Read & Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.

Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.

Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.

Use problem solving strategies to solve a variety of problems.

Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), patterns, ratios and proportions.

Science  

Currculum A Emphasis: Biomes and Ecosystems, Plant and Animal Life processes, Adaptation, Conservation, Weather, and Matter.

Students will…

·          Participate in scientific investigations on a variety of topics.

·          Use the Scientific Method to structure investigations.

·          Understand that all living things are made up of cells.

·          Identify parts of plants and animal cells.

·          Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.

·          Know the difference between a simple organism and complex organisms.

·          Identify parts of plants.

·          Compare and contrast plant parts.

·          Understand the process by which plants make food.

·          Describe the life cycles of various plants and animals.

·          Identify the six biomes on earth.

·          Classify plants and animals according to the biome in which they live.

·          Describe how organisms in biomes interact and depend on one another.

·          Describe how organisms have adapted to their environment in order to survive in each of the 6 biomes.

Curriculum B Emphasis: Human Body, The Universe, Energy and Forces

Students will:

·          Know that all living things are made of cells. 

·          Identify the differences between plant and animal cells. 

·          Identify human body systems. 

·          Describe the process of breaking down food. 

·          Identify the parts of the digestive system. 

·          Describe the functions of the different parts of the digestive system. 

·          Identify the parts and functions of the circulatory system. 

·          Explain how blood flows to and from the heart.  

·          Identify the parts and functions of the respiratory system.  

·          Describe how oxygen is transferred from the lungs to the blood. 

·          Identify the parts and functions of the skeletal system.