This theme focuses on helping students use scientific inquiry to discover patterns, trends, structures and relationships that may be inferred from simple principles.
These principles are related to the properties or interactions within and between systems.
STRANDS
Strand Connections: All matter is made of small particles called atoms. The properties of matter are based on the order and organization of atoms and molecules. Cells, minerals, rocks and soil are all examples of matter.
Earth and Space Science (ESS)
This topic focuses on the study of rocks, minerals and soil, which make up the lithosphere.
Classifying and identifying different types of rocks, minerals and soil can decode the past environment in which they formed.
CONDENSED CONTENT STATEMENTS
6.ESS.1 Minerals have specific, quantifiable properties.
6.ESS.2 Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks have unique characteristics that can be used for identification and/or classification.
6.ESS.3 Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks form in different ways.
6.ESS.4 Soil is unconsolidated material that contains nutrient matter and weathered rock.
6.ESS.5 Rocks, mineral and soils have common and practical uses.
EXAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS
| 19-4043.00 | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians |
| 19-2042.00 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Bright Outlook |
| 25-1051.00 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
| 17-2151.00 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| 25-1053.00 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
| 25-1064.00 | Geography Teachers, Postsecondary |
| 19-2043.00 | Hydrologists |
| 17-2051.00 | Civil Engineers |
| 17-3011.00 | Architectural and Civil Drafters |
| 11-9041.00 | Architectural and Engineering Managers |
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers |
| 17-3019.00 | Drafters, All Other |
| 19-2041.00 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
| 25-1032.00 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary |
| 47-5081.00 | Helpers–Extraction Workers |
| 47-5023.00 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas |
| 19-3092.00 | Geographers |
| 47-5032.00 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters |
| 19-2041.02 | Environmental Restoration Planners |
| 19-2099.01 | Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists |