Earth and Space Science

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    Earth in Space and Time

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that there are many stars in the sky with some that create patterns.  SC.4.E.5.In.1

      2. 2

        Label three phases of the moon, including full, half (quarter), and crescent. SC.4.E.5.In.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that Earth revolves around the Sun.  SC.4.E.5.In.3

      4. 4

        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

      5. 5

        Identify objects and people related to the space program in Florida. SC.4.E.5.In.5

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize a pattern of stars in the sky, such as the Big Dipper.  SC.4.E.5.Su.1

      2. 2

        Identify a full moon and a half (quarter) moon. SC.4.E.5.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that Earth is always turning (rotating).  SC.4.E.5.Su.3

      4. 4

        Recognize that the side of Earth facing the Sun has daylight.  SC.4.E.5.Su.4

      5. 5

        Recognize an object or person related to the space program in Florida. SC.4.E.5.Su.5

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that there are many stars in the sky.  SC.4.E.5.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize a full moon as a circle.  SC.4.E.5.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Identify morning, noon, and night.  SC.4.E.5.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Recognize a space-related object.  SC.4.E.5.Pa.

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    Earth Structures

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Recognize that rocks are classified by the way they are formed, such as sedimentary. SC.4.E.6.In.1

      2. 2

        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

      3. 3

        Recognize that some natural resources used by humans are non-renewable, such as oil. SC.4.E.6.In.3

      4. 4

        Identify that wind and water cause physical weathering and erosion of rocks. SC.4.E.6.In.4

      5. 5

        Identify tools used to observe things that are far away and things that are very small.  SC.4.E.6.In.5

      6. 6

        Identify natural resources found in Florida, including solar energy, water, and limestone. SC.4.E.6.In.6

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Sort rocks according to observable characteristics, including color, shape, and size.SC.4.E.6.Su.1

      2. 2

        Sort common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver, by their physical properties (luster and color). SC.4.E.6.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that some natural resources can run out (non-renewable). SC.4.E.6.Su.3

      4. 4

        Recognize examples of weathering or erosion in the environment. SC.4.E.6.Su.4

      5. 5

        Recognize tools that will make things look larger, such as a telescope and a magnifier. SC.4.E.6.Su.5

      6. 6

        Recognize natural resources found in Florida, such as solar energy and water. SC.4.E.6.Su.6

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Distinguish rocks from other substances found on the Earth’s surface.  SC.4.E.6.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver. SC.4.E.6.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize the universal symbol for recycling.  SC.4.E.6.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Recognize the effect of weathering on an object.  SC.4.E.6.Pa.4

      5. 5

        Recognize that something has been magnified.  SC.4.E.6.Pa.5

      6. 6

        Recognize water as a resource in Florida.  SC.4.E.6.Pa.6

Life Science

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    Heredity and Reproduction

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that insects spread pollen to help flowering plants make seeds. SC.4.L.16.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify behaviors that animals have naturally (inherit) and behaviors that animals learn.  SC.4.L.16.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify similarities in the major stages in the life cycles of common Florida plants and animals. SC.4.L.16.In.3

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that many flowering plants grow from their own seeds.  SC.4.L.16.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize behaviors of common animals.  SC.4.L.16.Su.2

      3. 2

        Recognize behaviors of common animals.  SC.4.L.16.Su.2

      4. 3

        Recognize the major stages in life cycles of common plants and animals. SC.4.L.16.Su.3

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that many plants have flowers and leaves.  SC.4.L.16.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize similarities between self and parents.  SC.4.L.16.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Match offspring of animals with parents.  SC.4.L.16.Pa.3

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    Interdependence

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify seasonal changes in Florida plants and animals.  SC.4.L.17.In.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that animals cannot make their own food and they must eat plants or other animals to survive.  SC.4.L.17.In.2

      3. 3

        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

      4. 4

        Recognize things that people do to help or hurt the environment, such as recycling and pollution. SC.4.L.17.In.4

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize seasonal changes in some Florida plants, such as the presence of flowers and change in leaf color.  SC.4.L.17.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that animals (consumers) eat plants or other animals for their food. SC.4.L.17.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize ways that people can help improve the environment, such as cleaning up trash. SC.4.L.17.Su.3

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize a seasonal change in the appearance of a common plant.  SC.4.L.17.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that animals eat food.  SC.4.L.17.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize ways that people can help improve the immediate environment, such as cleaning up trash. SC.4.L.17.Pa.3

