SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO2 Identify the characteristics of each of the four spheres. system science. Skills Rationalize how real earth events can impact the 4 spheres. Construct models of earth systems
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO3Give examples of how earth system spheres can interact.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO4 Identify within pictures, the four spheres that comprise Earth
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO5 Identify within pictures, the four spheres that comprise Earth
SCIENCE-G5-ES-ELO2
Describe and graph the amounts of salt water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.
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Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO28Define the terms: ocean, lakes, streams, rivers, pipes, ponds, springs, reservoirs, glaciers, polar ice cap, estuary, density, conservation, desalination
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO29Demonstrate they understand the water cycle.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO30Account for differences in freezing points of fresh and salt water based on experimental observations.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-ELO3
Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO6Rationalize how real earth events can impact the 4 spheres.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO7Construct models of earth systems
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO8Research how earth events can affect earth sphere systems.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO9Investigate how volcanoes and hurricanes can impact earth sphere systems.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO10Compare the impact of mountain ranges on wind patterns and cloud formation by constructing a model that demonstrates how these landforms influence atmospheric conditions and local climates.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO11Interpret models of earth systems.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO12Assess potential impact of spheres on humankind
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO13Classify components of earth’s systems as geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO14Communicate their understand through models, written work and presentations
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO15Predict how changes to one earth system affect another.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO16Construct graphic organizers that compare sphere interaction.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO17Investigate how human interactions impact earth systems
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO18Demonstrate an understanding that the spheres work together and it is our responsibility to care for our earth systems.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO19Demonstrate an understanding that earth events can cause big problems with our earth sphere systems and we need to be prepared to mitigate hose problems in our everyday life.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO20Consistently ask questions and clarifications during investigations including questions that exhibit the desire to do follow up activities
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO21Work effectively in groups, accepting responsibility for their part in the task- its success and failure.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO22Understand that all animals in the biosphere play a part in the community and should be treated with care, attention and respect.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO23As we construct models, accept and obey safety precaution warnings and help to explain to others why such warnings are important
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO24Understand human impact on earth’s system and how it can be mitigated.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO25When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO26When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO27Participate actively in classroom discussions.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO31Explain the process of desalination.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO32Identify the main sources of water for your community & country
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO33Distinguish the chemical difference between fresh and saltwater
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO34Identify bodies of water that contain fresh or saltwater.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO35Demonstrate awareness that a large portion of fresh water on earth originates in the ice that makes up the glaciers, ice bergs and polar ice cap.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO36Describe how humans make use of earth’s water resources.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO37Demonstrate awareness that estuaries are unique points of contact of fresh and salt water that potentially have impact on habitats.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO38Classify water sources.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO39Make predictions about water distribution on earth.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO40Make predictions about the relative distribution of fresh and saltwater on earth,
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO41Interpret the data for distribution of both fresh and salt water on earth.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO42Graph available data for distribution of water by source.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO43Conduct experiments that distinguish the properties of fresh and salt water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO44Infer from experiments that density of objects (like eggs & potatoes) determines how they will behave in fresh and salt water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO45Research information on water use in communities.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO46Communicate community initiatives to conserve water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO47Investigate information around engineering approaches to access fresh water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO48Explain the importance of taking care of our fresh water sources and conserving water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO49Explain ways that communities are working to maintain and conserve water sources.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO50Investigate the impact of estuaries on the biosphere.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO51Collaboration & Cooperation within group activities.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO52Stewardship/Respect for Living Things
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO53Safety in using tools and processes for building models
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO54When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO55Participate actively in classroom discussions.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO58
