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You can enhance the instruction of students who scored within a given range with the following word lists and associated concepts. These word lists and concepts can prepare English language learners for the MAP Growth assessment because they are likely to appear on the test. However, please remember that these word lists aren’t comprehensive. Because tests are adaptive, the words aren’t guaranteed to appear. For best results, use these lists in conjunction with other vocabulary lists associated with your curriculum.

Relation to Norms

The words within each RIT band represent the difficulty level that MAP Growth measures, regardless of your state standard. To see how the RIT ranges correspond to grade level, see the charts in the Normative Data Overview.

Relation to Learning Statements

These words and concepts correspond directly to the learning statements found in Learning Continuum. If you want more context, especially how these topics evolve across the RIT bands, please refer to the Learning Continuum.

MAP Growth K-2 Concepts

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MAP Growth 2+ Concepts

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Mathematics Concepts by RIT

Mathematics

RIT Band

Concepts to Introduce

131–140

Whole Numbers—Counting and Cardinality:

number

141–150

Whole Numbers—Addition/ Subtraction:

compare quantities

sum

Length:

length

height

width

Identification and Classification of 2-D Shapes:

circles

measure

rectangles

squares

triangles

Additional Learning Continuum topic:

Data Analysis

151–160

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

add

category

equal parts

hexagon

octagon

parallelogram

pentagon

rhombus

subtract

trapezoids

Number Sentences/Equations/Equivalence:

difference

parts of addition and subtraction problems

Time:

hour

Spatial Concepts and Symmetry:

location words

Whole Numbers—Compare / Order:

backwards

count

order

Identification and Classification of 3-D Shapes:

cones

corners

cubes

cylinders

spheres

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Fractions: Equivalence

- Fractions: Represent/Model

- Whole Numbers: Multiplication/Division

- Whole Numbers: Represent and Solve Word Problems

- Whole Numbers: Place Value

161–170

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

digit

fourths

halves

hundreds

ones

open or closed shape

start, change, end

tens

thirds

Money:

coins

dollar

Problem Solving with Units:

foot

inch

mile

ruler

yard

yardstick

Data Representation:

bar graph

measurement scale

pictograph

scale

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Decimals—Addition/Subtraction

- Angle Measurement

- Area

171–180

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

denominator

edges

even

faces

fraction

half-past

hundred thousands

line of symmetry

minute

model

numerator

odd

quarter hour

second

ten thousands

thousands

vertices

Fractions—Compare/Order:

equivalent

Numerical Expressions:

expanded form

parentheses in expressions

unknowns in number sentences

Whole Numbers;

Decimals—Rounding/Estimation:

estimation

rounds

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Conversion of Units

- Coordinate Geometry

- Decimals—Represent and Solve Word Problems

- Perimeter/Circumference

- Probability

- Properties and Relationships of Operations

- Whole Numbers—Concepts/Properties

181–190

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

a.m. / p.m.

chart

coordinates

degree

equations

hundred millions

million

multiples

scatter plot

table

ten millions

Fractions: Addition/Subtraction:

mixed number

Angle Measurement;

Points, Lines, Segments, Rays, and Angles:

acute angle

obtuse angle

parallel

protractor

right angles

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Decimals—Multiplication/Division

- Bivariate Data

- Rates/Ratios/Proportions/Percents

191–200

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

decimals

dividend

divisor

dot plot

estimate

equilateral

isosceles

likelihood (of event)

line segments

lines

positive

proportion

negative

number line

perimeter

points

prime

rays

solution

unit rate

variable

Fractions—Represent and Solve Word Problems:

composite

converts

factor

simplest form

Capacity;

Weight/Mass:

capacity

cups

gallons

liter

ounces

pints

pounds

quarts

Additional Learning Continuum topics:

- Decimals—Multiplication/Division

- Fractions—Multiplication/Division

- Patterns/Sequences/Series

- Rational Numbers—Equivalence and Represent/Model

- Algebraic Expressions

- Linear Functions

- Sample Spaces

201–210

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

associative property

centimeter

commutative property

diagonal

distance

distributive property

inverse

kilometer

liter

mean

median

meter

milliliter

millimeter

mode

nets

outliers

quadrants

scalene

y‑intercept

Decimals—Compare/Order;

