Parents:
Science consists of a way of
thinking and investigating, as well as growing a body of knowledge about the
natural world. It is our goal for our students to become literate in science, by
possessing a sufficient understanding of fundamental science content knowledge.
They will also have the ability to
engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and use scientific and
technological information correctly. Technology
is infused into the curriculum and the safety of the student will be foremost
in instruction. Hands-on approaches utilize explorations
that investigate and analyze scientific questions. Students will also demonstrate their ability
to communicate mathematically as they actively investigate scientific concepts
and share the results of their experimentation. Below is a brief overview of the required areas where you can further extend, support, and enhance their learning experiences respectively:
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Earth & Space
Science
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Physical Science
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Life Science
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Kindergarten
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-Time patterns (day & night)
-Physical Attributes of Earth
materials (soil, rocks, water , air)
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-Physical attributes of Objects
- Motion
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-Grouping organisms and
non-living objects
Similarities
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-Weather Patterns
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-Light and Sound
-Magnets
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-Plants and Animals
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2
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-Stars
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-Patterns of Sun & Moon
effects on the Earth
-Weather
- Plants, Animals, & Humans
change in the environment
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-Life Cycle of Different
Organisms
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3
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-Rocks & Soil
- Fossils
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-Heat energy transferred &
measured
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-Plants, animals, habitats in
Georgia similarities and differences
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4
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-Compare & contrast
physical attributes of stars & planets
-Effects of position and motion
of the Earth & Moon in relation to the Sun
-Weather events & Patterns
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-Light & Objects
-Light & Sound
-Balanced and Unbalanced forces
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-Organism and flow of energy within ecosystem
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5
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- Surface
features on the Earth caused by constructive and/or destructive processes.
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-Physical & Chemical changes
-Electricity
-Magnetism and Electricity
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-Organism & Scientific
classification procedures
-Plants & animal cell comparisons and contrast
-Microorganism & Larger
organism
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In
your at-home exploration, you may find the following links helpful:
https://scholasticnews.scholastic.com/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/student-activities/
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/science/
https://www.youngscientistlab.com/vft?utm_source=DE&utm_medium=DECarousels_Parents_12.15.17&utm_campaign=YSL&utm_content=VFT_OnDemand