UNITS of STUDY
UNIT 1: Lithosphere​​
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Why are the Earth's layers in the order that they are?
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How does the inside of Earth affect the outer layer of Earth (crust)?
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What is the relationship between rocks, soil, and the environment?
UNIT 3: Matter, Waves, & Energy
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​​What makes up everything around us?
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How does heat change particle speed in an object?
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What are the classifications and physical properties of matter?
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​​What are the properties of waves?
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How do visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sight relate to one another?
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How does the rate of vibration, the medium through which sound travels, and hearing relate to one another?
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​How can North Carolina's history as "first in flight" tell us more about the future of the aerospace industry in our state?
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How does the position of the sun, Earth, and moon affect tides, seasons, phases of the Moon, and eclipses?
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What are the benefits and risks of space exploration?
Unit 4: Plant Life Ecosystems
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How do flowering plants survive, reproduce, and defend themselves?
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How do the processes of respiration, photosynthesis and transpiration allow organisms to survive?
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How do plants survive in harsh or changing environments?
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How does energy cycle through organisms on Earth?
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How is the sun connected to life on Earth?
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How do abiotic factors affect organisms?
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How do different organisms survive in different biomes?