8th Grade Earth Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SC08-05
PASS CS6.5.1

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PASS Strand:
1. Structures of the Earth

Objectives:

1. Earth has four main systems that interact: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, and the geosphere.

Time Range:
2nd Quarter

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Discussion of how these spheres interact with each other continuously throughout Earth's existence.
• These systems covered under other objectives and throughout the year.

Aligned Resources:

• Atmosphere in weather and climate
• Hydrosphere in weather and hydrology
• Geosphere in geology
• Biosphere in all parts of life covered in small integrated spots throughout the textbook

Revision Date:
June 2005