Middle School Earth and Space Science · Lessons

Middle School Earth and Space Science lessons

3 sections · 65 skills · work through the full outline skill by skill — read the long-form lesson or flip through the slide-style version.

Long-form lessonsSlide-style lessons

Practice 65 skills across this outline.

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Compare Gravity Scales

Earth's Place in the Universe · Gravity Shapes Orbits

Long-form lesson

Weighting distribution

15 categories

Earth's Place in the Universe · Gravity Shapes Orbits

12%

Earth's Place in the Universe · Geologic Time Evidence

Earth and Human Activity · Reduce Human Impact on the Environment

Earth's Place in the Universe · Earth Sun Moon Cycles

Earth's Systems · Water Cycle Systems

Earth's Systems · Earth Material Cycles

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of middle school earth and space science — drill into a card to work its skills.

Earth's Place in the Universe · Gravity Shapes Orbits

5 core skills12% total weight

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5 skills to mastery

Compare Gravity ScalesRecommended

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Gravity Shapes SpaceAvailable

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Gravity Affects MotionAvailable

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Gravity Holds Solar SystemAvailable

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Why Orbits HappenAvailable

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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

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Compare Object SizesAvailable

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Compare Object DistancesAvailable

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Compare Space ObjectsAvailable

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Differences Among Space ObjectsAvailable

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Earth's Place in the Universe · Earth Sun Moon Cycles

5 core skills8% total weight

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Earth Sun Moon PositionsAvailable

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How Eclipses HappenAvailable

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Lunar Phase SequenceAvailable

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Predict Space CyclesAvailable

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Why Seasons ChangeAvailable

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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

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Geologic Time FrameworkAvailable

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Life And Environment ChangeAvailable

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Rock Layers Show HistoryAvailable

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Sequence Earth HistoryAvailable

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Earth's Systems · Weather From Air Masses

4 core skills4% total weight

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Predict Weather PatternsAvailable

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Air Mass MovementAvailable

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Air Mass InteractionsAvailable

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Track Weather ChangesAvailable

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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

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Plates Shape ContinentsAvailable

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Plate Motion EvidenceAvailable

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Rebuild Past ContinentsAvailable

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Earth's Systems · Shaping Earths Surface

4 core skills6% total weight

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Changing Earth SurfaceAvailable

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Scale Affects ChangeAvailable

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Slow And Fast ChangesAvailable

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Surface Shaping ProcessesAvailable

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Earth's Systems · Climate Circulation Patterns

4 core skills5% total weight

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Climate Patterns ExplainedAvailable

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Geography Affects ClimateAvailable

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Global Wind PatternsAvailable

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Ocean Currents Move HeatAvailable

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Earth's Systems · Water Cycle Systems

4 core skills7% total weight

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Energy Moves WaterAvailable

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Trace Water CycleAvailable

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Water Changes StateAvailable

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Water Cycle ModelsAvailable

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Earth's Systems · Earth Material Cycles

5 core skills7% total weight

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Energy Drives Earth ChangesAvailable

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How Rocks FormAvailable

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Matter And Energy FlowAvailable

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Models of GeosystemsAvailable

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Processes Shape MaterialsAvailable

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Earth and Human Activity · Consumption of Natural Resources

4 core skills6% total weight

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Consumption Impacts EarthAvailable

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Evaluate Claims of Human ImpactAvailable

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Human Impact to the EnvironmentAvailable

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Population Growth TrendsAvailable

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Earth and Human Activity · Reduce Human Impact on the Environment

4 core skills9% total weight

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Human Impact ActivitiesAvailable

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Design Impact SolutionsAvailable

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Evaluate Impact SolutionsAvailable

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Set Impact LimitsAvailable

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Earth and Human Activity · Predict Natural Hazards

4 core skills7% total weight

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Predictable Vs Sudden HazardsAvailable

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Hazard Pattern DataAvailable

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Hazard Risk EstimatesAvailable

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Reduce Hazard RiskAvailable

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Earth and Human Activity · Causes Of Climate Change

4 core skills6% total weight

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4 skills to mastery

Climate Change: Human v. Natural CausesAvailable

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Evidence Of the Warming GlobeAvailable

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Greenhouse Gas EvidenceAvailable

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Humans Role in Global WarmingAvailable

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Earth and Human Activity · Uneven Resource Distribution

4 core skills6% total weight

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Human Resource UseAvailable

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Limited Natural ResourcesAvailable

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Resources From GeologyAvailable

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Uneven Earth ResourcesAvailable

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