In 20-21 the Utah State Board of Education adopted a new set of science standards. Below, please find the explanation for the new standards as well as the 4 topics we will be covering.
Utah’s Science and Engineering Education (SEEd) standards were written by Utah educators and scientists, using a wide array of resources and expertise. A great deal is known about good science instruction. The writing team used sources including A Framework for K–12 Science Education1 , the Next Generation Science Standards2 , and related works to craft research-based standards for Utah. These standards were written with students in mind, including developmentally appropriate progressions that foster learning that is simultaneously age-appropriate and enduring. The aim was to address what an educated citizenry should know and understand to embrace the value of scientific thinking and make informed decisions. The SEEd standards are founded on what science is, how science is learned, and the multiple dimensions of scientific work.
The 4th grade will be covering the following 4 topics throughout the year:
Organisms Functioning in their Environment
Energy Transfer
Wave Patterns
Observable Patterns in the Sky