North Carolina Science Unpacking Standards
Science Class Pacing Guide, click here ss_pacing.docx
Matter & Energy (1st Quarter)
(9/5-9/16)
4.P.2.1 Compare the physical properties of samples of matter (strength, hardness, flexibility, ability to conduct heat, ability to conduct electricity, ability to be attracted by magnets, reactions to water and fire).
Online Practice www.ixl.com/standards/north-carolina/science/grade-4
(10/10-20)
4.P.3.1 Recognize the basic forms of energy (light, sound, heat, electrical and magnetic) as the ability to cause motion or create charge.
4.P.3.2 Recognize that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object or travels from one medium to another, and that light can be reflected, refracted and absorbed.
Good to check out, click here
Online Practice www.ixl.com/standards/north-carolina/science/grade-4
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Magnets, Electricity, Minerals, & Rocks (2rd Quarter)
(11/28 - 1/12)
4.P.1.1 Explain how magnets interact with all things made of iron and with other magnets to produce motion without touching them.
4.P.1.2 Explain how electrically charged objects push or pull on other electrically charged objects-electrical charges can result in attraction, repulsion and electrical discharge.
4.P.2.2 Minerals
Explain how minerals are identified using tests for the physical properties of hardness, color, luster, cleavage and streak.
4.P.2.3 Rock classify
Classify rocks as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous based on their composition, how they are formed and the processes that create them.
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Fossils, Land Changes, Moon, & Adaptations (3rd Quarter)
(2/6 - 3/23)
4.E.2.1 Compare fossils (including molds, casts, and preserved parts of plants and animals) to one another and to living organisms.
4.E.2.2 Infer ideas about Earth’s early environments from fossils of plants and animals that lived long ago.
4.E.2.3 Give examples of how the surface of the earth changes due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering and rapid processes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
4.E.1.1 Explain the cause of day and night based on the rotation of Earth on its axis.
4.E.1.2 Explain the monthly changes in the appearance of the moon, based on the moon’s orbit around the Earth.
4.L.1.3 Explain how humans can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats (e.g., recycling wastes, establishing rain gardens, planting trees and shrubs to prevent flooding and erosion).
4.L.1.1 Give examples of changes in an organism’s environment that are beneficial to it and some that are harmful.
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Animal Adaptations & Nutrition (4th Quarter)
Time & Duration: TBA
4.L.1.2 Explain how animals meet their needs by using behaviors in response to information received from the environment.
4.L.1.4 Explain how differences among animals of the same population sometimes give individuals. an advantage in surviving and reproducing in changing habitats.
4.L.2.1 Classify substances as food or nonfood items based on their ability to provide energy and materials for survival, growth and repair of the body.
4.L.2.2 Explain the role of vitamins, minerals and exercise in maintaining a healthy body.
4.NPA.1 Apply tools (MyPlate, Food Facts Label) to plan healthy nutrition and fitness
4.NPA.1.1 Plan meals using MyPlate.
4.ATOD.1 Understand health risks associated with the use of tobacco products.
4.ATOD.1.1 Summarize short-term and long-term effects of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
March is national Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Why is nutrition important?
Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. The benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help:
Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers
Reduce high blood pressure
Lower high cholesterol
Improve your well-being and mood
Improve your ability to fight off illness and recover
Good nutrition makes healthy learners and gives us the energy we need to be good students and teachers throughout the day.
What is good nutrition?
Good nutrition means your body gets all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs to work its best. Plan your meals and snacks to include nutrient-dense foods that are also low in calories.
How do you fix common eating problems?
Food no longer tastes good: Try new recipes or adding different herbs and spices.
Watch your sugar intake: Sugar is good for energy but if you do not use that energy up it can turn into fat.
(Continued on pg. 3)
Poor digestion: Talk to your doctor to figure out which foods to avoid while still maintaining a balanced diet.
Eating alone: Try dining out with family, friends, or neighbors.
Difficulty shopping or cooking: Check with your local nutrition center for programs that can help you with shopping or preparing meals.
Health Tips for 2018
1. Eat Breakfast: Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
2. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate.
3. Watch Portion Sizes
4. Be Active : You don’t have to hit the gym. Take a walk after dinner.
5. Fix Healthy Snacks: Healthy snacks that can sustain your energy levels between meals.
6. Get to Know Food Labels: Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat or drink smarter
7. Drink More Water
8. Cut Back on Added Sugars: Foods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty calories and little or no nutrition.
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Other Resources:
Science Resources: http://wlasciencelab4.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Resources
http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2008/student/na/grade4/index.html
Studyjams
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
Discovery Education:
www.discoveryeducation.com (User Name: studentID_cms, Password: student ID)
StudyIsland
www.studyisland.com (User Name: firstnameinitial.lastname.cms Password:study)
Educationcity
www.educationcity.com
Science Class Pacing Guide, click here ss_pacing.docx
Matter & Energy (1st Quarter)
(9/5-9/16)
4.P.2.1 Compare the physical properties of samples of matter (strength, hardness, flexibility, ability to conduct heat, ability to conduct electricity, ability to be attracted by magnets, reactions to water and fire).
