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.