Lessons
Lessons are broken up into 6 weeks with 10 total units to cover. Below is a basic breakdown of each six weeks with the content that will be covered. This is a general outline and could take longer or shorter each six weeks, depending on if students are understanding the concepts.
1st 6 weeks
Introduction: Processes for Scientific Investigations
Unit 1: Investigating Physical Properties of Matter
2nd 6 weeks
Unit 2: Investigating Forms of Energy
3rd 6 weeks
Unit 3: Investigating Force
Unit 4: Investigating Earth's Changes
4th 6 weeks
Unit 5: Investigating Water and Weather Patterns
Unit 6: Investigating Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems
5th 6 weeks
Unit 7: Investigating Ecosystem Interactions
Unit 8: Investigating Structures and Behaviors of Organisms
6th 6 weeks
Unit 9: Investigating Fossils and Environments
Unit 10: Student-Designed Investigations