TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Concept C: The regular and predictable
motions of the Earth and moon relative to the
sun explain natural phenomena on Earth
such as the day, the month, the year,
shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and
seasons
a. Observe and describe the characteristics of
the four seasons as they cycle through the
year (summer, fall, winter, spring)
C3 a. Teacher will use visuals to show the Earth’s
position during the different seasons. (1.8; 2.1)
a. Students will list & compare attributes
of the different seasons. Students will
draw conclusions as to why the
attributes fit where they do.
Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry
1. Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills and scientific knowledge in
combination with scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept A: Scientific inquiry includes the
ability of students to formulate a testable
question and explanation and to select
appropriate investigative methods in order to
obtain evidence relevant to the explanation
a. Pose questions about objects, materials,
organisms and events in the environment
C12
a. Students will observe and predict which of
several objects (leaves, books) will be longer or
heavier. Students will measure the length and
mass of different objects in standard and nonstandard
units. (1.3; 3.7)
a. Students will discuss whether or not
predictions were correct.
b. Conduct a simple investigation (fair test) to
answer a question
C12
b. Students will observe and predict which of
several objects (leaves, books) will be longer or
heavier. Students will measure the length and
mass of different objects in standard and nonstandard
units. (1.3; 3.7)
b. Students will discuss whether or not
predictions were correct.
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