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1 SCIENCE st Quarter Week 1: August Week 2: August that could be used to answer a specific question. Inquiry Inquiry 1.2 STEM Boat Science book p TCAP Coach p SI pretest; 2a, 2b, 2c) Brainpop: Scientific Method Mini- book: Scientific Method Create scientific method poster (SI pretest; 2a, 2b, 2c) Science book p Design Process Discuss science lab procedure & rules. 1.2 STEM Boat Week 3: August Week 4: Aug. 29- Sept. 2 5 Week 5: September that could be used to answer a specific question. SPI 0507.T/E.1 Select a tool, technology, or invention that was used to solve a human problem. SPI Distinguish between physical and chemical properties. SPI Distinguish between physical and chemical properties. SPI Describe the differences among freezing, melting, and evaporation. SPI Describe factors that influence the rate at which different types of material freeze, melt, or evaporate. Technology and Engineering Matter Physical Properties 1.4 STEM density column Matter Heating curve of water Changes of State Science book: P Have students create a paper airplane and then improve the design (p. 373). Survey Poster P. 400 Study Island 3a, 2b, Practice reading a graduated cylinder & using a microscope Physical Properties lab Science book p Study Island (6a) Brainpop: Periodic Table, Elements, Physical Properties The Atoms Family Song Matter TCAP Coach p AIMS Change Matters AIMS Mixed Reactions AIMS It s a Good Indicator 1.4 STEM density column layer- density- column Science book p Study Island: 6a Properties of Matter TCAP Coach p char.htm of- matter /ice_cream_in_the_bag.aspx

2 Week 6: September Week 7: September SPI Distinguish between physical and chemical properties. SPI Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy. SPI Use data from an investigation to determine the method by which heat energy is transferred from one object or material to another.. Chemical Properties 1.6 STEM Mystery Cookies Energy Potential & Kinetic Energy Heat (conduction, convection, radiation) Science Book p TCAP Coach p Study Island (6b) AIMS Change Matters AIMS Mixed Reactions Physical/Chemical properties PPT 1.6 STEM Mystery Cookies Science Book p Brainpop: Potential & Kinetic Energy Ball experiment Kinetic/Potential energy PPT Thermal Differences Quick Lab from science book p Week 8: Sept SPI Explain the relationship that exist among mass, force, and distance traveled. Energy and Motion Science Book p Experiment: Rubberband car or K Nex car (West TN STEM Hub Lending Library) Force, Mass, Distance Traveled PPT Motion TCAP Coach p AIMS Rubberband Shoot skate- park animations.com/support- files/energy.swf Week 9: October SPI Recognize that the earth attracts objects without touching them. SPI Identify the force that causes an object to fall to the earth. SPI Use data to determine how shape affects the rate at which a material falls to earth. Forces in Nature/Gravity 1.9 STEM Parachute Science Book p Study Island 6c 03f2a752c7f1/9DDD32AF47963EA93BDCDDA485CCDBD surface-area-and-falling.pdf aining_motion/energychangesact.shtml STEM Parachute End of 1 st Quarter 43 Fall Break October 10-14

3 2 nd Quarter Week 1: October Week 2: October Week 3: October 31- Nov.4 5 Week 4: November SPI Distinguish among the planets according to their known characteristics such as appearance, location, composition, and apparent motion. SPI Select information from a complex data representation to draw conclusions about the planets. SPI Identify methods and tools for identifying star patterns. SPI Identify methods and tools for identifying star patterns. Planets 2.2 STEM Candy Bag The Universe NASA STEM activities The Universe Science Book p Study Island (5a) Data Worksheet Science Book p Data Worksheet Create solar system model to illustrate distance of the planets (p. 163) Create data table Create models of the planets (p. 158) 2.2 STEM Candy Bag 2.1 NASA STEM activities Study Island (5a) Science Book p Start Chart TCAP Coach p Study Island 5a Week 5: November SPI Describe internal forces such as volcanoes, earthquakes, faulting, and plate movements that are responsible for the earth s major geological features such as mountains, valleys, etc. Plate Tectonics Science Book p Study Island 5b Graham Cracker Simulation Calculate the area of a continent plate- tectonics/ Week 6: November SPI Describe internal forces such as volcanoes, earthquakes, faulting, and plate movements that are responsible for the earth s major geological features such as mountains, valleys, etc. Mountains/ Volcanoes index.htm Science Book p Study Island 5b Brainpop: processes- of- mountain- building.html Science Book p Study Island 5b Enchanted Learning worksheet on volcanoes 6/pt/volcanoes/4/ptv4_2d.html Week 7: Nov.28- Dec. 2 5 SPI Describe internal forces such as volcanoes, earthquakes, faulting, and plate movements that are responsible for the earth s major geological features such as mountains, valleys, etc. Earthquakes landforms.html Science Book p Plot major earthquakes on a map science.html