Online Practice www.ixl.com/standards/north-carolina/science/grade-4
(10/10-20)
4.P.3.1 Recognize the basic forms of energy (light, sound, heat, electrical and magnetic) as the ability to cause motion or create charge.
4.P.3.2 Recognize that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object or travels from one medium to another, and that light can be reflected, refracted and absorbed.
Good to check out, click here
Online Practice www.ixl.com/standards/north-carolina/science/grade-4
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Magnets, Electricity, Minerals, & Rocks (2rd Quarter)
(11/28 - 1/12)
4.P.1.1 Explain how magnets interact with all things made of iron and with other magnets to produce motion without touching them.
4.P.1.2 Explain how electrically charged objects push or pull on other electrically charged objects-electrical charges can result in attraction, repulsion and electrical discharge.
4.P.2.2 Minerals
Explain how minerals are identified using tests for the physical properties of hardness, color, luster, cleavage and streak.
4.P.2.3 Rock classify
Classify rocks as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous based on their composition, how they are formed and the processes that create them.
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Fossils, Land Changes, Moon, & Adaptations (3rd Quarter)
(2/6 - 3/23)
4.E.2.1 Compare fossils (including molds, casts, and preserved parts of plants and animals) to one another and to living organisms.
4.E.2.2 Infer ideas about Earth’s early environments from fossils of plants and animals that lived long ago.
4.E.2.3 Give examples of how the surface of the earth changes due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering and rapid processes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
4.E.1.1 Explain the cause of day and night based on the rotation of Earth on its axis.
4.E.1.2 Explain the monthly changes in the appearance of the moon, based on the moon’s orbit around the Earth.
4.L.1.3 Explain how humans can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats (e.g., recycling wastes, establishing rain gardens, planting trees and shrubs to prevent flooding and erosion).
4.L.1.1 Give examples of changes in an organism’s environment that are beneficial to it and some that are harmful.
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Animal Adaptations & Nutrition (4th Quarter)
Time & Duration: TBA
4.L.1.2 Explain how animals meet their needs by using behaviors in response to information received from the environment.
4.L.1.4 Explain how differences among animals of the same population sometimes give individuals. an advantage in surviving and reproducing in changing habitats.
4.L.2.1 Classify substances as food or nonfood items based on their ability to provide energy and materials for survival, growth and repair of the body.
4.L.2.2 Explain the role of vitamins, minerals and exercise in maintaining a healthy body.
4.NPA.1 Apply tools (MyPlate, Food Facts Label) to plan healthy nutrition and fitness
4.NPA.1.1 Plan meals using MyPlate.
4.ATOD.1 Understand health risks associated with the use of tobacco products.
4.ATOD.1.1 Summarize short-term and long-term effects of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
March is national Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Why is nutrition important?
Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. The benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help:
Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers
Reduce high blood pressure
Lower high cholesterol
Improve your well-being and mood
Improve your ability to fight off illness and recover
Good nutrition makes healthy learners and gives us the energy we need to be good students and teachers throughout the day.
What is good nutrition?
Good nutrition means your body gets all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs to work its best. Plan your meals and snacks to include nutrient-dense foods that are also low in calories.
How do you fix common eating problems?
Food no longer tastes good: Try new recipes or adding different herbs and spices.
Watch your sugar intake: Sugar is good for energy but if you do not use that energy up it can turn into fat.
(Continued on pg. 3)
Poor digestion: Talk to your doctor to figure out which foods to avoid while still maintaining a balanced diet.
Eating alone: Try dining out with family, friends, or neighbors.
Difficulty shopping or cooking: Check with your local nutrition center for programs that can help you with shopping or preparing meals.
Health Tips for 2018
1. Eat Breakfast: Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
2. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate.
3. Watch Portion Sizes
4. Be Active : You don’t have to hit the gym. Take a walk after dinner.
5. Fix Healthy Snacks: Healthy snacks that can sustain your energy levels between meals.
6. Get to Know Food Labels: Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat or drink smarter
7. Drink More Water
8. Cut Back on Added Sugars: Foods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty calories and little or no nutrition.
****************************************************************************************************************************************
Other Resources:
Science Resources: http://wlasciencelab4.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Resources
http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2008/student/na/grade4/index.html
Studyjams
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
Discovery Education:
www.discoveryeducation.com (User Name: studentID_cms, Password: student ID)
StudyIsland
www.studyisland.com (User Name: firstnameinitial.lastname.cms Password:study)
Educationcity
www.educationcity.com