
Course Content
A. Matter
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A.01. Identify and classify solids, liquids, and gases based on their properties.
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A.02. Represent conservation of matter using graphs.
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A.03. Provide real world examples to illustrate states of matter
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A.04. Explain how the particle arrangement differs between solids, liquids, and gases
B. Changes of State
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B.01. Identify the processes of melting, freezing, evaporating, and condensing.
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B.02. Illustrate and interpret change of state diagrams involving melting, freezing, evaporating, and condensing.
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B.03. Relate heating and cooling to changes of state in matter.
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B.04. Extend change of state diagrams to include sublimation and deposition.
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B.05. Explain how energy is absorbed or released during a change of state.
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B.06. Determine the impact of pressure on change of state
C. Physical and Chemical Changes
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C.01. Identify mixtures.
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C.02. Distinguish between physical and chemical changes.
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C.03. Identify reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
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C.04. Describe observable evidence that indicates a chemical change has occurred.
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C.05. Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
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C.06. Use chemical equations to represent chemical reactions
D. Force and Motion
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D.01. Identify directions of forces acting on an object.
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D.02. Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object.
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D.03. Predict the resulting motion when multiple forces are applied
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D.04. Describe how friction affects motion
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D.05. Determine the relationship between the mass of an object and the force required to move it.
E. Magnets
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E.01. Identify magnets that attract or repel each other.
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E.02. Label the poles of magnets based on attraction and repulsion.
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E.03. Compare the magnitudes of magnetic forces.
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E.04. Describe how magnets are used in everyday life
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E.05. Explain how the distance between two magnets affects the magnetic force between them.
F. Electricity
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F.01. Define static electricity and recognize charged objects.
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F.02. Describe electric circuits and their components.
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F.03. Explain the difference between conductors and insulators
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F.04. Diagram the function of series and parallel circuits
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F.05. Explain how electricity can be dangerous
G. Energy Transformation
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G.01. Identify and describe energy transformations.
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G.02. Give real world examples of energy transformation
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G.03. Explain the law of conservation of energy
H. Light
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H.01. Explain how light travels and interacts with matter.
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H.02. Explain how we see objects using the concept of light reflection and absorption.
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H.03. Explain how lenses focus light
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H.04. Describe how a prism disperses light into different colors
I. Temperature
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I.01. Read a thermometer and interpret temperature readings.
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I.02. Compare temperatures on different thermometers.
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I.03. Collect and graph temperature data.
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I.04. Explain how heat is transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation
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I.05. Explain how temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions
J. Units and Measurement
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J.01. Choose appropriate units of distance for different situations.
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J.02. Choose appropriate units of mass for different situations.
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J.03. Choose appropriate units of volume for different situations.
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J.04. Abbreviate units of mass, volume, and temperature correctly.
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J.05. Convert between different units of measurement within the same system
K. Science Practices and Tools
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K.01. Identify common laboratory tools and their uses.
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K.02. Summarize the importance of safety procedures
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K.03. Describe the difference between an observation and an inference
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K.04. Explain how to formulate a hypothesis
L. Water on Earth
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L.01. Describe the distribution of water on Earth and represent it graphically.
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L.02. Label parts of water cycle diagrams.
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L.03. Select and order parts of water cycle diagrams to show the complete cycle.
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L.04. Explain the role of the ocean in regulating Earth’s temperature
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L.05. Describe how pollution impacts the water cycle
M. Rocks
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M.01. Identify rocks and minerals based on their properties.
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M.02. Explain how sedimentary rocks form.
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M.03. Explain how rock layers form over time.
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M.04. Differentiate between the three major types of rocks
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M.05. Explain how the rock cycle can be used to understand how rocks are formed
N. Fossils
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N.01. Define fossils and explain how they are formed.
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N.02. Identify and classify different types of fossils.
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N.03. Compare fossils to modern organisms.
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N.04. Compare ancient and modern organisms and support hypotheses with observations.
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N.05. Interpret evidence from fossils found in rock layers.
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N.06. Construct models showing fossilization
O. Classification
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O.01. Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
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O.02. Identify vertebrates and invertebrates.
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O.03. Use evidence to classify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
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O.04. Use evidence to classify animals into different groups.
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O.05. Describe, classify, and compare different kingdoms of living organisms.
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O.06. Summarize the criteria for classification
P. Plants
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P.01. Identify plant parts and their functions.
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P.02. Describe how plants make food through photosynthesis.
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P.03. Identify flower parts and their functions.
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P.04. Describe the life cycles of flowering plants and conifers.
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P.05. Describe the life cycles of mosses and ferns.
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P.06. Compare and contrast the reproductive strategies of seed plants and seedless plants
Q. Animals
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Q.01. Read and construct animal life cycle diagrams.
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Q.02. Compare the life cycles of different animals.
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Q.03. Explain how animals respond to stimuli
R. Adaptations
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R.01. Define adaptations and explain their importance.
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R.02. Describe animal adaptations related to beaks, mouths, and necks.
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R.03. Describe animal adaptations related to feet and limbs.
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R.04. Describe animal adaptations related to skins and body coverings.
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R.05. Explain the role of natural selection in shaping adaptations
S. Traits and Heredity
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S.02. Match offspring to parents based on inherited traits.
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S.03. Identify inherited and acquired traits.
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S.04. Use evidence to support statements about inherited and acquired traits.
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S.05. Read a plant pedigree chart and interpret the information.
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S.06. Read an animal pedigree chart and interpret the information.
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S.07. Discuss ethical considerations related to genetic engineering
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S.01. Identify factors that affect traits and support hypotheses with observations.
T. Body Systems
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T.01. Identify human organs and describe their functions.
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T.02. Describe the body systems involved in circulation and respiration.
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T.03. Describe the body system involved in digestion.
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T.04. Describe the body system involved in removing waste.
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T.05. Describe the body systems involved in perception and motion.
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T.06. Compare the nervous system to the endocrine system
U. Ecosystems
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U.01. Identify different types of ecosystems.
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U.02. Describe the characteristics of various ecosystems.
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U.03. Identify roles of organisms in food chains.
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U.04. Explain how matter moves through food chains.
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U.05. Interpret food webs I.
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U.06. Interpret food webs II.
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U.07. Explain how changes in one part of an ecosystem can affect the whole system
V. Astronomy
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V.01. Describe how shadows are formed.
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V.02. Explain Earth’s rotation and orbit.
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V.03. Explain the cause of day and night.
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V.04. Compare the brightness of the Sun and other stars.
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V.05. Describe constellations and their changing positions in the night sky.
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V.06. Identify phases of the Moon.
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V.07. Explain the phenomenon of solar eclipses.
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V.08. Explain the phenomenon of lunar eclipses.
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V.09. Identify the planets in the solar system.
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V.10. Identify common constellations.
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V.11. Summarize the history of space exploration
W. Conservation and Natural Resources
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W.01. Discuss how a community can protect sea turtles and promote science literacy.
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W.02. Evaluate different natural energy sources.
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W.03. Explain the importance of biodiversity
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W.04. Describe the impact of climate change