Science

Understand and apply the scientific method to real life problems.

Students will understand the forces that cause changes in motion.

Students will understand that the atom is the basic building block of all matter. Students will understand the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Students will understand the various changes that matter goes through.

Students will understand that all organisms are made up of cells. Students will understand how organisms are classified. Students will understand differences between different classes of organisms.

Students will understand the structure, composition, and features of objects that orbit the sun. Students will understand that natural processes and different land uses affect the layers of the atmosphere and the earth.

Scientists use the metric system, scientific method and design process to explore nature.

Elements have characteristic properties that through chemical and physical changes allow for life processes to continue in organisms

Cells are the basic unit of life and must undergo mitosis to create more cells and meiosis to create gametes.

Traits are inherited through the actions of alleles. Mutation can cause changes in DNA and traits. Traits can be changed through selective breeding and biotechnology.

Earth and the organisms on it have changed and continue to change since Earth’s beginning.

Abiotic and biotic factors interact in different ways in their ecosystems. Biodiversity is important in maintaining the health of the environment. Ecosystems change over time due to natural causes.

Energy is neither created or destroyed. Energy can be transformed from one form to another, but transformation often results in the loss of useable energy through the production of heat.

Scientists use the metric system, scientific method and design process to explore nature.

Rocks and minerals are natural substances that depending on how they are created have many uses.

Earth’s geologic processes influence earth’s landscapes.

Earth’s water systems are defined by their physical characteristics which determine their role in earth’s processes.

Weather is strongly influenced by the Sun’s energy and its interaction with our atmosphere.

Humans use patterns observed in our atmosphere to predict future weather conditions.

Objects in space move due to gravitational forces creating patterns that affect life on Earth.

The study of deep space objects and how that helps us understand our solar systems’ place in the universe.

Human consumption and production interact with our environment in specific ways.