Science Overview
August 9 - August 11 (1/2 week mini intro unit)
Aug 14 - Sept 22 Unit 1 (6 weeks)
Patterns in the Sky. We will investigate an ancient artifact to learn more about what symbols may have been on it.
Sept 25 - Oct 26 Unit 2 (5 weeks)
Chemistry! We will try to create a yummy salad dressing.
Oct 30 - Nov 3 Double PE
Nov 6 to Dec 21 Unit 3 (6 weeks)
The water cycle. Why is one side of an island getting more rain?
Jan 9 to Feb 8 Unit 4 (5 weeks)
Water and Air Make Food. Investigate water and hydroponics as an intro to ecosystems.
Feb 12 - Feb 15 Double PE
Feb 26 - March 28 Unit 5 (5 weeks)
Ecosystem restoration. How can we fix Costa Rican rainforest?
April 8 - May 23 Unit 6 (7 weeks minus testing days)
Continue ecosystem restoration and continue other units.