Decimals—Represent/Model:

hundredths

tenths

thousandths

Volume:

prism

pyramid

unit cube

Similarity:

scale factor

Rational Numbers—Solve Real-World and Mathematical Problems:

rate

simplify

Additional Learning Continuum topics:

- Congruence

- Measures of Center and Spread (Variability)

- Populations/Random Processes

- Transformations

211–220

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

box plot

combine terms

complementary

diameter

improper fractions

joint probability

mixed number

outliers

perpendicular

quartiles

radius

range

reasonableness

reflection

rotation

rule for patterns or sequences

supplementary

translation

vertical angle

System of Equations/Inequalities:

standard form

Rate of Change/Slope:

linear

Exponents;

Scientific Notation:

base

power / powers

square root

Additional Learning Continuum topics:

- Rational Numbers—Compare/Order

- Integers—Computation

221–230

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

cube root

experimental probability

exponential form

histogram

independent events

line of best fit

parameters

theoretical probability

Inequalities;

Linear Functions:

dependent variable

independent variable

substitution

Relationships involving Lines, Angles, and Polygons:

exterior angle

interior angle

transversal

Additional Learning Continuum topics:

- Absolute Value—Concepts/Properties

- Rational Numbers—Computation

- Real/Complex Numbers—Concepts/Properties

- Quadratic Functions

231–240

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

conditional probability

dilation

irrational number

replacement

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions;

Piecewise/Absolute Value Functions;

Properties and Operations of Functions;

Real/Complex Numbers—Computation:

axis of symmetry

binomial

domain

exponential decay

exponential growth

monomial

polynomials

zeros of a function

Pythagorean Theorem;

Trigonometry;

Circles:

chord

midpoint

241–250

Trigonometric Functions / Radian Measure

cosine

radians

sine

tangent

Additional Learning Continuum topics:

Rational Functions; Radicals; and Surface Area

251–260

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

arc

inscribed angle

rotational symmetry

slant height

Geometric Proof:

postulate

theorem

Reading Concepts by RIT

Reading

RIT Band

Concepts to Introduce

Below 161

Base Words, Affixes:

base

beginning

beginning sound

ending

ending sound

prefix

word

Inferences, Conclusions, Predictions; and Locating Information:

where

Context Clues—Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words;

Picture Vocabulary;

Word Relationships;

Text Features, Visuals:

activity

animals

describes

find

guess

main

meaning

paragraph

picture

same

similar

story

Additional Learning Continuum topic:

- Academic and Content Vocabulary

161–170

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

author

chart

clue

contraction

feel

feelings

graph

hear

hint

label

nature

note

root

see

sentence

smell

taste

think

Venn diagram

visual

Main or Central Idea, Topic, Titles;

central

classify

compound

description

determine

different

important

lesson

main point

people

problem

reason

text

title

topic

Following Directions:

categorize

directions

group

information

instructions

learn

list

locate

order

question

set

sort

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Author’s Craft—Figurative Language, Imagery + Description

- Characteristics of Genre

—Business, Technical, Procedural

—Literary Nonfiction

—Persuasive, Argumentative

- Plot

- Purpose

- Sequencing

- Setting

- Theme, Moral, Lesson

- Word Categorization

171–180

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

action

change

conclusion

event

illustration

locate

location

main character

plot

predict

sequence

setting

suffix

Characteristics of Genre—Literary;

Author’s Craft—Perspective, Attitude:

fairy tale

fiction

make-believe

poem

poet

poetry

short story

speaker

Characteristics of Genre—Informational:

informational

purpose

nonfiction

reference

source

Facts and Opinions:

belief

fact

factual

opinion

real

statement

true

truth

view

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Assertions and Claims

- Author’s Craft—Persuasive and Rhetorical Techniques

181–190

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

antonym

develop

dictionary

genre

glossary

graphic organizer

homonym

realistic

realistic fiction

resource

synonym

thesaurus

timeline

title page

Summarizing, Paraphrasing:

in your own words

paraphrase

restate

retell

summarize

summary

theme

Mood;

Point of View:

compare

differ

effect

mood

narrator (perspective, attitude)

point of view

third-person

viewpoint

Additional Learning Continuum Topic:

