Curriculum Alignment for
North Carolina Standard Course of Study
(8th Grade Science)
The segment Finding Fish is aligned to NCSCS's 8th grade science curriculum in the following areas:
1.06 – Use math to gather, organize, and present quantitative data:
graphing and prediction models
1.09 – Use technologies and information systems to research, gather
and analyze data, and visualize data
3.02 – Explain the structure of the hydrosphere
3.03 – Evaluate evidence that the ocean is a reservoir of nutrients; evaluate the value and sustainability of marine resources
3.04 – Describe how terrestrial and aquatic food webs are interconnected
3.05 – Analyze hydrospheric data, including temperature
3.06 – Evaluate technologies and information systems used to monitor
the hydrosphere
3.07 – Describe how humans affect water quality, including point and nonpoint pollution
3.08 – Recognize that the good health of environments and organisms requires monitoring the hydrosphere, water quality standards, and stewardship
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