Grade: 5 - Earth and Space Science 3

I Can Statements	Academic Vocabulary
I can list ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s resources. I can list ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s environment.	Community Resources Nonrenewable resources Renewable resources Environment

I Can Statements

Academic Vocabulary

I can list ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s resources.

I can list ways individual communities within the United States protect the Earth’s environment.

Community
Resources
Nonrenewable resources
Renewable resources
Environment

Cross Cutting Concepts
Stability and Change Change is measured in terms of differences over time and may occur at different rates. Cause and Effect Cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested, and used to explain change.

Cross Cutting Concepts

Stability and Change
*Change is measured in terms of differences over time and may occur at different rates.

Cause and Effect
*Cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested, and used to explain change.

Science and Engineering Process Standards
SEPS 1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEPS 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEPS 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions SEPS 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Science and Engineering Process Standards

SEPS 1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

SEPS 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data

SEPS 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

SEPS 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Looking Back	Looking Ahead
Develop solutions that could be implemented to reduce the impact of humans on the natural environment and the natural environment on humans. (4.ESS.4)	Research common synthetic materials (i.e. plastics, composites, polyester, and alloys) to gain an understanding that synthetic materials do come from natural resources and have an impact on society. (7.ESS.6)