TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

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 B: Scientific inquiry relies upon
gathering evidence from qualitative and
quantitative observations
a. Make qualitative observations using the
five senses.
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a. In pairs, students will rotate between five
stations; each has a different “sense”
orientation. (4.6)
a. Students will log a qualitative statement for
each station.
b. Observe using simple tools and
equipment (e.g., hand lenses, magnets,
thermometers, metric rulers, balances,
graduated cylinders, spring scale).
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b. In pairs, students will rotate between five
stations; each has a different “sense”
orientation. (4.6)
b. Students will log a quantitative measurement
for each station.
c. Measure length to the nearest centimeter,
mass using grams, temperature using
degrees Celsius, volume to the nearest
milliliter, weight to the nearest Newton.
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c. Students will use centers to measure length
of a chain of paperclips, the mass of a
classroom item, the ambient temperature of
the classroom, the volume of the plastic
soda bottle cap, and use a spring scale to
measure the weight of a padlock (to the
nearest Newton). (1.2: 2.3)
c. Students will record data in their science
journal and compare data.
d. Compare amounts/measurements.
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d. Students will work at centers to measure
length of a pencil, the mass of a classroom
item, the outdoor temperature, the volume of
the Styrofoam cup, and use a spring scale to
measure the weight of the teacher’s room
key (to the nearest Newton). (4.6)
d. Students will record data in their science
journal and compare to previous
measurements. Students will share results in
small groups.
e. Judge whether measurements and
computation of quantities are reasonable.
Concept C: Evidence is used to formulate
explanations
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e. Students will review ten measurements and
ten pictures of various objects. Students
will math the measurement to the picture of
a given object. (1.2)
e. Teacher will review answers with students.
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