Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 4

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 4

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in fourth grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Astronomical Objects: Characteristics
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that objects in space have recognizable characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Astronomical Objects Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.1
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5313/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Astronomical Objects: Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the patterns and motion of objects in space.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Astronomical Objects Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Atmosphere: Conditions/Identify/Change
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that atmospheric conditions change and are measurable and recognize and use appropriate tools for measuring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.8.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 4.8.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Clouds: Types/Effects/Weather
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify cloud types associated with specific weather conditions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Application Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.8.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Geology/Identify/Alter
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that earth's geological features alter and recognize how wind/water alters these features.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.9.spi.2, Learning Accomplishment 4.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Understand/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that the earth has layers and recognize the composition of these layers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.9.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Identify/Group/Uses
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that the earth's materials have various practical uses and group these materials according to use.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.10.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 4.10.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Rotation/Show/Revolves
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show how the earth rotates and revolves.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Rotation Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Geological Features: Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize specific geological features.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.9.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Shape/Model/Changing
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) model the changing shape of the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.7.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.2.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Recognize/Differences
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.10.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 4.10.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Planets: Position/Sun
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the position of the planets in relation to the sun and sequence the planets in relation to their distance from the sun.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Planets Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.7.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand rock dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Shadow: Position/Sun: Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize that the length/position of a shadow is relative to the location of the sun.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.7.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 4.7.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand Earth as it exists in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Soil: Properties/Components
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of soil and recognize its various components and layers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Soil Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicators 4.10.spi.2, 4.9.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 4.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Processes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the processes of the systems of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Characteristics/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the characteristics of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Water: Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and functions of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Water: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand water dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the nature of climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Identify/Influence
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that landforms and bodies of water (including oceans) influence weather and climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.8.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 4.8.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- http://earthsky.com, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fi.edu/earth/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sfscience.com/english/grade_4/unitC/index.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.htm, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/, Simulations [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  

Life Science
The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues.

    Animals: Parts/Identify/Energy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the function of particular structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals: Parts Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.3.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals& Plants: Grouped/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that animals and plants can be grouped by the similarities and differences in their traits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.5.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals: Life Cycle/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the life cycle of an animal.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals: Life Cycle Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.4.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals: Food/Describe/Energy
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe that animals acquire energy by obtaining and using food and compare how various animals obtain and use food.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.3.spi.2, Learning Accomplishment 4.3.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals: Oxygen/Compare/Match/Obtain
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare/match the way in which specific animals obtain oxygen (e.g.,gills, lungs).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.3.spi.3, Learning Accomplishement 4.3.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Identify/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify/recognize the basic structures of plant and animal cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator, 4.1.spi.2, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Food/Nutrients/Utilized
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells utilize the nutrients that they must take in to provide energy for the work that cells perform and to produce the materials that a cell or living thing requires.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Living Things/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that all living things are composed of one or more cells and analyze a variety of plant and animal cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.1.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 4.1.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Changes: Comprehend/Time
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend alteration over a period of time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Ecosystems: Interactions/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that an ecosystem is comprised of all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Ecosystems: Relationships/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the relationships between living things in a particular ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Relationships/Dependency Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.2.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend adaptation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Changes/Organisms
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) give evidence and/or provide examples of environmental alterations caused by organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Changes Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.2.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Ecology
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend ecology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Quality
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding about environmental quality.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Fossils: Past/Recognize/Today
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize that fossils show links between organisms of today and those that lived in the past and describe how fossils show links to the past.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fossils Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.6.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 4.6.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Function & Structure: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend structure and function and match the form of structure to the function in living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicators 4.1.spi.3, 4.5.spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Living Things
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the heredity of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Traits/Recognize/Passed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize that certain traits are passed from parents to offspring and compare the traits of an offspring with the parent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.4.spi. 1, Learning Accomplishment 4.4.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Issues
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand human health issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Personal/Community
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of personal and community health.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health: Personal & Community Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the life cycles of living things and select the illustration which depicts the life cycle of an organism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 21 Life Science week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.4.spi. 3, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.4.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Population/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend populations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Behavior and Regulation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the behavior and regulation of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Behavior Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Habitats/Niches/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats and/or niches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Habitats Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Population/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize specific plant and animal populations as thriving, threatened, endangered, or extinct.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.6.spi.2, Learning Accomplishment 4.6.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Observations: Objects/Explain/Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare and explain observations of objects made with the eye, magnifying glass, and microscope.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.12.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Adaptations/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand behavioral and/or structural adaptations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Classify/Utilize/Systems
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize various classification systems to compare/contrast living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Characteristics Application Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 21 Life Science week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.5.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Environment/Analyze/Interact
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze how plants and animals interact with one another and their environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.2.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 4.2.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Environment/Identify/Alter
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL ) identify that organisms can alter their environment and explain ways in which this occurs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.2.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 4.2.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Environment/Understanding
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of organisms and the environments in which they live and match plants/animals to a particular environmental condition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicators 4.5.spi. 1, 4.2.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Plants: Edible/Parts/Match
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) match edible parts of plants with plant structures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Application Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.3.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Plants: Food/Recognize/Energy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that plants use food for energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.3.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Reproduction: Heredity/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend reproduction and heredity and recognize the relationship between heredity and the survival of a species.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reproduction Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.4.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Species: Extinction/Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that extinction has happened in the past and continues today and infer possible causes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Species Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.6.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 4.6.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Organ System/Structure/Function
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the basic structure and function of organ systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Taxonomy: Applications
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the applications of taxonomy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.kings.k12.ca.us/kcoe/curric/sci.life.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- http://www.swsd42.sk.ca/sci15prof.htm, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Activities, Articles [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  

Physical Science
The Physical Science unit includes concepts related to matter, forces, motion, and energy, as well as their interactions. Topics include chemical and physical changes, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, machines, work and power.

    Atoms: Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the structure of atoms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atoms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand chemical reactions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity: Circuits/Describe/Simple
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe and build a simple electrical circuit.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity: Circuits Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.14.spi.4, Learning Accomplishment 4.14.4.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity: Insulators/Conductors
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) categorize materials as insulators or conductors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.14.4.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Properties/Identify/Light/Sound
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the properties of light and sound energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Properties Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.14.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Properties/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Properties Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 14, 20 Physical Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Types/Comprehend/Exists
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that energy exists in many forms and identify the different forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Types Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.14.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 4.14.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand forces and motion and select factors that have the greatest effect on the motion of an object.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.11.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion/Identify/Relationship
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the relationship between force and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.11.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Friction: Factors/Recognize/Amount
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify than an objects motion is affected by friction and recognize factors that influence the amount of friction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Friction Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.11.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Recognize/Effects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the effects of gravity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Knowledge Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.11.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Force/Identify/Earth
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth and explain how it works in nature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.11.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heat: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of heat and recognize that various materials conduct heat.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.14.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend light.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Surfaces/Explain/Behaves
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how light behaves when it strikes various surfaces.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light: Matter/Objects Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.14.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Machines: Simple/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize simple machines (i.e., inclined plane, lever, pulley).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 4.11.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 4.11.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Magnetism: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend magnetism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Magnetism Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 4, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Matter: Describe/Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe and compare observations made of objects using the naked eye, magnifying glass, and microscope.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 4, Learning Accomplishment 4.12.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nwrel.org/sky/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.sciencepage.org/lessons.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachersfirst.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Activities, Search Engines [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us/sci/sci-4.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Matter: Describe/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe matter by its observable physical properties (i.e. color, shape, texture, weight, volume, length).
Strand Bloom's Scope