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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES |
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Science - Grade 4 |
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Characteristics of objects
The learner will be able to
use characteristics to group objects into groups based on shared properties.
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| Observations |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Make predictions
The learner will be able to
ask questions and make predictions about the natural world that can be tested.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Planning investigations
The learner will be able to
plan and conduct a simple investigation knowing what is to be compared or sought.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations: Plan & Perform |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Observation
The learner will be able to
extend observations and make measurements and observations using simple tools, for example, hand lens, rulers, and two arm balance.
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Scope |
Source |
| Observations |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Data patterns
The learner will be able to
recognize patterns and data and use data to create a reasonable explanation for the results of investigation.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations: Scientific Theories |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Communicate observations
The learner will be able to
communicate observations, results and explanations through discussions, drawings, models, simple graphs, and writing.
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Scope |
Source |
| Communication |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Water cycles
The learner will be able to
understand that water on earth cycles in different forms and different locations, including the atmosphere and underground.
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Scope |
Source |
| Water: Cycle |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Minerals
The learner will be able to
recognize that rocks are made of minerals. Minerals have different physical properties, such as hardness, color, and texture.
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Scope |
Source |
| Rocks and Minerals |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Soil
The learner will be able to
understand that soil is formed from the weathering of rocks by water and wind and from the decomposition of plant and animal remains. The properties of materials making up different soils determine the soils properties and uses.
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Scope |
Source |
| Soil |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Electric circuits
The learner will be able to
understand that electric circuits require a power source, such as a battery, in a closed circuit to see a bulb light, a motor turn, or a dial move. The number and arrangement of batteries affects the brightness of a bulb or speed of a motor.
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Scope |
Source |
| Electricity: Circuits |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Magnets
The learner will be able to
understand that magnets attract and repel each other and attract certain kinds of other materials.
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Scope |
Source |
| Magnetism: Properties |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Effects of electricity
The learner will be able to
understand that electricity can produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects.
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Scope |
Source |
| Electricity: Impact on Objects |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Characteristics of organisms
The learner will be able to
understand that animals have different structures that serve different functions for nourishment, reproduction, growth, and protection.
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Scope |
Source |
| Organisms: Function and Structure |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Classification of animals
The learner will be able to
understand that animals can be classified into groups based on shared characteristics.
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Scope |
Source |
| Organisms: Characteristics |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Life cycles
The learner will be able to
recognize that animals go through predictable life cycles, which include birth, growth, development, reproduction, and death.Some animals such as butterflies and frogs go through remarkable changes during development that is called metamorphosis.
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Scope |
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| Reproduction |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Variation
The learner will be able to
understand that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics. Some of these characteristics are inherited from parents and some are not.
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| Heredity |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Adaptations
The learner will be able to
understand that organisms have differences that allow them to thrive in different places. People, like other animals, need water, who, air, and a particular range of temperature in their environment.
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Scope |
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| Environment |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Food chains and webs
The learner will be able to
understand that all animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food; others eat animals that eat plants.
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| Animals |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Technology
The learner will be able to
analyze products by taking them apart and re-assembling them.
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Source |
| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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The nature of technology
The learner will be able to
analyze a products components and their functions.
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Scope |
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering design
The learner will be able to
recognize a design need or engineering problem.
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Scope |
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering solutions
The learner will be able to
develop, sketch, and discuss possible solutions and select one.
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Scope |
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering materials
The learner will be able to
select appropriate materials for the proposed solution.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Machines: Simple & Compound/Compare
The learner will be able to
compare simple machines with compound machines.
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| Technology as a Tool |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Science: Build/Design/Plan/Tools
The learner will be able to
plan, design and build things using basic tools and various materials.
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| Technology as a Tool |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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