Montana Content Standards for High School Earth Science

Our Solar SystemWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Earth's CrustFreeWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Earth's SurfaceWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Lab investigationsWorksheets: 3
Maps as Models of the EarthWorksheets: 4Vocabulary Sets: 3
Rocks IWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Rocks IIWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Earth`s ClimateWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
The AtmosphereWorksheets: 3Vocabulary Sets: 3
Weather IWorksheets: 4Vocabulary Sets: 3

MT.9-12.PS. PHYSICAL SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.PS.1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms

Elements - Set IWorksheets :3
Elements - Set IIWorksheets :3

9-12.PS.2. Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles

9-12.PS.5. Construct and revise an explanation for outcomes of simple chemical reactions based on outer electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and patterns of chemical properties

Chemical EquationsWorksheets :3
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3

9-12.PS.6. Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from chemical reactions is dependent upon changes in total bond energy

ThermodynamicsWorksheets :4

9-12.PS.7. Apply scientific principles and evidence to provide an explanation about the effects of changing the temperature or concentration of the reacting particles on the rate at which a reaction occurs

Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3

9-12.PS.8. Refine the design of a chemical system by specifying changes in conditions that would alter the amount of products at equilibrium

9-12.PS.9. Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction

Chemical EquationsWorksheets :3

9-12.PS.12. Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes forces on an object during collisions

9-12.PS.15. Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component and energy flows in and out of the system are known

HeatWorksheets :3
ThermodynamicsWorksheets :4

9-12.PS.16. Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles and energy associated with the relative position of particles

Matter and EnergyMatter is any substance that has mass and takes up space. Energy can be transferred as heat or as work. Energy is a property that matter has. Read more...iWorksheets :3
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3
Work and EnergyWorksheets :4
HeatWorksheets :3

9-12.PS.17. Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy

States of MatterThere are Four states of matter observable in everyday life: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Matter in the solid state has a fixed volume and shape, with component particles (atoms, molecules or ions) close together and fixed into place. Matter in the liquid state has a fixed volume, but has a variable shape that adapts to fit its container. Its particles are close together but move freely. Matter in the gaseous state has both variable volume and shape, adapting both to fit its container. Its particles are neither close together nor fixed in place. Matter in the plasma state has variable volume and shape. Read more...iWorksheets :3
ElectromagnetismThe production of a magnetic field around an electrical current is called electromagnetism. Read more...iWorksheets :3

9-12.PS.18. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system

ThermodynamicsWorksheets :4

9-12.PS.20. Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media

LightWorksheets :3

9-12.PS.21. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic radiation can be described either by a wave model or a particle model, and that for some situations one model is more useful than the other

LightWorksheets :3

MT.9-12.LS. LIFE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.LS.1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells

Cell ReproductionThe process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells. Mitosis is how somatic—or non-reproductive cells—divide. Meiosis is cell division that creates sex cells, like female egg cells or male sperm cells. Meiosis has two cycles of cell division, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Read more...iWorksheets :4
Nucleic acids and protein synthesisThe term nucleic acid is the name for DNA and RNA. They are composed of nucleotides. DNA molecules are double-stranded and RNA molecules are single-stranded. To initiate the process of information transfer, one strand of the double-stranded DNA chain serves as a template for the synthesis of a single strand of RNA that is complementary to the DNA strand. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.LS.2. Develop and use a model to illustrate the organizational structure of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms

Human biology IBronchi - large tubules that branch from the trachea to carry air in and out of the lungs. Capillaries - the smallest blood vessels found in very rich networks between arteries and veins; the site where many substances are exchanged. Antibodies - a specific protein produced by B lymphocytes that attaches to an antigen and leads to its removal. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :7
Human biology IIAntigen - a molecule that the immune system recognizes as part of the body or foreign to the body. Appendicular skeleton - a part of the skeleton composed of 126 bones found in the flexible regions of the body, including shoulders, hips and limbs. Axial skeleton - the central, anchoring part of the bony skeleton that consists of the skull, backbone (vertebrae) and rib cage. Bile - a chemical produced by the liver and stored temporarily in the gall bladder that is released into the intestines to help in fat digestion. Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :7

