Alabama Course of Study: Science
Alabama
This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-5 integrated science curriculum is aligned with the 2015  Alabama Course of Study: Science.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Alabama Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Energy and Collisions AL Alabama Course of Study: Science 5.P1U1.4 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Obtain, analyze, and communicate evidence of the effects that balanced and unbalanced forces have on the motion of objects.

Extreme Weather AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 10 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasts in planning for, preparing for, and responding to severe weather. 

Weather and Seasons AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 10 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasts in planning for, preparing for, and responding to severe weather. 

Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 11 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Examine and test solutions that address changes caused by Earth’s events. 

Controlling Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 11 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Examine and test solutions that address changes caused by Earth’s events. 

Engineering Permeable Concrete AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Evaluate a design solution (e.g., flood barriers, wind-resistant roofs, lightning rods) that reduces the impact of a weather-related hazard.

Earthquake-Resistant Skyscrapers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze evidence to explain how changes in human population, per capita consumption of natural resources, and other human activities affect Earth’s systems.

Engineering Bridges AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze evidence to explain how changes in human population, per capita consumption of natural resources, and other human activities affect Earth’s systems.

Engineering Greenhouses AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Analyze evidence to explain how changes in human population, per capita consumption of natural resources, and other human activities affect Earth’s systems.
Flood Control Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Evaluate a design solution that reduces the impact of a weather-related hazard.

Groundwater Contamination AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze evidence to explain how changes in human population, per capita consumption of natural resources, and other human activities affect Earth’s systems.

Engineering Water Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 15 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze evidence to explain how changes in human population, per capita consumption of natural resources, and other human activities affect Earth’s systems.

Engineering Rain Harvesting Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Earthquake-Resistant Skyscrapers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Engineering Permeable Concrete AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Collect and organize scientific ideas that individuals and communities can use to protect Earth’s natural resources and its environment. 

Hydroelectric Dams and the Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Collect and organize scientific ideas that individuals and communities can use to protect Earth’s natural resources and its environment. 

Engineering Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Collect and organize scientific ideas that individuals and communities can use to protect Earth’s natural resources and its environment. 

Earth’s Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Engineering Bridges AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Groundwater Contamination AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Engineering Water Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Implement scientific principles to design processes for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.

Hydroelectric Dams and the Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 17 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Design solutions, test, and revise a process for cleaning a polluted environment. 

Engineering Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth and Human Activity 17 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Design solutions, test, and revise a process for cleaning a polluted environment. 

Earth-Sun-Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 2 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct models and use simulations to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies within galaxies and the solar system.

Earth's Place in the Solar System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 2 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct models and use simulations to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies within galaxies and the solar system.

Engineering Meteoroid Shields AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 2 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct models and use simulations to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies within galaxies and the solar system.

Sun-Earth-Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 2 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Construct models and use simulations to explain the role of gravity in affecting the motions of celestial bodies within galaxies and the solar system.

Earth-Sun-Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 3 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Develop and use models to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. 

Earth's Place in the Solar System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 3 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Develop and use models to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. 

Seasonal Temperatures and Water Cycles AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 9 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Observe seasonal patterns of sunrise and sunset to describe the relationship between the number of hours of daylight and the time of year.

Seasonal Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Place in the Universe 9 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Observe seasonal patterns of sunrise and sunset to describe the relationship between the number of hours of daylight and the time of year.

Earth Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's System 6 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Provide evidence from data of the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to explain past plate motions.

Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's System 6 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Provide evidence from data of the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to explain past plate motions.

Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's System 6 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Provide evidence from data of the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to explain past plate motions.
Groundwater Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.

Mass and Heat Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.
Renewable Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.
Groundwater Contamination AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.

The Rock Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.
Engineering Water Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.

Earth Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.

Natural Resources AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.
Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes.
Earth Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 11 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Develop and use models of Earth’s interior composition to illustrate the resulting magnetic field and to explain its measurable effects. 

Greenhouse Effect AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 12 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions. Use various instruments to monitor local weather and examine weather patterns to predict various weather events, especially the impact of severe weather. 
Convection and Weather AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 12 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions. Use various instruments to monitor local weather and examine weather patterns to predict various weather events, especially the impact of severe weather. 
Engineering Rain Harvesting Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. a. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

Ocean Salinity and Density AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

Earth Materials and Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Plan and carry out investigations to examine properties of soils and soil types.

