Natural Gas: Safety and Science

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SubjectGrade LevelsBroad Standard ReferenceSpecific Standard CodeSpecific Standard NameSpecific Wording of Standard
NGSS4Earth and Space Sciences4-ESS1-1Earth's Place in the UniverseIdentify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
NGSS4Earth and Space SciencesESS3.ANatural ResourcesEnergy and fuels that humans use are derived from natural sources, and their use affects the environment in multiple ways. Some resources are renewable over time, and others are not
NGSS4Earth and Space Sciences4-ESS3-1Earth and Human ActivityObtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
NGSS5Physical Sciences5-PS1-1Matter and Its InteractionsDevelop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
NGSS5Physical SciencesPS1.AStructure and Properties of MatterMatter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. A model showing that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon and the effects of air on larger particles or objects.
NGSS5Physical Science5-PS1-3Structure and Properties of MatterMake observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
HealthK-12Standard 3Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
HealthK-4Standard 3.3Compare behaviors that are safe to those that are risky or harmful.
Health5-8Standard 3.3Distinguish between safe and risky or harmful behaviors.
ELA4Reading Informational TextRI.1Key Ideas and DetailsRefer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text states explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
ELA4Reading Informational TextRI.7Key Ideas and DetailsInterpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on webpages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
ELA4Reading Informational TextRI.10Key Ideas and DetailsIndependently and proficiently read and comprehend informational texts.
ELA5Reading Informational TextRI.10Key Ideas and DetailsIndependently and proficiently read and comprehend informational texts.
ELA6Reading Informational TextRI.7Key Ideas and DetailsIntegrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, maps) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.