4th and 5th Grade Standards

 
According to Los Angeles Unified School District Standards.
Standard #19 Explore and analyze how the physical features of the earth determine habitats and climate. Explore and analyze common earth science concepts such as the water cycle, gravity, and earth's rotation and tilt; explain the benefit of wisely using and protecting the earth's resources. (Earth Science)
Standard #28 Make observations of weather, seasons, the sky, and physical features of the earth; describe how some events in nature have patterns, sequences, and relationships. (Earth Science)
Standard # 22 Explain how organisms survive, grow, and reproduce; classify them according to their characteristics, including cellular structures and analyze their interactions with the environment and other living organisms. (Life Science)
Standard # 31 Identify the characteristics of living things, including humans, and how they interact with each other, and ways they adapt to their changing environment. (Life Science)
Standard # 25 Work independently and in groups to investigate scientific questions by identifying and proposing solutions to control for variables; collect, compile, and evaluate data, following safety procedures and ethical standards. (Investigation)
Standard # 34 Explore, observe, and classify living and nonliving things through both independent and team investigations. (Investigation)
Standard # 26 Use available scientific equipment effectively, such as thermometers, microscopes, and computers ( including the internet) to gather and share data about natural objects, organisms, and events. (Science tools)
Standard # 35 Use various tools to order, count, observe, and measure objects and events in the world. (Science Tools)
Standard # 27 Identify and research science concepts involved in real-world problems; establish important connections among the disciplines of biology, earth/space science, and physics. (Applications and Connections)
Standard # 36 Use concepts learned in life science, earth science, and physical science to make decisions about a school or local environment issue such as preventing erosion, recycling, or air quality. ( Applications and Connections)
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