Prek-2 A1

Science Curriculum Preview Committee Clarification of Learning Results

Revised 04/29/04

3-4

F1. Describe the change in position of the continents over time.

Curriculum Organizing Questions

We have not included any curriculum organizing questions because we feel that this concept should not be introduced until late middle school.

Elaboration
An important precursor to this idea is that the earth is changing in many ways. Emphasis in grades K-4 should be on developing observations and description skills and the explanations based on observations. NSES p.134.

Specific Ideas

Earth is constantly changing. Some changes happen quickly, some take a long time.NSES D3a.

Constructive and destructive forces shape and change landforms.NSES 5-8 D1c.

Developmental & Instructional Implications
This concept is developmentally inappropriate at this age level, In national documents, this concept is introduced at the end of 8th grade and formally presented at the 9-12 level.

Examples

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Curriculum Organizing Questions	We have not included any curriculum organizing questions because we feel that this concept should not be introduced until late middle school.
Elaboration	An important precursor to this idea is that the earth is changing in many ways. Emphasis in grades K-4 should be on developing observations and description skills and the explanations based on observations. NSES p.134.
Specific Ideas	Earth is constantly changing. Some changes happen quickly, some take a long time.NSES D3a. Constructive and destructive forces shape and change landforms.NSES 5-8 D1c.
Developmental & Instructional Implications	This concept is developmentally inappropriate at this age level, In national documents, this concept is introduced at the end of 8th grade and formally presented at the 9-12 level.
Examples