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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Science - Grade 4

Goal 11: Inquiry/Tech Design
Standard 11.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 11.A Classroom
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Questioning: Formulate/Answer
The learner will be able to formulate questions and choose steps needed to answer the questions: (Knowledge) - describing science observation concepts used to ask questions on a specific topic; (Knowledge) - remembering scientific knowledge and concepts appropriate to a scientific topic used to ask questions; (Knowledge) - recalling the logical sequence of a scientific investigation to answer questions; (Application) - analyzing a simple research question that they can answer with observations and scientific knowledge; (Application) - applying the logical sequence of steps of a scientific investigation to answer a question.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage D Classroom
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Data: Collection/Investigation
The learner will be able to collect data for investigations by: (Knowledge) - recognizing how to use observation to collect and record data; (Knowledge) - recognizing how to collect the amount and quality of data to investigate a question or solve a problem; (Knowledge) - describing estimation, measurement concepts, and tools to collect and record data; (Knowledge) - identifying simple validation methods to check data for accuracy; (Application) - using observation to collect and record data; (Application) - collecting the amount and quality of data to investigate a question or solve a problem; (Application) - using estimation, measurement concepts, and tools to collect and record data; (Application) - using simple validation methods given to them to check data for accuracy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Data Collection Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage D Classroom
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Data: Graphical Construction
The learner will be able to construct charts and visualizations to display data by: (Knowledge) - explaining data using various kinds of graphs and charts; (Knowledge) - examine examples of simple graphs and charts produced by a computer or other technology; (Application) - reporting data from a variety of graphs and charts; (Application) - using a computer or other technology to produce simple graphs and charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage D Classroom
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Data: Assessment/Make/Explanations
The learner will be able to use data to produce reasonable explanations by: (Knowledge) - identifying data from multiple observations and sources of the same event that explain an effect or result; (Application) - using data from multiple observations and sources of the same event to explain an effect or result.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage D Classroom
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Investigations: Conducting/Group
The learner will be able to report and display results of individual and group investigations by: (Knowledge) - identifying graphs and charts to report the results of small group observations of the same event; (Knowledge) - describe examples of a variety of approaches to communicate the results of individual and group investigations; (Application) - construct graphs and charts from forms given to them to report the results of small group observations of the same event; (Application) - discuss a variety of approaches to communicate the results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 11.B
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 11.B Classroom
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Design: Solution/Propose
The learner will be able to identify a design problem and propose possible solutions by: (Knowledge) - listing possible design problems; (Knowledge) - describing possible design solutions to a given design problem; (Application) - determine a design problem from a list of possibilities; (Application) - recording possible solutions to a given design problem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Procedures: Develop
The learner will be able to develop a plan, design a procedure to address the problem to be solved, and identify constraints by: (Knowledge) - listening to a group discussion of the design plan and procedure within time limits and with available materials; (Application) - sketching a design plan for the solution to the problem within time limits and available materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Models: Build
The learner will be able to build a model of the design using available tools and materials by: (Knowledge) - researching prototypes or models to be built according to a design using available tools and materials; (Application) - construct a list of steps to build a prototype or model according to a design using available tools and materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Prototype: Test/Instrument/Techniques
The learner will be able to test the prototype using suitable instruments, techniques, and quantitative measurements to record data by: (Knowledge) - listing steps involved in testing a prototype or model, the test instruments, techniques, and quantitative measurements to record; (Knowledge) - discovering that the test of the prototype or model will be replicated and the results compared; (Application) - experimenting with a prototype or model; (Application) - collecting and recording data for a prototype or model.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Conclusions: Assess/Errors
The learner will be able to assess the test results and effectiveness of a design, when given criteria including possible sources of error by: (Knowledge) - identifying, from given criteria, including possible sources of error during the design testing; (Knowledge) - recognizing parts of a design plan or prototype that need to be changed after initial tests of a devise; (Application) - experimenting with a design plan or prototype to see how it matches up against test criteria; (Application) - preparing changes in a design plan or prototype after tests have shown sources of error.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Test: Design/Processes/Results
The learner will be able to report a test design, test processes, and test results by: (Knowledge) - identifying test designs, procedures, and results; (Application) - discovering that an organized presentation should include: how the test was designed, how the test was conducted, and an explanation of the test results; (Application) - show a test design, procedures, and results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage D Classroom
