and faulting, deposition, volcanic activity, and earthquakes
Describe the processes which form and the uses of earth materials (rock cycle, minerals, and characteristics of rocks)
Evaluate ways in which human activities have affected earth’s pedosphere and the measures taken to control the impact |
| Earth/ Environmental Science |
Competency Goal: The learner will build an understanding of lithospheric materials, tectonic processes, and the human and environmental impacts of natural and human-induced changes in the
lithosphere
Objective: Investigate and analyze the importance and impact of the economic development of earth’s finite rock, mineral, soil, fossil fuel and other natural resources to society and our daily lives |
Competency Goal: The learner will build an understanding of the hydrosphere and its interactions and influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality
Objective: Evaluate erosion and depositional processes |
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Educational Curriculum Standards - Plants
A field trip to Rock City Gardens combined with a study of the provided educational guide
meets the following educational standards in the fields associated with plants.
National Tennessee Georgia Alabama North Carolina
National Science Standards
| Content Standard |
Topic |
| A. Science as an Inquiry |
A1 Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry |
| C. Life Science |
C1 Characteristics of organisms |
| C2 Understanding of life cycles of organisms |
| C5 Develop an understanding of diversity and adaptations of organisms |
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Tennessee Science Curriculum Content Standards
| Standard |
Learning Expectation |
Topic |
| 1.0 Cell Structure and Function |
1.1.1, 2.1.1, 3.1.1 |
Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts |
| 1.1.2, 2.1.2, 3.1.2 |
Recognize that smaller parts of a living thing contribute to the operation and well being of the entire organism |
2.0 Interactions Between Living animals and their environments Things and Their
(Life Science) |
1.2.3, 2.2.3, 3.2.3 |
Examine interrelationships among plants |
| 4.2.2 |
Recognize that organisms are able to Environment change their environment |
| 3.0 Food Production and Energy for Life |
3.0 |
Study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life |
| 2.3.1, 3.3.1 |
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things |
| 3.3.2 |
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things |
| 7.3.3 |
Describe the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living things and the environment |
| 4.0 Heredity and Reproduction |
3.4.1 |
Recognize that living things reproduce |
| 2.4.3, 3.4.3 |
Recognize that the appearance of plants and animals change as they mature |
| 4.4.3, 5.4.3 |
Investigate the life cycles of different organisms |
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Georgia Science Performance Standards
| Concept |
Performance Standard |
Topic |
Life Science |
S1L1 |
Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals |
| S2L1 |
Students will investigate the life cycles of different organisms |
| SHS |
Students will use process skills in laboratory or field investigations including observation, classification, communication, and analyzing data |
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Alabama Science Course of Study Content Standards
| Concept |
Standard |
| Life Science |
Identify the relationship of structure to function in plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers
Describe the life cycle of plants, including seed, seed germination, growth, and reproduction |
| Botany |
Identify types of roots, stems, and leaves Describe plant responses to various stimuli
Describe the structure and function of flower parts Identify life cycles of ferns |
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North Carolina Competency Goals
Science
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Competency Goal: The learner will conduct investigations and make observations to build an understanding of the needs of living organisms
Objective: Investigate the needs of a variety of plants |
Competency Goal: The learner will conduct investigations and build an understanding of plant growth and adaptations
Objective: Observe how the quantities and qualities of nutrients, light, and water affect plant growth Investigate and describe how plants pass through distinct stages in their life cycle (growth, survival, reproduction)
Observe and discuss how bees pollinate flowers |
Competency Goal: The learner will investigate the cycling of matter
Objective: Examine evidence that green plants make food
Evaluate the significance of photosynthesis to other organisms |
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