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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

  1. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. K-ESS2-2
  2. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
  3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local env
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. K-ESS2-1
  2. Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. K-ESS3-2
  3. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. K-PS3-
  4. 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