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-Constructing
New Scientific Knowledge-
The learner will be able to:
- generate reasonable questions
about the world based on observation
- develop solutions to unfamiliar
problems through reasoning, observation, and/or experiment
- manipulate simple mechanical
devices and explain how they work
- use simple measurement devices
to make metric measurement
- develop strategies and skills
for information gathering and problem solving
- construct charts and graphs and
prepare summaries of observations
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-Reflecting
on Scientific Knowledge-
The learner will be able to:
- develop an awareness of the
need for making decisions scientifically
- show how science concepts can
be interpreted through creative expression such as language arts and
fine arts
- describe ways in which
technology is used in everyday life
- develop an awareness of and
sensitivity to the natural world
- develop an awareness of
contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds
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-Organization
of Living Things
(Animals)
The learner will be able to:
- compare and classify familiar
organisms on the basis of observable physical characteristics
- describe life cycles of
familiar organisms
- compare and contrast food,
energy, and environmental needs of selected organisms
- describe functions of selected
seed plant parts
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-Ecosystems-
The learner will be able to:
- identify familiar organisms as
part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding
relationships within the web
- explain common patterns of
interdependence and interrelationships of living things
- describe the basic requirements
for all living things to maintain their existence
- design systems that encourage
growing of particular plants or animals
- describe positive and negative
effects of humans on the environment
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-Motion
of Objects-
The learner will be able to:
- describe or compare motions of
common objects in terms of speed and direction
- describe how forces (pushes or
pulls) are needed to speed up, slow down, stop, or change the
direction of a moving object
- use simple machines to make
work easier
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-Hydrosphere-
The learner will be able to:
- describe how water exists on
earth in three states
- trace the path that rainwater
follows after it falls
- identify sources of drinking
water
- describe uses of water
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-Atmosphere
and Weather-
The learner will be able to:
- describe the atmosphere
- describe weather conditions and
climates
- describe seasonal changes in
weather
- explain appropriate safety
precautions during severe weather
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