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Earth's Systems · Water Cycle Systems
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Earth's Systems · Earth Material Cycles
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Earth's Place in the Universe · Gravity Shapes Orbits

5 core skills12% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Compare Gravity ScalesRecommended
46 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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Gravity Shapes SpaceAvailable
34 questions 42 flashcards Lesson available
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Gravity Affects MotionAvailable
40 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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Gravity Holds Solar SystemAvailable
45 questions 33 flashcards Lesson available
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Why Orbits HappenAvailable
53 questions 149 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Place in the Universe · Solar System Scale

5 core skills4% total weight
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Reason About ScaleAvailable
41 questions 152 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Compare Object SizesAvailable
6 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Compare Object DistancesAvailable
22 questions 37 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Compare Space ObjectsAvailable
5 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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Differences Among Space ObjectsAvailable
0 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Place in the Universe · Earth Sun Moon Cycles

5 core skills8% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Earth Sun Moon PositionsAvailable
16 questions 38 flashcards Lesson available
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How Eclipses HappenAvailable
15 questions 180 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Lunar Phase SequenceAvailable
53 questions 271 flashcards Lesson available
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Predict Space CyclesAvailable
44 questions 37 flashcards Lesson available
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Why Seasons ChangeAvailable
22 questions 36 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Place in the Universe · Geologic Time Evidence

5 core skills9% total weight
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Fossils Show Relative AgeAvailable
33 questions 36 flashcards Lesson available
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Geologic Time FrameworkAvailable
42 questions 37 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Life And Environment ChangeAvailable
43 questions 113 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Rock Layers Show HistoryAvailable
11 questions 239 flashcards Lesson available
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Sequence Earth HistoryAvailable
42 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Weather From Air Masses

4 core skills4% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Predict Weather PatternsAvailable
43 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
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Air Mass MovementAvailable
24 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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Air Mass InteractionsAvailable
16 questions 34 flashcards Lesson available
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Track Weather ChangesAvailable
12 questions 273 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Evidence For Plate Motion

4 core skills5% total weight
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Analyze Fossil and Rock DistributionAvailable
27 questions 34 flashcards Lesson available
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Plates Shape ContinentsAvailable
34 questions 174 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Plate Motion EvidenceAvailable
42 questions 271 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Rebuild Past ContinentsAvailable
23 questions 151 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Shaping Earths Surface

4 core skills6% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Changing Earth SurfaceAvailable
46 questions 31 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Scale Affects ChangeAvailable
49 questions 174 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Slow And Fast ChangesAvailable
54 questions 259 flashcards Lesson available
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Surface Shaping ProcessesAvailable
11 questions 258 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Climate Circulation Patterns

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Climate Patterns ExplainedAvailable
22 questions 35 flashcards Lesson available
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Geography Affects ClimateAvailable
38 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Global Wind PatternsAvailable
41 questions 37 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Ocean Currents Move HeatAvailable
30 questions 226 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Water Cycle Systems

4 core skills7% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Energy Moves WaterAvailable
56 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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Trace Water CycleAvailable
21 questions 193 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Water Changes StateAvailable
54 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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Water Cycle ModelsAvailable
50 questions 233 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth's Systems · Earth Material Cycles

5 core skills7% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Energy Drives Earth ChangesAvailable
19 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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2
How Rocks FormAvailable
46 questions 213 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Matter And Energy FlowAvailable
49 questions 275 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Models of GeosystemsAvailable
37 questions 240 flashcards Lesson available
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5
Processes Shape MaterialsAvailable
43 questions 129 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth and Human Activity · Consumption of Natural Resources

4 core skills6% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Consumption Impacts EarthAvailable
33 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Evaluate Claims of Human ImpactAvailable
15 questions 38 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Human Impact to the EnvironmentAvailable
36 questions 97 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth and Human Activity · Reduce Human Impact on the Environment

4 core skills9% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Human Impact ActivitiesAvailable
34 questions 250 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Design Impact SolutionsAvailable
43 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Evaluate Impact SolutionsAvailable
38 questions 41 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Set Impact LimitsAvailable
37 questions 78 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth and Human Activity · Predict Natural Hazards

4 core skills7% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Predictable Vs Sudden HazardsAvailable
39 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Hazard Pattern DataAvailable
13 questions 242 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Hazard Risk EstimatesAvailable
13 questions 233 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Reduce Hazard RiskAvailable
59 questions 37 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth and Human Activity · Causes Of Climate Change

4 core skills6% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Climate Change: Human v. Natural CausesAvailable
0 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems — not available yet
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Evidence Of the Warming GlobeAvailable
36 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Greenhouse Gas EvidenceAvailable
16 questions 39 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Humans Role in Global WarmingAvailable
54 questions 33 flashcards Lesson available
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Earth and Human Activity · Uneven Resource Distribution

4 core skills6% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Human Resource UseAvailable
18 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Limited Natural ResourcesAvailable
49 questions 172 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Resources From GeologyAvailable
26 questions 85 flashcards Lesson available
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Uneven Earth ResourcesAvailable
21 questions 134 flashcards Lesson available
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