Unit 1 Think Like a Scientist
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The Scientific Method (BrainPop video 4:15)
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Unit 2 Diverse Plants
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Inherited Traits of Plants (4.10B)
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Unit 3 What is....Matter?
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Unit 4 Force, Motion, and Energy
4.6.A: Differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal.
4.6.B: Differentiate between conductors and insulators.
4.6.C: Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit, & explore an electromagnetic field.
4.6.D: Design an experiment to test the effect of force on an object such as a push or a pull, gravity, friction, or magnetism.
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Unit 5 Patterns Caused by the Earth, Moon, & Sun
4.8.A: Measure and record changes in weather and make predictions using weather maps, weather symbols, and a map key.
4.8.B: Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process.
4.8.C: Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.
Dear 4th Grade, Have you wondered why we have seasons, why the moon changes shapes, or why we have tides? There are many patterns we see or hear about in the world around us every day. Have you ever wondered when this started, if it had always been that way, or what causes the patterns. We are going to explore all of the patterns in order for you to be able to answer the driving question and complete your product.
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Unit 6 Weather Wisdom
---4.4.A: Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.
---4.5.B: Predict the changes caused by heating and cooling such as ice becoming liquid water and condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water.
---4.8.A: Measure and record changes in weather and make predictions using weather maps, weather symbols, and a map key.
---4.8.B: Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process
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