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All units are designed under the guidelines of NGSS, the New Generation Science Standards and incorporate one or more of the STEM components. These disciplines noted within the acronym include science, technology, engineering, and math.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Units are correlated around the curriculum, \u201cMystery Science,\u201d taught by the homeroom teachers. \u00a0Its intention is to supply depth of content and practical lab application. Listed below are the year\u2019s units of instruction for your review.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grade 1<\/b><\/p>\n

Life Science (Sept. \u2013 Nov.)<\/b> Animal Superpowers<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Ingredients of a habitat<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Surviving in habitats – Using Adaptation<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Exploring Structural and Behavioral Adaptation \u2013 Field Study<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Survival Strategies – Lone vs. Group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Physical Science (Dec. \u2013 Feb.<\/b>) <\/span>Light and Sound<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Define and demonstrate sound<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Experiment with Sound Stations<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Using sound (pitch, vibrations) effects on different matter<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Make an instrument<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. What is light? \u2013 define, demonstrate, and experiment with it<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Prisms and ROYGBIV, experiments of light on matter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Earth Science (Apr. \u2013 May) Spinning Skies<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Earth \u2013 Tilt, Rotation, Revolution – day and night, and seasons. <\/span><\/li>\n
      2. The Moon\u2019s value phases and reflected light<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Eclipses and how they happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Life Science revisited (Jun)<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Arthropods, habitat in layers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Grade 2<\/b><\/p>\n

          Earth Science (Sept \u2013 Nov.) Works of Water<\/b><\/p>\n

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          1. Earth Layers, and Plates in Motion<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Constructive and destructive Landforms (Mountains and Erosion)<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Erosion at work \u2013 Stream tables<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Conduct and diagram a test to monitor effects of erosion and the landforms it creates<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Design, test, modify flood control ideas via simulation on stream tables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Physical Science (Dec. \u2013 Feb.) Material Magic<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. What is Matter, Phases of Matter, and experiment with solids<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Explore liquids and solids via lab experiments<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Build with Matter – create a wind-proof structure and test and revise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Life Science (Mar \u2013 June) Plant Adventure<\/b><\/p>\n

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              1. Plants defined, anatomy diagrams with functions noted<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. Define, dissect, diagram and label the part of a seed<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. Examine roots, stems, and leaves using microscopes<\/span><\/li>\n
              4. Flower power = the function of the flower<\/span><\/li>\n
              5. Pollination and mutualism<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                Grade 3<\/b><\/p>\n

                Life Science (Sept. \u2013 Nov.<\/b>) <\/b>Animals Through Time<\/b><\/p>\n

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                1. Evolution \u2013 Terms and triggers for physical change<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Tools for Change \u2013 variations, heredity, and adaptations<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. Exploring animal examples of change \u2013 dinosaurs are not extinct<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. Design and build a Theropod \u2013 feathered dinosaurs<\/span><\/li>\n
                5. Test fly their design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Earth Science (Dec. \u2013 Jan.) Stormy Skies<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  1. \u00a0Weather vs. climate \u2013 define<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Air masses, fronts, and cycles<\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. Conflicting masses \u2013 how storms form<\/span><\/li>\n
                  4. Supercells \u2013 tornadoes vs. hurricanes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Physical Science (Feb. \u2013 Mar.)<\/b><\/p>\n

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                    1. Motion, Forces, and Earth Forces defined<\/span><\/li>\n
                    2. Gravity, magnetism and electricity<\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. Build an electromagnet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Life Science \u2013 The Power of Flowers<\/b><\/p>\n

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                      1. Structure and function of any flower is explored<\/span><\/li>\n
                      2. Dissect a flower to ID male and female parts<\/span><\/li>\n
                      3. Outdoor lab locating stamen and pistils and use microscopes<\/span><\/li>\n
                      4. Mutualism and pollinators<\/span><\/li>\n
                      5. Build a flower model and learn structure by doing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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