Field 322: Earth and Space Science

Alignment of National Evaluation Series Earth and Space Science (322) Framework with National Standards

This alignment study identifies the national standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of a National Evaluation Series test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

Universe and Space Systems

Competency Standard
0001: Understand the origin, structure, and composition of the universe, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS1.A, ESS1.B
0002: Understand the characteristics and development of solar systems, stars, and planets, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS1.A, ESS1.B

Earth's History and Processes

Competency Standard
0003: Understand the Earth's history and its internal structure, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS1.C, ESS2.A, ESS2.B
0004: Understand the origin, motion, and interactions of Earth's tectonic plates, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS1.C, ESS2.A, ESS2.B, ESS2.D

Earth Systems and Interactions

Competency Standard
0005: Understand the structure, function, and energy transfer mechanisms of the atmosphere, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS2.D
0006: Understand the structures, functions, and energy transfer mechanisms of the hydrosphere, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS2.C
0007: Understand the interactions and feedback mechanisms that occur between two or more Earth systems, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS1.A, ESS1.B, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS2.E, ESS3.D

Natural Resources and Human Impacts

Competency Standard
0008: Understand the sources, methods of extraction, and environmental impacts involved in the use of natural resources, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS2.D, ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ESS3.D
0009: Understand the causes, impacts, prevention, and mitigation methods for natural hazards, including through the use of crosscutting concepts and science and engineering practices. National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Earth and Space Science.
  • ESS3.B, ESS3.D

 

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