| -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
- 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
- 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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-Heredity-
The learner will be able to:
- give evidence that
characteristics are passed from parents to young
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-Evolution-
The learner will be able to:
- explain how fossils provide
evidence about the nature of ancient life
- explain how physical and/or
behavioral characteristics of organisms help them to survive in
their environments
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-Waves
and Vibrations-
The learner will be able to:
- describe sounds in terms of
their properties (pitch, loudness)
- explain how sounds are made
- describe light from a light
source in terms of its properties
- explain how light illuminates
objects
- explain how shadows are made
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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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