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2 Students will gain an understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement, and weather.

1 Describe the characteristics of different rocks.
- Explain how smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of larger rocks.
  - Changes to Earth's surface: erosion (2-P.5)
- Describe rocks in terms of their parts (e.g. crystals, grains, cement).
- Sort rocks based upon color, hardness, texture, layering, particle size and type (i.e. igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary).
2 Observe and record recognizable objects and patterns in the night sky.
- Observe, describe, and record patterns in the appearance and apparent motion of the moon in the night sky.
- Observe and describe the number, arrangement and color/brightness of stars in the night sky.
3 Observe, describe, and measure seasonal weather patterns and local variations.
- Compare and contrast the seasonal weather patterns during the school year.
  - Use climate data to make predictions (3-S.7)
- Analyze and interpret data such as temperatures in different locations and different times.

3 Students will gain an understanding of Physical Science through the study of the forces of motion and the properties of materials.

1 Communicate observations about falling objects.
- Observe falling objects and identify things that prevent them from reaching the ground.
- Communicate observations that similar objects of varying masses fall at the same rate.
2 Compare and contrast the differences in how different materials respond to change.
- Model physical changes of various materials.
- Investigate and provide evidence that matter is not destroyed or created through changes.

4 Students will gain an understanding of Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things.

1 Tell how external features affect an animals' ability to survive in its environment.
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of living things in different habitats.
  - Identify ecosystems (3-P.1)
- Develop, communicate, and justify an explanation as to why a habitat is or is not suitable for a specific organism.
- Create possible explanations as to why some organisms no longer exist, but similar organisms are still alive today.
  - Compare fossils to modern organisms (3-R.2)
  - Compare ancient and modern organisms: use observations to support a hypothesis (3-R.3)
2 Identify basic needs of living things (plants and animals) and their abilities to meet their needs.
- Communicate and justify how the physical characteristics of living things help them meet their basic needs.
- Observe, record, and compare how the behaviors and reactions of living things help them meet their basic needs.
  - Introduction to adaptations (2-L.3)
- Identify behaviors and reactions of living things in response to changes in the environment including seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation.

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2 Students will gain an understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement, and weather.

1 Describe the characteristics of different rocks.

Explain how smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of larger rocks.

Describe rocks in terms of their parts (e.g. crystals, grains, cement).

Sort rocks based upon color, hardness, texture, layering, particle size and type (i.e. igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary).

2 Observe and record recognizable objects and patterns in the night sky.

Observe, describe, and record patterns in the appearance and apparent motion of the moon in the night sky.

Observe and describe the number, arrangement and color/brightness of stars in the night sky.

3 Observe, describe, and measure seasonal weather patterns and local variations.

Compare and contrast the seasonal weather patterns during the school year.

Analyze and interpret data such as temperatures in different locations and different times.

3 Students will gain an understanding of Physical Science through the study of the forces of motion and the properties of materials.

1 Communicate observations about falling objects.

Observe falling objects and identify things that prevent them from reaching the ground.

Communicate observations that similar objects of varying masses fall at the same rate.

2 Compare and contrast the differences in how different materials respond to change.

Model physical changes of various materials.

Investigate and provide evidence that matter is not destroyed or created through changes.

4 Students will gain an understanding of Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things.

1 Tell how external features affect an animals' ability to survive in its environment.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of living things in different habitats.

Develop, communicate, and justify an explanation as to why a habitat is or is not suitable for a specific organism.

Create possible explanations as to why some organisms no longer exist, but similar organisms are still alive today.

2 Identify basic needs of living things (plants and animals) and their abilities to meet their needs.

Communicate and justify how the physical characteristics of living things help them meet their basic needs.

Observe, record, and compare how the behaviors and reactions of living things help them meet their basic needs.

Identify behaviors and reactions of living things in response to changes in the environment including seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation.