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Unit 9: Water, Weather, and Climate

Today we will:
 
- Describe and compare sources of water on Earth.
 

- Explain why water is essential for living things and why it should be conserved.

- Define and explain the term water cycle.

- Explain that the sun is the source of energy that drives the water cycle.

- Describe the processes involved in the water cycle and explain them. 

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Unit 9: Water, Weather, and Climate

Today we will:
 
- Describe and compare sources of water on Earth.
 

- Explain why water is essential for living things and why it should be conserved.

- Define and explain the term water cycle.

- Explain that the sun is the source of energy that drives the water cycle.

- Describe the processes involved in the water cycle and explain them. 

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Unit 8: Solar System

Today we will: 
- Determine why the sun is important to life on Earth
- Identify the planets in our solar system 
- Identify and model each planet's position in relation to the sun

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Unit 8: Solar System

Today we will: 
- Determine why the sun is important to life on Earth
- Identify the planets in our solar system 
- Identify and model each planet's position in relation to the sun

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Unit 8: Solar System

Today we will: 
- Determine why the sun is important to life on Earth
- Identify the planets in our solar system 
- Identify and model each planet's position in relation to the sun

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Unit 5: Energy

Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 

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Unit 5: Energy

Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 

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Unit 5: Energy

Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 

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Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 

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Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 

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Unit 5: Energy

Today, we will learn about: 
- The different types of energy
- How sounds are made
- What an electric circuit is 
 

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Unit 4: Magnets

Today, we will: 
- Explain what a magnet is (a magnet is an object that attracts iron and a few other metals) and how it works
- Explain how a magnet attracts objects 
- Understand that magnets affect the motion and position of objects 
- Understand that magnetism is a physical property 

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Unit 4: Magnets

Today, we will: 
- Explain what a magnet is (a magnet is an object that attracts iron and a few other metals) and how it works
- Explain how a magnet attracts objects 
- Understand that magnets affect the motion and position of objects 
- Understand that magnetism is a physical property 

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Unit 4: Magnets

Today, we will: 
- Explain what a magnet is (a magnet is an object that attracts iron and a few other metals) and how it works
- Explain how a magnet attracts objects 
- Understand that magnets affect the motion and position of objects 
- Understand that magnetism is a physical property 

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Unit 4: Magnets

Today, we will: 
- Explain what a magnet is (a magnet is an object that attracts iron and a few other metals) and how it works
- Explain how a magnet attracts objects 
- Understand that magnets affect the motion and position of objects 
- Understand that magnetism is a physical property 

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Unit 3: Matter

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

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Unit 3: Matter

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

Due:

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

Due:

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

Due:

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

Due:

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

Due:

Unit 3: Matter

Lesson 1: Physical Properties
Students will:
  • describe some physical properties of matter
  • measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids
  • measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids 
Lesson 2: The States of Matter 
Students will: 
  • observe a change in state
  • identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases
  • describe evaporation and condensation
Lesson 3: Inquiry 
Students will: 
  • conduct investigations where they will estimate and measure the mass and volume of various solids and of water
Lesson 4: Changes to Matter
Students will: 

  • explain how physical changes and chemical changes differ

  • understand that the components of a mixture retain their chemical identities

  • understand that a solution is a type of mixture that forms when one substance dissolves in another

  • describe and demonstrate how a mixture can be separated using the physical properties of its components

  • differentiate reversible and irreversible changes 

Lesson 5: Observing Changes 
Students will: 

  • explain the difference between a chemical and physical change

  • identify when a physical change has occurred

  • identify when a chemical change has occurred

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Lesson 2: Matter

Today, we will:

- observe a change in state
- describe evaporation and condensation

- identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases

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Lesson 2: Matter

Today, we will:

- observe a change in state
- describe evaporation and condensation

- identify properties of solids, liquids, and gases

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Unit 3, Lesson 1: Matter

Today, we will describe physical properties of matter. In addition, we will: 

• Measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids.

• Measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids.

• Measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids.

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Unit 3, Lesson 1: Matter

Today, we will describe physical properties of matter. In addition, we will: 

• Measure and compare the mass of solids and liquids.

• Measure and compare the volume of solids and liquids.

• Measure and compare the temperature of solids and liquids.

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Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Today, we will review Unit 1: Investigating Questions. Our review will include:
  • How scientists ask and answer questions
  • Types and uses of models in scientific investigations
  • Tools that aid in observation
  • Ways of collecting, organizing, and displaying data
  • Reasons scientists compare the results of their investigations

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Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Today, we will review Unit 1: Investigating Questions. Our review will include:
  • How scientists ask and answer questions
  • Types and uses of models in scientific investigations
  • Tools that aid in observation
  • Ways of collecting, organizing, and displaying data
  • Reasons scientists compare the results of their investigations

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Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Today, we will review Unit 1: Investigating Questions. Our review will include:
  • How scientists ask and answer questions
  • Types and uses of models in scientific investigations
  • Tools that aid in observation
  • Ways of collecting, organizing, and displaying data
  • Reasons scientists compare the results of their investigations

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Unit 1: Investigating Questions Review

Today, we will review Unit 1: Investigating Questions. Our review will include:
  • How scientists ask and answer questions
  • Types and uses of models in scientific investigations
  • Tools that aid in observation
  • Ways of collecting, organizing, and displaying data
  • Reasons scientists compare the results of their investigations

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Careers in Science

Today, we will:
  • Describe the role of scientists and meteorologists
  • Determine the role of measurement (using tools) in their work
  • Explain the importance of sharing information 

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Careers in Science

Today, we will:
  • Describe the role of scientists and meteorologists
  • Determine the role of measurement (using tools) in their work
  • Explain the importance of sharing information 

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Lesson 6: How Do Your Results Compare?