Earth’s Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

The Water Cycle and Earth's Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

Sun Angle and Temperature AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

Sun Angle and Temperature AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. a. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.

Convection and Weather AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 13 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Use models to explain how the rotation of Earth and unequal heating of its surface create patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Use experiments to investigate how energy from the sun is distributed between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere by convection and radiation.
Heat and Evaporation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Environmental Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Flood Control Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Weather and Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Plate Tectonics and Landform Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Hydroelectric Dams and the Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Water Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Earth Materials and Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Earth's Interacting Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Weathering Rocks AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Earth's Surface Features AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Earth's Water AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Collect information from a variety of sources to describe climates in different regions of the world.

Weather and Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Changing Earth's Surface AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Explore information to support the claim that landforms are the result of a combination of constructive forces, including crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, and sediment deposition as well as a result of destructive forces, including erosion and weathering.

Engineering Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Identify the distribution of freshwater and salt water on Earth and construct a graphical representation depicting the amounts and percentages found in different reservoirs.

Earth's Surface Features AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Earth's Water AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Identify the distribution of freshwater and salt water on Earth and construct a graphical representation depicting the amounts and percentages found in different reservoirs.

Heat and Evaporation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Identify the distribution of freshwater and salt water on Earth and construct a graphical representation depicting the amounts and percentages found in different reservoirs.

Weather and Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Flood Control Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Earth Materials and Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Identify the distribution of freshwater and salt water on Earth and construct a graphical representation depicting the amounts and percentages found in different reservoirs.

Water Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Changing Earth's Surface AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Weathering Rocks AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 15 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Analyze and interpret data to determine effects of weathering and rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, and vegetation using one single form of weathering or erosion at a time.

Plate Tectonics and Landform Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 16 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Describe patterns of Earth’s features on land and in the ocean using data from maps.

Changing Earth's Surface AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 16 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Describe patterns of Earth’s features on land and in the ocean using data from maps.

Earth's Surface Features AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 16 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Describe patterns of Earth’s features on land and in the ocean using data from maps.

Engineering Permeable Concrete AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 17 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Formulate and evaluate solutions to limit the effects of natural Earth processes on humans. 

Hydroelectric Dams and the Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 17 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Formulate and evaluate solutions to limit the effects of natural Earth processes on humans. 

Plate Tectonics and Landform Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 17 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Formulate and evaluate solutions to limit the effects of natural Earth processes on humans.

Earth's Surface Features AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 17 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Formulate and evaluate solutions to limit the effects of natural Earth processes on humans. 

Groundwater Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.

Engineering Water Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.

Climate Analysis AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.
The Rock Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.
Mass and Heat Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.
Natural Resources AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.
Weathering and Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.

Sunlight and Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Design and construct a device to reduce the effects of sunlight. 

Earth Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.

Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 8 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Plan and carry out investigations that demonstrate the chemical and physical processes that form rocks and cycle Earth materials.

Who Scientists Are AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe, record, and share findings of local weather patterns over a period of time.

Windy Weather AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe, record, and share findings of local weather patterns over a period of time.

The Water Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe, record, and share findings of local weather patterns over a period of time.

Weather Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe, record, and share findings of local weather patterns over a period of time.

Heat and Water AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe, record, and share findings of local weather patterns over a period of time.

Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to explain how the flow of Earth’s internal energy drives a cycling of matter between Earth’s surface and deep interior causing plate movements.

Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth's Systems 9 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to explain how the flow of Earth’s internal energy drives a cycling of matter between Earth’s surface and deep interior causing plate movements.
Sun-Earth-Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 1 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Create and manipulate models to explain the occurrences of day/night cycles, length of year, seasons, tides, eclipses, and lunar phases based on patterns of the observed motions of celestial bodies.

Earth-Sun-Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 1 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Create and manipulate models to explain the occurrences of day/night cycles, length of year, seasons, tides, eclipses, and lunar phases based on patterns of the observed motions of celestial bodies.

Earth's Place in the Solar System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 1 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Create and manipulate models to explain the occurrences of day/night cycles, length of year, seasons, tides, eclipses, and lunar phases based on patterns of the observed motions of celestial bodies.