- Word Nuances and Shades of Meaning

191–200

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

author’s focus

captions†

character relationship

claim

climax

conflict

context

contrast

definition

drama

first-person point of view

homophone

index†

lead

newspaper writing characteristics

reference materials†

resolution

rising action

subheadings†

supporting character

table of contents†

title (choose the best)

†purpose of each

Supporting Details;

Inferences, Conclusions, Predictions:

cause-effect

central idea

characterize

detail

main idea

reinforce

support

supporting details

Additional Learning Continuum Topic:

- Author’s Craft—Foreshadowing, Flashback

201–210

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

alliteration

analyze

bias

character motivation

characteristics

conclude

comparative

contribute

convince

evaluate

evidence

exposition

falling action

figurative language

flashback

foreshadow

idiom

inform

library

literal description

literary device

literary element

metaphor

persuade

onomatopoeia

persuasive

resolve

secondary source

simile

stereotype

superlative

Text Structure—Organization:

form

organization

structure

varied typeface*

white space*

*purpose in informational text

Dialogue:

conversation

converse

dialogue

Additional Learning Continuum Topic:

- Author’s Craft—Style, Voice, Tone

211–220

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

analogy

argue

argumentative

assumption

drama

historical document (relationship between two parts)

history

imagery

intent

intention

irony

paradox

style

summarizing strategies

technique

tone

voice

221–230

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

allegory

all-knowing

extended metaphor

fables†

legends†

myths†

sonnet

tales†

†distinguish between

231–240

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

ironic point of view (effect on meaning)

stage directions

tone

241–250

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

satirical passage (understand author's point)

Language Usage Concepts by RIT

Language Usage

RIT Band

Concepts to Introduce

Below 161

Capitalization–First Word Rules:

action

capital letter

capitalize

complete

correct / right

describe

form

incorrect

move

sentence

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Adjectives

- Agreement

- Apostrophe

- Coordination, Subordination

- Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections

- Pronouns

- Sentence Completeness

- Spelling—Commonly Misspelled Words

- Verbs

161–170

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

base

ending

pronoun

Capitalization—Proper Nouns and Titles:

date

days of the week

month

name

place

title

Ending Punctuation:

complete sentence

end mark

excited

exclamation

exclamation point

explanation mark

period

question

question mark

what

when

where

who

why

Drafting;

Main Ideas / Topic Sentence / Supporting Details;

Prewriting;

Revising:

add

arrange

change

combine

correct

plan

topic

Subject/Predicate:

action verb

verb

Nouns;

Phrases;

Sentence Meaning:

compare

future

nouns

passage

past

plural

present

singular

subject

word endings

word order

161–170,

continued

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Commas

- Editing and Proofreading

- Initials and Abbreviations

- Sentence Types

- Spelling—Affixes and Roots

- Syntax

- Writing Techniques

—Figurative and Descriptive Language

—Literary and Poetic Devices

171–180

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

address (abbreviate)

apostrophe

audience

book title*

collective noun

comma

command

common noun

connect

conjunctions

contraction

description

details

directions

error

essay

fiction

fictional

logical order

main idea

misspelled

mistake

narrative

organize

paragraph

personal title*#

phrase

possessive

prepositions

proper noun*

punctuate

punctuation

restate

sequence

short story

shorten words to make contractions

steps

support

supporting details

surprise

topic sentence

*capitalize, #abbreviate

Spelling

—Compound Words;

—Patterns;

—Plurals;

Initials and Abbreviations:

a.m. / p.m.

abbreviate

abbreviation*

centimeter#

combine

compound

foot#

holidays*

inch#

measurements#

patterns

shorten

time#

vowels

word list

*capitalize, #abbreviate

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Adverbs

- Introductions / Transitions / Conclusions

- Multiple Punctuation Rules

- Organizing Writing

- Sentence Structure

- Writing Forms—Genres

- Writing Techniques

—Literary Elements

—Voice, Style, Tone, and Mood

181–190

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

abbreviated title / suffixes*

address

appropriate

brainstorm

caret

clear

closing

closing*#

compound sentence

compound subject

concluding sentence

conclusion

coordinating conjunction

date#

double consonant

edit

emotion

entertain

explanation

formal essay

format

friendly letter

geographic location*

graphic organizer

greeting*

heading

helping verb

image

indent

inform

informative

introduction

invitation

irregular verb

items in a series#

linking verb

margin

opening

organizations*

personal titles and positions*

personal writing

poetry

predicate

prefix

prewrite

prewriting strategy

publish

purpose

reinforce

revise

revision

rough draft

run-on sentence

salutation*#

semicolon

senses

signature#

singular

singular noun

song and poem titles*

stanza

strengthen

suffix

summarize

task

tone

topic sentence

transition

writing process

*capitalize, #comma

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Capitalization—Quotations and Dialogue

