Earth and space. The student knows that earth materials and products made from these materials are important to everyday life.
Knowledge and Skills Statement
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Research
Pyle, Eric J. “A Model of Inquiry for Teaching Earth Science.” The Electronic Journal of Science Education 12, no.2 (2008): 4-21. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/JillMarshall/publication/255597922_Students'_Creation_and_Interpretation_of_Circuit_Diagrams/links/53e7c8200cf2fb748722f3c9/Students-Creation-and-Interpretation-of-Circuit-Diagrams.pdf#page=6.
Summary: This article explains the importance of inquiry-based instruction in Earth Science. Earth Science includes aspects of many different science domains, such as physics, chemistry, and biology. This article includes figures with guidance on incorporating inquiry-oriented instruction when teaching Earth sciences.
Research
Hawley, Duncan. “The ‘Real Deal’ of Earth Science: Why, Where and How to Include Fieldwork in Teaching.” The School Science Review 94, no. 347 (2011): 87–100. academia.edu or researchgate.net.
Summary: In this article, Duncan Hawley explains the importance of fieldwork when teaching Earth Science. Fieldwork can look like an actual field trip or just going outside near your school campus. Observing Earth's materials naturally is a great way for students to investigate and make observations.