4 that could be used to answer a specific question. STEM Project 2.8 STEM Seismic Shake- up or 2.9 STEM Tsunami 2.8 STEM Seismic Shake- up 2.9 STEM Tsunami Week 8: December SPI Describe the effects of the oceans on weather and climate. The effect oceans and mountains have on weather and climate Science book p Climograph activity Sea Breeze/Land breeze simulation using jars of soil and water Sea Breeze/Land breeze poster vs- Land- Breeze.html edia/sea_and_land_breeze.swf Science book p Study Island (5c) Rainshadow poster Week 9: December SPI Explain how mountains affect weather and climate. The effect oceans and mountains have on weather and climate e/animated%20tutorials/life9e_5402_rain_shadow.swf utorials/24_a02.swf End of 2 nd Quarter 41 End of 1 st Semester 84 Winter Break December 21 January 1

5 3 nd Quarter Week 1: January SPI Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells such as, the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, and cytoplasm. Cells 3.3 STEM Mensa Cell Science Book p Study Island (4a) Egg experiment demonstrating cell membrane s function Microscope Lab 3.3 STEM Mensa Cell that could be used to answer a specific question. Science Fair Projects SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS Week 2: January SPI Compare and contrast basic structures and functions of plant and animal cells. 3.3 Edible Cell 3.3 Edible Cell Activity Brainpop: Cells and Cell Structure Week 3: January SPI Describe the different types of nutritional relationships that exist among organisms. Interdependence Food Chains Food Webs Predator/Prey Producer/Consumer Herbivore/Carnivore/Omni vore/decomposer Science Book p Study Island (4b) Brainpop: Food Chain, Food Web Study Island (4b, 4c) nteractivediagram.htm Week 4: January Week 5: January 30- Feb. 3 5 Week 6: February Week 7: February SPI Distinguish among symbiotic, commensal, and parasitic relationships. SPI Use information about the impact of human actions or natural disasters on the environment to support a simple hypothesis, make a prediction or draw a conclusion. SPI and Photosynthesis and Compare how plants and animals obtain energy SPI Recognize that information is passed from parent to offspring during reproduction. Interdependence Mutualism/Commensalism /Parasitism Environment Human effects on the environment Flow of Mater and Energy (photosynthesis) 3.7 STEM Photosynthesis Heredity Science Book p Symbiotic Relationships PPT Brainpop: Symbiosis Science Book p Study Island (4c) Make foldable book Science Book p Study Island (4b) Brainpop: Photosynthesis Make Energy Pyramid S12.html STEM Photosynthesis Science Book p Study Island (4d) Brainpop: Reproduction; Cloning; heredity; Genetics Observe a cutting from a plant (p. 89) Observe Indian Corn Traits PPT Week 8: February SPI Identify physical and behavioral adaptations that enable animals such as amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals to survive in Biodiversity and Change 3.9 STEM Earthworm Science Book p Study Island (4e)

6 a particular environment. 3.9 STEM Earthworm Week 9: Feb. 27- March 3 5 SPI Explain how fossils provide information about the past. Biodiversity and Change Science Book p Study Island Mystery Bones activity. Have students cut out fossil parts and try to arrange the bones y.htm terface.swf ndex.shtml STEM Volume Pool Week 10 : March that could be used to answer a specific question STEM Volume Pool End of 3 rd Quarter 47 4 th Quarter Spring Break March 13-17

7 Week 1: March Revisit Life Sciences Standards Life Sciences Study Island Post Test Week 2: March Revisit Earth Science standards Earth Science Week 3: April Revisit Matter standards Matter Week 4: April Revisit energy standards. Egg Drop Project Energy Egg Drop Project Week 5: April Revisit motion standards Motion Egg Drop Project Week 6: April STEM TCAP Week 7: May STEM STEM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Week 8: May Family Life Week STEM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Week 9: May STEM STEM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Week 10: May STEM STEM PROJECT LEAD THE WAY End of 4 th Quarter 49 End of 2 nd Semester 96

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