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Goal 12: Life/Physical/Earth/Space
Standard 12.A
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.A Classroom
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Animals & Plants: Life Cycle/Know
The learner will be able to know the simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring by: (Knowledge) - labeling the stages of simple life cycles of selected plants and animals; (Knowledge) - observing stages of simple life cycles of selected plants and animals; (Knowledge) - observing the similarities and differences of offspring and their parents; (Application) - identifying the stages of simple life cycles of selected plants and animals; (Application) - recording observations of the life cycle of selected plants and animals; (Application) - listing characteristics of offspring with their parents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage D Classroom
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Heredity: Traits/Sort/Inherited/Learned
The learner will be able to categorize features as either inherited or learned by: (Knowledge) - identifying the behavior and characteristics of selected plants and animals; (Knowledge) - telling the difference between inherited and learned characteristics of living organisms; (Application) - comparing the behavior and characteristics of selected plants and animals to determine whether their characteristics are inherited or learned.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 12.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.B Classroom
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Environment: Organisms
The learner will be able to know the relationships among various organisms in their environments by: (Knowledge) - matching predator with prey in a habitat illustration; (Knowledge) - describing a simple parasite/host relationship with which they are familiar (e.g., mosquito, tick or leech).; (Knowledge) - describing a simple food chain or food web; (Application) - reporting on the predator/prey relationships that are commonly found in local habitats; (Application) - choosing which parasite most often infects a host (e.g., leech to fish, flea to dog); (Application) - investigating a simple food chain and or web of organisms from a habitat.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage D Classroom
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Environment: Adaptation
The learner will be able to know how an organism's physical features help it live in its environment by: (Knowledge) - listing which physical features help a plant survive in its environment; (Knowledge) - listing which physical features help an animal survive in its environment; (Application) - reporting on plant adaptations that suit them for a particular environment; (Application) - reporting on animal adaptations that suit them for a particular environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 12.C
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.C Classroom
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Energy: Types/Know
The learner will be able to know different types of energy including light, heat, sound, electrical, and mechanical by: (Knowledge) - listing types of energy; (Knowledge) - observing experiments that investigate the interrelationships among various types of energy; (Application) - demonstrating different types of energy; (Application) - conducting simple experiments to investigate the interrelationships among various types of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage D Classroom
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Matter: Properties/Matter
The learner will be able to know the properties of solids, liquids, and gases by: (Knowledge) - listing the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; (Knowledge) - listening to an explanation of the differences among the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; (Application) - conducting experiments to investigate concepts related to properties of matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 12.D
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.D Classroom
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Motion: Variable/Constant/Periodic
The learner will be able to know constant, variable, and periodic motions by: (Knowledge) - defining constant, variable, and periodic motions; (Application) - choosing whether motion is constant, variable or periodic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage D Classroom
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Forces: Action/Reaction
The learner will be able to know ways forces cause actions and reactions by: (Knowledge) - discovering the causal relationships of forces in terms of actions and reactions; (Knowledge) - listening to an explanation of how variability in forces can affect variability of actions and reactions; (Application) - demonstrating the causal relationships of forces in terms of actions and reactions; (Application) - demonstrating how variability in forces can affect variability of actions in reactions.
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Standard 12.D Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 12.E
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.E Classroom
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Cycles: Land/Water/Atmosphere
The learner will be able to know the natural cycles of Earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems by: (Knowledge) - describing erosion and weathering; (Knowledge) - describing the water cycle; (Knowledge) - describing the atmosphere during different types of weather; (Application) - classifying whether a feature of the Earth was produced by erosion or weathering; (Application) - diagramming the water cycle; (Application) - predicting cloud and atmospheric (weather) conditions that indicate a certain weather condition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage D Classroom
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Earth: Properties/Structure
The learner will be able to know the short- and long-term connections that commonly occur between the Earth's main physical structures by: (Knowledge) - identifying short- and long-term interactions of Earth's components; (Application) - discovering how long it is between occurrences of such Earth related phenomenon like earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering and erosion.
