Grade 4: SCSS 3.1, 3.3, 3.8
Grade 4: SCMS 2.10, 3.3, 5.3, 6.3
Grade 8: SCSS 4.1, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8
Grade 8: SCMS 2.1, 5.7
Grade 4 Science
Astronomy
Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
properties, movements, and locations of objects in the solar system. (Earth
Science)
Indicators:
3.1 Recall that Earth is one of many planets in the solar system that
orbit the Sun.
3.3 Explain how the Sun affects Earth.
3.8 Recognize the purpose of telescopes.
Grade 4 Mathematics
Number and Operations
Standard 4-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of decimal notation as an extension of the place-value
system; the relationship between fractions and decimals; the multiplication
of whole numbers; and accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of dividing
whole numbers, adding decimals, and subtracting decimals.
Indicators:
2.10 Identify common the fraction/decimal equivalents
Algebra
Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of numeric and nonnumeric patterns, the representation
of simple mathematical relationships, and the application of procedures to
find the value of an unknown.
Indicators:
3.3 Use a rule to complete a sequence or a table.
Measurement
Standard 4-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of elapsed time; conversions within the U.S. Customary
System; and accurate, efficient, and generalizable methods of determining area.
Indicators:
5.3 Use equivalencies to convert units of measure within the U.S.
Customary System: converting length in inches, feet, yards, and miles; converting
weight in ounces, pounds, and tons; converting liquid volume in cups, pints,
quarts, and gallons; and converting time in years, months, weeks, days, hours,
minutes, and seconds.
Data Analysis and Probability
Standard 4-6: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of the impact of data-collection methods, the appropriate
graph for categorical or numerical data, and the analysis of possible outcomes
for a simple event.
Indicators:
6.3 Organize data in tables, line graphs, and bar graphs whose scale
increments are greater than or equal to 1.
Grade 8 Science
Astronomy: Earth and Space Systems
Standard 8-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. (Earth
Science)
Indicators:
4.1 Summarize the characteristics and movements of objects in the
solar system (including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteors).
4.6 Explain how gravitational forces are influenced
by mass and distance.
4.7 Explain the effects of gravity on tides and planetary
orbits.
4.8 Explain the difference between mass and weight
by using the concept of gravitational force.
Grade 8 Mathematics
Number and Operations
Standard 8-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of operations with integers, the effects of multiplying
and dividing with rational numbers, the comparative magnitude of rational and
irrational numbers, the approximation of cube and square roots, and the application
of proportional reasoning.
Indicators:
2.1 Apply an algorithm to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers.
Measurement
Standard 8-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical
processes an understanding of the proportionality of similar figures; the necessary
levels of accuracy and precision in measurement; the use of formulas to determine
circumference, perimeter, area, and volume; and the use of conversions within
and between the U.S. Customary System and the metric system..
Indicators:
5.7 Use multistep unit analysis to convert between and within U.S.
Customary System and the metric system. |
Grade 4: S4E2 d
Grade 6: S6E1 c
Grade 4 Science
Astronomy
S4E2: Students will model the position and motion of the earth in
the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion
in determining
sequence of the phases of the moon.
Indicator:
d. Demonstrate the relative size and order from the sun of the planets
in the solar system.
Grade 6 Science
S6E1: Students will explore current scientific views of the universe
and how those views evolved.
Indicator:
c. Compare and contrast the planets in terms of:
Size relative to the earth
Surface and atmospheric features
Relative distance from the sun
Ability to support life
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