Competency Goal 1: The learner will conduct investigations and make observations to build an understanding of the needs of living organisms.
Objectives
1.01 Investigate the needs of a variety of different plants:
- Air.
- Water.
- Light.
- Space.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plants_light_water_to_grow/eng/Introduction/default.htm (Click Main Session, Part 2)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/growing_plants.shtml
1.02 Investigate the needs of a variety of different animals:
- Air.
- Water.
- Food.
- Shelter.
- Space.
1.03 Observe the ways in which humans are similar to other organisms.
http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/Flash%20Studio/cfsscience/Variation/variation2c.html
1.04 Identify local environments that support the needs of common North Carolina plants and animals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/habitats.shtml
1.05 Discuss the wide variety of living things on Earth.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/living/03_act.shtml
Competency Goal 2: The learner will make observations and use student-made rules to build an understanding of solid earth materials.
Objectives
2.01 Describe and sort a variety of earth materials based on their properties:
- Color.
- Hardness.
- Shape.
- Size.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/materials/07_act.shtml
2.02 Describe rocks and other earth materials in more than one way, using student-made rules.
2.03 Observe the various components that combine to make soil.
2.04 Compare the components of soil samples from different places.
2.05 Explore where useful earth materials are found and how they are used.
Competency Goal 3: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of the properties and relationship of objects.
Objectives
3.01 Describe the differences in the properties of solids and liquids.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml
http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/index.html (Click “Change It”)
3.02 Investigate several ways in which objects can be described, sorted or classified.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/grouping_materials.shtml
3.03 Classify solids according to their properties:
- Color.
- Texture.
- Shape (ability to roll or stack).
- Ability to float or sink in water.
3.04 Determine the properties of liquids:
- Color.
- Ability to float or sink in water.
- Tendency to flow.
3.05 Observe mixtures including:
- Solids with solids.
- Liquids with liquids.
- Solids with liquids.
Competency Goal 4: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of balance, motion and weighing of objects.
Objectives
4.01 Describe different ways in which objects can be moved.
4.02 Observe that movement of an object can be affected by pushing or pulling.
4.03 Investigate and observe that objects can move steadily or change direction.
4.04 Observe and describe balance as a function of position and weight.
4.05 Describe and observe systems that are unstable and modify them to reach equilibrium.
Explore the Possibilities 