Star Patterns
Identify the best time to observe stars and constellations
Identify the best time to observe stars and constellations
Explain how the occurrence of day and night, changes in season, solar and lunar eclipses, changes in the patterns of visible stars happen using a Sun-Earth-Moon system model
Explain how viscosity affects the rate at which lava flows
Describe and understand the properties and behavior of water waves
Investigate the advantages and limitations of simple machinessuch as inclined planes, wedges, levers, and pulleys.
Infer how camouflaging helps animals avoid their predators
Identify the distinguishing characteristics of different groups of arthropods
Identify the best solution that increases the rate of seed germination
Explain how physical activity affects the heart by measuring pulse.
Recognize the features of a fair test in scientific investigations, including conducting at least three trials or using replication, and ensuring accurate observation, measurement, and recording of data.
Describe the changes in the state of matter Explain the role of heat in the change in state of matter
Describe the changes in the direction and length of shadows from a shadow stick
Monitor weather conditions. Record observations on weather conditions in a weather chart. Make simple interpretations of the weather
Describe the function of the root system in plants
Determine the change that occurs in each material
Identify a science invention and explain its impact on everyday life
Record how and when celestial objects can be seen moving across the sky
Identify some useful things that are made from earth materials Describe the earth materials used to make the items
Identify how sound is made and transferred in everyday situations
Describe the characteristics of each planet in the solar system
Investigate how a typhoon moves Describe a weather disturbance
Create a natural landform using different materials Describe the characteristics of a landform based on its structures
Identify the effect of static electricity using common materials
Predict whether heavier objects will fall faster than lighter objects due to gravitational force
Explain the importance of hard-shelled eggs for animals that lay eggs.
Infer that yeast, like all living things, need food.
Plan a simple scientific investigation to answer questions, such as “Do gases (like air) or liquids (like water) have mass?”, using appropriate simple science equipment, such as a balance, with…
Describe how heat energy affects matter