Earth and Space Science (ESS) is a field of study that explores the natural systems and processes that shape our planet and the universe beyond. Below you will find a set of Earth and Space Science review sheets specifically designed for the content within the Earth and Space Science exam based on the NGSS Standards. These review sheets cover some of the contextual key topics and concepts you'll need to know to excel on the exam, and are a starting point for anyone preparing for the test. Our Earth and Space Science review sheets are organized by topic, making it easy to focus on specific areas of study. Each review sheet includes a contextual summary of the key concepts and ideas related to that topic, along with practice questions and problems to help you test your knowledge and reinforce your understanding.
Space Systems: Nuclear Fusion and the Sun's Energy (HS-ESS1-1) : The Big Bang Theory (HS-ESS1-2) : Stellar Nucleosynthesis (HS-ESS1-3) : Orbital Motions (HS-ESS1-4) : Cyclic Changes (HS-ESS1-7)
History of the Earth: Evidence of Plate Tectonics (HS-ESS1-5) : Evidence of the Earth's History (HS-ESS1-6) : The Creation of Landforms (HS-ESS2-1)
Earth's Systems: Feedback in Earth's Systems (HS-ESS2-2) : Cycling of Matter in the Earth's Interior (HS-ESS2-3) : Interactions of the Hydrologic and Rock Cycles (HS-ESS2-5) : Carbon Cycling in Earth's Systems (HS-ESS2-6) : Coevolution of Life and Earth's Systems (HS-ESS2-7)
Weather and Climate: Energy Variation and Climate Change (HS-ESS2-4) : Climate Change and Future Impacts (HS-ESS3-5) : Air Masses, Fronts, and Weather (HS-ESS2-8)
Human Sustainability: Global Impacts on Human Activity (HS-ESS3-1) : Cost-Benefit Ratio Design Solutions (HS-ESS3-2) : Biodiversity, Natural Resources, and Human Sustainability (HS-ESS3-3) : Reducing Human Impact Design Solutions (HS-ESS3-4) : Human Impacts on Earth Systems (HS.ESS3-6)
Disclaimer: The information provided is intended to serve as a study guide based on a contextual analysis of the NGSS standards for the Earth and Space Science assessment. These study guides should be used as a supplement to your overall study strategy, and their alignment to the actual test format is not guaranteed. We recommend that you consult with your instructor for additional guidance on exam preparation.