Propose explanations or solutions to scientific problems

Build on tools, objects and procedures used in science and technology

Communicate using appropriate scientific and technical terminology

Earth and Space: Matter

- Natural phenomena (ex: erosion, thunder)

Earth and Space: Energy

- Energy sources: solar energy

Earth and Space: Energy

- Energy transmission (ex.: radiation)

Earth and Space: Force and Movement

- The Earth's rotation (ex.: day and night, apparent movement of Sun and stars)

Earth and Space: Systems and Interaction

- Seasons (Level 3 only)

Earth and Space: Systems and Interaction

- Weather systems (Ex: clouds, precipitation, storms and climates)

Earth and Space: Systems and Interaction

- Earth, atmospheric and space technologies (ex.: seismograph, prospecting, weather forecasting, satellites, space station)

Earth and Space: Techniques and Instrumentation

- Design/construction of measurement instruments and prototypes

Earth and Space: Techniques and Instrumentation

- Use of simple measurement instruments (ex.: rulers, scale, thermometer, weather vane, barometer, wind gauge, hygrometer)

The Living World: Systems and Interaction

- Human interaction with the environment

The Living World: Systems and Interaction

-Environmental technologies (ex.: recycling, composting)

Appropriate Vocabulary

- Terminology related to understanding the Earth and space.
- Representation conventions and methods (ex.: terrestrial globe, constellations)
- Drawings and sketches