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Standard 12.E Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage D Classroom
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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: Show/Materials
The learner will be able to know how to identify and classify recyclable materials by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of renewable and non-renewable resources; (Knowledge) - listing recycling methods routinely used at home and at school; (Application) - classifying renewable and non-renewable resources; (Application) - demonstrating a consistent effort to recycle resources in the classroom.
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Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 12.F
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and the Earth's place in it.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Analysis Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.F Classroom
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Solar System: Cycles/Know
The learner will be able to know the natural cycles and patterns in the solar system by: (Knowledge) - recognizing that the Earth has a tilt as it travels on its path around the sun; (Knowledge) - observing the moon's changing phases; (Knowledge) - stating the order of the planets' positions; (Application) - comparing the seasons in terms of the Earth's tilt and path of the sun; (Application) - sketching the moon's changing phases; (Application) - sketching the solar system and the planet's positions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage D Classroom
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Motion: Earth/Sun/Stars
The learner will be able to know the apparent motion of the sun and stars by: (Knowledge) - observing the apparent motion of the sun and stars; (Application) - discovering, using constellation models, diagrams, or visual aids how the sky changes as Earth rotates and revolves; (Application) - investigating, using, constellation models, diagrams, or visual aids, which constellations should be visible.
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Standard 12.F Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage D Classroom
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Goal 13: Science and Society
Standard 13.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 13.A Classroom
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Investigations: Safety
The learner will be able to demonstrate ways to avoid injury when conducting science activities by: (Knowledge) - reciting safety procedures while conducting science activities; (Knowledge) - listing ways to use equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner when engaging in science activities; (Application) - using safety procedures when conducting science activities; (Application) - using equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner when conducting science activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage D Classroom
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Investigations: Know/Results
The learner will be able to know why similar investigations may not produce similar results by: (Knowledge) - recognizing variables that might produce different results from similar investigations; (Knowledge) - listing potential faulty procedures that might have caused different results; (Application) - classifying the primary variables that might produce different results from similar investigations; (Application) - comparing and contrasting potential faulty procedures that might have caused different results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage D Classroom
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Processes: Demonstrate/Experimentation
The learner will be able to know why keeping accurate and detailed records is important by: (Knowledge) - listing accurate observations and data during experimentation; (Knowledge) - restating how inaccurate data and records can affect findings and conclusions of scientific investigations; (Application) - producing accurate observations and data during experimentation; (Application) - distinguishing how inaccurate data and records can affect findings and investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage D Classroom
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Standard 13.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 13.B Classroom
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Technology: Data/Choose/Collect
The learner will be able to know how technology is used in science for a variety of purposes by: (Knowledge) - identifying technologies to help collect, store, measure, and retrieve data for simple experiments; (Application) - using technology to help collect, store, measure and retrieve data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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Impact on Society: Technology
The learner will be able to know the effects on society of scientific and technological innovations by: (Knowledge) - summarizing how science and technology affects society throughout time, including positive and negative effects; (Application) - comparing and contrasting how science and technology affects society throughout time, including positive and negative effects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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Careers: Explore/Science/Technology
The learner will be able to know that science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people by: (Knowledge) - discovering how science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people; (Application) - listing how science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: Compare/Real
The learner will be able to know the relative effectiveness of reducing, reusing, and recycling in actual situations by: (Knowledge) - researching how reducing, reusing, and recycling can positively affect one's specific environment; (Application) - recording how reducing, reusing and recycling can positively affect one's specific environment.
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Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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Ecosystems: Technology
The learner will be able to know ways that technology changes ecosystems by: (Knowledge) - discovering ways that technology has changed specific environments; (Application) - investigating ways that technology has changed specific environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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Ecosystems: Society/Technology
The learner will be able to know how specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional, and global ecosystems (e.g., recycling, lawn fertilizing, leaf burning, car pooling, mass transit) by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of how personal choices effect immediate, regional, and global environments; (Applications) - comparing and contrasting how personal choices effect immediate, regional and global environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage D Classroom
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