Chapter -"Scientific
Process"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of the
nature of science and scientific processes.
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Scientific Discoveries-Demonstrate
understanding that scientific knowledge is subject to modification
as new information, technology, and discoveries are made.
Identify specific scientific discoveries of the past 10
years based on recent data or new technology.
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2
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Conduct an Experiment-Design and conduct
an experiment using scientific processes; identify the independent,
dependent, and constant variables; various instruments used
to collect and analyze data; and record-keeping methods.
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3
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Variables in an Experiment-Describe
how a change in one or more variables can alter the outcome
of an experiment.
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Elements in an Investigation-Explain
the importance of accurate record keeping, control, and
disclosure in the replication of an investigation.
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Collecting & Displaying Data-Use a
computer to collect, organize, analyze, and report scientific
findings through graphical representation.
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Safety Procedures-Identify appropriate
safety procedures in the home, classroom, and community.
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Ethics in Science-Explain the demands
of science ethics involving research on human subjects.
Explain the ethical treatment of animals involved in scientific
research.
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Proving Scientific Experiments-Demonstrate
understanding that conclusions are based on scientific evidence
obtained from a variety of investigations and sources. Cite
several examples of these practices.
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Important Scientists-Identify the accomplishments
of the following scientists: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein,
Lewis Howard Latimer, and Isaac Newton.
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Technology-Describe scientific contributions
that have resulted in technological products. Explain the
benefits and limitations of electronic information sources.
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Chapter -"Properties
of Matter"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of
the nature of matter and the changes of properties in elements,
compounds, mixtures, and solutions.
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1
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Characteristics of Objects-Identify
ways in which substances differ (for example, mass, volume,
shape, density, texture, light, and reaction to heat). Cite
examples of objects that represent these characteristics.
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Different States of Matter-Identify
ways in which matter may exist as a solid, liquid, or gas,
and cite examples of each. Explain the molecular motion
involved when matter changes from solid to liquid to gas.
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Elements & Compounds-Identify the differences
in properties between elements and compounds as substances.
Give an example of each and state which can be separated
by physical or chemical means.
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6
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Periodic Table-Use the periodic table
to identify the symbols for these elements: oxygen, sodium,
copper, carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, aluminum, helium, gold,
silver, iron, nitrogen, and silicon.
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Mixture & Solution Examples-Identify
some substances as mixtures and solutions; for example,
paint, cereal, milk, lemonade, soda, and ocean water.
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Chapter -"Characteristics
of Plants"-The learner will demonstrate understanding of
the characteristics, structures, and functions of plants.
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1
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Scientific Vocabulary-Define the following
terms: autotroph, eukaryote, photosynthesis, cellulose,
vacuole, chloroplast, and chlorophyll.
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Necessities for Plant Survival-Name
all the things that plants need to survive successfully
on land.
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3
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Construct & Label a Plant Cell-Construct
a diagram of a plant cell and label the cell wall, cell
membrane, chloroplasts, vacuoles, nucleus, and cytoplasm.
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4
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Adaptation to Environments-Compare
and contrast how plants adapt to their environments: deserts,
lakes, jungles, and polar regions. Include such plants as
the pasque flower, staghorn fern, bristlecone pine, water
lily, barrel cactus, and Venus flytrap.
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6
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Vascular System-Investigate how a plant's
vascular system works. Predict what will happen when a stalk
of celery is placed in a vase with colored water.
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Photosynthesis-Describe the overall
process of photosynthesis. Include the products of photosynthesis.
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Scientific Contributions-Describe the
contributions of the following scientists: Joseph Priestley,
Jan Baptista van Helmont, Jan Ingenhousz, T. W. Englemann,
Julius Sachs, and Melvin Calvin.
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Structure of a Fern Plant-Describe
the structure of a fern plant. Draw a diagram of the plant,
and label the structures.
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Effects of Environments-Compare and
contrast the sizes and environments in which nonvascular
and vascular plants live.
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Seed Plants-Identify the characteristics
that seed plants share. Name the main parts of a seed, identify
the function of each part, and describe how seeds disperse
and germinate.
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Plant Vocabulary-Define the following
terms: phloem, xylem, seed, embryo, cotyledon, germination,
stomata, transpiration, cambium, and root cap.
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Leaves, Stems, & Roots-Describe the
functions of leaves, stems, and roots.
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Examples of Gymnosperms-Give examples
of gymnosperms, and list the characteristics they share.
Identify the different environments in which gymnosperms
live. Identify four products that are produced from gymnosperms.