- Frequently Confused Words

- Quotation Marks and Dialogue

191–200

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

argue

book report

cause and effect

clarify

clarity

comma rules

compare and contrast

contrasting

conversation#

convince

creative writing

descriptive language

descriptive writing

dialogue

direct address#

direct quote

drama

future tense

genre

grammar

informational writing

informative essay

introduction

literary device

memo

modifiers

modify

mood

outline

pamphlet

parody

persuade

persuasive

poetic device

point of view

precise

proofread

quotation

quotation marks

resume

review

sensory language

simile

slang

style

steps in a process

subject-verb agreement

thesis statement

viewpoint

visualize

voice

#comma

Brackets, Dashes, Hyphens, Ellipses, Parentheses;

Underlining:

book title*

colon

compound word

divided quotations#

hyphen

underline

*underline, #comma

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Clauses

- Writing Techniques—Rhetorical Strategies

- Writing Techniques—Argument, Counterargument

201–210

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

allusion

argumentative

argumentative essay

article titles*

autobiography

chronological order

clause

cluster

comma splice

declarative sentence

direct quotation

exclamatory sentence

expository writing

figurative language

fluency

formal language

fragment

free-write

humor

imperative sentence

interrogative sentence

introductory phrase or clause#

introductory word#

introductory sentence

literary analysis

language

literary element

movie titles#

multiple viewpoints

mystery

parentheses

periodical

plural possessive

poem titles*

process essay

satire

short story titles*

simple sentence

singular possessive

song titles*

symbolism

syntax

word choice

play titles#

*quotation marks, #comma

Modifiers:

antecedent

complex sentence

compound-complex sentence

dependent clause

direct object

indirect object

prepositional phrase

verb phrase

Research Questions, Sources, Thesis Statement:

evaluate sources

evidence

plagiarism

plagiarize

primary and secondary sources

research question

visual support

Additional Learning Continuum Topics:

- Colons, Semicolons

- Writing Techniques—Point of View

211–220

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

adjective clause

adjective phrase

adverb clause

analyze

application

content-specific vocabulary

counterargument

dangling modifier

demonstrative

develop character

future perfect

how-to essay

hyperbole

idiom

imagery

independent clause

irony

irregular comparative

irregular spelling patterns

limerick

main clause

metaphor

misplaced modifier

movie titles*

noun clause

objective pronoun

onomatopoeia

participle

past perfect

past progressive

persuasive argument

positive

possessive pronoun

present participle

present perfect

professional title

relative clause

rhetorical question

subjective pronoun

subordinate clause

superlative

verse

*underline

Parallelism:

comparative

consistency of verb tense

consistent voice/tone

maintain

organization

parallel

shift in verb tense

structure

221–230

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

active voice

allegory

alliteration

appositive#

appropriate tone

conjunctive adverb

consistency of verb voice

dash

epic poem

foreshadowing

formal style

infinitive

literary response

organizational strategy

predicate noun

pronoun-antecedent agreement

rhyme scheme

tragedy

*underline, #punctuate/abbreviate

231–240

Concepts building on topics from prior RIT bands:

