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ESSENTIAL
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| Why
is it important to learn about the properties of
plants? |
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1.
Explore properties of plants
2. Compare properties of different kinds of plants
3. Identify and provide needs for growing plants
(S1.B1.In5) (S3. B1.In1) |
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| Teacher
observation, classroom activities |
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| Why is it important to learn about plant development? |
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1.Describe the changes that occur as plants grow and development
2. Identify the structures and functions of
flowering plants (root, stem, leaf, bud, flower,
seed)
3. Identify ways that new plants can develop from
mature plants (S1.B1.In5) (S3.B1.In1) (S3.B1.In4) |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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| Why is it important to observe plants as they change and grow? |
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1.Identify changes in plants as they grow
2. Observe and draw plant changes
3. Identify vocabulary associated with the structure
of plants (S1.B1.In5)
(S3.B1.In2) |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences,
worksheets |
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| Why is it important to investigate solids and liquids? |
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1. Observe solids and liquids in the environment
2. Investigate solid and liquid materials
3. Identify differences between solids and liquids
4. Explore a number of liquids (S1.B1.In1)
(S1.B1.In4) (S2.B1.In4) |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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| Why is it important to explore properties of solids and liquids? |
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| 1.Properties of solids and liquids |
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1.Observe and describe the properties of solids and liquids
2. Sort materials according to properties
3. Combine and separate solids to different particle
sizes
4. Observe and describe what happens when solids are
mixed with water (S1.B1.In4) (S1.B1.In2) (S1.B1.In5)
(S2.B1.In1) (S2.B1.In2) (S2.B1.In3) (S2.B1.In4) |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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Why is it important to know what happens when liquids are mixed
with water?
Why is it important to gather information from an
investigation?
Why is it important to use language to describe
solids and liquids? |
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1. Investigating solids and liquids
2. Vocabulary for solids and liquids |
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1. Observe and describe what happens when other liquids are mixed
with water.
2. Gather information from an investigation on an
unknown material.
3. Identify vocabulary associated with solids and
liquids
4. Describe observation using written and oral
language (S1.B1.In1) (S1.B1.In2) (S1.B1.In3)
(S1.B1.In5) (S2.B1.In1) (S2.B1.In2) (S2.B1.In4) |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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| Why is it important to investigate to motion of objects? |
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1.Observe objects in motion
2. Investigate and explore objects in motion
3. Solve problems using trial and error |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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| Why is it important to explore concepts of balance and motion? |
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1. Explore concepts, counterweight, and stability
2. Observe systems that are unstable, and modify
them to reach equilibrium
3. Investigate ways to produce rotational motion
4. Construct and observe toys that spin |
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| Teacher observation, classroom activities, lab experiences |
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Why is it important to explore objects that spin and roll?
Why is it important to use vocabulary associated
with balance and motion? |
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| 1.Spinning Objects 2.Rolling Objects 3.Vocabulary |
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1. Explore and describe some of the variables that influence the
spinning of objects
2. Observe and compare rolling systems with
different-sized wheels
3. Explore and describe the motion of rolling
spheres
4. Acquire the vocabulary associated with balance
and motion (S5.B1.In1) (S5.B1.In2) |
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