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DNA and Genetics
Engineering for Earthquakes
Simplicity of Electricity
Green by Design
Galactic Forces of Magnetism
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3-5-ETS1-3
Physical Science: Energy
Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object
4-PS3-1
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heat, and electric currents
4-PS3-2
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another
4-PS3-4
Earth and Space Sciences: Energy
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Chemicals of Innovation
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Standards Connections for Labs
Physics of Roller Coasters
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Fourth Grade
Next Generation Science Standards
Engineering Design
3-5-ETS1-1
3-5-ETS1-2
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and
constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the
criteria and constraints of the problem.
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify
aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light,
4-ESS3-1
4-ESS3-2
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and
their uses affect the environment
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Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans
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Common Core Language Arts
Speaking and Listening
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
SL.4.1
SL.4.1b
SL.4.1c
SL.4.1d
SL.4.4a
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Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles
Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that
contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others
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Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion
Plan and deliver a narrative presentation that: relates ideas, observations, or recollections; provides a clear
context; and includes clear insight into why the event or experience is memorable
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diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly
Common Core Math
Measurement and Data
Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor. Sketch angles of specified measure.
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California Content Science Standards
Physical Science
Electricity and magnetism are related effects that have many useful applications in everyday life
4.1
Students know how to design and build simple series and parallel circuits by using components such as
4.1.a wires, batteries, and bulbs.
Students know how to design and build a simple compass and use it to detectmagnetic effects, including
4.1.b Earth's magnetic field
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4.1.c Students know electric currents produce magnetic fields and know how to build a simple electromagnet
Students know the role of electromagnets in the construction of electric motors, electric generators, and
4.1.d simple devices, such as doorbells and earphones
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4.1.e Students know electrically charged objects attract or repel each other.
Students know that magnets have two poles (north and south) and that like poles repel each other while
4.1.f unlike poles attract each other.
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4.1.g Students know electrical energy can be converted to heat, light, and motion.
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Investigation and Experimentation
4.6
Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful
investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other three
strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations
Differentiate observation from inference (interpretation) and know scientists’ explanations come partly from
4.6.a what they observe and partly from how they interpret their observations.
4.6.c Formulate and justify predictions based on cause-and-effect relationships.
Conduct multiple trials to test a prediction and draw conclusions about the
4.6.d relationships between predictions and results
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