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Other Florida Science sets
Other Florida Science sets
Earth and Space Science
Earth in Space and Time
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Independent
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Identify that there are many stars in the sky with some that create patterns. SC.4.E.5.In.1
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Label three phases of the moon, including full, half (quarter), and crescent. SC.4.E.5.In.2
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Recognize that Earth revolves around the Sun. SC.4.E.5.In.3
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Recognize that the Sun appears to rise and set because of Earth’s rotation in a 24-hour day. SC.4.E.5.In.4
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Identify objects and people related to the space program in Florida. SC.4.E.5.In.5
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Supported
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Recognize a pattern of stars in the sky, such as the Big Dipper. SC.4.E.5.Su.1
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Identify a full moon and a half (quarter) moon. SC.4.E.5.Su.2
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Recognize that Earth is always turning (rotating). SC.4.E.5.Su.3
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Recognize that the side of Earth facing the Sun has daylight. SC.4.E.5.Su.4
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Recognize an object or person related to the space program in Florida. SC.4.E.5.Su.5
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Participatory
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Recognize that there are many stars in the sky. SC.4.E.5.Pa.1
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Recognize a full moon as a circle. SC.4.E.5.Pa.2
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Identify morning, noon, and night. SC.4.E.5.Pa.3
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Recognize a space-related object. SC.4.E.5.Pa.
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Earth Structures
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Independent
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Recognize that rocks are classified by the way they are formed, such as sedimentary. SC.4.E.6.In.1
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Identify physical properties (hardness, streak color, and luster) of common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver. SC.4.E.6.In.2
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Recognize that some natural resources used by humans are non-renewable, such as oil. SC.4.E.6.In.3
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Identify that wind and water cause physical weathering and erosion of rocks. SC.4.E.6.In.4
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Identify tools used to observe things that are far away and things that are very small. SC.4.E.6.In.5
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Identify natural resources found in Florida, including solar energy, water, and limestone. SC.4.E.6.In.6
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Supported
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Sort rocks according to observable characteristics, including color, shape, and size.SC.4.E.6.Su.1
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Sort common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver, by their physical properties (luster and color). SC.4.E.6.Su.2
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Recognize that some natural resources can run out (non-renewable). SC.4.E.6.Su.3
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Recognize examples of weathering or erosion in the environment. SC.4.E.6.Su.4
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Recognize tools that will make things look larger, such as a telescope and a magnifier. SC.4.E.6.Su.5
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Recognize natural resources found in Florida, such as solar energy and water. SC.4.E.6.Su.6
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Participatory
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Distinguish rocks from other substances found on the Earth’s surface. SC.4.E.6.Pa.1
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Recognize common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver. SC.4.E.6.Pa.2
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Recognize the universal symbol for recycling. SC.4.E.6.Pa.3
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Recognize the effect of weathering on an object. SC.4.E.6.Pa.4
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Recognize that something has been magnified. SC.4.E.6.Pa.5
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Recognize water as a resource in Florida. SC.4.E.6.Pa.6
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Life Science
Heredity and Reproduction
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Independent
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Identify that insects spread pollen to help flowering plants make seeds. SC.4.L.16.In.1
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Identify behaviors that animals have naturally (inherit) and behaviors that animals learn. SC.4.L.16.In.2
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Identify similarities in the major stages in the life cycles of common Florida plants and animals. SC.4.L.16.In.3
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Supported
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Recognize that many flowering plants grow from their own seeds. SC.4.L.16.Su.1
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Recognize behaviors of common animals. SC.4.L.16.Su.2
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Recognize behaviors of common animals. SC.4.L.16.Su.2
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Recognize the major stages in life cycles of common plants and animals. SC.4.L.16.Su.3
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Participatory
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Recognize that many plants have flowers and leaves. SC.4.L.16.Pa.1
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Recognize similarities between self and parents. SC.4.L.16.Pa.2
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Match offspring of animals with parents. SC.4.L.16.Pa.3
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Interdependence
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Independent
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Identify seasonal changes in Florida plants and animals. SC.4.L.17.In.1
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Recognize that animals cannot make their own food and they must eat plants or other animals to survive. SC.4.L.17.In.2
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Recognize that plants (producers) use energy from the Sun to make their food and animals (consumers) eat plants or other animals for their food. SC.4.L.17.In.3
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Recognize things that people do to help or hurt the environment, such as recycling and pollution. SC.4.L.17.In.4
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Supported
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Recognize seasonal changes in some Florida plants, such as the presence of flowers and change in leaf color. SC.4.L.17.Su.1
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Recognize that animals (consumers) eat plants or other animals for their food. SC.4.L.17.Su.2
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Recognize ways that people can help improve the environment, such as cleaning up trash. SC.4.L.17.Su.3
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Participatory
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Recognize a seasonal change in the appearance of a common plant. SC.4.L.17.Pa.1
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Recognize that animals eat food. SC.4.L.17.Pa.2
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Recognize ways that people can help improve the immediate environment, such as cleaning up trash. SC.4.L.17.Pa.3
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Nature of Science
The Practice of Science
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Independent
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Ask a question about the natural world and use selected reference material to find information, observe, explore, and identify findings. SC.4.N.1.In.1
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Compare own observations with observations of others. SC.4.N.1.In.2
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Relate findings to predefined science questions. SC.4.N.1.In.3
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Communicate observations and findings through the use of pictures, writing, or charts. SC.4.N.1.In.4
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Recognize that scientists perform experiments, make observations, and gather evidence. SC.4.N.1.In.5
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Supported
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Ask a question about the natural world, explore materials, observe, and share information. SC.4.N.1.Su.1
