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| Ms. Specht's Science Detectives! |
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Science: A year full of discovery and inquiry is planned for all my students. Students are expected to be able to demonstrate their comprehension of the following science essential questions by the end of the fourth grade:
Major Concepts/Skills:
Earth Science
Stars and star patterns
Solar System
Weather—data and forecasting
Physical Science
Light
Sound Force, mass, and motion (simple machines)
Effects of gravity
Life Science
Ecosystems
Food web/Food chain
Adaptation-survival/extinction
Concepts/Skills to Maintain:
Habits of Mind
Asks questions that lead to investigations
Conducts simple investigations
Uses tools for collecting data
Uses charts and graphs
Uses data to answer questions
Writes and uses instructions
Understands fairness
Justifies reasonable answers
Identifies patterns of change
Researches for information
Understands the importance of safety concerns
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(Georgia's Department of Education web site)
Georgia Performance Standards (4th Grade Science)
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"Copyright 2003-2005, D. Specht. All Rights Reserved."
Revised 10/9/06
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