Engineering Meteoroid Shields AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 1 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Create and manipulate models to explain the occurrences of day/night cycles, length of year, seasons, tides, eclipses, and lunar phases based on patterns of the observed motions of celestial bodies.

Scaling the Sun Earth Moon System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 12 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Defend the claim that one factor determining the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is the relative distance from Earth.

Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 12 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Defend the claim that one factor determining the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is the relative distance from Earth.

Motion in the Solar System AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 12 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Defend the claim that one factor determining the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is the relative distance from Earth.

Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 13 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Analyze data and represent with graphs to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. 

Earth and Moon Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 8 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

 Observe, describe, and predict patterns of the sun, moon, and stars as they appear in the sky.

Sun Position and Shadow Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Place in the Universe 8 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Observe, describe, and predict patterns of the sun, moon, and stars as they appear in the sky.

Mapping Land and Water AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 10 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Collect and evaluate data to identify water found on Earth and determine whether it is a solid or a liquid.

Earth Events AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 10 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Collect and evaluate data to identify water found on Earth and determine whether it is a solid or a liquid.

Water Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Plate Tectonics and Landform Patterns AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Earth's Surface Features AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Weathering Rocks AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Changing Earth's Surface AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Properties of Minerals AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Heat and Evaporation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 12 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Construct explanations by citing evidence found in patterns of rock formations and fossils in rock layers that Earth changes over time through both slow and rapid processes.

Weather and Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Heat and Evaporation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected
during a particular season.

Flood Control Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Earth Materials and Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Earth's Interacting Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Earth's Water AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 13 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Display data graphically and in tables to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Engineering Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Climate Analysis AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Analyze and interpret data to describe how various human activities and natural processes may cause changes in local and global temperatures over time.
Engineering Greenhouses AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Analyze and interpret data to describe how various human activities and natural processes may cause changes in local and global temperatures over time.
Earth’s Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data to describe how various human activities and natural processes may cause changes in local and global temperatures over time.

Engineering Permeable Concrete AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

 Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Earth's Interacting Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Glacier Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Analyze and interpret data to describe how various human activities and natural processes may cause changes in local and global temperatures over time.
Greenhouse Effect AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Analyze and interpret data to describe how various human activities and natural processes may cause changes in local and global temperatures over time.
Weather and Climate AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Fossil Organisms and their Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Earth Materials and Water Flow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Weathering Rocks AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 14 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life.

Weathering and Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 4 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Construct explanations from geologic evidence to identify patterns of Earth’s major historical events.

Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 4 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Construct explanations from geologic evidence to identify patterns of Earth’s major historical events.

Animal Diversity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 4 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct explanations from geologic evidence to identify patterns of Earth’s major historical events.

Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 4 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7  Construct explanations from geologic evidence to identify patterns of Earth’s major historical events.
Glacier Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 4 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Construct explanations from geologic evidence to identify patterns of Earth’s major historical events.
Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 5 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use evidence to explain how different geologic processes shape Earth’s history over widely varying scales of space and time. 

Animal Diversity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 5 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use evidence to explain how different geologic processes shape Earth’s history over widely varying scales of space and time. 

Glacier Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 5 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use evidence to explain how different geologic processes shape Earth’s history over widely varying scales of space and time. 
Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 5 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use evidence to explain how different geologic processes shape Earth’s history over widely varying scales of space and time. 
Sunlight and Temperature AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe and describe the effects of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Sun and Shade AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe and describe the effects of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Color and Temperature AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe and describe the effects of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Sunlight and Engineering AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Observe and describe the effects of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Earth Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 

Weathering and Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 

Groundwater Contamination AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 

The Rock Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 
Mass and Heat Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 
Natural Resources AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 
Renewable Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 
Earth's Geologic History AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 

Fossils and Tectonic Plate Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Use models to construct explanations of the various biogeochemical cycles of Earth and the flow of energy that drives these processes. 
Earth Events AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 8 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations from media to obtain information about Earth’s events that happen over a short period of time (e.g., tornados, volcanic explosions, earthquakes) or over a time period longer than one can observe (e.g., erosion of rocks, melting of glaciers).

