Nierman Challenger Learning Center Standards

School Programs – Alignment to CA State Standards

Voyage To Mars

Grade 5:

Earth Science: Solar System, Orbital Paths, Gravitational pull, Sun, Water Vapor, Atmosphere and Pressure, Weather Patterns, Wind

Investigation and Experimentation: Classify Objects, Make Quantitative Observations, Record Data, Make Inferences Based on Data, Identify Independent Variables, Draw Conclusions

Grade 6:

Earth Science: Topography, Convection Currents, Weather (Heat and Air Movement), Geological Events (Volcanic Eruptions), Weathering – Shaping Landscape, Radiation

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools and Technology to Perform Tests, Collect Data, Draw Conclusions, Analyze Relationships, Read Topographical and Geologic Maps

Grade 7:

Earth Science: Earth Processes, Rock Cycles

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools to Perform Tests, Collect and Display Data, Use of Electronic Research Resources, Communicate Conclusions Drawn from Scientific Evidence, Utilize Scale Models

Grade 8:

Physical Science: Forces: Position Defined by Reference Point, Motion: Velocity, Gravity, Reactions: Acid/Base, Calculating Density (D=M/V)

Earth Science: Relative Size, Position and Motion of the Solar System

Investigation and Experimentation: Evaluate Data, Mathematical Relationships

Grade 9-12:

Physics: Motion: Gravity, Trajectories

Chemistry: Acids and Bases, pH Scale

Earth Science: Earth’s Place in the Universe, Composition of Atmosphere: Convection Currents, Dynamic Earth Processes: Volcanoes, Energy: Greenhouse Conditions

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools to Perform Tests, Analyze Relationships, Collect and Display Data, Evaluate Models and Theories, Analyze Natural Phenomena, Combine and Apply Science Concepts TEST

Return to the Moon

Grade 5:

Earth Science: Solar System, Sun, Moon, Gravitational Pull, Atmospheric Pressure

Investigation and Experimentation: Classify Objects, Make Quantitative Observations, Record Data, Make Inferences Based on Data, Identify Independent Variables, Draw Conclusions

Grade 6:

Earth Science: Topography, Geologic Events (Seismic Activity), Fuel Consumption, Radiation, Natural Energy and Material Resources

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools and Technology to Perform Tests, Collect Data, Draw Conclusions, Analyze Relationships, Read Topographical and Geologic Maps

Grade 7:

Earth Science: Craters, Layers and Ages of Rocks

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools to Perform Tests, Collect and Display Data, Use of Electronic Research Resources, Communicate Conclusions Drawn from Scientific Evidence, Utilize Scale Models

Grade 8:

Physical Science: Forces: Position Defined by Reference Point, Motion: Velocity, Gravity, Reactions: Acid/Base, Calculating Density (D=M/V)

Earth Science: Relative Size, Position and Motion of the Solar System

Investigation and Experimentation: Evaluate Data, Mathematical Relationships

Grade 9-12:

Physics: Motion: Gravity

Chemistry: Acids and Bases, pH Scale

Earth Science: Earth’s Place in the Universe, Evidence from Moon Rocks and Solar System Formation.

Investigation and Experimentation: Use of Tools to Perform Tests, Analyze Relationships, Collect and Display Data, Evaluate Models and Theories, Analyze Natural Phenomena, Combine and Apply Science Concepts