Embedded Files
Cluster 1: Matter and Energy & Force, Motion, 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
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 2: 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
-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 3: 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 4: Science Knowledge in Action
The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models.
The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs.
The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions.
The student knows the contributions of scientists and recognizes the importance of scientific research and innovation on society.
The student understands that recurring themes and concepts provide a framework for making connections across disciplines.
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