Science

Assessments and assignments will be communicated via Google Classroom.

In Science we are in the process of finishing  “Unit 3 Energy and Matter in Organisms.” The focus of this unit is explained below.

Through the study of this unit, children will be prepared to complete the following Performance Expectations:

    Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water. 

    Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.

As children work towards success with these Performance Expectations, they will learn about more than just science content. They will develop and use models; engage in argument from evidence; evaluate, obtain, and communicate information; and understand that science models, laws, mechanisms, and theories explain natural phenomena. They will also explore systems and the relationships between energy and matter.

To stay up to date with our progress, ask often about what’s happening in science class.

To extend the learning at home, activities you and your child can do together include: 

   Visit a park or explore your backyard. Which kinds of plants live in sunny areas? Which thrive in shady areas?