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Science

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Classification - The student uses various classification methods to organize information.SCI- CLASS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Sort things based on similarities and differencesSCI- CLASS.1a

    2. b

      Match basic characteristics of living and non-living thingsSCI- CLASS.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify where different organisms/item live/belongSCI- CLASS.2a

    2. b

      Sort items into groups with similar characteristicsSCI- CLASS.2b

    3. c

      Categorize items based on features, functions and classSCI- CLASS.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Group items by harmful and not harmful. (i.e., toxic plants, dangerous equipment)SCI- CLASS.3a

    2. b

      Explain the differences and similarities between various plants and animalsSCI- CLASS.3b

    3. c

      Identify organisms based on their environment (i.e., Specific plants need certain conditions to grow)SCI- CLASS.3c

    4. d

      Describe similarities between itemsSCI- CLASS.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize 

    1. a

      Apply knowledge of items to real world situations (e.g., knowing difference between venomous and non-venomous animals, identifying appropriate tools to complete a job)SCI- CLASS.4a

    2. b

      Use knowledge of a variety of items/concepts to problem solve real world problemsSCI- CLASS.4b

    3. c

      Use categorization to sort and explain various pieces of informationSCI- CLASS.4c

Ecology - The student utilizes knowledge of natural resources to practice conservation of resources. WRS: 15SCI-ECO

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Find natural and unnatural items in their environmentSCI-ECO.1a

    2. b

      Sort between different recyclable and nonrecyclable materialsSCI-ECO.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Recognize which are consumers and which are producersSCI-ECO.2a

    2. b

      Name specific things in the environment needed to live (i.e., Water, food, shelter)SCI-ECO.2b

    3. c

      Label and sort recyclable materialsSCI-ECO.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Verify the importance of the sun in the ecosystem SCI-ECO.3a

    2. b

      Identify sources of energy in the environmentSCI-ECO.3b

    3. c

      Perform resource management tasks (i.e., recycling, reusing, reducing waste)SCI-ECO.3c

    4. d

      Understand impact individuals’ behavior has on environment and opportunities to conserve resourcesSCI-ECO.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Apply knowledge of how the ecosystem works to real life experiencesSCI-ECO.4a

    2. b

      Apply recycling knowledge to own environment SCI-ECO.4b

    3. c

      Apply knowledge of energy sources when making decisions about places to live, work, etc.SCI-ECO.4c

    4. d

      Utilizes opportunities to conserve resources within household/living routinesSCI-ECO.4d

    5. e

      Practice habits that will prevent negative human impact on the earth (recycling, planting plants)SCI-ECO.4e

Chemical Reactions - The student identifies and applies chemical characteristics and interactions in a variety of environments. WRS: 11SCI-CHEM

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Match pictures or objects of chemicalsSCI-CHEM.1a

    2. b

      Select picture or example of a chemical reactionSCI-CHEM.1b

    3. c

      Show that you can build larger things from smaller thingsSCI-CHEM.1c

    4. d

      Choose individual ingredients in cooking SCI-CHEM.1d

    5. e

      Recognize hazardous materialsSCI-CHEM.1e

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify hazardous chemical label picturesSCI-CHEM.2a

    2. b

      Identify the difference between physical and chemical reactionsSCI-CHEM.2b

    3. c

      Recognize that all matter is made up of smaller particlesSCI-CHEM.2c

    4. d

      Label the difference between individual ingredients and solutions and compounds in cookingSCI-CHEM.2d

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand 

    1. a

      Examine a variety of chemicals and verify bottles with hazardous labels and ones withoutSCI-CHEM.3a

    2. b

      Perform a variety of safe chemical reactions and explain what happened in the reactionSCI-CHEM.3b

    3. c

      Practice utilizing understanding of compounds and solutions by participating in cooking and science experiments that create various compounds and solutionsSCI-CHEM.3c

    4. d

      Identify and appropriately use chemicals/solutions for completing common household tasksSCI-CHEM.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Apply chemical safety knowledge by identifying household and workplace chemicals; where to find more information about the chemicals; and practicing chemical safety by using personal protective equipment when interacting with chemicals SCI-CHEM.4a

    2. b

      Apply knowledge of chemicals, reactions, and hazardous to demonstrate chemical safety in a variety of scenariosSCI-CHEM.4b

    3. c

      Safely perform household and job related tasks involving common household chemicalsSCI-CHEM.4c

Weather - Demonstrate application of changes and patterns related to weather.SCI-WEA

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize current, past and future weather conditionsSCI-WEA.1a

    2. b

      Match common weather conditions to seasonsSCI-WEA.1b

    3. c

      Select processes that show that the earth changes (seedling to tree, clean street to polluted street)SCI-WEA.1c

    4. d

      Select the differences between day and night SCI-WEA.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Label what clothing someone would wear in various weather conditionsSCI-WEA.2a

    2. b

      Identify characteristics of seasonsSCI-WEA.2b

    3. c

      Identify activities and characteristics of day and nightSCI-WEA.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand 

    1. a

      Plan appropriate activities and clothing based on a weather reportSCI-WEA.3a

    2. b

      Decide what activities and clothing is appropriate for the seasons SCI-WEA.3b

    3. c

      Understand procedures to follow during emergency weather conditionsSCI-WEA.3c

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Demonstrate an understanding of weather and seasons by explaining why weather and seasons occur and how to react in a variety of weather and seasonal situations. (Tornado, thunderstorm, hurricane, snow, rain, heat) SCI-WEA.4a

    2. b

      Explain what causes a variety of changes on earth and demonstrate behaviors that address these changes SCI-WEA.4b