Nature of Science

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    The Practice of Science

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        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

      2. 2

        Compare own observations with observations of others.  SC.4.N.1.In.2

      3. 3

        Relate findings to predefined science questions.  SC.4.N.1.In.3

      4. 4

        Communicate observations and findings through the use of pictures, writing, or charts.  SC.4.N.1.In.4

      5. 5

        Recognize that scientists perform experiments, make observations, and gather evidence. SC.4.N.1.In.5

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Ask a question about the natural world, explore materials, observe, and share information.  SC.4.N.1.Su.1

      2. 2

        Identify information based on observations of self and others.  SC.4.N.1.Su.2

      3. 3

        Answer questions about objects and actions related to science.  SC.4.N.1.Su.3

      4. 4

        Record observations using drawings, dictation, or pictures.  SC.4.N.1.Su.4

      5. 5

        Recognize ways that scientists collect evidence, such as by observations or measuring. SC.4.N.1.Su.5

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Explore, observe, and select an object or picture to solve a simple problem.  SC.4.N.1.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize differences in objects or pictures.  SC.4.N.1.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that people share information about science.  SC.4.N.1.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Select an object or picture to represent observed events.  SC.4.N.1.Pa.4

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    The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that science focuses on the natural world.SC.4.N.2.In.1

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that science focuses on the natural world.SC.4.N.2.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        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

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify different types of models, such as a replica, a picture, or an animation.  SC.4.N.3.In.1

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize different types of models, such as a replica or a picture.  SC.4.N.3.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Match a model that is a replica to a real object.SC.4.N.3.Pa.1

Physical Science

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    Forms of Energy

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify forms of energy, such as light, heat, electrical, and energy of motion. SC.4.P.10.In.1

      2. 2

        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

      3. 3

        Recognize that vibrations cause sound and identify sounds as high or low (pitch). SC.4.P.10.In.3

      4. 4

        Identify machines that use energy from moving water or air, including a windmill and a waterwheel. SC.4.P.10.In.4

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        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

      2. 2

        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

      3. 3

        Recognize sounds as high or low (pitch). SC.4.P.10.Su.3

      4. 4

        Identify objects that use energy from moving air, such as a pinwheel or sailboat. SC.4.P.10.Su.4

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize a source of heat energy (fire, heater). SC.4.P.10.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize objects that create sounds.  SC.4.P.10.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that moving air can move objects.  SC.4.P.10.Pa.3

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    Energy Transfer and Transformations

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that a hot object will make a cold object warm when they touch.  SC.4.P.11.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify materials that are strong conductors of heat, such as metal. SC.4.P.11.In.2

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that a hot object can make a cold object warm when they touch.  SC.4.P.11.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize a common material that is a strong conductor of heat, such as metal. SC.4.P.11.Su.2

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize a temperature change from cold to warm.  SC.4.P.11.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize common objects that conduct heat. SC.4.P.11.Pa.2

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    Motion of Objects

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that the position of an object changes when the object is in motion. SC.4.P.12.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify speed as how long it takes to travel a certain distance.  SC.4.P.12.In.2

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that movement causes an object to change position.  SC.4.P.12.Su.1

      2. 2

        Identify objects that move at different speeds.  SC.4.P.12.Su.2

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that an object can move in different directions, such as left to right, straight line, and zigzag.  SC.4.P.12.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize an object as moving fast or slow.  SC.4.P.12.Pa.2

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    Properties of Matter

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        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

      2. 2

        Identify properties and uses of water in solid and liquid states. SC.4.P.8.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify that a whole object weighs the same as all of its parts together.  SC.4.P.8.In.3

      4. 4

        Identify objects a magnet will attract.  SC.4.P.8.In.

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        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

      2. 2

        Identify uses of water in solid or liquid states. SC.4.P.8.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that the parts of an object can be put together to make a whole.  SC.4.P.8.Su.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate that magnets can attract other magnets. SC.4.P.8.Su.4

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Match objects with similar observable properties, such as size, shape, color, or texture.  SC.4.P.8.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Identify ice as a solid.  SC.4.P.8.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that some objects have parts.  SC.4.P.8.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Recognize that objects can stick together.  SC.4.P.8.Pa.4

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    Changes in Matter

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        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

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Indicate differences in materials that have been changed into other materials, such as rust on a can.  SC.4.P.9.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize changes in observable properties of materials.  SC.4.P.9.Pa.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
Grade 4: Access Points