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Plant Hormones-Identify the following
terms: tropism, hormone, and auxin. Identify
the functions that plant hormones control.
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Stimulus & Response in Plants-Identify
three stimuli that produce plant responses.
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Chapter -"Energy,
Force, & Motion"-The learner will demonstrate understanding
of changes in the forms of energy, force, and motion.
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1
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Six Forms of Energy-Identify six different
forms of energy: mechanical, electrical, chemical, heat,
and nuclear. Identify the units that quantify the energy.
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Sources of Energy-Identify different
sources of energy, for example, heat sources and mechanical
motion.
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Kinetic & Potential Energy-Explain
kinetic and potential energy as states of energy and cite
examples of each.
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Fossil Fuels-Cite examples of fossil
fuels (coal, carbon, oil, and natural gas) as natural resources
and the environmental impact of these fuels.
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Phases of Matter-Identify the properties
of different phases of matter and the physical changes involved.
Explain how matter can be made to change phases by adding
or removing energy.
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Water Expansion & Contraction-Explain
and illustrate the effects of expansion and contraction
on water.
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Changing States of Water-Describe the
different processes involved in changing the states of water:
condensation, freezing, melting, and boiling. Identify the
freezing point and boiling point of water in degrees Celsius
and Fahrenheit.
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Force, Motion, & Friction-Describe
the relationship between force and motion. Explain the possible
effects of two combined forces. Define and explain friction.
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Measuring Motion-Define how motion
is measured in terms of speed, distance, and time. Demonstrate
that changes in motion can be graphically represented.
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Laws of Motion-Explain Isaac Newton's
three laws of motion and his law of universal gravitation.
Give examples of each law. Investigate these laws by observing,
measuring, recording, and reporting results on a graph or
chart.
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Chapter -"Electricity
& Magnetism"-The learner will examine the relationship between
electricity and magnetism.
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1
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Natural Magnetic Mineral-Name a naturally
magnetic mineral (magnetite or lodestone), and describe
its discovery by the ancient Greeks.
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2
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Law of Magnetism-Define magnetism and
explain the law of magnetism. Observe, record, and name
some objects that are attracted to and that are not attracted
to magnets, such as paper, toothpick, paper clip, and wire.
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Electromagnetism-Describe how electricity
and magnetism are closely related (both involve the motion
of electrons). Define electromagnetism and explain how magnetism
can be produced from electricity.
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5
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Electromagnets-Explain the structure
and operation of electromagnets. Identify some common household
objects in which electromagnets are used. Explain the advantages
of electromagnets over natural or permanent magnets.
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6
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Construct an Electromagnet-Construct
a simple electromagnet. Test the strength of the electromagnet.
Describe the materials and procedures; record observations
and results of the test.
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7
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Electrical & Mechanical Energy-Relate
electromagnetism to an electric motor. Describe the conversion
of electric energy into mechanical energy.
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8
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Electricity from Magnetism-Describe
the process of producing electricity from magnetism.
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9
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Electric Generators-Describe the operation
of an electric generator. Identify some ways communities
use large generators.
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Scientific Contributions-Describe the
scientific contributions of Hans Christian Oersted, Michael
Faraday, and Joseph Henry.
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Chapter -"Earth,
Moon, & Sun"-The learner will investigate and understand
the relative positions and movements of the Earth, the Moon,
and the Sun and the relationships among them.
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1
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Gravity-Identify and describe the role
of gravity as it relates to the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
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Revolution & Rotation-Distinguish between
revolution and rotation.
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3
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Phases of the Moon-Identify and describe
the phases of the Moon.
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4
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Causes of Day & Night-Identify and
describe the causes of day and night.
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7
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses-Identify and
describe the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during
a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
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Chapter -"Human
Body"-Describe ways to say no to health risks. Describe
the dangers and lifelong effects of using illegal drugs,
and investigate ways to stay away from illegal drugs. Examine
the dangers of drinking alcohol, and identify ways peers
can help one another avoid alcohol abuse. Investigate the
dangers of using tobacco, and describe ways to resist peer
pressure.
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1
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Body and Mind-Describe ways to say
no to health risks. Describe the dangers and lifelong effects
of using illegal drugs, and investigate ways to stay away
from illegal drugs. Examine the dangers of drinking alcohol,
and identify ways peers can help one another avoid alcohol
abuse. Investigate the dangers of using tobacco, and describe
ways to resist peer pressure.
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Chapter -"Custom
Curriculum"-Custom Curriculum
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Custom Standard-Custom Standard
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