Science
Cluster 1: Earth and Space 2
Scientific Investigations and Reasoning
Earth and Space
-recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system
-measure, record, and predict changes in weather predictions
-describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle
-identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time
Cluster 2: Matter and Energy
Matter and energy
-matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used
-measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including mass, volume, states (solid, liquid, gas), temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float
-compare and contrast a variety of mixtures, including solutions
Cluster 3: Force Motion & Energy
Force motion and energy
-energy exists in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems.
-differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and thermal
-differentiate between conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy
-demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit
Cluster 4: Earth and Space 1
Earth and space
-Earth consists of useful resources and its surface is constantly changing
-examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants
-Observe and identify slow changes to earth’s surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice
-identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation
Cluster 5: Organisms and Environments
Organisms and environments
-understands that living organisms within an ecosystem interact with one another and with their environment
- investigate that most producers need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food, while consumers are dependent on other organisms for food
-describe the flow of energy through food webs, beginning with the Sun, and predict how changes in the ecosystem affect the food web
-organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures that help them survive within their environments.
-explore and describe examples of traits that are inherited from parents to offspring, such as eye color and shapes of leaves and behaviors that are learned such as reading a book and a wolf pack teaching their pups to hunt effectively
-explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans
Cluster 6
Owl Unit