STANDARD 7 - The Earth
The competent science teacher understands the dynamic nature of the Earth and recognizes that
its features and structures result from natural processes.

Knowledge Indicators: The competent science teacher
7A. Understands the structure and composition of the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems.
7B. Understands the transfer of energy within and among Earth's land, water and atmospheric
systems.
7C. Understands the scope of geologic time and the continuing physical changes of the Earth through
time.
7D. Understands the interrelationships between living organisms and Earth's resources.

Performance Indicators: The competent science teacher
7E. Analyzes and explains large-scale dynamic forces, events, and processes that affect the Earth's
land, water and atmospheric systems.
7F. Identifies and explains Earth's processes and cycles and cite examples in real-life situations.
7G. Evaluates scientific theories about Earth's origin and history and how those theories explain
contemporary living systems.
7H. Identifies and evaluates the uses of Earth's resources.
7I. Demonstrates abilities to use instruments and/or to explain functions of the technologies used to
study the earth sciences.
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