FTCE Earth/Space Science 6-12 (008) Test Alignment

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12Domains

78Competencies reviewed

83%Test-aligned

59Covered

12Partially covered

7Gaps

CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.

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Knowledge of the nature of science (Domain 1)Covered

387 questions · 38 materials · 155 cards · 6 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Analyze processes of scientific inquiry	S.Nature of Science; S.Repeatability; S.Scientific Method; S.Inquiry	Covered	68	4	18	2	Covered by 4 topics (68 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos).
2. Evaluate models used in science to explain patterns observed in nature (e.g., rock cycle, heliocentric, geocentric, nitrogen cycle, water cycle).	S.Systems Model; S.Properties of Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation; S.Models	Covered	61	5	16	1	Covered by 5 topics (61 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
3. Identify the influences of science and society on each other.	S.Ethics; S.Decision Making; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Watershed Ecology	Covered	47	4	9	0	Covered by 4 topics (47 questions, 4 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
4. Analyze the synergistic relationships between basic and applied research, technology, the economy, and the public good.	S.Interdisciplinary Connections; S.Ethics; S.Ethics and Regulation; S.Decision Making; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Impact of Space Science Technology	Covered	62	6	13	0	Covered by 6 topics (62 questions, 6 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
5. Evaluate the appropriate use of inferences, assumptions, observations, hypotheses, conclusions, laws, and theories.	S.Limits of Science; S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Observation vs Inference	Covered	13	3	9	1	Covered by 3 topics (13 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
6. Analyze scientific data presented in tables, graphs, and diagrams.	S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Trend Analysis of Scatterplots	Covered	12	2	8	0	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
7. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data in experimental, observational, and modeling methods of research.	S.Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations - Advanced	Covered	34	2	11	1	Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
8. Apply state statutes and national guidelines regarding laboratory safety, hazardous materials, experimentation, and the use of organisms in the classroom.	S.Safety Rules; S.Emergency Procedures; S.Safety Icons; S.Safety Organizations; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Handling - Organisms Legal Codes	Covered	55	5	11	1	Covered by 6 topics (55 questions, 5 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
9. Differentiate between the various roles of communication in the development of scientific ideas (e.g., collaboration, peer review, scientific debate).	S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Read Scientific Publication	Covered	16	2	10	0	Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
10. Distinguish between accuracy, precision, systematic error, and random error, using significant figures appropriately.	S.Precision vs Accuracy; S.Error In Measurements; S.Significant Figures	Covered	35	3	8	0	Covered by 3 topics (35 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
11. Evaluate variables and affected outcomes for appropriate experimental designs with minimum bias.	S.Experimental Investigations; S.Best Chart for the Data	Covered	38	2	16	1	Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
12. Identify the equipment Earth and space scientists use to gather, analyze, and interpret data in field and laboratory investigations.	S.Proper Tool Use; S.Various Tools; S.Measuring Water Quality; S.Hydrologic Analysis; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment - Advanced	Covered	24	5	63	0	Covered by 5 topics (24 questions, 5 materials, 63 cards, 0 videos).

Knowledge of the composition, characteristics, and structure of Earth (Domain 2)Covered

73 questions · 5 materials · 35 cards · 2 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identify the characteristics of Earth's layers and the methods used to investigate Earth's interior.	S.Structures of Earth; S.Advanced Structures of Earth; S.Structures of Earth - Evidence	Covered	23	3	13	1	Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
2. Identify common rocks and minerals based on their physical and chemical properties.	S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals	Covered	26	1	17	0	Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
3. Distinguish between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.	S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals; S.Rock Cycle	Covered	50	2	22	1	Covered by 2 topics (50 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
4. Identify processes and products within the rock cycle.	S.Rock Cycle	Covered	24	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).

Knowledge of plate tectonics and related processes (Domain 3)Partially covered

72 questions · 5 materials · 53 cards · 1 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identify the historical development and supporting evidence that has led to the theory of plate tectonics	S.Tectonic Plate Theory	Covered	30	1	17	0	Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
2. Analyze the geologic processes involved in the movement of tectonic plates and the landforms produced by their movements.	S.Tectonic Plate Theory	Covered	30	1	17	0	Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
3. Differentiate between the physical and chemical characteristics of oceanic crust and continental crust.	S.Structures of Earth	Covered	15	1	7	1	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
4. Identify the types, causes, and effects of volcanoes.	S.Volcanoes	Covered	15	1	19	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
5. Identify the causes and effects of earthquakes.	S.Earthquakes	Covered	8	1	13	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
6. Distinguish between the characteristics of seismic waves.	S.Advanced Earthquakes	Partially covered	4	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
7. Identify how the movement of tectonic plates has influenced climate (e.g., hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere).	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Knowledge of Earth's surface processes (Domain 4)Partially covered

