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STRANDS
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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Science
Inquiry
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Ask
questions about the results of other scientists’ work.
Choose a Problem to investigate for a science fair project.
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Make
sketches to aid in explaining scientific procedures or ideas. Research
problem for science fair project.
Develop a hypothesis on problem for science fair project.
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Gather
materials and write procedure for science fair project.
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Demonstrate
knowledge of scientific instruments and their uses.
Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend senses:
spring scales, triple beam balances, and graduated cylinders.
Use correct units of measure for length, capacity, and mass. Use
numerical data in describing and comparing objects and events.
Test science fair project and collect data.
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State
conclusions for science fair project.
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Present
Science Fair Project
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Life
Science
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Simple
Living Things
1. Single celled
organisms
2.
Monerans
3. Viruses
4. Fungus
5. Protists
Differentiate
among cells, tissues, organs and systems(B3)
Identify
basic structures of plant and animal cells. (B1)
Compare and contrast
basic structures and functions of plant and animal cells. (B1)
Distinguish
between single cell and multicellular organisms. (B1)
Draw
and label the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell wall,
cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and chloroplasts). (B2)
Compare
and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell
membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus) (B2)
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Plant Growth
1. How plants grow
2. Structure and
survival
3.
Parts of a flower and their functions
4.Reproduction of plants.
Classify plants according
to their characteristics. (B2)
Describe
how various plant structures are associated with food production (i.e.,
stems, leaves, and stomata) (B3)
Match
plant structures with their functions. (B1)
Identify
photosynthesis as the food manufacturing process in plants. (B1)
Identify
what plants need (i.e., water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide) to
manufacture food. (B1)
Explain
the function of the flower in plant reproduction. (B3)
Observe
specific plants and explain how they grow from and produce seeds (i.e.,
sunflowers, and beans.) (B3)
Compare
and contrast how different plants reproduce (i.e., flowers and spores)
(B3)
Describe
the life cycle of a fast growing plant. (B1)
Animals
4.
Traits to offspring.
Recognize
that new generations of living things arise through reproduction. (B2)
Compare
the traits of parents and their offspring. (B1)
Infer
the importance of reproduction to the survival of the species. (B1)
Match
the form with the function of structures in living things. (B1)
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Biomes
1.Ecosystems
2.
Various Biomes
Classify
specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an
ecosystem. (B2)
Determine
various types of plant and animal relationships within an ecosystem.(1)
Predict
the consequences of a human action on the environment. (B2)
Identify
environmental changes caused by living things.
(B1)
Predict
the effects of human actions and /or natural disasters on the environment.
(B1)
Compare
how plants are adapted to different environments (e.g., palm tree, fir
tree, and cactus). (B2)
Compare
how organisms adapt to different environments. (B1)
Identify
adaptations that enhance the survival of organisms in an environment. (B1)
Determine
which organisms are likely to survive in a particular environment (B1)
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Biological
Change
1.
Explain how fossils provide information about the past. (B2)
Compare
the causes that led to the extinction of various organisms. (B1)
Analyze
how fossils provide information about the past. (B1)
Compare
the relative age of fossils in rock layers.
(B1)
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Earth/Space Science
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Earth &
Atmospheric Cycles
1. Atmospheric conditions
Analyze
data obtained from studies of atmospheric conditions (i.e., air pressure,
wind speed, and precipitation). (B3)
Distinguish
between weather and climate. (B1)
Predict
weather conditions based on an analysis of atmospheric data. (B1)
Explain
the effects of landforms on weather and climate.(B3)
Identify
how various geographic features affect weather and climate.(B1)
Demonstrate
the components and processes of the water cycle. (B2)
2.
Earth Features
Explain
how certain forces cause changes in the earth’s geological features
(i.e., wind , water, and plate tectonics). (B2)
Identify
forces that cause geological change. (B1)
Construct
a model that depicts the layers of the earth. (B2)
Recognize
that the age of Earth materials can be determined by their position in
rock layers. (B1)
Identify
characteristics of the earth’s layers. (B1)
3.
