Central Idea: We can use observation and evidence to analyze the world scientifically.
An inquiry into:
Behaviors and characteristics of animals and their offspring.
The inherited traits of offspring.
How animals use their body parts to help them survive
DIGITAL BOOK COLLECTIONS ON EPIC:
Central Idea: There are patterns in our universe that are predictable.
Lines of Inquiry:
· An inquiry into cycles and patterns in our universe and our society.
· An inquiry into the world calendar and its influence on celebrations
DIGITAL BOOK COLLECTIONS ON EPIC:
Sharing the Planet (nonfiction) - Moon (phases), the sun, stars, seasons, life cycles of plants & animals, the water cycle, patterns in nature, seasonal activities.
Sharing the Planet (fiction) - Moon (phases), the sun, seasons, life cycles, patterns in nature, seasonal activities.
Sharing the Planet-(10/13/20- 12/4/20)
Central Idea: Ecosystems are made up of living and non living things, which sustain and support life.
An Inquiry into:
The shape and structure of plants.
Interdependence between plants and animals.
The diversity of life in ecosystems.
The impact of weather within ecosystems
DIGITAL BOOK COLLECTIONS ON EPIC:
Sharing the Planet (10/13/20-11/20/20)
Central Idea:
Living things change in response to their environment.
An inquiry into:
Adaptation in environments
Change as a response to environment
Traits of living things for survival
DIGITAL RESOURCES:
Animal Adaptations - a nonfiction book collection on Epic!
Animal Adaptations - a collection of videos.
Where We Are in Place and Time (October 20 - December 4)
Central Idea: Scientists use clues from the past to make conclusions about Earth’s landscape.
An Inquiry Into:
Locations and boundaries in geography (Form)
Patterns in Earth processes (Change)
Relationships between land uses and geography (Connection)
DIGITAL BOOK AND VIDEO COLLECTIONS ON EPIC: