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Life Science

 

Force and Motion

 

 Weather

 

 

Course Overview: 

In the Earth Science unit of study, students develop an understanding of patterns and variations in local weather and the use of weather forecasting to prepare for and respond to severe weather. In the Bubbles unit, which is an introduction to Science and Engineering Practices, students are expected to generate questions about bubbles based on their prior experience and progress to simple investigations, based on fair tests, which provide data to support explanations or design solutions. In the Forces and Interactions unit of study, students are expected to apply an understanding of the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object to analyze a design solution. In the Plant and Animal Needs unit, the students are expected to develop understanding of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive and the relationship between their needs and where they live. The crosscutting concepts of patterns; cause and effect; interdependence of science, engineering, and technology; and the influence of engineering, technology, and science on society and the natural world are called out as organizing concepts for the disciplinary core ideas. Students are expected to demonstrate grade-appropriate proficiency in asking questions, analyzing and interpreting data, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information. Students are also expected to use these practices to demonstrate understanding of the core ideas.

 

Unit Titles:

Weather (Part 1)

Bubbles

Forces and Motion

Plant and Animal Needs

Weather (Part 2)