121 questions · 11 materials · 77 cards · 2 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Compare physical and chemical weathering and their effects on landforms.	S.Constructive and Destructive Processes; S.Weathering and Erosion - Volcanic Islands and Glaciers	Covered	41	2	26	1	Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos).
2. Analyze the principles and processes of sedimentation (i.e., erosion, deposition).	S.Constructive and Destructive Processes	Covered	29	1	14	1	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).
3. Identify the properties of aquifers and the movement of groundwater through sediments and rock formations.	S.Porosity and Permeability; S.Surface Water vs Groundwater	Covered	19	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
4. Analyze the movement of water through the hydrologic cycle, including energy changes that occur as water changes phase.	S.Water Cycle; S.Types of Precipitation	Covered	27	2	15	1	Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos).
5. Evaluate the origin and distribution of freshwater resources in Florida.	S.Bodies of Water; S.River Features; S.Major Biomes - Florida	Covered	17	3	23	0	Covered by 3 topics (17 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
6. Discriminate between landforms and sedimentary deposits created by water, wind, and ice.	Types of Physical Features - Elementary; S.Weathering and Erosion - Volcanic Islands and Glaciers	Covered	26	2	26	0	Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
7. Identify the geologic features of Florida and the processes that produced them.	S.Florida Geology	Partially covered	3	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Knowledge of mapping and remote sensing (Domain 5)Partially covered

23 questions · 3 materials · 11 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Identify surface features from topographic maps, photographs, and satellite images.	S.Topographic Maps	Partially covered	7	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Interpret topographic and oceanographic maps.	S.Topographic Maps	Partially covered	7	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Compare landforms illustrated on maps and imagery to geologic processes.	S.Tectonics and Earthquake Patterns	Partially covered	5	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. the function and benefits of Earth-observing systems (e.g., Landsat, Topex, aircraft, balloons).	S.Weather Tools	Covered	11	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
5. Identify the applications of remote sensing technologies used on Earth and in space science (e.g., magnetometry, seismic survey, ground-penetrating radar, high-resolution photography).	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Knowledge of the scope and measurement of geologic time (Domain 6)Partially covered

47 questions · 6 materials · 36 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Identify appropriate methods of absolute and relative dating for given situations.	S.Stratigraphy; S.Applications of Radioactivity	Covered	20	2	7	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
2. Apply the law of original horizontality, the principle of superposition, and the principle of cross-cutting relationships to interpret geologic cross sections.	S.Uniformitarianism; S.Stratigraphy	Covered	20	2	8	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
3. Identify major events in Earth's history (e.g., mass extinctions, evolution of plants, development of an oxygen-rich atmosphere).	S.Earth's History; S.Earth's History - Key Events; S.Earth's History - Physical Changes	Covered	22	3	28	Covered by 3 topics (22 questions, 3 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
4. Identify major events in Florida's geologic history, including sea-level changes.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Interpret fossils and geologic evidence to reconstruct Earth's history.	S.Earth's History	Covered	10	1	13	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).

Knowledge of the characteristics and management of Earth's resources (Domain 7)Partially covered

58 questions · 7 materials · 25 cards · 1 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identify characteristics of renewable and nonrenewable resources.	S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable	Covered	17	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
2. Evaluate management strategies for renewable and nonrenewable resources.	S.Resource Extraction; S.Green Energy Technology	Covered	11	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
3. Assess the use and management of Florida's geologic, marine, and environmental resources.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Compare various energy production technologies (e.g., fossil fuels, nuclear, solar) and their past, present, and future consequences to the environment.	S.Types of Power Sources; S.Green Energy Technology	Covered	10	2	9	0	Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
5. Identify the impact of humans on Earth (e.g., deforestation, urbanization, desertification, erosion, air and water quality, changing the flow of water).	S.Runoff and Infiltration; S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Ozone Depletion	Covered	24	3	12	0	Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).

Knowledge of oceans and coastal processes (Domain 8)Partially covered

50 questions · 7 materials · 50 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Identify the characteristics of ocean basins, continental shelves, and coral reefs.	S.Ocean Features; S.Ocean Zones	Covered	12	2	25	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos).
2. Identify the geologic features of coastal geomorphic structures (e.g., barrier islands, estuaries, sandbars, capes, deltas, coral reefs).	S.Shoreline Features; S.Island Features	Covered	12	2	13	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
3. Analyze the movement of water through waves, tides, and currents.	S.Ocean Waves	Partially covered	4	1	3	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Identify the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of seawater.	S.Salt Water	Partially covered	7	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Determine the causes and effects of surface currents, coastal upwelling, and density-driven (i.e., thermohaline) circulation.	S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents	Covered	15	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
6. Identify the effects of human activity on the coastal and marine environment.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Knowledge of factors that influence atmospheric conditions and weather (Domain 9)Partially covered