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Identify information based on observations of self and others. SC.4.N.1.Su.2
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Answer questions about objects and actions related to science. SC.4.N.1.Su.3
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Record observations using drawings, dictation, or pictures. SC.4.N.1.Su.4
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Recognize ways that scientists collect evidence, such as by observations or measuring. SC.4.N.1.Su.5
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Participatory
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Explore, observe, and select an object or picture to solve a simple problem. SC.4.N.1.Pa.1
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Recognize differences in objects or pictures. SC.4.N.1.Pa.2
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Recognize that people share information about science. SC.4.N.1.Pa.3
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Select an object or picture to represent observed events. SC.4.N.1.Pa.4
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The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
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Independent
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Identify that science focuses on the natural world.SC.4.N.2.In.1
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Supported
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Recognize that science focuses on the natural world.SC.4.N.2.Su.1
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Participatory
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Associate science with the natural world in the local environment. SC.4.N.2.Pa.1
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The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models
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Independent
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Identify different types of models, such as a replica, a picture, or an animation. SC.4.N.3.In.1
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Supported
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Recognize different types of models, such as a replica or a picture. SC.4.N.3.Su.1
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Participatory
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Match a model that is a replica to a real object.SC.4.N.3.Pa.1
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Physical Science
Forms of Energy
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Independent
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Identify forms of energy, such as light, heat, electrical, and energy of motion. SC.4.P.10.In.1
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Describe the results of applying electrical energy (turn on lights, make motors run); heat energy (burn wood, change temperature); and energy of motion (go faster, change direction). SC.4.P.10.In.2
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Recognize that vibrations cause sound and identify sounds as high or low (pitch). SC.4.P.10.In.3
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Identify machines that use energy from moving water or air, including a windmill and a waterwheel. SC.4.P.10.In.4
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Supported
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Recognize uses of different forms of energy, including electricity (computer, freezer); heat (camp fire, stove); and energy of motion (rollercoaster, pinball machine). SC.4.P.10.Su.1
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Recognize the results of using electrical energy (turning on television); heat energy (burning wood); and energy of motion (rolling ball). SC.4.P.10.Su.2
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Recognize sounds as high or low (pitch). SC.4.P.10.Su.3
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Identify objects that use energy from moving air, such as a pinwheel or sailboat. SC.4.P.10.Su.4
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Participatory
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Recognize a source of heat energy (fire, heater). SC.4.P.10.Pa.1
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Recognize objects that create sounds. SC.4.P.10.Pa.2
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Recognize that moving air can move objects. SC.4.P.10.Pa.3
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Energy Transfer and Transformations
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Independent
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Identify that a hot object will make a cold object warm when they touch. SC.4.P.11.In.1
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Identify materials that are strong conductors of heat, such as metal. SC.4.P.11.In.2
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Supported
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Recognize that a hot object can make a cold object warm when they touch. SC.4.P.11.Su.1
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Recognize a common material that is a strong conductor of heat, such as metal. SC.4.P.11.Su.2
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Participatory
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Recognize a temperature change from cold to warm. SC.4.P.11.Pa.1
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Recognize common objects that conduct heat. SC.4.P.11.Pa.2
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Motion of Objects
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Independent
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Identify that the position of an object changes when the object is in motion. SC.4.P.12.In.1
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Identify speed as how long it takes to travel a certain distance. SC.4.P.12.In.2
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Supported
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Recognize that movement causes an object to change position. SC.4.P.12.Su.1
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Identify objects that move at different speeds. SC.4.P.12.Su.2
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Participatory
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Recognize that an object can move in different directions, such as left to right, straight line, and zigzag. SC.4.P.12.Pa.1
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Recognize an object as moving fast or slow. SC.4.P.12.Pa.2
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Properties of Matter
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Independent
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Compare objects and materials based on physical properties, such as size, shape, color, texture, weight, hardness, odor, taste, and temperature. SC.4.P.8.In.1
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Identify properties and uses of water in solid and liquid states. SC.4.P.8.In.2
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Identify that a whole object weighs the same as all of its parts together. SC.4.P.8.In.3
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Identify objects a magnet will attract. SC.4.P.8.In.
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Supported
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Sort objects by physical properties, such as size, shape, color, texture, weight (heavy or light), and temperature (hot or cold). SC.4.P.8.Su.1
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Identify uses of water in solid or liquid states. SC.4.P.8.Su.2
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Recognize that the parts of an object can be put together to make a whole. SC.4.P.8.Su.3
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Demonstrate that magnets can attract other magnets. SC.4.P.8.Su.4
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Participatory
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Match objects with similar observable properties, such as size, shape, color, or texture. SC.4.P.8.Pa.1
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Identify ice as a solid. SC.4.P.8.Pa.2
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Recognize that some objects have parts. SC.4.P.8.Pa.3
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Recognize that objects can stick together. SC.4.P.8.Pa.4
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Changes in Matter
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Independent
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Observe and describe properties of materials that have been changed into other materials, such as decayed leaves of a plant. SC.4.P.9.In.1
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Supported
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Indicate differences in materials that have been changed into other materials, such as rust on a can. SC.4.P.9.Su.1
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Participatory
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Recognize changes in observable properties of materials. SC.4.P.9.Pa.1
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