Science Scope & Sequence (2021-2022)
Science Scope & Sequence
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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-Identify and describe materials and physical properties of objects.
-Sort and classify objects into categories based on their size, shape, color, and mass |
-Investigate to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.
-Change the motion of an object. |
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-Make observations about how living things change their environments to meet their needs.
-Use observations and models to describe environments of plants and animals |
-Explore ways to reduce human impact on the environment and other living things within their environment. |
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-Conduct investigations and make observations to explain the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface
-Make observations about the weather and the seasons. |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 1 |
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-Increase temperature of an object and identify objects that increase heat. -Explain why vibration is needed for sound -Construct a device to communicate over a distance |
-Mimic plant/animal parts to solve a human problem
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-Explain why off-spring may look like their parents |
-Explain weather data & phenomena -Sun, moon, & star patterns
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-Ask questions, make observations, & gather information to improve upon or make a new tool or object -Illustrate how the shape of an object helps solve a given problem -Analyze data to compare the strengths and weaknesses of two objects |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 2 |
-Describe & classify materials by observable properties -Test materials to determine which are best suited for a purpose |
-Explain how motion of an object can change |
-Investigate changes in sound |
-Investigate the growth of plants when conditions are altered -Develop a simple model |
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-Explain why earth events can occur quickly or slowly -Explain ways to prevent wind and/or water weathering -Construct models of land masses and bodies of water -Identify where water is found on earth
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-Analyze data, ask questions, make observations, & gather information to improve upon or make a new tool or object -Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model -Analyze data of two objects designed to solve the same problem |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 3 |
-Explain how water can change from a solid, to a liquid, to a gas -Explain why some changes caused by heating & cooling can be reversed & some cannot -Explain cause & effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions |
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-Explain organisms & their structural adaptations & behaviors -Model the life cycle of plants and animals -Explain why some characteristics of organisms are inherited & some are because of environment -Describe how variations in characteristics may provide advantages to individuals -Evaluate a solution to an environmental problem involving plants & animals |
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-Describe typical weather conditions -Evaluate a solution to a weather-related hazard |
-Define a simple design problem -Compare multiple solutions to a problem -Plan & carry out fair tests with controlled variables |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 4 |
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-Energy and Speed
-Energy Change and Collisions
-Simple Machines Types of
-Energy Transfer Transfer of
-Energy by Electricity Transfer of
-Energy by Light
-Design Energy Solutions
-How Waves Move
-How Waves Transmit Information |
-Structures and Functions of Plants
-Structures and Functions of Animals
-Information Processing in Animals
-The Role of Animal Eyes
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Earth’s Landforms and Features
Effects of Erosion
History of Earth’s Features/ Surface
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Tsunamis and Floods
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 5 |
-Investigate the properties of mixtures and solutions
-Separate components of mixtures and solutions
-Combine two or more substances
-Explain that matter is too small to be seen
-Explain how matter is conserved
-Model the movement of matter and energy
-Explain how energy from the sun is stored in food |
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-Compare different organs and organ systems in different vertebrates
-Explain how plants use material from air and water
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-Explain how to protect the Earth’s resources and environment
-Explain movement of matter among plants, animals, and the environment
-Explain how to protect the Earth’s resources and environment
-Explain movement of matter among plants, animals, and the environment
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-Model the patterns of daily changes in shadows
-Explain day and night changes in relation to seasons
-Explain how the brightness of stars is based on distance
- Explain how objects are seen when light reflects off them
-Model geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere
- Compare the distribution of salt water and fresh water
- Explain gravitational force
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- Define a simple design problem
- Compare multiple solutions to a problem
-Plan and carry out fair tests with controlled variables |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 6 |
-Models of atoms & molecules
-Chemical reactions & thermal interactions
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-Energy transfers
-Wave modeling |
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-Rock cycle -Plate tectonics -Geoscience process -Fossils -Water cycle -Weather
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-Design solutions impacts on environment
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Grade 7 |
-Cycling of Matter with photosynthesis and cellular respiration |
-Collision solutions
-Forces affecting motion
-Electric and Magnetic forces |
-Potential and kinetic energy relationships |
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-Environmental factors affecting probability
-Changing of an ecosystem affecting populations |
-Genetic factors influence growth
-Probability of successful reproduction |
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-Evaluate competing solutions for Collision force minimizing |
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Grade 8 |
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-Cells
-Body Systems |
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-Earth-sun-moon system -Seasons -Gravity -Solar system -Fossils
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-Design solutions |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Physical Science |
-Properties of Matter
-Changes in Matter |
-Acceleration
-Forces, Motion, Newton’s Laws
-Simple Machines, Work and Power |
-Harmonic Motion/Waves
-Electromagnetic Spectrum (Wavelength, energy, and frequency)
-Stars (wavelength and electromagnetic fields) |
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Earth & Space |
-Rocks and minerals
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-Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
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-Weather, Climate, Layers of the Atmosphere
-Moon, Sun and stars |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Envir. Science |
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-Ecosystems and Biomes
-Population ecology
-Sustainable energy and Climate Change
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Chemistry |
-Chemical Bonding -Chemical & Physical Changes -Chemical reactions & rates, kinetics, & Stoichiometry -Nuclear processes
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-Formulate a testable hypothesis -Design a controlled experiment -Draw appropriate conclusions |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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Biology/DC Biology |
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-Photosynthesis & cellular Respiration |
-Properties of water
-Macro-molecules
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-Micro & Macroevolution
-Population Ecology
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-Mendelian Genetics
-Advanced Genetics
-Sexual & Asexual reproduction
-DNA Structure and Function
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-Formulate a testable hypothesis
-Design a controlled experiment
-Draw appropriate conclusions |
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Anatomy & Physiology |
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-Biochemistry
-Cells and tissues
-Skin
-Skeleton
-Muscles
-Nervous System
-Special Senses |
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Matter & Interactions |
Motion & Stability |
Energy & Waves |
Molecules to Organisms |
Ecology & Human Activity |
Heredity |
Universe & Earth’s Systems |
Engineering Design |
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AP Physics |
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AP Biology |
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AP Chemistry |
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Lab Asisstant |
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