Earth Resources
Choose
the appropriate use for an earth material (e.g. fuel, monument, and house
foundation (B2)
Select
a diagram that illustrates the most appropriated use of an earth material
(B1)
Describe
the process of soil formation. (B2)
Select
the soil characteristics that best support plant growth. (B1)
Recognize
the impact of society’s use of nonrenewable resources over time. (B1)
4.
Components and Effects on the Water Cycle
Identify
the basic features of the water cycle. B3)
Analyze
how temperature affects evaporation, condensation and precipitation. (B3)
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Solar System
1. Sun
2. Studying the Sky
Recognize that the
appearance of an object in the sky is affected by its size, motion, and
distance from the Earth. (B1)
3. Planets
Distinguish among the
planets according to specific characteristics. (B1)
4.
Stars, Meteoroids, Asteroids and Comets
5. Moon
Phases
Demonstrate how moon phases
occur.(B1)
Explain why the moon appears
to change shape. (B2)
Identify and arrange the
phases of the moon in the correct sequence. (B1)
6. Rotation and Revolution in the Solar System
Explain the difference
between rotation and revolution in the solar system. (B2)
Differentiate between the
Earth’s rotation and revolution. (B1)
Identify the force that
pulls objects toward the Earth. (B1)
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Physical
Science
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Classifying
Matter
1.Kinds of
Matter
2. Properties of elements
Select
a material according to a description of its physical properties. (B1)
Determine
the appropriate metric unit of measurement for specific properties of
matter. (B1)
Recognize
the laws of conservation of matter. (B1)
Describe
how evaporation and condensation occur as a result of temperature change.
(B2)
Explain
why different types of matter freeze, melt, and /or evaporate at different
rates. (B2)
Recognize
how heat loss or gain is associated with a change in thee state of matter.
((B1) 3.Organizing the elements
4. Differences
5. Combining elements
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Changes in
Matter
1.
Physical Changes
2.
Chemical Changes
Identify
conditions associated with a chemical change. (B3)
Distinguish
between physical and chemical changes.(B1)
Compare
the effect of physical and chemical changes on matter. ((B1)
3.
Mixtures 4.
Solutions
Identify
a substance as an acid (i.e., vinegar or lemon juice) or a base (i.e.,
soap or baking soda). (B1)
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Motion
and Forces
Explain the
effect that gravity has on objects found on earth. (B2)
Identify
the effect that gravity has on objects found on or near the earth’s
surface. (B1)
Explain
the relationships among mass, force, and distance traveled. (B1)
Explain
the relationship between slope and the amount of force. (B3)
Determine
the effect of slope and friction on the speed of an object. (B1)
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Energy,
Forces and Motion
1. Potential and
Kinetic
Differentiate
between potential and kinetic energy. (B1)
Explore
and explain how friction affects motion. (B3)
Recognize
how various materials conduct heat. (B1)
Demonstrate
and explain how energy can change form. (B2)
Identify
ways that energy is transferred. (B1)
Distinguish
between heat sources.
Light
Observe
and describe how lenses affect a beam of light. (B2)
Select
the illustration that depicts how lenses refract light. (B1)
Know
how light travels.
Sound
Distinguish
between volume and pitch
Know
how sound travels.
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Machines
1. Levers
2. Inclined plane
3. Pulley
4. Screw
Explore
and explain the use of simple machines. (B3)
Match
simple machines with their uses. (B1)
Magnets
Explore
and describe the uses of magnets. (B1)
Identify
the poles of a magnet. (B1)
Identify
the description of a magnetic field. (B1)
Electricity
Construct
and explain a parallel circuit. (B3)
Distinguish
between series and parallel circuits. (B1)
Explain
the use of a specific type of electrical circuit. (B2)
Insulators
and conductors
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Personal/Social
Perspectives
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Windows on
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Camp
Explore
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
Respiratory
System
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
Circulatory
System
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
Walking Club
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Healthy
Eating and exercise
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