Course Content
A. States of matter
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A.01. Identify and sort solids, liquids and gases
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A.02. Analyze the properties of each state of matter.
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A.03. Predict how changes in temperature affect the state of matter
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A.04. Describe the changes of state including melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation
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A.05. Explain how the properties of matter affect the state of matter
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A.06. Identify the role of states of matter in real-world phenomena
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A.07. Use and identify properties of matter to describe real-world applications
B. Heat and thermal energy
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B.01. Predict temperature changes based on the flow of heat
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B.02. Explain how to measure temperature.
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B.03. Explain how temperature is related to thermal energy
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B.04. Understand the role of heat in changing the state of matter.
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B.05. Describe the transfer of heat through conduction, convection, and radiation.
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B.06. Identify the role of heat in everyday life and science.
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B.07. Identify real-world examples of thermal energy transfer.
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B.08. Explain how temperature and thermal energy are related to each other
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B.09. Determine and describe the flow of heat with a diagram
C. Electricity and magnets
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C.01. Introduction to static electricity and charged objects
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C.02. Identify magnets that attract or repel
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C.03. Label magnets that attract or repel
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C.04. Describe the relationship between electric charge and magnetic fields
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C.05. Predict the behavior of magnets based on the distance between them
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C.06. Explain the function of magnets in the world
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C.07. Compare the strengths of magnetic forces
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C.08. Discuss the types of magnets and their use
D. Energy transformation
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D.01. Understand energy transformations.
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D.02. Identify energy transformations in real-world scenarios.
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D.03. Describe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy
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D.04. Explain how energy transformations affect the state of matter
E. Light
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E.01. How do we see objects?
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E.02. How does light travel and interact with matter?
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E.03. Explain the behavior of light in different media (transparent, translucent, opaque).
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E.04. Describe how light interacts with mirrors and lenses.
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E.05. Identify light as a form of energy
F. Plants
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F.01. Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts
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F.02. Identify plant parts and their functions
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F.03. Explain the process of photosynthesis
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F.04. Identify flower parts and their functions
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F.05. Explain the relationship between plant parts and plant functions
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F.06. Explain the role of plants in ecosystems
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F.07. Investigate different types of plants
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F.08. Describe the various environmental factors that affect plant growth
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F.09. Relate the processes of plants to real-world applications
G. Rocks and minerals
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G.01. Classify rocks and minerals by color, shape, and texture
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G.02. Identify minerals using properties
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G.03. Identify rocks using properties
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G.04. Describe how sedimentary rocks form
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G.05. Classify rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic
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G.06. Describe the process of the rock cycle.
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G.07. Label parts of the rock cycle diagrams
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G.08. Select parts of rock cycle diagrams
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G.09. Describe the process of erosion and the changes to earth’s surface
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G.10. Understand the different types of rocks, and their properties
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G.11. Learn and explain the processes of the rock cycle
H. Fossils
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H.01. Introduction to fossils
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H.02. Identify and classify fossils
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H.03. Compare fossils to modern organisms
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H.04. Analyze rock layers and fossil evidence to reconstruct past environments
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H.05. Identify the different ways fossils form.
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H.06. Compare and contrast fossils with living organisms
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H.07. Use observation to create a hypothesis comparing modern and ancient organisms
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H.08. Interpret evidence from fossils in rock layers
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H.09. Learn about the different types of fossils
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H.10. Describe how fossils are used by paleontologists
I. Earth’s systems
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I.01. Describe the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
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I.02. Identify the interactions between Earth’s systems
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I.03. Explain how Earth’s systems are linked to real-world phenomena
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I.04. Discuss the role of each earth’s system
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I.05. Describe how Earth’s systems affect each other
J. Earth events
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J.01. Describe the effects of earthquakes on the Earth’s surface.
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J.02. Describe the effects of volcanic eruptions on the Earth’s surface.
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J.03. Understand the causes and effects of Earth events
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J.04. Explain the relationship between Earth’s movement and seismic events
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J.05. Understand volcanic eruptions and their impact on Earth’s ecosystems
K. Astronomy
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K.01. Shadows
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K.02. Earth’s rotation and orbit
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K.03. Day and night
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K.04. Brightness of the Sun and other stars
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K.05. Constellations and the changing night sky
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K.06. Identify phases of the Moon
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K.07. Solar eclipses
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K.08. Identify constellations
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K.09. Understand the different stars and their characteristics
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K.10. Explain how the stars change over time
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K.11. Identify the effects of the Sun on the Earth’s systems
L. Ecosystems
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L.01. Identify ecosystems
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L.02. Describe ecosystems
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L.03. Identify roles in food chains
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L.04. Understand the flow of energy and matter in an ecosystem
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L.05. How does matter move in food chains?
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L.06. Interpret food webs
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L.07. Explain the relationship between organisms within a food web
M. Conservation and natural resources
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M.01. Science literacy: how can a community protect sea turtles?
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M.02. Evaluate natural energy sources
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M.03. Understand the importance of conservation
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M.04. Discuss how a community can work to protect sea turtles
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M.05. Explain different sources of renewable and nonrenewable energy
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M.06. Describe the impact of humans on ecosystems
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M.07. Understand the importance of different natural resources
N. Adaptations
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N.01. Introduction to adaptations
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N.02. Animal adaptations: beaks, mouths, and necks
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N.03. Animal adaptations: feet and limbs
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N.04. Animal adaptations: skins and body coverings
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N.05. Understand how adaptations impact survival
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N.06. Describe how beaks, mouths, and necks affect animal adaptations
O. Traits and heredity
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O.01. Observe and compare traits
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O.02. What affects traits? Use observations to support a hypothesis
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O.03. Match offspring to parents using inherited traits
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O.04. Identify inherited and acquired traits
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O.05. Use evidence to support a statement concerning inherited and acquired traits
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O.06. Read a plant pedigree chart
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O.07. Read an animal pedigree chart
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O.08. Describe the difference between inherited and acquired traits
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O.09. Describe the role of genes
P. Engineering practices
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P.01. Evaluate multiple design solutions to prevent flooding
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P.02. Identify the best design solution to prevent hurricane damage
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P.03. Understand the steps of the engineering design process.
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P.04. Discuss how to solve real world problems
Q. Units and measurement
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Q.01. Choose units of distance
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Q.02. Choose units of mass
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Q.03. Choose units of volume
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Q.04. Select the best type of measurement for different scientific investigations.
