| 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. 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. |
| 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. 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. |
| 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. 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. |
| The Research and Inquiry unit
focuses on the knowledge, processes, and real world issues associated with
science and technology. Topics include experimentation, data analysis,
science related careers, and technological advances. The Research and
Inquiry unit focuses on the knowledge, processes, and real world issues
associated with science and technology. Topics include experimentation,
data analysis, science related careers, and technological advances. |
