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6.8 The student will investigate and understand that land and water have roles in watershed systems. Key ideas include

1. a watershed is composed of the land that drains into a body of water;

2. Virginia is composed of multiple watershed systems which have specific features;

3. the Chesapeake Bay is an estuary that has many important functions; and

4. natural processes, human activities, and biotic and abiotic factors influence the health of a watershed system.

6.9 The student will investigate and understand that humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Key ideas include

1. natural resources are important to protect and maintain;

2. renewable and nonrenewable resources can be managed;

3. major health and safety issues are associated with air and water quality;

4. major health and safety issues are related to different forms of energy;

5. preventive measures can protect land-use and reduce environmental hazards; and

6. there are cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies.

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Standards of Learning | Virginia Department of Education

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At its February 2, 2023, meeting, the State Board of Education (Board) authorized the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to proceed with the development and revision process of the 2018 Science Standards of Learning consistent with the schedule adopted by the Board.

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Grades 6-8 WIDA Proficiency Level Descriptors p. 172 in WIDA

Use these to choose which grammar skills you want to highlight with students as they "talk about" or "write about" science.