Course Overview:
The Elementary Science K-5 courses will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.
Required Materials:
Student-Supplied Resources:
- Printer
- Disk space on your computer as well as external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, CD–Rom, etc.)
- Cell phone to take photo of student's work or scanner to scan student's work
- Interactive Notebook (three-ring binder)
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Scissors
- Crayons and colored pencils
- Glue
- Tape
- Ruler
- Printer paper
- Multi-colored paper
Module Specific Materials:
Module 01
- Liquid soap
- Juice
- Milk
- Water
- Cooking oil
- Soil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Baking powder
- Cocoa
- Thermometer
- Water with ice
- Sugar
- Four objects
- Stick of butter
- Small pot
- Mixing bowl
- Scale
- Oven mitts
Module 02
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Container (i.e. soda bottle)
- Four plastic containers
- Water
- Household materials
- Spoon
- Salt
- Flour
- Paper clips
- Buttons
- Pasta noodles
- Other small household objects
Module 04
- Three cups
- Measuring spoon (tbsp.)
- Ice cube tray
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Stopwatch
- Thermometer
- Three Alka Seltzer® tablets
Module 05
- Tin foil or modeling clay
- Large plastic container, sink, or bathtub
- Fan with low and high settings
- Rubber ball
- Meter stick
Module 06
- Rocket template
- Straw
- Heavy object
- Light object
Module 07
- Three objects that transform electrical energy
- Battery
- Wires with alligator clips or metal coat hangers or aluminum foil
- Small light bulb or buzzer
- Switch (optional)
Module 08
Module 09
- Cardboard box
- Clear plastic bottle
- Clear plastic cups
- Cotton balls
- Plastic wrap tape
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- String
- Large freezer bag
- Water
- Measuring cups
- Duct tape
Module 13
- Food (cracker or bread)
- Freezer bag
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Stopwatch or timer
Free Downloads:
- Java
- Windows Media Player
- Apple iTunes
Syllabus:
Module 01: Properties of Matter
- 01.00 Module One Pretest
- 01.01 What's the matter?
- 01.02 States and Properties of Matter
- 01.03 The Mystery of Mass
- 01.04 Weighing in on Mass
- 01.05 What's so basic about volume?
- 01.06 Pump up the Volume
- 01.07 Module One Review and Reflection
- 01.08 Module One Assessment
Module 02: Mixtures
- 02.00 Module Two Pretest
- 02.01 Mixtures of Solids
- 02.02 Does it dissolve?
- 02.03 Mixtures in Water
- 02.04 Rate of Dissolving
- 02.05 Module Two Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 02.06 Module Two Assessment
Module 03: Atoms
- 03.00 Module Three Pretest
- 03.01 Building Blocks of Matter
- 03.02 A Model of Matter
- 03.03 Module Three Review and Reflection
- 03.04 Module Three Assessment
Module 04: Changes in Matter
- 04.00 Module Four Pretest
- 04.01 Turning up the Heat
- 04.02 Chemical Change
- 04.03 Module Four Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 04.04 Module Four Assessment
Module 05: Energy
- 05.00 Module Five Pretest
- 05.01 Energy for Motion and Change
- 05.02 Light and Heat Energy
- 05.03 Sound Energy
- 05.04 Electrical Energy
- 05.05 Chemical Energy
- 05.06 Mechanical Energy
- 05.07 Module Five Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 05.08 Module Five Assessment
Module 06: Force and Motion
- 06.00 Module Six Pretest
- 06.01 Forces That Move
- 06.02 Falling to Earth
- 06.03 The Force of Friction
- 06.04 Forces and Motion
- 06.05 Forces and Mass
- 06.06 Balancing the Forces
- 06.07 Module Six Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 06.08 Module Six Assessment
Module 07: Forms of Energy
- 07.00 Module Seven Pretest
- 07.01 It's electric!
- 07.02 Let's get this train moving!
- 07.03 The Circus of Circuits
- 07.04 Electrical Changes
- 07.05 Investigating Electricity
- 07.06 Attracting an Uncharged Object
- 07.07 Investigating Charges
- 07.08 Module Seven Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 07.09 Module Seven Assessment
Module 08: Solar System and Galaxies
- 08.00 Module Eight Pretest
- 08.01 What makes up a galaxy?
- 08.02 The Solar System
- 08.03 The Sun, Stars, and Patterns
- 08.04 Characteristics of Planets
- 08.05 Inner and Outer Planets
- 08.06 Module Eight Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 08.07 Module Eight Assessment
Module 09: Water Cycle
- 09.00 Module Nine Pretest
- 09.01 Different Forms of Precipitation
- 09.02 All the way up!
- 09.03 Precipitation and Weather
- 09.04 The Water Cycle
- 09.05 Changing of States in the Water Cycle
- 09.06 Modeling the Water Cycle
- 09.07 The Importance of the Ocean
- 09.08 Making the Connections
- 09.09 Module Nine Review and Reflection
- 09.10 Module Nine Assessment
Module 10: Weather
- 10.00 Module Ten Pretest
- 10.01 Talking About the Weather
- 10.02 Components That Determine Weather
- 10.03 Components Working Together
- 10.04 Emergency Preparedness Plan
- 10.05 Module Ten Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 10.06 Module Ten Assessment
Module 11: Climate
- 11.00 Module Eleven Pretest
- 11.01 The Climate Zones
- 11.02 Climates and Characteristics
- 11.03 Life, Water, Air, and Land
- 11.04 Weather and Environments
- 11.05 Module Eleven Review and Reflection
- 11.06 Module Eleven Assessment
Module 12: Adaptations
- 12.00 Module Twelve Pretest
- 12.01 Surviving in Different Environments
- 12.02 What about the plants?
- 12.03 Plants and Animals
- 12.04 What's the difference?
- 12.05 Moving Matter
- 12.06 Protecting Earth's Resources
- 12.07 Module Twelve Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 12.08 Module Twelve Assessment
Module 13: Human Body Organs and Functions
- 13.00 Module Thirteen Pretest
- 13.01 The Brain, Heart, and Lungs
- 13.02 The Body's Functions
- 13.03 The Kidneys and Bladder
- 13.04 Building Muscles
- 13.05 The Reproductive Organs
- 13.06 Module Thirteen Review and Reflection
- 13.07 Module Thirteen Assessment
Module 14: Organism Structure, Function, and Comparison
- 14.00 Module Fourteen Pretest
- 14.01 Plant and Animal Structures
- 14.02 Comparing Plants and Animals
- 14.03 Module Fourteen Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 14.04 Module Fourteen Assessment
