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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 5 weeks
8 weeks |
PS (Physical Science)
Experimenting LE (Living Environment) Small Things |
Controlled Studies
Microscope Microorganisms Ecosystems Cells-structure and function |
Identify heat conductors and insulators
Observe Learn and identify microorganisms and ecosystems Manipulate microscopes Gather data on cells |
PS
4.3.3f 4.3.3g LE 4.1.1a 4.1.1b 4.1.1c 4.1.1d 4.1.1e 4.1.1f 4.4.1a 4.4.1b |
Design an independent controlled study
Written lab reports Unit test Lab performance Written lab report |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 8 weeks | PS
Optics |
Heat
Light Visible light spectrum Electromagnetic spectrum Reflection/ Refraction |
Create models (mapping)
Gather/ Organize data Identify variables Manipulate materials Measure Observe/ Predict |
PS
4.4.2a,b 4.4.4b 4.4.4c |
Written lab plan
Lab performances Written test |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 3 weeks | PS
Looking at Liquids |
Phase changes
Elements – Properties and characteristics Atom structure |
Observe liquid
Interpret data Measure quantities/ Properties of liquids Gather data |
PS
4.3.3f,g 4.3.1a 4.3.3a |
Lab performance
Written test Written lab reports |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 3 weeks | PS
Looking at Liquids |
Phase changes
Elements – Properties and Characteristics Atom Structure |
Observe liquid
Interpret data Measure quantities/ Properties of liquids Gather data |
PS
4.3.3f,g 4.3.1a 4.3.3a |
Lab performance
Written test Written lab reports |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 7 weeks | PS
Rocketry |
Forces
Gravity Newton’s Law Force/Mass/ Acceleration Action/Reaction |
Create models
Identify variables Manipulate variables Observe Predict |
PS
4.5.2b 4.5.1d 4.2.1a |
Lab performance/
Model construction |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 3 weeks | PS
Solar System |
Sun
Planets Earth 1. Rotation a. Day and night b. Seasons 2. Moon phases 3. Gravity |
Manipulate materials (telescope)
Observe Predict Make forecasts |
PS
4.1.1a,b 4.1.1b 4.1.1f 4.1.1c,d 4.1.1e 4.1.1b,d |
Written test |
Timetable
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Topic
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Content
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Skills
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Performance Objective
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Assessment
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| 3 weeks | LE
Animals and Plant Adaptations |
Evolution
Reproduction Fertilization Cell division (asexual reproduction) |
Communicate
Gather data Observe “The Movie” |
LE
4.3.2a 4.4.1a |
Written test |