We will perform an experiment to see what happens when dish soap is mixed with water.

Students will compare the results of their investigation with other students and explain conclusions based upon evidence that has been gathered.

Students should also be able to provide a reason scientists share and compare their results with other scientists.

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Lesson 6: How Do Your Results Compare?

We will perform an experiment to see what happens when dish soap is mixed with water.

Students will compare the results of their investigation with other students and explain conclusions based upon evidence that has been gathered.

Students should also be able to provide a reason scientists share and compare their results with other scientists.

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Lesson 6: How Do Your Results Compare?

We will perform an experiment to see what happens when dish soap is mixed with water.

Students will compare the results of their investigation with other students and explain conclusions based upon evidence that has been gathered.

Students should also be able to provide a reason scientists share and compare their results with other scientists.

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Lesson 5: How Do Scientists Use Data?

Today, we will describe various ways scientists record and display data in order to communicate results.
 
We will also communicate results with other groups and explain any differences.
 
Students will be expected to explain that data is evidence that can be used to explain a conclusion.

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Line Plot Activity

Today, we will be doing partner work to show what we can do with line plots. This activity will help us put our line plot knowledge to use! 
 
 

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Lesson 5: How Do Scientists Use Data?

Today, we will describe various ways scientists record and display data in order to communicate results.

We will also communicate results with other groups and explain any differences.

Students will be expected to explain that data is evidence that can be used to explain a conclusion.

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Represent and Interpret Data

 
 
 
 
Today we will begin learning how to use and make line plots! We will be putting to use all of our previous learning about how to answer questions.
 
IXL: U. 9 and U.10
New Homework will be passed out for week 7- Due on Thursday. 

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Science Tools

Today, we will complete the Sum It Up activity from our books. Then, students will take a quick assessment over the tools that scientists use.

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Science Tools

Today we will complete the Sum It Up activity from our books and then students will take a quick assessment over the tools that scientists use.

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Science Tools

Today we will be learning how to measure time and temperature. We will also be discussing the tools that scientists use to help them measure. We will be learning about all that goes into caring for specific types of fish in an aquarium, as well.
 
 

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How Can You Measure Length?

Today, we will learn how to measure length. We will identify which tools should be used to make specific measurements. We will also compare and contrast observations and measurements from different teams. 

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How Can You Measure Length?

Today, we will learn how to measure length. We will identify which tools should be used to make specific measurements. We will also compare and contrast observations and measurements from different teams. 

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How Do Scientists Use Tools?

Today, we will discover how Scientists use tools such as microscopes, graduated cylinders, and thermometers. We will describe tools that are used to enhance the ability to make observations, list possible reasons for differences in measurements between groups, and record observations accurately and in appropriate ways.

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How Can You Measure Length?

Today, we will learn how to measure length. We will identify which tools should be used to make specific measurements. We will also compare and contrast observations and measurements from different teams. 

Due:

How Can You Measure Length?

Today, we will learn how to measure length. We will identify which tools should be used to make specific measurements. We will also compare and contrast observations and measurements from different teams. 

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How Do Scientists Use Tools?

Today, we will discover how Scientists use tools such as microscopes, graduated cylinders, and thermometers. We will describe tools that are used to enhance the ability to make observations, list possible reasons for differences in measurements between groups, and record observations accurately and in appropriate ways.

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How Do Scientists Use Tools?

Today, we will discover how Scientists use tools such as microscopes, graduated cylinders, and thermometers. We will describe tools that are used to enhance the ability to make observations, list possible reasons for differences in measurements between groups, and record observations accurately and in appropriate ways.

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How Can You Use a Model?

Today, we will make inferences, identify and control variables, and formulate/use models. We will act like Scientists as we ask questions about the natural world, use models, record observations, and investigate through free exploration while using paper airplanes. We will ask questions about how the materials used to make an airplane affect its flight and how varying the shape of the airplane will have an impact its flight as well. 

 

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Measuring Length

Today, we will learn how to measure length. 
 
We will identify which tools should be used to make specific measurements. We will also compare and contrast observations and measurements from different teams. 

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Scientific Tools

Today, we will discover how Scientists use tools such as microscopes, graduated cylinders, and thermometers. 
 
We will describe tools that are used to enhance the ability to make observations, list possible reasons for differences in measurements between groups, and record observations accurately and in appropriate ways. 

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What is Science?

What is Science?

Today, we will continue to discuss the essential question: What is Science? 
 
We will discover that science is the process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation. The more evidence we have about a theory the more confident we are about it. We must be willing to change our mind based on new evidence, and many things are us appear to be science but are not. 
 
This video will help students answer the essential question for the day: What Is Science? (3-5 Version) Video For Kids | 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade (generationgenius.com)

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What is Science?

Today, we will discuss the essential question: What is Science? 
 
We will discover that science is the process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation. The more evidence we have about a theory the more confident we are about it. We must be willing to change our mind based on new evidence, and many things are us appear to be science but are not. 
 
This video will help students answer the essential question for the day: What Is Science? (3-5 Version) Video For Kids | 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade (generationgenius.com)