124 questions · 15 materials · 99 cards · 3 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Analyze the composition and structure of the atmosphere and how it protects life and insulates the planet.	S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere; S.Effects of Atmosphere on Life	Covered	21	2	13	1	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
2. Differentiate between the sources, characteristics, and movement of air masses (e.g., maritime, continental, polar, tropical).	S.Uneven Heating of Earth	Partially covered	6	1	2	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Identify characteristics of high and low pressure systems, including the formation of fronts and severe weather systems.	S.Predicting Severe Weather	Covered	5	1	16	0	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
4. Identify factors that cause local winds (i.e., land and sea breezes) and global winds (e.g., pressure belts, Coriolis effect).	S.Global Winds	Partially covered	4	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Determine how the transfer of energy throughout the atmosphere influences weather conditions (e.g., hydrologic cycle).	S.Clouds; S.Water Cycle - Physical Processes Driving; S.Properties of Water	Covered	32	3	43	0	Covered by 3 topics (32 questions, 3 materials, 43 cards, 0 videos).
6. Interpret weather maps and the indicated atmospheric conditions.	S.Weather Points; S.Relative Humidity; S.Weather Charts	Covered	24	3	12	0	Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
7. Evaluate how local weather is affected by geographic features (e.g., proximity to bodies of water, urban versus rural settings, unequal heating of land and water).	S.Effects of Land on Climate; S.Effects of Natural Phenomena on Climate	Covered	18	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
8. Identify characteristics of weather systems that affect Florida.	S.Weather vs Climate	Covered	11	1	7	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
9. Identify how global climate influences, such as jet streams and ocean currents, affect weather (e.g., El Niño).	S.Weather vs Climate - El Nino and Jet Stream	Partially covered	3	1	5	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Knowledge of Earth's climate patterns (Domain 10)Partially covered

54 questions · 5 materials · 24 cards · 2 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identify the factors that contribute to the climate of a geographic area.	S.Weather vs Climate; S.Effects of Land on Climate	Covered	18	2	12	1	Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
2. Identify the causes and effects of climate changes throughout Earth's history.	S.Global Warming	Covered	21	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
3. Assess how the cycling of carbon, energy, and water between the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere affects climate.	S.Carbon Cycle; S.Global Warming	Covered	33	2	7	1	Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
4. Determine the effects of climate phenomena (e.g., monsoons, jet streams, El Niño).	S.Weather vs Climate - El Nino and Jet Stream	Partially covered	3	1	5	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Identify how climate changes may affect Florida's surface features, weather patterns, and biological diversity.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Knowledge of astronomical objects and processes (Domain 11)Covered

186 questions · 18 materials · 176 cards · 2 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identify the characteristics (e.g., mass, composition, location) of the major and minor objects in the solar system.	S.Components of the Solar System; S.Orbits of the Solar System; S.Kepler's Laws of Orbit; S.Advanced Solar System Components	Covered	31	4	41	0	Covered by 4 topics (31 questions, 4 materials, 41 cards, 0 videos).
2. Identify types and characteristics of deep space objects (e.g., quasars, galaxies, pulsars, black holes).	S.Properties of Celestial Bodies; S.Star Life Cycle; S.Types of Galaxies	Covered	29	3	40	0	Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 40 cards, 0 videos).
3. Interpret the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram with regard to stellar evolution and star characteristics.	S.Star Characteristics; S.Star Life Cycle	Covered	28	2	29	0	Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos).
4. Interpret the sequences and forces involved in the origin and evolution of the solar system.	S.Origin of the Solar System	Covered	6	1	11	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
5. Identify the causes and effects of the cycles of the Earth-Moon-Sun system (e.g., seasons, tides, eclipses, precession, moon phases).	S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Seasons; S.Tides; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses	Covered	80	5	39	2	Covered by 5 topics (80 questions, 5 materials, 39 cards, 2 videos).
6. Identify the physical properties of the Sun, its dynamic nature, and its effects on Earth systems.	S.The Sun; S.The Sun - Advanced	Covered	17	2	32	0	Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 32 cards, 0 videos).
7. Identify the matter and forces involved in the evolution of the universe (e.g., big bang theory).	S.Origin of the Universe; S.Advanced Origin of Universe	Covered	13	2	28	0	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).

Knowledge of space exploration (Domain 12)Partially covered

35 questions · 5 materials · 78 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Compare relative and absolute methods for measurement of astronomical distances.	S.Celestial Distance; S.Astronomy Models	Covered	13	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
2. Evaluate functions and benefits of the different types of ground- and space-based astronomical instruments (e.g., x-ray, optical, infrared, radio telescopes, spectrometers).	S.Space Science Technology	Covered	6	1	25	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos).
3. Interpret electromagnetic spectra and radiation intensity data from astronomical objects.	S.Light Spectra	Partially covered	6	1	4	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Identify significant manned and unmanned space exploration events, programs, and objectives.	S.Key History of Space Science	Covered	10	1	50	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 50 cards, 0 videos).
5. Identify the historical development of astronomy based on the contributions of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble.	S.Key History of Space Science	Covered	10	1	50	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 50 cards, 0 videos).
6. Evaluate the cultural and economic effects of the space program in Florida.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

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