Science concepts for this year!

Earth Science

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to identify surface features on the Earth caused by constructive and/or destructive processes

  • Construct an argument supported by scientific evidence to identify surface features

  • Develop simple interactive models to collect data that illustrate how changes in surface features are/were caused by constructive and/or destructive processes

  • Ask questions to obtain information on how technology is used to limit and/or predict the impact of constructive and destructive processes.


Physical Science

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change and a chemical change.

  • Plan and carry out investigations of physical changes by manipulating, separating and mixing dry and liquid materials.

  • Construct an argument based on observations to support a claim that the physical changes in the state of water are due to temperature changes, which cause small particles that cannot be seen to move differently.

  • Plan and carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate electricity.

  • Obtain and combine information from multiple sources to explain the difference between naturally occurring electricity (static) and human-harnessed electricity.

  • Design a complete, simple electric circuit, and explain all necessary components.

  • Plan and carry out investigations on common materials to determine if they are insulators or conductors of electricity.


Life Science