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AGSD K-12 Science Curriculum (Final)
Science - *Grade 4

Earth and Space Science

The learner will be able to understand that 75% of the Earth's surface is water.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.D
  
The learner will be able to identify earth's place in the solar system.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to explain earth's place in the universe.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to explain the structure of the universe.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to explain the movement of objects in the solar system with respect to day, year, seasons, eclipses and phases of the moon.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize the planets in our solar system.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize the general characteristics of planets in our solar system.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.D
  
The learner will be able to understand the earth's history (Solar System).
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Supporting PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify fish, insects, and amphibians that are found in fresh water.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to identify plants found in fresh water.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to recognize the impact of watersheds and wetlands on animals and plants.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.E
  
The learner will be able to explain the role of watersheds in everyday life.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.E
  
The learner will be able to identify the role of watersheds and wetlands for plants and animals.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.E
  
The learner will be able to identify plants, animals, water, air, minerals and fossil fuels as natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify ways to conserve our natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.8.4.D
  
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Life Science

The learner will be able to recognize human needs.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.8.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize the life processes of living things (Animal adaptations and habitats).
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Supporting PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to comprehend the similarities and differences of living things.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to recognize characteristics that allow for plant and animal survival in various climates (Animal adaptations and Habitats).
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Supporting PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.C
  
The learner will be able to explain the fundamental needs of plants and animals (Animal adaptations and habitats0.
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Supporting PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to understand that similarities and differences in an organisms external features is associated with its' environmental habitat ( animal adaptations).
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Supporting PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify various types of water environments.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.1.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify the lotic system (e.g., creeks, rivers, streams).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify the lentic system (e.g., ponds, lakes, swamps).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify living things found in water environments.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to identify a wetland and the plants and animals found there.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to identify different kinds of wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to identify plants and animals found in wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to explain wetlands as habitats for plants and animals.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to identify pollutants.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.3.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify sources of pollution.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.3.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify litter and its effect on the environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.3.4.B
  
The learner will be able to understand that living things are dependent on non-living things in the environment for survival.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify plants and animals with their habitat and food sources.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to describe how animals interact with plants to meet their needs for shelter.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to understand the components of a food chain.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify a local ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify a simple ecosystem and its living and nonliving components.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify how ecosystems change over time.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.6.4.C
  
The learner will be able to explain why plants and animals are different colors, shapes and sizes and how these differences relate to their survival.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.A
  
The learner will be able to explain why each of the four elements in a habitat is essential for survival.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.7.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify local plants or animals and describe their habitat.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.A
  
The learner will be able to know that adaptations are important for survival.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to explain how specific adaptations can help a living organism to survive.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to explain what happens to a living thing when its food, water, shelter or space is changed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to define and understand extinction.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.C
  
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Physical Science

The learner will be able to utilize knowledge of basic electrical circuitry to design and build simple direct current circuits.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.B
  
The learner will be able to categorize materials as conductors and nonconductors.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize forces that attract or repel other objects.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.C
  
The learner will be able to demonstrate forces that attract or repel other objects.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.C
  
The learner will be able to explain static electricity with regard to attraction, repulsion, and sparks.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.B
  
The learner will be able to show the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
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GA: Quality Core Curriculum, January 2000, Grade Four, #6
  
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Research and Inquiry

The learner will be able to explain the solution to a problem, recognize its effects, and make modifications if necessary.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to comprehend that people choose, create, and apply science and technology, which is limited by social and physical constraints.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.8.4.A
  
The learner will be able to utilize observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.B
  
The learner will be able to choose suitable instruments to study materials.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize possible solutions to problems and their course of action.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to describe a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to implement a solution to a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to demonstrate the steps taken and results of finding the solution to a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize models as tools for insight and prediction.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize various types of models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to comprehend that models are simplifications of objects or processes.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to utilize basic modeling tools and techniques.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to utilize models as tools for insight and prediction.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to differentiate between a scientific fact and a belief.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to recognize agricultural and industrial production processes where plants and animal are involved.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify parts of scientific inquiry to find solutions to problems.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to utilize parts of scientific inquiry to find solutions to problems.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to choose suitable tools and materials to find solutions to simple problems.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.7.4.A
  
The learner will be able to perform a scientific investigation.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to describe the importance of scale in creating models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to utilize scale to produce models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.D
  
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