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Life Science Lesson 1: Cells 6.10.B determine that all organisms are composed of cells that carry on functions to sustain life 3: Photosynthesis and 7.8.B identify that radiant energy from the Sun is transferred into chemical energy through the process of Respiration photosynthesis 4: How Living Things 7.10.A identify that sexual reproduction results in more diverse offspring and asexual reproduction results in more Reproduce uniform offspring 5: Genetics 6.11.A identify some changes in traits that can occur over several generations through natural occurrence and selective breeding 6.11.B identify cells as structures containing genetic material 6.11.C interpret the role of genes in inheritance 7.10.C distinguish between dominant and recessive traits and recognize that inherited traits of an individual are contained in genetic material 8.11.B distinguish between inherited traits and other characteristics that result from interactions with the environment 6: Adaptations 6.12.B identify responses in organisms to external stimuli such as the presence or absence of heat or light 7.9.B describe how organisms maintain stable internal conditions while living in changing external environments 7.10.B compare traits of organisms of different species that enhance their survival and reproduction 8.11.A identify that change in environmental conditions can affect the survival of individuals and of species 7: Ecosystems 6.10.C identify how structure complements function at different levels of organization including organs, organ systems, organisms, and populations 6.12.C identify components of an ecosystem to which organisms may respond 7.5.A describe how systems may reach an equilibrium such as when a volcano erupts 7.5.B observe and describe the role of ecological succession in maintaining an equilibrium in an ecosystem 7.12.A identify components of an ecosystem 7.12.C describe how different environments support different varieties of organisms 7.12.D observe and describe the role of ecological succession in ecosystems 8.6.C describe interactions within ecosystems 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 2
Life Science Lesson 8: Food Chains and Food Webs 9: The Structure of Living Things 6.5.B describe how the properties of a system are different from the properties of its parts 6.8.C describe energy flow in living systems including food chains and food webs 6.10.A differentiate between structure and function 6.12.A identify responses in organisms to internal stimuli such as hunger or thirst 7.12.B observe and describe how organisms including producers, consumers, and decomposers live together in an environment and use existing resources 7.12.C describe how different environments support different varieties of organisms 6.5.B describe how the properties of a system are different from the properties of its parts 6.10.C identify how structure complements function at different levels of organization including organs, organ systems, organisms, and populations 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 8.6.A describe interactions among systems in the human organism 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 10: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 11: The Circulatory System 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 12: The Digestive and 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions Excretory Systems 13: The Nervous System 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 14: The Ear 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 15: The Eye 7.9.A identify the systems of the human organism and describe their functions 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 3
Earth Science Lesson 2: Earth s Moving Plates 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 8.14.A predict land features resulting from gradual changes such as mountain building, beach erosion, land subsidence, and continental drift 3: Earthquakes 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 4: Volcanoes 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 7.5.A describe how systems may reach an equilibrium such as when a volcano erupts 5: Changes and Forces in the Rock Cycle 8: Protecting Earth s Resources 6.5.A identify and describe a system that results from the combination of two or more systems such as in the solar system 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 6.14.A summarize the rock cycle 7.14.B analyze effects of regional erosional deposition and weathering 8.12.A analyze and predict the sequence of events in the lunar and rock cycles 8.14.A predict land features resulting from gradual changes such as mountain building, beach erosion, land subsidence, and continental drift 6.8.B explain and illustrate the interactions between matter and energy in the water cycle and in the decay of biomass such as in a compost bin 7.14.C make inferences and draw conclusions about effects of human activity on Earth's renewable, nonrenewable, and inexhaustible resources 8.14.C describe how human activities have modified soil, water, and air quality 9: Earth s Atmosphere 6.14.C describe components of the atmosphere, including oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor, and identify the role of atmospheric movement in weather change 10: Earth s Water Systems 6.5.A identify and describe a system that results from the combination of two or more systems such as in the solar system 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 6.14.B identify relationships between groundwater and surface water in a watershed 8.10.B describe interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems 11: The Ocean Floor 6.6.C identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity 8.14.A predict land features resulting from gradual changes such as mountain building, beach erosion, land subsidence, and continental drift 12: Earth s Changing Weather 6.14.C describe components of the atmosphere, including oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor, and identify the role of atmospheric movement in weather change 8.10.B describe interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 4
