Science·Earth's Systems·conceptual
Finding patterns in data
Analyse and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features, recognising that many features result from processes that occur over long periods
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is learning how Earth's surface changes over time — studying how wind, water, and ice shape our landscape through weathering and erosion, and interpreting maps to understand geological patterns.
Evidence of understanding
- Use a map to identify patterns in the location of mountains, rivers, lakes, and other features
- Describe patterns observed (e.g. mountains in chains, rivers flow from high to low ground)
- Explain that Earth's features result from processes like erosion, volcanic activity, and plate movement over long periods
Assessment prompt
Can Finding patterns in data look at a map and notice patterns like mountains running in lines, rivers flowing to the sea, or deserts clustered near the equator?
Standards alignment
4-ESS2-2US · ngss-k5
4-ESS2-2
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5