Science and Social Science

Science

Focus Areas:

• Scientific method and inquiry

• Earth science (weathering, erosion, natural resources)

• Physical science (energy, force & motion)

• Life science (ecosystems, adaptations, food chains)

• STEM integration and simple experiments

Major Units:

• Earth Systems

• Energy and Motion

• Structures and Functions of Living Things

• Environmental Impact

Social Studies

Focus Areas:

• Geography and regions of the United States

• Early American history and Native American cultures

• State history and government

• Citizenship, civic responsibilities, economics

Major Units:

• U.S. Regions and Maps

• Native Peoples and Exploration

• Colonial America and Founding Documents

• Government and Citizenship