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Grade 4 Science - Unit V Overview
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Matter Unit
The
Matter Unit will include the identification of the
states of matter, experimentation to discover their
properties, and the classification of matter. In
addition, the effects of physical change as well as the
changes in states of matter caused by the addition and
reduction of heat are explored.
Students will investigate buoyancy and the densities of
solids, liquids, and gases by conducting tests,
comparing data and drawing conclusions. The Matter Unit
closes with a kinesthetic assessment of matter concepts.
Critical Questions:
- How do students identify properties of objects to
recognize that patterns exist?
- How do students use classifying skills in the
science classroom?
- How can students recognize that there is a reason
for every effect and a result for every cause?
Suggested Time Frame: 6 Weeks |
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Student Performance Expectations |
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Key
Information in the brackets that is not in bold
(8.2A) is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS)
that this objective is aligned to.
Information in the brackets that is in bold
(8.2.11B)
(8.2.12A) (11.2US10A)
is the specific Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
(TAKS- test) objective this objective is aligned to.
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Matter Unit: Part 1
Identify the critical attributes and examples of matter
and experiment to discover the properties of solids,
liquids, and gases. (4.3C, 4.7B) |
Matter Unit: Part 2
Identify physical changes and observe and record
changes caused by the addition or reduction of heat and
identify patterns of change in the weather. (4.6A, 4.7A-B,
4.10A) |
Matter Unit: Part 3
Conduct tests to draw conclusions about the properties of
buoyancy and density. (4.3E, 4.4B, 4.7B) |
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