4th and 5th Grade Standards
 
According to Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict Standards.
Standard #19Explore and analyze how the physical featuresof the earth determine habitats and climate. Explore and analyze commonearth science concepts such as the water cycle, gravity, and earth's rotationand tilt; explain the benefit of wisely using and protecting the earth'sresources. (Earth Science)
Standard #28Make observations of weather, seasons, thesky, and physical features of the earth; describe how some events in naturehave patterns, sequences, and relationships. (Earth Science)
Standard # 22 Explainhow organisms survive, grow, and reproduce; classify them according totheir characteristics, including cellular structures and analyze theirinteractions with the environment and other living organisms. (Life Science)
Standard # 31 Identifythe characteristics of living things, including humans, and how they interactwith each other, and ways they adapt to their changing environment. (LifeScience)
Standard # 25 Workindependently and in groups to investigate scientific questions by identifyingand proposing solutions to control for variables; collect, compile, andevaluate data, following safety procedures and ethical standards. (Investigation)
Standard # 34 Explore,observe, and classify living and nonliving things through both independentand team investigations. (Investigation)
Standard # 26 Useavailable scientific equipment effectively, such as thermometers, microscopes,and computers ( including the internet) to gather and share data aboutnatural objects, organisms, and events. (Science tools)
Standard # 35 Usevarious tools to order, count, observe, and measure objects and eventsin the world. (Science Tools)
Standard # 27 Identifyand research science concepts involved in real-world problems; establishimportant connections among the disciplines of biology, earth/space science,and physics. (Applications and Connections)
Standard # 36 Useconcepts learned in life science, earth science, and physical science tomake decisions about a school or local environment issue such as preventingerosion, recycling, or air quality. ( Applications and Connections)
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