anticipate

colloquialism

complex list#

ellipsis

gerund

indicative mood

italics

nominative pronoun

nonrestrictive phrase or clause*

reflexive pronoun

single quotation marks

supporting evidence

*comma, #semicolon

Physical Science Concepts by RIT

Physical Science
RIT Band	Concepts to Introduce
181–190	Effects of Force on Motion; Effects of Mass on Motion: cause / effect / force / measurement / model / motion / object / pull / push
	Electric Charges and Forces: static electricity
	Electric Circuits: circuit
	Energy Conversions: conversions / energy / energy from the Sun
	Engineering Problems: problem
	Light: visible
	Magnetism and Electromagnetism: magnet / metal
	Measurement of Physical Properties: height / length / width
	Motion: distance / location / time
	Phase Changes and States of Matter: solid / liquid / temperature
	Sound Waves: loudness / pitch / sound / vibration
191–200	Chemical Properties of Matter: chemical / properties / particles / physical properties / material properties / matter / substances
	Chemical Reactions: mixing substances / new substances
	Conservation of Mass and Matter: mass/weight as a property of matter / conservation of matter
	Effects of Force on Motion: balance forces / claim / direction / evidence / investigation / mass / pattern / speed / strength / unbalanced forces
	Electric Charges and Forces: static charge / electric interactions / objects not in contact
	Electric Circuits: electric current / electrical devices / voltage
	Energy Conversions: convert energy from one form to another
	Energy Forms: motion energy
	Engineering Design Solutions: solutions
	Light: illuminate / shadow / bending
	Magnetism and Electromagnetism: magnetic
	Motion: direction / rate / speed
	Phase Changes and States of Matter: gas / liquid / observation / states of matter
	Pure Substances, Mixtures, and Solutions: dissolve
	Wave Properties: amplitude / wavelength
201–210	Atomic Structure: atoms / compounds / elements
	Chemical Reactions: chemical change / chemical reaction
	Conservation of Mass and Matter: conservation / cooling substances / heating substances / mass (amount of matter) / mixing substances
	Effects of Force on Motion: air resistance / force diagram / friction / macroscopic object / minimize / stability / sum of forces
	Energy Forms: kinetic energy / stored (potential) energy / temperature as average kinetic energy of particles of matter / thermal energy
	Engineering Design Solutions: evaluate / minimize / maximize
	Engineering Problems: constraint / criteria
	Engineering Solution Optimizations: optimize
	Gravity: gravity / weight as force due to gravity
	Light: absorbed / color / reflected / transmitted
	Machines: mechanical advantage / simple machines
	Magnetism and Electromagnetism: electromagnet / magnetic field
	Measurement of Physical Properties: volume
	Molecular Structure and Bonding: molecules
	Motion: average speed / distance-time data / velocity
	Phase Changes and States of Matter: boiling point / condensation / evaporation / freezing point / melting point / phase change
	Work and Power: power / work
211–220	Acceleration and Free Fall: free fall
	Atomic Structure: atomic number / atomic mass / electron / ion / neutron / periodic table / proton
	Chemical Reactions: combustion / concentration / interaction / oxidation
	Conservation of Mass and Matter: mathematical representation
	Effects of Force on Motion: colliding objects / force diagrams / Newton's second and third laws of motion / speed / distance-time data / sum of forces
	Electric Charges and Forces: electrostatic forces / electric fields / Coulomb's law
	Electromagnetic Waves: electromagnetic radiation
	Engineering Design Solutions: analyze / cost-benefit ratio
	Forces: Newton's third law of motion
	Information Transfer: analog / digital
	Molecular Structure and Bonding: chemical formula / oxidation
	Momentum: momentum as a measure of motion / positive and negative velocity
	Motion: speed-time data
	Physical Properties of Matter: density / pressure / physical change
	Wave Properties: frequency / medium or media / wave energy / wave speed
221–230	Chemical Properties of Matter: acid / base / chemical properties / neutral
	Chemical Reactions: bond energy / chemical formula / chemical reactions / reaction rate
	Effects of Force on Motion: mathematical relationships / momentum / net force / stability / velocity
	Electric Charges and Forces: Coulomb's law
	Electric Circuits: electrical resistance / Ohm's law / parallel circuits / series circuits
	Electromagnetic Waves: radio waves / microwaves / infrared light / visible light / ultraviolet light / X-rays / gamma rays / medium / particle model
	Gravity: Newton's law of gravitation
	Heat Transfer: second law of thermodynamics
	Inertia: mass as a measure of inertia / Newton's first law of motion
	Molecular Structure and Bonding: valence electron
	Motion: acceleration / acceleration-time data
	Nuclear Chemistry: fission / fusion / radioactive decay
231–240+	Chemical Reactions: energy levels of atoms / endothermic / exothermic / patterns of electrons
	Effects of Force on Motion: objects in space
	Physical Properties of Matter: moles
	Pure Substances, Mixtures, and Solutions: concentration
	Sound Waves: interference / resonance