Define the term solid waste, identifying methods of managing this waste in home/school/community (recycling, composting etc.) (ST 2 LS ECS 23)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO59 Define the term environmental destruction and investigate the factors that cause and prevent this destruction. (ST 2 LS ECS 24)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO60 Identify the role of recycling and other named conservation methods in the maintenance of a balanced environment. (ST 3 LS ECS 6)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO61Demonstrate awareness that sustainable use of resources would help to minimize pollution and destruction of the environment. (ST 3 STSE 1)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO62Describe correct methods of garbage disposal. (ST 5 ESS ER 3)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO63Identify that air is needed for burning, and describe how the process works. (ST 5 ESS ER 7)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO64Explain the importance of 'clean' air in their country. (ST 5 ESS ER 11)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO65Identify and name natural sources of water. (ST 5 ESS ER 12)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO66Describe, with examples, the effects of water shortage in the environment and human activity. (ST 5 ESS ER 13)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO67Identify and describe how water may be polluted, and how human activities help in this situation. (ST 5 ESS ER 14)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO68Identify and name marine pollutants, explaining how each damages the environment. (ST 5 LS ECS 7)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO69Describe how human activities may result in air and water pollution. (ST 5 LS ECS 8)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO70Describe different methods of disposing of solid waste materials and demonstrate most appropriate methods of disposal. (ST 6 ESS ER 1)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO71Describe and discuss how burning can cause air pollution. (ST 6 ESS ER 4)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO72List and explain which activities of humans may affect the water supply and pollute our scarce resources. (ST 6 ESS ER 8)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO73Discuss ways of preventing and reducing water pollution. (ST 6 ESS ER 9)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO74Compare pro and con opinions on contentious issues (e.g. fracking)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO75Compare clean and dirty water.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO76Distinguish clean and polluted air.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO77Explain how acid rain is created by industry.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO78Explain to their classmates the need for environmental conservation in their country, outlining possible scenarios if such protection is neglected. (ST 3 LS ECS 7)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO79Classify litter as recyclable and non-recyclable. (ST 5 ESS ER 4)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO80Plan and participate in clean-up drive in their school. (ST 5 ESS ER 5)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO81Design, construct and use discarded materials to make useful items. (ST 5 ESS ER 6)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO82Compare devices that burn different fuels from the amount of pollution they cause. (ST 5 ESS ER 8)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO83Compare the amount of air pollution in two named areas. (ST 5 ESS ER 9)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO84Hypothesize as to the reasons for the differences exhibited in ST 5 ESS-ER 9 above (ST 5 ESS ER 10)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO85Classify litter, using actual examples, as recyclable and non-recyclable. (ST 6 ESS ER 2)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO86Design and construct a device to detect air pollution. (ST 6 ESS ER 5)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO87Investigate the amount of air pollution found in two distinctly different areas and suggest a 'theory' to account for the reasons for the differences. (ST 6 ESS ER 6)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO88Design, construct and demonstrate the use of a device to determine the turbidity of water. (ST 6 ESS ER 10)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO89Investigate ways in which polluted water can be made clean. (ST 6 ESS ER 11)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO90Interpret information passages.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO91Infer from pictures the environmental concerns.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO92Use graphic organizers to clarify terminology.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO93Research modes of pollution.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO94Complete inventories of water usage. (consumption)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO95Perform water filtering experiments.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO96Perform air pollution detection experiments.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO99Demonstrate awareness that unplanned scientific and technological activities may impact humans and the environment in such a way that there is little to leave behind for succeeding generations. (ST 1 STSE 4)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO100Demonstrate awareness that unplanned and excessive Science and Technological activities may destroy the earth as we know it, resulting in untold disasters. (fracking, oil exploration, global warming etc.). (ST 2 STSE 2)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO101Demonstrate awareness that humans must realise that in their attempts to understand the world and exploit the environment to fulfil their needs there are consequences. (ST 2 STSE 1)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO102Demonstrate awareness that the real impact of scientific and technological activities may take years to be seen. (ST 4 STSE 2)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO103Demonstrate an understanding that human production processes make goods and products which may impact the environment. (ST 5 PS MM 4)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO104Demonstrate an understanding that humans desire to acquire understanding and to produce materials for their needs, and there may be consequences not anticipated. (ST 5 TE UT 1)
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO105Appreciate that the earth’s water and air resources are sensitive to the abuse of humans.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO106Demonstrate interest/curiosity to sample human habits like water consumption.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO107Demonstrate an attitude of inquiry into new technologies that might impact the overall health of the earth.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO108When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G5-ES-SCO109Participate actively in classroom discussions.
