Mathematics
Expressions and Equations – Students will: Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.
Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
Science
Concepts of Earth Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, processes, theories, models, evidence, and systems of earth and space sciences. A student who meets the content standard should: Develop an understanding of the origins, ongoing processes, and forces that shape the structure, composition, and physical history of the Earth.
Concepts of Earth Science (SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4) The student demonstrates an understanding of the forces that shape Earth by using models to show the relationship between convection currents within the mantle and the large-scale movement of the surface. (L)
Concepts of Earth Science (SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4) The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by comparing and contrasting characteristics of planets and stars. (i.e., light reflecting, light emitting, orbiting, orbited, composition.)
Mathematics
Number and Operations in Base Ten - Students will: Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.
Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
Number and Operations in Base Ten - Students will: Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.
Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
Number and Operations in Base Ten - Students will: Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.
Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
English Language Arts
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
Reading: Read with understanding and fluency. Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.
Explain how authors and illustrators use text and art to express their ideas (e.g., points of view, design hues, metaphor).
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
Writing: English Language Conventions: Students write using Standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level. Sentence Structure: Write correctly complete sentences of statement, command, question, or exclamation, with final punctuation. (Declarative: This tastes very good. Imperative: Please take your seats. Interrogative: Are we there yet? Exclamatory: It's a home run!)
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
Science
Life Science - Students will: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). Examples: DNA - double helix, contains thymine; RNA - single stranded, contains uracil
Identifying Watson and Crick as scientists who discovered the shape of the DNA molecule
Concepts and Principles: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions (e.g., similarities and differences among animals that fly, walk or swim; structures of plant cells and animal cells).
Concepts of Life Science (SC1, SC2, SC3) The student demonstrates an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection and biological evolution by describing the role of genes in sexual reproduction (i.e., traits of the offspring).
Concepts and Principles: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions (e.g., similarities and differences among animals that fly, walk or swim; structures of plant cells and animal cells).
Life Science - Students will: Identify major differences between plants and animals, including internal structures, external structures, methods of locomotion, methods of reproduction, and stages of development.
Describing the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Structures, Processes, and Responses of Animals: The student will demonstrate an understanding of structures, processes, and responses of animals that allow them to survive and reproduce. (Life Science) Compare the characteristic structures of invertebrate animals (including sponges, segmented worms, echinoderms, mollusks, and arthropods) and vertebrate animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals).
Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Design and conduct controlled investigations.
Design an investigation to test individual variables using scientific processes.
Concepts and Principles: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions (e.g., similarities and differences among animals that fly, walk or swim; structures of plant cells and animal cells).