9-12.LS.3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis

Human biology IBronchi - large tubules that branch from the trachea to carry air in and out of the lungs. Capillaries - the smallest blood vessels found in very rich networks between arteries and veins; the site where many substances are exchanged. Antibodies - a specific protein produced by B lymphocytes that attaches to an antigen and leads to its removal. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :7
Human biology IIAntigen - a molecule that the immune system recognizes as part of the body or foreign to the body. Appendicular skeleton - a part of the skeleton composed of 126 bones found in the flexible regions of the body, including shoulders, hips and limbs. Axial skeleton - the central, anchoring part of the bony skeleton that consists of the skull, backbone (vertebrae) and rib cage. Bile - a chemical produced by the liver and stored temporarily in the gall bladder that is released into the intestines to help in fat digestion. Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :7

9-12.LS.4. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy

Photosynthesis and respirationPhotosynthesis may be thought of as a chemical reaction in which carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil plus solar energy combine to produce carbohydrate and oxygen. What is similarity between human skeletal muscles and some bacteria? Match each Photosynthesis ad respiration term to its definition like Glucose, Chloroplast, Organelle, Guard Cells and many more. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2

9-12.LS.5. Construct an explanation based on evidence from multiple sources for how carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur may combine with other elements to form organic macromolecules with different structures and functions

Cell ReproductionThe process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells. Mitosis is how somatic—or non-reproductive cells—divide. Meiosis is cell division that creates sex cells, like female egg cells or male sperm cells. Meiosis has two cycles of cell division, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Read more...iWorksheets :4

9-12.LS.6. Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy

Cell processesFreeCellular metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life. Living organisms are unique in that they can extract energy from their environments and use it to carry out activities such as growth, development, and reproduction. Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :7

9-12.LS.7. Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy in aerobic and anaerobic conditions

Ecology IMatch each ecology term to its definition like Energy pyramid, Decomposer, Carnivore, Ecosystem, Owl pellet, Omnivore and many more. Which human activity would be more likely to have a positive/negative impact on the environment? Which factor determines the type of terrestrial plants that grow in an area? Which energy transfer is least likely to be found in nature? Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
Ecology IIMatch each Ecology term to its definition like Trophic level, Food web, Consumer, Energy, Herbivore and more. Which component is not recycled in an ecosystem? Why Vultures, which are classified as scavengers, are an important part of an ecosystem? Which characteristic does creeping vine that is parasitic on other plants shares with all other heterotrophs? Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :2

9-12.LS.8. Use mathematical representations to support claims for the cycling of matter and flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem

Ecology IMatch each ecology term to its definition like Energy pyramid, Decomposer, Carnivore, Ecosystem, Owl pellet, Omnivore and many more. Which human activity would be more likely to have a positive/negative impact on the environment? Which factor determines the type of terrestrial plants that grow in an area? Which energy transfer is least likely to be found in nature? Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
Ecology IIMatch each Ecology term to its definition like Trophic level, Food web, Consumer, Energy, Herbivore and more. Which component is not recycled in an ecosystem? Why Vultures, which are classified as scavengers, are an important part of an ecosystem? Which characteristic does creeping vine that is parasitic on other plants shares with all other heterotrophs? Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :2

9-12.LS.9. Use mathematical or computational representations to support arguments about environmental factors that affect carrying capacity, biodiversity, and populations in ecosystems

Vertebrates IIA vertebrate is an animal with a spinal cord surrounded by cartilage or bone. The vertebrates are also characterized by a muscular system consisting primarily of bilaterally paired masses and a central nervous system partly enclosed within the backbone. The 7 classes of vertebrates are: Class Aves, Class Reptilia, Class Agnatha, Class Amphibia, Class Mammalia, Class Osteichthyes, Class Chondrichthyes. Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3
OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.LS.10. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem

Ecology IMatch each ecology term to its definition like Energy pyramid, Decomposer, Carnivore, Ecosystem, Owl pellet, Omnivore and many more. Which human activity would be more likely to have a positive/negative impact on the environment? Which factor determines the type of terrestrial plants that grow in an area? Which energy transfer is least likely to be found in nature? Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
Ecology IIMatch each Ecology term to its definition like Trophic level, Food web, Consumer, Energy, Herbivore and more. Which component is not recycled in an ecosystem? Why Vultures, which are classified as scavengers, are an important part of an ecosystem? Which characteristic does creeping vine that is parasitic on other plants shares with all other heterotrophs? Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :2

9-12.LS.12. Construct an explanation using evidence from multiple sources to describe the role of cellular division and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms

Cell ReproductionThe process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells. Mitosis is how somatic—or non-reproductive cells—divide. Meiosis is cell division that creates sex cells, like female egg cells or male sperm cells. Meiosis has two cycles of cell division, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Read more...iWorksheets :4

9-12.LS.13. Make and defend a claim based on evidence from multiple sources that inheritable genetic variations may result from:

9-12.LS.13.1. New genetic combinations through meiosis
Cell ReproductionThe process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells. Mitosis is how somatic—or non-reproductive cells—divide. Meiosis is cell division that creates sex cells, like female egg cells or male sperm cells. Meiosis has two cycles of cell division, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Read more...iWorksheets :4
9-12.LS.13.2. Viable errors occurring during replication
Cell ReproductionThe process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells. Mitosis is how somatic—or non-reproductive cells—divide. Meiosis is cell division that creates sex cells, like female egg cells or male sperm cells. Meiosis has two cycles of cell division, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Read more...iWorksheets :4
Nucleic acids and protein synthesisThe term nucleic acid is the name for DNA and RNA. They are composed of nucleotides. DNA molecules are double-stranded and RNA molecules are single-stranded. To initiate the process of information transfer, one strand of the double-stranded DNA chain serves as a template for the synthesis of a single strand of RNA that is complementary to the DNA strand. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.LS.14. Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population

Genetics and heredity IHow many chromosomes would normally be contained in a gamete? Match each Genetics and heredity term to its definition like Genetic code, Crossing-over, Fertilization, Codon, Dominant allele, Ribosomes, Sex cells, Punnett square, Prophase II. Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :7

9-12.LS.16. Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution by natural selection primarily results from four factors:

9-12.LS.16.2. The heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction
Evolution and classificationCategorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences. Evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life. Analyze the effects of evolutionary mechanisms, including genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and recombination. Read more...iWorksheets :3
9-12.LS.16.3. Competition for limited resources
Evolution and classificationCategorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences. Evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life. Analyze the effects of evolutionary mechanisms, including genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and recombination. Read more...iWorksheets :3

9-12.LS.18. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations over time

Evolution and classificationCategorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences. Evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life. Analyze the effects of evolutionary mechanisms, including genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and recombination. Read more...iWorksheets :3

9-12.LS.19. Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in:

9-12.LS.19.1. Changes in the number of individuals of some species
Evolution and classificationCategorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences. Evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life. Analyze the effects of evolutionary mechanisms, including genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and recombination. Read more...iWorksheets :3

MT.9-12.ESS. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that students will:

9-12.ESS.1. Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation

9-12.ESS.2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe

9-12.ESS.4. Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

9-12.ESS.5. Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.6. Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.7. Develop a model to illustrate how earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and time scales to form continental and ocean-floor features

The Rock CycleWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.8. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other earth systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.9. Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection

9-12.ESS.10. Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on earth materials and surface processes

Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.12. Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth

9-12.ESS.13. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.14. Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems

9-12.ESS.15. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weather IIWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.16. Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios

Minerals IIWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.17. Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, biodiversity, and investigate and explain how some American Indian tribes use scientific knowledge and practices in managing natural resources

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.18. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.RST.9-10. Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Craft and Structure

RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3

Integration of Knowledge

RST.9-10.7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3
ThermodynamicsWorksheets :4

MT.9-12.PS. PHYSICAL SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.PS.16. Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles and energy associated with the relative position of particles

MT.9-12.LS. LIFE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.LS.9. Use mathematical or computational representations to support arguments about environmental factors that affect carrying capacity, biodiversity, and populations in ecosystems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.9-12.ESS. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that students will:

