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Sharing the Planet - Life Science
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution
Central Idea: Human actions can affect the survival of living things and environments
NGSS - Earth Science = Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment
- Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. K-ESS2-2
- Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
- Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local env
- Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. K-LS1-1
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How the World Works - Physical Science
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea: The way materials behave and interact can determine how people use them
Physical Science - Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls
- Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object K-PS2-1
- Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull. K-PS2-2
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Where are We in Place and Time - Life Science
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea : Cities reflect cultural influences and local conditions.
NGSS - Earth and Space Science
- Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. K-ESS2-1
- Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. K-ESS3-2
- Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. K-PS3-
- Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area. K-PS3-2