Controlling Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 8 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations from media to obtain information about Earth’s events that happen over a short period of time (e.g., tornados, volcanic explosions, earthquakes) or over a time period longer than one can observe (e.g., erosion of rocks, melting of glaciers).

Earth Events AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 9 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Create models to identify physical features of Earth (e.g., mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, lakes, rivers, oceans).

Controlling Erosion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Earth’s Systems 9 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Create models to identify physical features of Earth (e.g., mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, lakes, rivers, oceans).

Decomposition AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct and interpret models to explain that energy in animals’ food is used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth and was once energy from the sun.

Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

 Construct and interpret models to explain that energy in animals’ food is used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth and was once energy from the sun.

Energy and Matter in Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct and interpret models to explain that energy in animals’ food is used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth and was once energy from the sun.

Energy from the Sun AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Construct and interpret models to explain that energy in animals’ food is used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth and was once energy from the sun.

Frog Life Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Construct and interpret models to explain that energy in animals’ food is used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth and was once energy from the sun.

Decomposition AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Environmental Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Fossil Organisms and their Environment AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Energy and Matter in Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Ecosystem Dynamics AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Energy and Matter in Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Defend the position that plants obtain materials needed for growth primarily from air and water.

Energy from the Sun AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Defend the position that plants obtain materials needed for growth primarily from air and water.

Plant Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Defend the position that plants obtain materials needed for growth primarily from air and water.

Plant Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Defend the position that plants obtain materials needed for growth primarily from air and water.

Energy and Matter in Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Energy from the Sun AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Plant Growth and Acid Rain AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Plant Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Ecosystem Dynamics AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Plant Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Inheritance and Variation of Traits AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Chromosomes and Mutations AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Food and Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Animal Diversity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Natural Selection AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Heredity and Traits AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Mitosis in Animal and Plant Cells AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Drought and Tree Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.
Animal and Plant Cell Structure and Function AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants. 

Life on Earth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Reproduction and Fungi Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.
Reproduction AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Sea Star Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 10 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of both animals and plants.

Natural Selection AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

DNA and Mutations AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

DNA and Proteins AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Inheritance and Variation of Traits AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Reproduction AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Heredity and Traits AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Life on Earth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Drought and Tree Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 
Sea Star Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Animal Diversity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 11 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to predict how environmental conditions and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. 

Parts of Plants AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive.

Growing Plants AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive.

Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive.

Living Things in Their Habitat AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive (e.g., animals needing food, water, and air; plants needing nutrients, water, sunlight, and air).

Characteristics of Living Things AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Distinguish between living and nonliving things and verify what living things need to survive.

Earth and Human Activity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 4 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Gather evidence to support how plants and animals provide for their needs by altering their environment.

Animal Habitats AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 4 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Gather evidence to support how plants and animals provide for their needs by altering their environment.

How Plants Grow AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and carry out an investigation, using one variable at a time (e.g., water, light, soil, air), to determine the growth needs of plants.

Flowers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and carry out an investigation, using one variable at a time (e.g., water, light, soil, air), to determine the growth needs of plants.

Forest Food Web AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Rocky Shore Ecosystems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Intertidal Zone Temperature Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Engineering Shoreline Barriers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Drought and Tree Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.
Engineering Hand Pollinators AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Design and construct models to simulate how animals disperse seeds or pollinate plants. 

Butterfly Structure and Function AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Design and construct models to simulate how animals disperse seeds or pollinate plants. 

Forest Food Web AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Photosynthesis and Oil Spills AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Engineering Shoreline Barriers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Flowers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Design and construct models to simulate how animals disperse seeds or pollinate plants. 

Drought and Tree Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.
Rocky Shore Ecosystems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Intertidal Zone Temperature Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Earth and Human Activity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 6 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Identify and plan possible solutions to lessen the human impact on the local environment.

Habitats AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Obtain information from literature and other media to illustrate that there are many different kinds of living things and that they exist in different places on land and in water.

Butterfly Life Cycle AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Obtain information from literature and other media to illustrate that there are many different kinds of living things and that they exist in different places on land and in water.

Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Forest Food Web AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Drought and Tree Growth AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6 Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.
Rocky Shore Ecosystems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Intertidal Zone Temperature Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Photosynthesis and Oil Spills AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Engineering Shoreline Barriers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 7 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use empirical evidence from patterns and data to demonstrate how changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem can lead to shifts in populations.

