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Science GLCE's:


Science Processes
 

Inquiry Process

K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems.

S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation.

S.IP.03.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.

S.IP.03.12 Generate questions based on observations.

S.IP.03.13 Plan and conduct simple and fair investigations.

S.IP.03.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid observation and data collection (for example: hand lens, balance, ruler, meter stick, measuring cup, thermometer, spring scale, stop watch/timer).

S.IP.03.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (centimeters, meters, Celsius, grams, seconds, minutes) for the measurement tool.

S.IP.03.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.

 

Inquiry Analysis and Communication

K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology.

S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations.

S.IA.03.11 Summarize information from charts and graphs to answer scientific questions.

S.IA.03.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation in collaborative groups.

S.IA.03.13 Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations.

S.IA.03.14 Develop research strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.

S.IA.03.15 Compare and contrast sets of data from multiple trials of a science investigation to explain reasons for differences.

 

Reflection and Social Implications

K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology.

S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision-making and the application of science throughout history and within society.

S.RS.03.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.

S.RS.03.14 Use data/samples as evidence to separate fact from opinion.

S.RS.03.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.

S.RS.03.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.

S.RS.03.17 Identify current problems that may be solved through the use of technology.

S.RS.03.18 Describe the effect humans and other organisms have on the balance of the natural world.

S.RS.03.19 Describe how people have contributed to science throughout history and across cultures.


Physical Science

 

Force and Motion

K-7 Standard P.FM: Develop an understanding that the position and/or motion of an object is relative to a point of reference.

Understand forces affect the motion and speed of an object and that the net force on an object is the total of all of the forces acting on it. Understand the Earth pulls down on objects with a force called gravity. Develop an understanding that some forces are in direct contact with objects, while other forces are not in direct contact with objects.

P.FM.E.2 Gravity- Earth pulls down on all objects with a force called gravity. With very few exceptions, objects fall to the ground no matter where the object is on the Earth.
Link to BrainPOP Movie (login is required)

P.FM.03.22 Identify the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

P.FM.E.3 Force- A force is either a push or a pull. The motion of objects can be changed by forces. The size of the change is related to the size of the force. The change is also related to the weight (mass) of the object on which the force is being exerted. When an object does not move in response to a force, it is because another force is being applied by the environment.
Link to BrainPOP Movie (login is required)
Link to McGraw Hill Science Animated Review

P.FM.03.35 Describe how a push or a pull is a force.
 

P.FM.03.36 Relate a change in motion of an object to the force that caused the change of motion.
Link to Interactive Activity - Quiz follows

P.FM.03.37 Demonstrate how the change in motion of an object is related to the strength of the force acting upon the object and to the mass of the object.

P.FM.03.38 Demonstrate when an object does not move in response to a force, it is because another force is acting on it.

P.FM.E.4 Speed- An object is in motion when its position is changing. The speed of an object is defined by how far it travels divided by the amount of time it took to travel that far.

P.FM.03.41 Compare and contrast the motion of objects in terms of direction.

P.FM.03.42 Identify changes in motion (change direction, speeding up, slowing down).

P.FM.03.43 Calculate the speed of an object based on the distance it travels divided by the amount of time it took to travel that distance.

 

Energy

K-7 Standard P.EN: Develop an understanding that there are many forms of energy (such as heat, light, sound, and electrical) and that energy is transferable by convection, conduction, or radiation. Understand energy can be in motion, called kinetic; or it can be stored, called potential. Develop an understanding that as temperature increases, more energy is added to a system. Understand nuclear reactions in the sun produce light and heat for the Earth.

P.EN.E.1 Forms of Energy- Heat, electricity, light, and sound are forms of energy.

P.EN.03.11 Identify light and sound as forms of energy.

P.EN.E.2 Light Properties- Light travels in straight lines. Shadows result from light not being able to pass through an object. When light travels at an angle from one substance to another (air and water), it changes direction.

P.EN.03.21 Demonstrate that light travels in a straight line and that shadows are made by placing an object in a path of light.

P.EN.03.22 Demonstrate what happens to light when it travels from water to air. (straw half in water looks bent).

P.EN.E.3 Sound- Vibrating objects produce sound. The pitch of sound varies by changing the rate of vibration.
Link to PBS's Zoom - How to make a water trombone
Link to Magic School Bus Online Sound Activity

P.EN.03.31 Relate sounds to their sources of vibrations (for example: a musical note produced by a vibrating guitar string, the sounds of a drum made by the vibrating drum head).
Link to Sound/Vibration Interactive Site
Link to Experiment with Sound/Vibrations

P.EN.03.32 Distinguish the effect of fast or slow vibrations as pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

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