Science (Includes Main Activities and Extensions)
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Standard 1.0: Skills and Processes | |
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A. Constructing Knowledge 1. Gather and question data from many different forms of scientific investigations which include reviewing appropriate print resources, observing what things are like or what is happening somewhere, collecting specimens for analysis and doing experiements. |
a. Support investigative findings with data found in books, articles, and databases, and identify the sources used and expect others to do the same. |
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e. Follow directions carefully and keep accurate records of one’s work in order to compare data gathered. | |
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B. Applying Evidence and Reasoning 1. Seek better reasons for believing something than “Everybody knows that….” Or “I just know” and discount such reasons when given by others. |
a. Develop explanations using knowledge possessed and evidence from observations, reliable print resources, and investigations. |
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b. Offer reasons for their findings and consider reasons suggested by others. | |
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c. Review different explanations for the same set of observations and make more observations to resolve the differences. | |
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C. Communicating Scientific Communication 1. Recognize that clear communication is an essential part of doing science because it enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world. |
d. Construct and share reasonable explanations for questions asked. |
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Standard 3.0: Life Science | |
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A. Diversity of Life 1. Explain how animals and plants can be grouped according to observable features. |
a. Observe and compile a list of a variety of animals or plants in both familiar or unfamiliar environments. |
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5TH GRADE 1. Explain the idea that in any particular environment , some kinds of plants and animals survive well, some less well, and some can not survive at all. |
b. Based on information about the features and behaviors of animals and plants from very different environments describe reasons that they might not survive if their environment changed or if they were moved from one environment to another. |
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e. Explain that the survival of individual organisms and entire populations can be affected by sudden (flood, Tsunami) or slow (global warming, air pollution) changes in the environment. | |
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E Flow of Matter and Energy 1. Recognize food as the source of materials that all living things need to grow and survive. |
c Identify the things that are essential for plants to grow and survive |
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5TH GRADE 1. Recognize that some source of energy is needed for all organisms to grow and survive. |
a. Identify the sun as the primary source or energy for all living things. (Plants use sunlight to make food. Plants and animals use food for energy and growth.) |
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F. Ecology 1. Explain ways that individuals and groups of organisms interact with each other and their environment. |
a. Identify and describe interactions of organisms present in a habitat (Including: competition for space, food, and water; beneficial interactions like nesting, pollination, seed dispersal, oyster filtering, etc.; roles within food chains and webs such as scavengers, decomposers, producers and consumers. |
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b. Explain that changes in an organisms habitat are sometimes beneficial to it and sometimes harmful. | |
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Standard 6.0: Environmental Science (5th Grade) | |
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B. Environmental Issues 2. Recognize and describe that consequences may occur when Earth’s natural resources are used. |
b Explain how human activities may have a negative consequence on the natural environment. (Damage or destruction done to habitats. Air, water, and land pollution.) |
Writing
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Standard 4.0: Writing | |
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A. Writing 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers and speakers. |
b Plan and organize ideas for writing by using appropriate organizational structure such as chronological order, comparison and contrast, cause and effect. |
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2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas, inform, and persuade. |
a. Compose to inform using a structure with a clear beginning, middle, and end and a selection of major points, examples, and facts, to support a main idea. |
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3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers. |
c Prepare the final product for presentation to an audience. |
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7. Locate, retrieve, and use information from various sources to accomplish a purpose |
a. Identify and use sources of information on a topic |
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b. Use information to fulfill a given purpose |
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c. Credit sources when paraphrasing and quoting to avoid plagiarism. |
Math
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Standard 1.0: Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions | |
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A. Patterns and Functions 2 Identify, extend, describe, analyze, and create non-numeric growing or repeating patterns. |
a. Generate a rule for the next level of a growing pattern. |
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b. Generate a rule for a repeating pattern. | |
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c. Create a non-numeric growing or repeating pattern. | |
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C Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships 1. Locate points on a number line and in a coordinate grid. |
B Identify positions in a coordinate plane. |
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Standard 3.0: Knowledge of Measurement | |
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A. Measurement Units 1. Read customary and metric measurement units. |
a. Estimate and determine length and height |
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B. Measurement Tools 1. Measure in customary and metric units |
a. Select and use appropriate tools and units |
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C. Applications in Measurement |
a. Determine perimeter. |
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b. Determine area. |
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Standard 4.0: Knowledge of Statistics | |
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A. Data Displays 1. Collect, organize, and display data. |
b Organize and display data in line plots and frequency tables using a variety of categories and sets of data. |
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Standard 6.0: Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic | |
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A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value 2. Apply knowledg of fractions and decimals |
e Read, write, and represent decimals using symbols, words, and models |
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a. Express decimals in expanded form. | |
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C Number Computations 1. Analyze number relations and compute |
f Add decimals |
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Standard 7.0: Processes of Mathmatics | |
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A. Problem Solving 1. Apply a variety of concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems. |
a. Identify the question in a problem. |
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b. Decide if enough information is present to solve the problem. | |
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c. Make a plan to solve the problem. | |
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d. Apply a strategy (i.e. draw a picture, guess and check, find a pattern, write an equation). | |
Maryland Student Technology Standards
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Standard 2.0: Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to ensure safety. | |
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A. Legal and Ethical Uses 1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information |
a. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology. |
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2. Demonstrate and understanding of current legal standards. |
a. Demonstrate social and ethical behaviors when using technology such as appropriate copying and pasting, legal downloading, intellectual property recognition, and copyright laws). |
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Standard 3.0: Technology for Learning and Collaboration | |
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A. Learning 1. Use and explain how technology tools enhance learning. |
a. Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher selected options to learn to content or reinforce skills. |
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B. Encourage Collaboration 1. Use and explain how selected technology tools encourage collaboration. |
a. Use technology tools to work collaboratively within the classroom. |
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b. Use technology tools to exchange ideas with individuals or groups outside the classroom. | |
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C. Increase Productivity 1. Use and explain how technology tools increase productivity |
b Create new documents to complete learning assignments. |
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a. Use various electronic information retrieval sources to obtain information on a topic. |
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Standard 4.0: Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats. | |
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C Communication 1. Use technology for communication. |
a. Use communication tools identified by the teacher to help gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions when communicating with various audiences, including school, community, parents, and experts. |
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b. Present information independently or with assistance to various audiences including school and community. | |
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2. Use and explain the purposes of different media formats. |
a. Communicate independently with various audiences using different media formats. |
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D. Expression 1. Use and explain how technology can be used to express ideas. |
a. Use multimedia and publishing tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, existing or original video, sounds and/or personal recordings. |
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b. Present ideas and information in formats such as electronic presentations, web pages, or graphic organizers appropriate to audiences. | |
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c. Change, edit, and revise graphs, graphics, presentations, and word documents. | |
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Standard 5.0: Technology for Information Use and Management | |
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A. Locate, Evaluate, and Gather Information 1. Use and evaluate information resources available through technology, independently, or with assistance. |
a. Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources. |
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c Apply evaluation strategies when using electronic resources. | |
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e Understand search strategies for age appropriate Web search engines/directories. | |
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Standard 6.0: Technology for Problem Solving and Decision Making: Demonstrate ability to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions. | |
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A. Investigate Problems and Propose Solutions 5 Communicate conclusions. |
· Display information and data using technology tools. · Use communication tools identified by the teacher to communicate conclusions. · Present information and conclusions in formats that are appropriate to a specific audience. |
