Middle School

Earth's Systems


MS-ESS2-1

Cycling of Earth's Materials
Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.


MS-ESS2-4

Cycling of Water Through Earth's Systems
Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.


MS-ESS3-1

Uneven Distribution of Earth's Resources
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.