(November-January)
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: Characteristics of living things support survival
Lines of Inquiry:
Growth occurs within a cycle
Traits of living things are inherited
Being a part of a group helps living things obtain food, defend themselves, and cope with change