State Science Education Standards'
Connections With GLOBE Soil Protocols

Arkansas

http://arkedu.state.ar.us/curriculum/benchmarks.html

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Kindergarten:
Location on page:

1.-3. in a chart, under strand 3 (Earth and Space Systems), under learning expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Recognize and classify different types of earth materials
   - Know that the Earthıs surface is composed of different types of minerals of various sizes
2. Describe different features of the Earthıs surface and how it is affected by natural changes
   - Know that the surface of the earth can vary from high to low.
3. Understand that the Earth is layered (crust, mantle, core)
   - Identify soil as small rocks, decayed matter, and water

First:
Location on page:

1.-3. in a chart, under strand 3 (Earth and Space Systems), under learning expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Recognize and classify different types of earth materials
   - identify and differentiate soil from rock -recognize rocks and place them into groups based on physical properties
2. Describe different features of the Earthıs surface and how it is affected by natural changes
   - identify soil erosion on school grounds
3. Describe uses and conservation of materials taken from the Earth
   - identify ways that people can conserve resources

Second:

Location on page:

1.-4. in a chart, under strand 3 (Earth and Space Systems), under learning expectations

Standards: students must be able toŠ

1. Recognize and classify different types of earth materials
   - Recognize sand, silt, and clay in soils
2. Describe different features of the Earthıs surface and how it is affected by natural changes
   - Identify how water and ice break up the soil on the school ground and in their community
3. Describe uses and conservation of materials taken from the Earth
   - Write about ways to save the mineral resources of the world
4. Explore careers related to Earth/space science
   - Name professions in their community that use knowledge about soils and rocks

Third:

Location on page:

1.-3. in a chart, under strand 3 (Earth and Space Systems), under learning expectations

Standards: students must be able toŠ

1. Recognize and classify different types of earth materials
   - Distinguish sandstone from limestone rocks in Arkansas
2. Describe different features of the Earthıs surface and how it is affected by natural changes
   - Demonstrate erosion of a soft dirt surface by wind or water
3. Describe uses and conservation of materials taken from the Earth
   - Know about collecting and using natural resources found in the Earth

Fourth:

Location on page:

1.-4. in a chart, under strand 3 (Earth and Space Systems), under learning expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Recognize and classify different types of earth materials
   - Identify different kinds of rocks (e.g. igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and common fossils)
   - Understand the stages of the rock cycle
2. Identify the natural divisions of Arkansas
   - Name the characteristics (geology, plants, animals, land uses) of each of the six natural divisions of Arkansas
3. Describe the water cycle
   - Describe how the water cycle is influenced by temperature and landforms
4. Explore careers related to Earth/space science
   - Identify and gather information about careers in Earth and space science

Fifth:

Location on page:

1.-6. in a chart, under strand 3 (life science systems), under content standard 3 (Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications in life sciences), under learner expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Identify and classify rocks and minerals
   - Identify common sandstone, shale, and limestone rocks native to Arkansas
   - Identify some common minerals
2. Investigate the formation and properties of rocks, minerals, and fossils
   - Describe the formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
3. Understand the effects of weathering and erosion on the Earthıs surface
   - Describe how soil is formed and how it erodes
   - Describe how wind, water, and ice erode soil
4. Investigate a number of Earth science-related careers
   - Research careers in soil science and geology
5. Construct models of Earth science systems and make real world applications
   - Build models to illustrate the effects of erosion on different slopes and vegetation
6. Analyze impact of human activities on the Earthıs crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (e.g. climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and UV radiation) and demonstrate methods of conservation and recycling of the Earthıs resources
   - Analyze impact of human activities on the Earth

Sixth:

Location on page:

1.-6. in a chart, under strand 3 (life science systems), under content standard 3 (Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications in life sciences), under learner expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Identify components of Earth (rocks, water, air) and their properties
   - Identify layers of Earth
2. Identify and classify rocks and minerals
   - Classify rock into sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic groupings
   - Classify minerals by hardness
3. Investigate the formation and properties of rocks, minerals, and fossils
   - Identify the crystal structure of common minerals and how they were formed
   - Identify common minerals
4. Understand the effects of weathering and erosion on the Earthıs surface
   - Explain the process of erosion
5. Describe and model the natural divisions of Arkansas
   - Name the land uses and history in each of the six natural divisions of Arkansas
6. Analyze impact of human activities on the Earthıs crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (e.g. climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and UV radiation) and demonstrate methods of conservation and recycling of the Earthıs resources
   - Name and describe manıs activities that pollute the Earth
   - Name conservation activities that would help the environment

Seventh:

Location on page:

1.-9. in a chart, under strand 3 (life science systems), under content standard 3 (Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications in life sciences), under learner expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Use appropriate equipment, tools, techniques, and technical writing in scientific investigation
   - Use water and soil test kits
2. Identify components of Earth (rocks, water, air) and their properties
   - Identify rocks, water, layers of Earth, and atmosphere from models or posters
3. Identify and classify rocks and minerals
   - Identify common rocks and minerals based on characteristics such as color, streak tests, hardness, crystal shape, etc.
   - Name ways that common rocks and minerals are used by people
   - Identify common rocks found in their area
4. Investigate the formation and properties of rocks, minerals, and fossils
   - Research and explore the rock cycle
   - Describe the formation of minerals and fossils
   - Describe the properties of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
   - Identify common types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and minerals
5. Understand the effects of weathering and erosion on the Earthıs surface
   - Describe how rocks are weathered -describe how soil is formed
   - Identify soil types found in their area
   - Identify and give examples of local erosions and depositions
6. Explain and illustrate the water cycle
   - Relate the water cycle to weathering and erosion
7. Investigate a number of Earth science-related careers
   - Research careers in the Earth sciences
8. Construct models of Earth science systems and make real world applications
   - Construct models of the Earth and explain how they function
9. Analyze impact of human activities on the Earthıs crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (e.g. climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and UV radiation) and demonstrate methods of conservation and recycling of the Earthıs resources
   - Give the causes of global climate changes through time, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and increased UV radiation and how to improve or prevent some of the more damaging problems

Eighth:

Location on page:

1.-8. in a chart, under strand 3 (life science systems), under content standard 3 (Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections and applications in life sciences), under learner expectations

Standards: students must be able to:

1. Identify components of Earth (rocks, water, air) and their properties
   - Identify rocks, water, layers of Earth, and atmosphere from models or posters
2. Identify and classify rocks and minerals
   - Identify common rocks and minerals based on characteristics such as color, streak tests, hardness, crystal shape, etc.
   - Name ways that common rocks and minerals are used by people
   - Identify common rocks found in their area
3. Investigate the formation and properties of rocks, minerals, and fossils
   - Research and explore the rock cycle -describe the formation of minerals and fossils
   - Describe the properties of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
   - Identify common types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and minerals
4. Understand the effects of weathering and erosion on the Earthıs surface
   - Describe how rocks are weathered -describe how soil is formed
   - Identify soil types found in their area
   - Identify and give examples of local erosions and depositions
5. Explain and illustrate the water cycle
   - Relate the water cycle to weathering and erosion
6. Investigate a number of Earth science-related careers
   - Research careers in the Earth sciences
7. Construct models of Earth science systems and make real world applications
   - Construct models of the Earth and explain how they function
8. Analyze impact of human activities on the Earthıs crust, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere (e.g. climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and UV radiation) and demonstrate methods of conservation and recycling of the Earthıs resources
   - Give the causes of global climate changes through time, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone depletion, and increased UV radiation and how to improve or prevent some of the more damaging problems

Ninth-Twelfth:

Not available.