UNIT 1
Nature of Science
Students will learn what science is, the role of scientists, and understand the framework of a scientific investigation.Open unit →UNIT 2
Properties of Matter
Students will compare the size, shape, color, texture, and hardness of materials and accurately measure and compare the temperature, mass, and volume of solids and liquids.Open unit →UNIT 3
Changes in Water
Students will learn the different changes water goes through when it is heated and cooled.Open unit →UNIT 4
Basic Energy
Students will explore basic forms of energy, how friction produces heat, and how energy can cause motion or create changes.Open unit →UNIT 5
Light
Students will learn that light travels in a straight line until materials cause it to reflect, bend (refract), or be absorbed to create shadows.Open unit →
UNIT 6
The Sun's Light and Heat
Students will learn that the Sun provides light and heat energy to Earth, that heat can be lost when sunlight is absent or blocked, and that many light-producing objects also give off heat.Open unit →UNIT 7
The Sun and the Stars
Students will connect the appearance of stars to brightness, size, and distance, identify the Sun as a star, and explain why it appears biggest and brightest from Earth.Open unit →UNIT 8
Plant Parts and Responses
Students will learn the main parts of plants and their functions, how plants make food, and how plants respond to heat, light, and gravity.Open unit →UNIT 9
Classification of Plants and Animals
Students will identify and classify plants and animals based on their physical characteristics.Open unit →
UNIT 10