Earth Science Lesson 13: Our Solar System and Beyond 6.5.A identify and describe a system that results from the combination of two or more systems such as in the solar system 6.5.B describe how the properties of a system are different from the properties of its parts 6.13.A identify characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, meteorites, comets, asteroids, and moons 8.10.B describe interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems 8.13.A describe characteristics of the universe such as stars and galaxies 8.13.B explain the use of light years to describe distances in the universe 14: Stars 6.13.A identify characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, meteorites, comets, asteroids, and moons 8.13.A describe characteristics of the universe such as stars and galaxies 15: Earth and the Moon in Motion 6.13.A identify characteristics of objects in our solar system including the Sun, planets, meteorites, comets, asteroids, and moons 7.13.A identify and illustrate how the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it rotates and revolves around the Sun causes changes in seasons and the length of a day 7.13.B relate the Earth's movement and the moon's orbit to the observed cyclical phases of the moon 8.12.A analyze and predict the sequence of events in the lunar and rock cycles 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 5
Physical Science Lesson 1: Properties and Changes of Matter 6.7.B classify substances by their physical and chemical properties 6.8.A define matter and energy 7.7.A identify and demonstrate everyday examples of chemical phenomena such as rusting and tarnishing of metals and burning of wood 7.7.B describe physical properties of elements and identify how they are used to position an element on the periodic table 8.9.A demonstrate that substances may react chemically to form new substances 8.9.D identify that physical and chemical properties influence the development and application of everyday materials such as cooking surfaces, insulation, adhesives, and plastics 8.10.A illustrate interactions between matter and energy including specific heat 2: The Structure of Matter 7.7.C recognize that compounds are composed of elements 8.8.A describe the structure and parts of an atom 3: The Periodic Table of Elements 4: The Science of Chemistry 8.9.A identify the properties of an atom including mass and electrical charge 8.9.B interpret information on the periodic table to understand that physical properties are used to group elements 6.7.A demonstrate that new substances can be made when two or more substances are chemically combined and compare the properties of the new substances to the original substances 7.5.A describe how systems may reach an equilibrium such as when a volcano erupts 8.9.C recognize the importance of formulas and equations to express what happens in a chemical reaction 8.10.A illustrate interactions between matter and energy including specific heat 6: Motion and Forces 6.6.A identify and describe the changes in position, direction of motion, and speed of an object when acted upon by force 7.6.A demonstrate basic relationships between force and motion using simple machines including pulleys and levers 7.6.B demonstrate that an object will remain at rest or move at a constant speed and in a straight line if it is not being subjected to an unbalanced force 8.7.A demonstrate how unbalanced forces cause changes in the speed or direction of an object's motion 8.10.A illustrate interactions between matter and energy including specific heat 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 6
Physical Science Lesson 8: Forms of Energy 6.8.A define matter and energy 6.9.A identify energy transformations occurring during the production of energy for human use such as electrical energy to heat energy or heat energy to electrical energy 6.9.C research and describe energy types from their source to their use and determine if the type is renewable, non-renewable, or inexhaustible 7.8.A illustrate examples of potential and kinetic energy in everyday life such as objects at rest, movement of geologic faults, and falling water 9: The Properties of Waves 8.7.B recognize that waves are generated and can travel through different media 10: Heat 8.10.A illustrate interactions between matter and energy including specific heat Supported Grades 6-8 ELA Content in Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science 6.9.A, 7.9.A, 8.9.A develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud 6.9.E, 7.9.E, 8.9.E study word meanings systematically such as across curricular content areas and through current events 6.11.A, 7.11.A, 8.11.A offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts 6.11.B, 7.11.B, 8.11.B interpret text ideas through such varied means as journal writing, discussion, enactment, media 6.11.C, 7.11.C, 8.11.C support responses by referring to relevant aspects of text and his/her own experiences 6.15.A, 7.15.A, 8.15.A write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve 6.15.D, 7.15.D, 8.15.D write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories 11/30/06 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. 800-225-0248 Fax 800-366-1158 www.curriculumassociates.com 7