Life Science Concepts by RIT

Life Science
RIT Band	Concepts to Introduce
181–190	Adaptation: adapt / survive
	Behavioral Responses: human senses / external/internal cues / animal behavior / animal response
	Body Systems—System Components and Functions: external body parts / mimic
	Characteristics of Living Things: living thing / nonliving thing
	Classification—Developing and Using Keys: fish / leaves / trees
	Classification—Taxonomy: mammals
	Ecosystem Dynamics: habitat / diversity of life
	Effects of Humans on Habitats and Living Things: recycle / species
	Group Behavior: behavior
	Interactions among Organisms: environment / soil
	Interactions with the Physical Environment: flowering plants / life cycle
	Needs of Living Things: food / light / water
191–200	Adaptation: adaptation
	Behavioral Responses: skin sensitivity / responses / information from the senses
	Body Systems—Interacting Systems and Homeostasis: external structures
	Cells—Cellular Processes: cell theory / cellular process
	Cells—Structures and Functions: function / structure
	Classification—Taxonomy: invertebrate / vertebrate
	Ecosystem Dynamics: ecosystem
	Evolutionary Relationships and Evidence: fossils
	External Body Structures and Functions: plant seeds
	Group Behavior: migration
	Life Cycles: model / unique
	Needs of Living Things: air / sunlight
	Pathways of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems: consumers / decomposers / food chain / food web / movement of matter / producers
	Reproduction, Growth, and Development: birth / death / growth / reproduction
201–210	Adaptation: organism / population / trait
	Behavioral Responses: innate behaviors / migratory behaviors / extend / infer effects / transfer of information from senses to brain
	Body Systems—Interacting Systems and Homeostasis: body systems
	Cells—Structures and Functions: animal cell / cell membrane / cell wall / plant cell
	Classification—Developing and Using Keys: classification
	Genetic Crosses: asexual reproduction / sexual reproduction
	Group Behavior: cooperative behavior / individual behavior
	Microorganisms and Viruses: bacteria / microorganism
	Mitosis: cell division
	Molecular Genetics: neutral effects
	Natural and Artificial Selection: natural selection
	Pathways of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems: cycling of matter / flow of energy
	Photosynthesis and Respiration: photosynthesis / respiration
211–220	Adaptation: environment
	Behavioral Responses: microorganism responses to change
	Biological Molecules, Enzymes, and ATP: biomolecules / protein
	Body Systems—Interacting Systems and Homeostasis: chromosome / offspring
	Body Systems—Organs and Specialized Cells: multicellular organisms
	Body Systems—System Components and Functions: body systems / body subsystems / hierarchical organization
	Cells—Structures and Functions: chloroplast / DNA / gene / mitochondria / organelle
	Ecosystem Dynamics: biodiversity / trade-offs
	Evolutionary Relationships and Evidence: evolutionary relationships
	Genetic Crosses: genetic variation
	Inherited and Acquired Traits: heritable trait / inherited trait
	Microorganisms and Viruses: virus
	Mitosis: mitosis
	Natural and Artificial Selection: artificial selection / genetic modification / selective breeding / synthesize information
	Pathways of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems: carbon cycle / empirical evidence
	Reproduction and Genetic Variation: genetic variation
	Reproduction, Growth, and Development: development / germination
221–230	Behavioral Responses: plant response to gravity
	Biological Molecules, Enzymes, and ATP: food molecules
	Body Systems—Interacting Systems and Homeostasis: homeostasis / transpiration
	Evolutionary Relationships and Evidence: evolution / genetic variation / mutation
	Extinction and Speciation: extinction / speciation
	Interactions among Organisms: commensalism / mutualism / parasitism / symbiosis
	Pathways of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems: aerobic / conditions / anaerobic conditions / biomass / mathematical representation
	Photosynthesis and Respiration: cellular respiration
231–240+	Classification—Taxonomy: fungi / taxonomy
	Microorganisms and Viruses: unicellular
	Mitosis: gene expression
	Natural and Artificial Selection: advantageous / probability / statistics
	Pathways of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems: nitrogen cycle

