Inst it ut e fo r Hum ane Educat io n
Grade s: 7, 8
St at e s: Co mmo n Co re State Standards
Spaceship Earth
Summary: Our fossil fuels are gone! How will we survive and thrive without them? Students explore two
scenarios and develop plans of action for living successfully and sustainably.
Co m m o n Co re St at e St andards
Language Art s
Grade: 7 - Ado pted 2 0 1 0
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.7
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Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and D etails
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.7.1
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.7.2
D etermine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over
the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.7
Reading Standards for Literature
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.7.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories,
dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with
scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7
Speaking and Listening Standards
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STAN D AR D
Comprehension and Collaboration
C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7.1
Eng ag e effec tively in a rang e o f c o llab o rative d is c us s io ns (o ne-o n-o ne, in g ro up s ,
and teac her-led ) with d ivers e p artners o n g rad e 7 to p ic s , texts , and is s ues ,
b uild ing o n o thers ' id eas and exp res s ing their o wn c learly.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7.1a
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic,
text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7.1b
Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals
and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7.1c
Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and
comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back
on topic as needed.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.7.1d
Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted,
modify their own views.
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Language Standards
C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.7
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.7.4
Determine o r c larify the meaning o f unkno wn and multip le-meaning wo rd s and
p hras es b as ed o n g rad e 7 read ing and c o ntent, c ho o s ing flexib ly fro m a rang e o f
s trateg ies .
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.7.4 a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's
position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.7.4 d
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g.,
by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
Grade: 8 - Ado pted 2 0 1 0
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and D etails
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8.2
D etermine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over
the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and
plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8
Reading Standards for Literature
C AT EG O R Y /
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Craft and Structure
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8.4
D etermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific
word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other
texts.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8
Reading Standards for Literature
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R L.8.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories,
dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band
independently and proficiently.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8
Speaking and Listening Standards
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Comprehension and Collaboration
C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8.1
Eng ag e effec tively in a rang e o f c o llab o rative d is c us s io ns (o ne-o n-o ne, in g ro up s ,
and teac her-led ) with d ivers e p artners o n g rad e 8 to p ic s , texts , and is s ues ,
b uild ing o n o thers ' id eas and exp res s ing their o wn c learly.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8.1a
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic,
text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8.1b
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress
toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8.1c
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to
others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and
ideas.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.SL.8.1d
Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted,
qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
ST R AN D /
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Language Standards
C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.8.4
Determine o r c larify the meaning o f unkno wn and multip le-meaning wo rd s o r
p hras es b as ed o n g rad e 8 read ing and c o ntent, c ho o s ing flexib ly fro m a rang e o f
s trateg ies .
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.8.4 a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's
position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELALit eracy.L.8.4 d
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g.,
by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
Scie nce
Grade: 7 - Ado pted 2 0 1 0
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D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Key Ideas and D etails
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical
texts.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.2
D etermine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Craft and Structure
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.4
D etermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific
words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the
major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
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C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.9
Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations,
video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same
topic.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.10
ST R AN D /
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C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the
grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELAWrite arg uments fo c us ed o n d is c ip line-s p ec ific c o ntent.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.1
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAIntroduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
8.1a
evidence logically.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELASupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible
8.1b
sources.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
8.1c
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAEstablish and maintain a formal style.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.1d
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - argument presented.
8.1e
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C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELAWrite info rmative/exp lanato ry texts , inc lud ing the narratio n o f his to ric al events ,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - s c ientific p ro c ed ures / exp eriments , o r tec hnic al p ro c es s es .
8.2
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving
8.2a
purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAD evelop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - quotations, or other information and examples.
8.2b
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - relationships among ideas and concepts.
8.2c
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - explain the topic.
8.2d
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAEstablish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.2e
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - information or explanation presented.
8.2f
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C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELA(See no te; no t ap p lic ab le as a s ep arate req uirement)
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.3
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELANote: Students' narrative skills continue to grow in these grades. The
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - Standards require that students be able to incorporate narrative elements
8.3a
effectively into arguments and informative/explanatory texts. In science and
technical subjects, students must be able to write precise enough descriptions
of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical
work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Production and D istribution of Writing
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
8.4
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAWith some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying
8.5
a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been
addressed.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Range of Writing
C C SS.ELAWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline8.10
specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Grade: 8 - Ado pted 2 0 1 0
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Key Ideas and D etails
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical
texts.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.2
D etermine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Craft and Structure
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.4
D etermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific
words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the
major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.9
Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations,
video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same
topic.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 - 8
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELALit eracy.R ST.6 8.10
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the
grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELAWrite arg uments fo c us ed o n d is c ip line-s p ec ific c o ntent.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.1
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAIntroduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
8.1a
evidence logically.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELASupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible
8.1b
sources.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
8.1c
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAEstablish and maintain a formal style.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.1d
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - argument presented.
8.1e
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELAWrite info rmative/exp lanato ry texts , inc lud ing the narratio n o f his to ric al events ,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - s c ientific p ro c ed ures / exp eriments , o r tec hnic al p ro c es s es .
8.2
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving
8.2a
purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAD evelop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - quotations, or other information and examples.
8.2b
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - relationships among ideas and concepts.
8.2c
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - explain the topic.
8.2d
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAEstablish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.2e
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELAProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - information or explanation presented.
8.2f
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Text Types and Purposes
C C SS.ELA(See no te; no t ap p lic ab le as a s ep arate req uirement)
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8.3
EXPEC TAT IO N C C SS.ELANote: Students' narrative skills continue to grow in these grades. The
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - Standards require that students be able to incorporate narrative elements
8.3a
effectively into arguments and informative/explanatory texts. In science and
technical subjects, students must be able to write precise enough descriptions
of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical
work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
Production and D istribution of Writing
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
8.4
STAN D AR D
C C SS.ELAWith some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying
8.5
a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been
addressed.
ST R AN D /
D O MAIN
C C SS.ELAWriting Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 8
C AT EG O R Y /
C LU ST ER
STAN D AR D
Range of Writing
C C SS.ELAWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
Lit eracy.WH ST.6 - shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline8.10
specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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