Big Ideas:
- Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources
I Can...
- analyze and interpret data from recent volcanic eruptions.
- conduct an investigation to construct an explanation for why some volcanoes explode and why some do not.
- conduct an investigation by modeling how rocks erode over time.
- design solutions to pretect homes from rock slides.
Week 1 Inquiry: Could a volcano pop up in your backyard?
Week 2 Inquiry: Why do some volcanoes explode?
Week 3 Inquiry: Will a mountain last forever?
Week 4 Inquiry: How can you survive a landslide?
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Big Ideas:
- Energy can be transformed.
- Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.
I Can...
- Make observations and predications.
- Identify possible sources of error.
- Co-operatively design projects.
- Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes.
- Express and reflect on personal, shared, or others' experiences.
Week 1 Inquiry: How can a car run without gas?
Week 2 Inquiry: Can you knock down a building using only dominoes?
Week 3 Inquiry: Can you build a chain reaction machine?
Week 4 Inquiry: How can you build a chain reaction machine using at least two simple machines?
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Big Idea: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
I Can...
- Make observations about living and non-living things in the local environment.
- Suggest ways to plan and conduct an inquiry to find answers about how animals adapt in their environment.
- Demonstrate curiosity.
- Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes in a variety of ways.
Inquiry: How do seasonal changes afftect animals and their habitats?