Earth and Space Science Concepts by RIT

Earth and Space Science
RIT Band	Concepts to Introduce
181–190	Biogeology:Moon / Sun
	Natural Hazards: natural / hazard
	Natural Resources: advantage / disadvantage / resource
	Plate Tectonics: earthquakes / volcanoes
	Rock Layers and the Fossil Record: fossil
	Rocks, Minerals, and Soil: mineral / rock / soil
	Seasons, Days, and Years: sunrise / sunset / visible
	Weather Conditions, Prediction, and Measurement: clouds / fog / rain / snow / weather / wind
191–200	Climate: climate / patterns / regions of the world
	Earth's Layers: atmosphere / biosphere / geosphere / hydrosphere
	Effects of Humans on Land, Water, and Air: carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
	Natural Hazards: hurricanes / tornadoes / weather-related hazards
	Natural Resources: resources / fossil fuel / human consumption / renewable resources / nonrenewable resources / combine information
	Plate Tectonics: geologic
	Rock Layers and the Fossil Record: rock formation / sediment
	Rocks, Minerals, and Soil: cycling of matter / Earth's materials / rock cycle
	Seasons, Days, and Years: graphical display / night sky / patterns of daily changes / predictable patterns / planets / seasonal appearance / shadows
	The Solar System: rotation of Earth / scale properties
	Weather Conditions, Prediction, and Measurement: air temperature / cloud types / frost / seasonal weather / weather forecast
	Weathering and Erosion: erosion / rate of erosion / vegetation / weathering
201–210	Climate: elevation effect on climate / global climate change / greenhouse effect / latitude effect on climate / local climate
	Earth's Ecosystems: biome
	Earth's Layers: coevolution / density effect / time and spatial scales
	Eclipses and Moon Phases: eclipse / cyclic pattern / lunar phase / lunar eclipse / Earth-Moon-Sun model / phases of the Moon / solar eclipse
	Effects of Humans on Land, Water, and Air: human population growth effects / per-capita consumption / personal choices
	Engineering Design Solutions: design solutions to reduce human impacts / evaluate design solutions
	Natural Hazards: catastrophic events / interpret data to forecast future / mitigate effects
	Natural Resources: explanation with evidence / groundwater resources
	Plate Tectonics: continents / plate / plate motion / seafloor structures / tectonics
	Rock Layers and the Fossil Record: geoscience processes / landscapes / mineral formation / patterns of rock formations
	Rocks, Minerals, and Soil: cycling of Earth's materials / flow of energy / igneous rocks / metamorphic rocks / sedimentary rocks
	Seasons, Days, and Years: Earth's axial tilt / cyclic pattern of seasons
	The Solar System: solar system
	The Universe, Stars, and Galaxies: effects of relative distances / galaxy / life cycle of stars / Milky Way galaxy / seasonal appearance of stars / universe
	Water on Earth: condensation / evaporation / precipitation / roll of gravity in the cycling of water / transpiration / water cycle
	Weather Conditions, Prediction, and Measurement: air density / air masses / complex interactions
	Weathering and Erosion: deposition
211–220	Biogeology: greenhouse gases / regional climates / unequal heating of Earth
	Earth's Ecosystems: thermal convection
	Effects of Humans on Land, Water, and Air: effects of fertilizers + phosphates / frequency of problems / impacts of human activities / pollution
	Natural Resources: extraction / resource redistribution / sustainability
	Plate Tectonics: ocean-floor features / plate boundaries / thermal convection
	Rock Layers and the Fossil Record: crustal rocks / rock strata
	The Solar System: life span of the Sun / role of gravity within solar systems / scale properties
	The Universe, Stars, and Galaxies: role of gravity within galaxies
	Water on Earth: ocean currents
	Weather Conditions, Prediction, and Measurement: Coriolis effect / predictions
	Weathering and Erosion: constructive forces / destructive forces / flow of energy
221–230	Climate: climate models
	Earth's Layers: atmospheric gases / topographic maps
	Effects of Humans on Land, Water, and Air: acidification of water / inference vs. fact
	Natural Resources: computational simulation
	Plate Tectonics: spatial and temporal scales
	The Universe, Stars, and Galaxies: big bang theory / light spectra
	Weather Conditions, Prediction, and Measurement: air pressure
231–240+	Climate: stability of Earth's climate