Science Enrichment

Young 5’s

I can predict and observe what happens when colored vinegar and baking soda mix.

I can use the science tool called a dropper.

I can orally predict what I think will happen.

Sentence Stem:

I think _______________ will happen.

I can orally explain the results.

Sentence Stem:

_____________________ happened when they mixed.

Vocabulary:  mix, predict, result, observe

Second Grade

I can demonstrate comprehension of how Earth changes can be caused by earthquakes by experimenting in a hands-on experiment exploring what happens to land during an earthquake using graham crackers and cool whip/frosting.

I can orally explain how an earthquake can quickly or slowly cause changes to the Earth.

Sentence Stem:

Earthquakes can cause changes to Earth by_________________________.

Vocabulary:  Earthquake, causes, changes, patterns tectonic plates, mantle(melted rock)

2-ESS1-1

Third Grade

I can demonstrate comprehension of animal structures and adaptations by experimenting in the  Mystery Science activity “Why do Birds Have Beaks?” to observe how different shape beaks help birds eat certain types of food.

I can orally explain how different beaks help birds catch their food.

Sentence Stems:

Birds with _________________ beaks eat ______________.  

Vocabulary:  habitat, physical characteristics, organisms, survival, environment, prey

LS4.C

Fourth Grade

I can demonstrate comprehension of how glaciers shape land through erosion and deposition by experimenting in a glacier erosion activity with clay, ice, and sand.

I can draw a picture of my observations from the activity and answer the questions provided about how glaciers shape land through erosion and deposition.

Vocabulary:  glacier weathering, erosion, deposition

ESS2.A