October-November
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: Observing changes helps us understand and live in our physical world
Lines of Inquiry:
Different substances of matter with different properties
How causes of change can be observed and analyzed
How physical changes affect living things