9-12.ESS.1. Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation

9-12.ESS.2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe

9-12.ESS.4. Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

9-12.ESS.5. Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.6. Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.7. Develop a model to illustrate how earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and time scales to form continental and ocean-floor features

The Rock CycleWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.8. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other earth systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.9. Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection

9-12.ESS.10. Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on earth materials and surface processes

Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.12. Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth

9-12.ESS.13. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.14. Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems

9-12.ESS.15. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weather IIWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.16. Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios

Minerals IIWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.17. Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, biodiversity, and investigate and explain how some American Indian tribes use scientific knowledge and practices in managing natural resources

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.18. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.9-12.PS. PHYSICAL SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.PS.2. Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles

9-12.PS.16. Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles and energy associated with the relative position of particles

MT.9-12.LS. LIFE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.LS.9. Use mathematical or computational representations to support arguments about environmental factors that affect carrying capacity, biodiversity, and populations in ecosystems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.9-12.ESS. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that students will:

9-12.ESS.1. Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation

9-12.ESS.2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe

9-12.ESS.4. Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

9-12.ESS.5. Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.6. Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.7. Develop a model to illustrate how earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and time scales to form continental and ocean-floor features

The Rock CycleWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.8. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other earth systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.9. Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection

9-12.ESS.10. Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on earth materials and surface processes

Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.12. Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth

9-12.ESS.13. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.14. Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems

9-12.ESS.15. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weather IIWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.16. Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios

Minerals IIWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.17. Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, biodiversity, and investigate and explain how some American Indian tribes use scientific knowledge and practices in managing natural resources

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.18. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.RST.11-12. Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Craft and Structure

RST.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

RST.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia, Montana tribal resources) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
ThermodynamicsWorksheets :4

MT.9-12.PS. PHYSICAL SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.PS.16. Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motions of particles and energy associated with the relative position of particles

MT.9-12.LS. LIFE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that each student will:

9-12.LS.9. Use mathematical or computational representations to support arguments about environmental factors that affect carrying capacity, biodiversity, and populations in ecosystems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

MT.9-12.ESS. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE content standards for ninth through twelfth grades are that students will:

9-12.ESS.1. Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation

9-12.ESS.2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe

9-12.ESS.4. Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system

9-12.ESS.5. Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.6. Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history

Fossils IWorksheets :4
Fossils IIWorksheets :3

9-12.ESS.7. Develop a model to illustrate how earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and time scales to form continental and ocean-floor features

The Rock CycleWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3
Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.8. Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other earth systems

OceansWorksheets :4Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.9. Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection

9-12.ESS.10. Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on earth materials and surface processes

Weathering and ErosionWorksheets :3Vocabulary :3

9-12.ESS.12. Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth

9-12.ESS.13. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate

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9-12.ESS.14. Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems

9-12.ESS.15. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity

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9-12.ESS.16. Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios

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9-12.ESS.17. Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, biodiversity, and investigate and explain how some American Indian tribes use scientific knowledge and practices in managing natural resources

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9-12.ESS.18. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems

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MT.RST.11-12. Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

Craft and Structure

RST.11-12.5. Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
Ecology IMatch each ecology term to its definition like Energy pyramid, Decomposer, Carnivore, Ecosystem, Owl pellet, Omnivore and many more. Which human activity would be more likely to have a positive/negative impact on the environment? Which factor determines the type of terrestrial plants that grow in an area? Which energy transfer is least likely to be found in nature? Read more...iWorksheets :4Vocabulary :2
Ecology IIMatch each Ecology term to its definition like Trophic level, Food web, Consumer, Energy, Herbivore and more. Which component is not recycled in an ecosystem? Why Vultures, which are classified as scavengers, are an important part of an ecosystem? Which characteristic does creeping vine that is parasitic on other plants shares with all other heterotrophs? Read more...iWorksheets :3Vocabulary :2
Chemical ReactionsChemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, are converted to one or more different products. Synthesis - a chemical reaction where two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single product. Single Replacement Reaction - a chemical reaction where a more active element replaces a less active element in a compound. Decomposition - a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Read more...iWorksheets :6Vocabulary :3

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