Science Curriculum Framework Grade 4 - Community Consolidated ...
Science Curriculum Framework Grade 4 - Community Consolidated ... Science Curriculum Framework Grade 4 - Community Consolidated ...
Science Overview Grade: Fourth Grade Unifying Theme: Systems & Interactions Essential Question: What are the relationships within systems How do interactions influence systems Scientific Inquiry Technological Design The Nature of Science Habits of Mind Scientific Inquiry IL Standard 11A Describe observed events Use observations to ask scientific questions Conduct guided inquiry Design and conduct a controlled investigation. Analyze results, and provide an explanation supported by evidence. Introduce the language constant (things kept the same), manipulated variable (thing changed) and responding variables Explain reasons for differences or discrepancies in data Generate further questions for investigation Life Science Diverse Ecosystems Ecosystems IL Standard 12B Compare and contrast adaptations of organisms within diverse ecosystems Relate unique structures to their functions Compare roles or organisms within diverse ecosystems Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers within diverse ecosystems Build food webs within diverse ecosystems Compare and contrast relationships within diverse ecosystems Predict the impact of changes within an Physical Science Electricity & Magnetism Energy Transfer IL Standard 12C Conduct fair tests to determine whether materials are conductors or insulators Classify materials as conductors and insulators and describe places where both are used Build simple circuits and describe the flow of electrons through them Build parallel and series circuits Represent circuits with schematics Compare and contrast the uses of parallel and series circuits Earth/Space Science Earth Processes/Land & Water Earth Systems, Structures & Processes IL Standard 12E Describe forces that change Earth’s features Explain how Earth’s features change over time Compare weathering and erosion Compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources Distinguish between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks Investigate the water cycle Diagram and explain the processes involved, including the atmosphere and geosphere
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<strong>Science</strong> Overview<br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: Fourth <strong>Grade</strong><br />
Unifying Theme: Systems & Interactions<br />
Essential Question: What are the relationships within systems How do interactions influence<br />
systems<br />
Scientific Inquiry<br />
Technological Design<br />
The Nature of <strong>Science</strong><br />
Habits of Mind<br />
Scientific Inquiry<br />
IL Standard 11A<br />
Describe observed events<br />
Use observations to ask<br />
scientific questions<br />
Conduct guided inquiry<br />
Design and conduct a<br />
controlled investigation.<br />
Analyze results, and<br />
provide an explanation<br />
supported by evidence.<br />
Introduce the language<br />
constant (things kept the<br />
same), manipulated<br />
variable (thing changed)<br />
and responding variables<br />
Explain reasons for<br />
differences or<br />
discrepancies in data<br />
Generate further<br />
questions for<br />
investigation<br />
Life <strong>Science</strong><br />
Diverse<br />
Ecosystems<br />
Ecosystems<br />
IL Standard 12B<br />
Compare and contrast<br />
adaptations of<br />
organisms within<br />
diverse ecosystems<br />
Relate unique<br />
structures to their<br />
functions<br />
Compare roles or<br />
organisms within<br />
diverse ecosystems<br />
Identify producers,<br />
consumers, and<br />
decomposers within<br />
diverse ecosystems<br />
Build food webs within<br />
diverse ecosystems<br />
Compare and contrast<br />
relationships within<br />
diverse ecosystems<br />
Predict the impact of<br />
changes within an<br />
Physical <strong>Science</strong><br />
Electricity &<br />
Magnetism<br />
Energy Transfer<br />
IL Standard 12C<br />
Conduct fair tests to<br />
determine whether<br />
materials are<br />
conductors or<br />
insulators<br />
Classify materials as<br />
conductors and<br />
insulators and describe<br />
places where both are<br />
used<br />
Build simple circuits<br />
and describe the flow<br />
of electrons through<br />
them<br />
Build parallel and series<br />
circuits<br />
Represent circuits with<br />
schematics<br />
Compare and contrast<br />
the uses of parallel and<br />
series circuits<br />
Earth/Space <strong>Science</strong><br />
Earth Processes/Land<br />
& Water<br />
Earth Systems,<br />
Structures &<br />
Processes<br />
IL Standard 12E<br />
Describe forces that<br />
change Earth’s features<br />
Explain how Earth’s<br />
features change over<br />
time<br />
Compare weathering and<br />
erosion<br />
Compare and contrast<br />
renewable and nonrenewable<br />
resources<br />
Distinguish between<br />
igneous, metamorphic<br />
and sedimentary rocks<br />
Investigate the water<br />
cycle<br />
Diagram and explain the<br />
processes involved,<br />
including the atmosphere<br />
and geosphere
<strong>Science</strong> Overview<br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: Fourth <strong>Grade</strong><br />
Unifying Theme: Systems & Interactions<br />
Essential Question: What are the relationships within systems How do interactions influence<br />
systems<br />
Technological Design<br />
IL Standard 11B<br />
Propose a design<br />
Construct a design<br />
Test design<br />
Modify design<br />
Communicate findings<br />
Analyze systems by<br />
investigating inputs and<br />
outputs<br />
The Nature of <strong>Science</strong><br />
IL Standard 13A & B<br />
Support claims with<br />
evidence<br />
Discuss limitations of<br />
models<br />
ecosystem (loss or<br />
introduction of a<br />
species)<br />
Compare<br />
characteristics of<br />
parents and offspring<br />
within diverse<br />
ecosystems<br />
Distinguish between<br />
inherited and learned<br />
behaviors<br />
Compare and contrast<br />
cycles of organisms<br />
within diverse<br />
ecosystems<br />
Describe how humans<br />
impact diverse<br />
ecosystems in positive<br />
and negative ways<br />
Apply knowledge of<br />
circuitry to design<br />
projects<br />
Investigate the<br />
properties of<br />
electromagnets<br />
Design and build an<br />
electromagnet<br />
Investigate static<br />
electricity and the<br />
magnetism / electricity<br />
connection<br />
Conduct investigations to<br />
determine what factors<br />
change Earth’s features<br />
Describe how Earth<br />
materials recycle over<br />
time<br />
Recognize that scientific<br />
information is subject to<br />
modification, as new<br />
information challenges<br />
current theories<br />
Habits of Mind<br />
IL Standards 11A & 13B
<strong>Science</strong> Overview<br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: Fourth <strong>Grade</strong><br />
Unifying Theme: Systems & Interactions<br />
Essential Question: What are the relationships within systems How do interactions influence<br />
systems<br />
Use instruments to<br />
gather data (rulers,<br />
metersticks, graduated<br />
cylinder, graph paper, pH<br />
paper)<br />
Organize data on charts,<br />
bar graphs, line graphs,<br />
tables, journals (including<br />
scientific drawing), pie<br />
graphs, flow charts, point<br />
graphs<br />
Generalize data<br />
Analyze data trends<br />
Use appropriate scientific<br />
tools (i.e. non standard<br />
unit to measure tallest /<br />
shortest)<br />
Describe ways science is<br />
used in real world<br />
situations
Change language