Course Content
A. Living and Non-Living Things
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A.01. Distinguish between living and non-living things in various environments
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A.02. List the basic characteristics that define living things
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A.03. Explain why certain objects are classified as non-living
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A.04. Categorize different objects into living or non-living based on their characteristics and life processes
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A.05. Investigate the concept of death and decomposition in living organisms
B. Plants
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B.01. Recognize the basic needs of plants for survival (water, sunlight, air, nutrients).
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B.02. Name common fruits and vegetables and classify them as specific plant parts (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit).
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B.03. Identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flower) and describe their primary functions.
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B.04. Describe how plants make food through the process of photosynthesis.
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B.05. Interpret and create diagrams illustrating the life cycle of a flowering plant.
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B.06. Explain the process by which flowering plants reproduce and create new plants, including pollination and seed dispersal.
C. Animals
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C.01. Identify and classify animals into different groups: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
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C.02. Distinguish between animals that have backbones (vertebrates) and those that do not (invertebrates).
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C.03. Identify major external body parts of different animals and explain their functions (e.g., fins for swimming, wings for flying).
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C.04. Interpret diagrams showing the life cycles of various animals.
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C.05. Construct diagrams illustrating the life cycles of different animals, including stages of growth and development.
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C.06. Compare the life cycles of different animals, noting similarities and differences.
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C.07. Analyze how specific animal adaptations help them survive in their environment.
D. Magnets
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D.01. Identify which objects a magnet can attract.
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D.02. Describe how magnets attract and repel each other.
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D.03. Predict whether magnets will attract or repel based on their orientation (north and south poles).
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D.04. Label diagrams showing magnets attracting or repelling each other.
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D.05. Solve simple problems using magnets, such as determining how to move an object without touching it.
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D.06. Design and conduct experiments to investigate the strength of different magnets
E. Force and Motion
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E.01. Define pushes and pulls as forces.
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E.02. Describe how mass and force affect the motion of an object.
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E.03. Predict how different forces will affect the movement of objects of varying masses
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E.04. Investigate real-world examples of forces influencing motion
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E.05. Design a simple experiment to measure the effect of force on motion
F. Light
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F.01. Explain how the amount of light affects visibility.
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F.02. Investigate and describe how shadows are formed.
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F.03. Predict how changes in light source position affect shadow size and shape
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F.04. Analyze the role of light in the environment and living organisms
G. Ecosystems
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G.01. Describe the role of the ruby-throated hummingbird as a pollinator.
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G.02. Explain how the Indian flying fox acts as a pollinator.
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G.03. Explain how the painted lady butterfly acts as a pollinator.
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G.04. Describe the Eurasian red squirrel as a seed disperser.
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G.05. Explain how the African elephant acts as a seed disperser.
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G.06. Describe the common ostrich as a seed disperser.
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G.07. Explain the benefits of group behaviour using the example of the North American caribou.
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G.08. Investigate the effects of habitat loss on pollinators and seed dispersers.
H. Materials
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H.01. Name and list different properties of an object (color, size, shape, texture, hardness, flexibility).
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H.02. Compare objects based on their identified properties.
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H.03. Compare different materials based on their properties (e.g., wood vs. metal).
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H.04. Identify the primary materials used to make various objects.
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H.05. Identify objects made from multiple materials.
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H.06. Predict how different materials will behave under certain conditions.
I. Mixtures
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I.01. Define what a mixture is and give examples.
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I.02. Differentiate between different types of mixtures.
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I.03. Describe the properties of each component in a mixture.
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I.04. Explain real-world applications of mixtures in daily life
J. Weather
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J.01. Investigate and describe the effects of sunlight and shade on temperature.
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J.02. Design and build a simple sunshade to block sunlight.
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J.03. Read and interpret a thermometer to determine temperature.
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J.04. Compare temperature readings from different thermometers.
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J.05. Record daily weather conditions using basic instruments and observation.
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J.06. Analyze temperature patterns and changes over time
K. Units and Measurement
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K.01. Select appropriate units for measuring time (seconds, minutes, hours, days).
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K.02. Select appropriate units for measuring distance (centimeters, meters, kilometers).
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K.03. Use the correct abbreviations for units of time and length (e.g., s, min, hr, cm, m, km).
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K.04. Use the correct abbreviations for units of mass and volume (e.g., g, kg, mL, L).
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K.05. Convert between different units of time, length, mass and volume using simple conversions
L. Earth’s Features
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L.01. Identify and name different types of bodies of water (oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds).
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L.02. Name common natural resources found on Earth.
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L.03. Identify and describe different land features (mountains, valleys, plains, deserts).
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L.04. Explain the importance of conserving natural resources.
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L.05. Create a map showing different Earth’s land features and bodies of water
M. Earth’s Resources
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M.01. List and describe different types of soils (sand, silt, clay, loam).
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M.02. Classify rocks and minerals based on their physical properties like color and shape.
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M.03. Identify minerals using a range of observable properties (luster, hardness, streak).
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M.04. Identify rocks using a range of observable properties (texture, color, layering).
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M.05. Classify rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based on their formation processes and characteristics.
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M.06. Investigate the uses of different Earth’s resources in our daily life
N. Earth Events
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N.01. Classify different types of changes that occur on Earth’s surface (erosion, weathering, landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes).
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N.02. Find and interpret evidence of changes to Earth’s surface in the local environment.
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N.03. Describe how human activities can impact Earth’s surface.
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N.04. Analyze the long-term effects of different Earth events
O. Fossils
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O.01. Define what fossils are and how they are formed.
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O.02. Explain what fossils can tell us about the past
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O.03. Identify and classify different types of fossils
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O.04. Discuss the role of fossils in understanding the evolution of life