    3. c

      Take correct actions during emergency weather situationsSCI-WEA.4c

Measurement - The student compares and analyzes a collection of quantitative data in relation to specific scientific investigationsSCI-MEAS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Sort between something that is a number and something that is not (Quantitative and Qualitative data)SCI-MEAS.1a

    2. b

      Choose two different objects (big to small, heavier to lighter, longer to shorter) SCI-MEAS.1b

    3. c

      Tell whether it is day or nightSCI-MEAS.1c

    4. d

      Tell which season we are currently inSCI-MEAS.1d

    5. e

      Recognize moneySCI-MEAS.1e

    6. f

      Identify common measurement tools (ruler, scale, measuring cups and spoons, thermometers)SCI-MEAS.1f

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Choose and identify quantitative dataSCI-MEAS.2a

    2. b

      Label objects or numbers from smallest to largest and vice versaSCI-MEAS.2b

    3. c

      Tell time by the hour by digital clockSCI-MEAS.2c

    4. d

      Identify all seasons by imagesSCI-MEAS.2d

    5. e

      Sort money from highest amount to the least amountSCI-MEAS.2e

    6. f

      Identify methods for measuring length, weight, volume, and temperatureSCI-MEAS.2f

    7. g

      Recognize measuring tools by labelingSCI-MEAS.2g

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Practice lab methods skills while interpreting, organizing, and understanding the corresponding dataSCI-MEAS.3a

    2. b

      Create a graph or image by applying appropriate dataSCI-MEAS.3b

    3. c

      Tell time by the hour by digital and analog clocksSCI-MEAS.3c

    4. d

      Accurately measure with appropriate measuring tools while incorporating accurate abbreviationsSCI-MEAS.3d

    5. e

      Recognize the difference between acidic and basic examples SCI-MEAS.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Demonstrate measurement skills by observing and analyzing data in a variety of settingsSCI-MEAS.4a

    2. b

      Use a variety of information to verify statements, construct number types of graphs with sets of data and demonstrate understanding of graphs and imagesSCI-MEAS.4b

    3. c

      Apply acquired measurement skills to daily activitiesSCI-MEAS.4c

    4. d

      Verify the acidity and basic measurement in a variety of settingsSCI-MEAS.4d

Safety - The student follows safety guidelines and demonstrates proper safety techniques. WRS: 11SCI-SAFETY

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Discriminate between a safe and non-safe environmentSCI-SAFETY.1a

    2. b

      Match guidelines to equipmentSCI-SAFETY.1b

    3. c

      List different safe and non-safe scenariosSCI-SAFETY.1c

    4. d

      Point to incorrect and correct safety techniques being demonstrated by teacher and studentsSCI-SAFETY.1d

    5. e

      Follow safety rules in all environments SCI-SAFETY.1e

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify safety guidelines and techniques that accompany safety equipmentSCI-SAFETY.2a

    2. b

      Label safety rules and proceduresSCI-SAFETY.2b

    3. c

      Recognize and use caution around known hazards (electricity, poison) at all timesSCI-SAFETY.2c

    4. d

      Label appropriately safe and non-safe situationsSCI-SAFETY.2d

    5. e

      Identify emergency and non-emergency situations SCI-SAFETY.2e

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Practice safety methods by incorporating acquired safety knowledge to create and maintain a safe environmentSCI-SAFETY.3a

    2. b

      Maintain a clean safe environment to prevent accidentsSCI-SAFETY.3b

    3. c

      Verify all instructions before beginning tasksSCI-SAFETY.3c

    4. d

      Apply safety rules and procedures and consistently use all necessary safety equipmentSCI-SAFETY.3d

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Maintain a safe environment by demonstrating safety guidelines in appropriate settings SCI-SAFETY.4a

    2. b

      Follow guidelines with safety equipment at all times and in all settingsSCI-SAFETY.4b

    3. c

      Apply safety precautions to all situations and environments SCI-SAFETY.4c

    4. d

      Verify with teacher/employer/job coach that work areas are in a safe and working mannerSCI-SAFETY.4d

    5. e

      Actively demonstrate ways to avoid injury to self and others in all environmentsSCI-SAFETY.4e

Science as Inquiry - The student demonstrates an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations. SCI-INQ

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Respond and list steps to scientific investigations with assistanceSCI-INQ.1a

    2. b

      Sort picture cards based on a variety of features, functions and classes SCI-INQ.1b

    3. c

      Match concepts with imagesSCI-INQ.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify specific steps to scientific investigation through logical reasoningSCI-INQ.2a

    2. b

      Identify the question/problem through scientific investigation SCI-INQ.2b

    3. c

      Follow steps to conduct research SCI-INQ.2c

    4. d

      Identify a hypothesis in a group settingSCI-INQ.2d

    5. e

      Recognize respect for living thingsSCI-INQ.2e

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Apply informed decisions regarding contemporary issuesSCI-INQ.3a

    2. b

      Describe respect for living thingsSCI-INQ.3b

    3. c

      Utilize a costs/benefits analysis when making decisions (pros/cons) SCI-INQ.3c

    4. d

      Apply question/problem; compile pertinent information; form a hypothesis. (make educated guess as to why an event occurred)SCI-INQ.3d

    5. e

      Make and justify decisions based on pertinent data SCI-INQ.3e

    6. f

      Maintain proper use of technology and equipmentSCI-INQ.3f

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Apply an experimental design in scientific inquirySCI-INQ.4a

    2. b

      Demonstrate the language of scienceSCI-INQ.4b

    3. c

      Demonstrate respect for living thingsSCI-INQ.4c

    4. d

      Apply and demonstrate acquired scientific skills to everyday experiences independently (using gathered information to make decisions)SCI-INQ.4d

    5. e

      Maintain proper use of technology and equipmentSCI-INQ.4e

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