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| 4 Weeks | P.S. Properties | Classification
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Sort by attributes
Comparing objects Ordering objects by attributes Measuring volume, weight Predicting buoyancy Exploring time durations |
PS 3.1 Observe and describe the properties of material using appropriate tools | Lab performance
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| 4 weeks (cont.) | P.S.
Properties |
Changes (Matter)
Water Cycle |
Grouping by traits
Estimate Measure |
PS 3.2 Describe chemical and physical changes including changes in the states of matter
PS 2.1 Describe the relationships among air, water and land on earth |
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| 3 weeks | P.S.
Design a constellation |
Constellations/Stars
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Comparing constellations
Identify means of observing constellations Describing constellations Constructing a model of a constellation Illustrating a constellation Writing a story about a constellation Designing a constellation |
PS 1.1 Describe patterns of daily, monthly and seasonal changes on their environment | Design a constellation
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| All year | P.S.
Weather Changes |
Seasons
Calendar Weather |
Predicting
Observing Recording Conducting experiments |
PS 1.1 Describe patterns of daily, monthly and seasonal changes on their environment | Observation checklist |
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| 2 weeks | L.E.
Organisms |
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List physical characteristics of a pond
Observe fish Label body parts Describe how fish and snails move Identify changes in life cycle |
LE 1.1 Describe the characteristics of/and variations between living and non-living things.
LE 1.2 Describe the life processes common to all living things LE 3.1 Describe how the structures of plants and animals complement the environment of plant or animal LE 5.1 Describe basic life functions of common living specimens LE 6.1 Describe how plants and animals, including humans, depend on each other and the non-living environment |
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| 4 weeks | L.E.
Living Things |
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Identify characteristics of mammals
Identify different species (polar bear, black, grizzly) Identify adaptations that assist survival Compare and contrast characteristics |
LE 1.1 Describe the characteristics of/and variations between living and non-living things.
LE 1.2 Describe the life processes common to all living things LE 3.1 Recognize that traits of livings things are both inherited and acquired or learned LE 2.1 Recognize that for humans and other living things there is genetic continuity between generations LE 3.1 Describe how the structures of plants and animals complement the environment of plant or animal LE 3.2 Observes that differences within a species may give individuals an advantage in surviving and reproducing LE 4.1 Describe the major stages in the life cycles of selected plants and animals. LE 5.1 Describe basic life functions of common living specimens LE 5.2 Describe some survival behaviors of common living specimens |
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| 3 Weeks | L.E. Living Environment | From Seed to Plant
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Observe seeds
Classify seeds Observe and draw a diagram of inside a seed Follow a sequence of directions to plant a seed Manipulate the conditions of class garden Observe seed growth and collect data Measure plant growth to collect data Record and communicate data Interpret data regarding plant growth Communicate proper plant care |
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| 3 Weeks | Changes in our World | Recycling
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Identify examples of change in our environment
Find ways to respond to change Investigate ways we can make constructive changes in the environment and natural environment Identify examples of wear and tear in the natural physical environment. Decide whether to reuse, replace or repair. Find ways to use trash constructively Identify where we have to adapt to change Identify ways we can be a friend to the local community |
LE 7.1 Identify ways in which humans have changed their environment and the effects of those changes | Project rubric |