Earth and Space

4.7A: Examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants.

4.7B: Observe and identify slow changes to Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice.

4.7C: Identify and classify Earth's renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation.

4.8A: Measure, record, and predict changes in weather.

4.8B: Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process.

4.8C: Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.