Index

General Themes (7-9)

Observe and accurately record objects and events by counting, comparing, estimating and measuring
Describe adaptations of plants and science animals to their environment
Describe different types of soils and how they change
Understand the basic principles of ecology
Identify causes of weathering and chemical changes
Outline the principal factors and characteristics of the senses and how they are used
Select ways to appropriately describe interactions in the physical world
Practice the organization of data in a variety of tabular forms
Practice the graphing of data in a variety of forms

Understand the principles of work in physical terms
Describe earth energies relating to tectonic and other geocyclical change
Identify and differential renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
Describe basic units of life and how they function
Explain how the motion of heavenly bodies affects the earth, e.g. days, season, tides, and asteroid/meteor impacts
Discuss benefits derived from the space exploration program
Explain the benefits, environmental impact and concerns which have resulted from scientific and technological innovation
Organize data in clear, labeled tabular from
Select the appropriate type of graph fro displaying collected data
Estimate metric quantities of length, volume, mass, etc.
Use estimation skills in collecting information

Represent their understanding of science content and their ability to use science investigation processes through physical demonstrations, the development and use of models, and the selection and conduction of safe lab activities
Design/redesign, conduct, record, organize and graphically analyze the results of simple research projects
Identify the similarities and differences between fission and fusion.
Identify matter by the chemical and physical properties
Provide a background of evidence to support theories of changes in life earth and the cosmos over time
Relate force, motion, energy and power
Describe why different weather systems behave as they do
Predict a series of consequences caused by man made or natural change a provide scientific evidence to support the causation
Use careful systematic observation and data collection to obtain valid information
Understand the relationship between electricity, magnetism and its application to modern technology
Observe and describe energy flow in living systems