Sea Star Structures AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Photosynthesis AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Rocky Shore Ecosystems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Food Webs AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Photosynthesis and Oil Spills AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Intertidal Zone Temperature Change AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 8 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms.

Engineering Water Filtration Devices AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Engage in argument to defend the effectiveness of a design solution that maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services. 

Engineering Shoreline Barriers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 9 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Engage in argument to defend the effectiveness of a design solution that maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services. 

Germinating Seeds AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems; Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Construct a model of a natural habitat conducive to meeting the needs of plants and animals native to Alabama. 

Living Things in Their Habitat AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems; Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Construct a model of a natural habitat (e.g., terrarium, ant farm, diorama) conducive to meeting the needs of plants and animals native to Alabama. 

Human Shelter AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems; Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Construct a model of a natural habitat conducive to meeting the needs of plants and animals native to Alabama. 

Animal Habitats AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Ecosystems; Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics 5 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Construct a model of a natural habitat conducive to meeting the needs of plants and animals native to Alabama. 

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 1 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

Windmill Forces AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 1 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

Patterns in Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 1 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.

Energy Transformation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Develop and use a model to predict how forces act on objects at a distance.

Mass and Energy Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 13 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Create and analyze graphical displays of data to illustrate the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass and speed of an object. 

Forces and Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 13 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Create and analyze graphical displays of data to illustrate the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass and speed of an object. 

Mass, Speed, and Kinetic Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 13 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Create and analyze graphical displays of data to illustrate the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass and speed of an object. 

Mass and Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 13 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Create and analyze graphical displays of data to illustrate the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass and speed of an object. 
Energy Transformation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 14 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Use models to construct an explanation of how a system of objects may contain varying types and amounts of potential energy.

Magnetism and Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 14 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use models to construct an explanation of how a system of objects may contain varying types and amounts of potential energy

Communication Systems AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 14 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use models to construct an explanation of how a system of objects may contain varying types and amounts of potential energy.

Engineering Speakers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 14 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Use models to construct an explanation of how a system of objects may contain varying types and amounts of potential energy

Engineering Wind Turbines AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 14 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Use models to construct an explanation of how a system of objects may contain varying types and amounts of potential energy.

Molecules AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.

Engineering Thermal Control AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.

Thermal Energy and Particle Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.

Chemical Reactions AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Create a model, diagram, or digital simulation to describe conservation of mass in a chemical reaction and explain the resulting differences between products and reactants.

Mass and Heat Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7 Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.
Greenhouse Effect AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.
Engineering Greenhouses AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 15 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Analyze and interpret data from experiments to determine how various factors affect energy transfer as measured by temperature.
Wave Properties and Signals AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Earthquake-Resistant Skyscrapers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Engineering Bridges AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Atoms AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Energy Transformation AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Mass and Energy Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Molecules AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358586, createdAt=1681899841084, updatedAt=1681899843589, 1='{type=string, value=6}'}] 6

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Forces and Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Engineering Vehicles AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Mass and Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8 Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.
Mass, Speed, and Kinetic Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Thermal Energy and Particle Motion AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358587, createdAt=1681899844234, updatedAt=1681899846599, 1='{type=string, value=7}'}] 7

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Engineering Wind Turbines AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 16 [{id=111674358588, createdAt=1681899846200, updatedAt=1681899848547, 1='{type=string, value=8}'}] 8

Apply the law of conservation of energy to develop arguments supporting the claim that when the kinetic energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

Engineering Hearing Toys AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Sound Energy and Mediums AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Water Prisms AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Library Scopes AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Sound Barriers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Sound Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Energy Transfer and Levers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Sound Energy and Materials AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Magnets and Motors AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Roller Coasters AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Electrical Currents and Circuits AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Waves and Energy AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Electric Cars AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Information Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Pitch and Volume AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Windmill Forces AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Engineering Launchers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Current Electricity AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

Magnets and Motors AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 4 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

Engineering Information Transfer AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 4 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

Forces and Levers AL Alabama Course of Study: Science Energy 4 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4 Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
Energy Transfer and Levers AL