Science
Assessment/Implementation
Statement
Grade 4
IMPLEMENTATION
The Board of Trustees has adopted
the Full Options Science System (FOSS) for the purpose of implementing the
Science curriculum. This program aligns
with our district benchmarks, providing Scientific Inquiry and Exploration for
students across grade levels. It
provides opportunities for students to be active scientific learners-exploring,
observing, and predicting.
ASSESSMENT
Fourth grade students will participate in an objective content assessment at the end of each module. Additionally students will participate in a process skills assessment during/after each module. These assessments are aligned directly with the state and district standards.
The suggested time line is found in the 9x4 Implementation Guide below. Modules for this grade level are as follows:
Module # 1 HUMAN BODY
Investigation 1: Bones
Investigation 2: Joints
Investigation 3: Muscles
Investigation 4: Coordination
Module # 2 MAGNETISM & ELECTRICITY
Investigation 1: The Force
Investigation 2: Making Connections
Investigation
3: Advanced Connections
Investigation
4: Current Attractions
Module
# 3 WATER
Investigation 1: Water
Observations
Investigation
2: Hot Water
Investigation
3: Cold Water
Investigation
4: Water Vapor
Investigation
5: Waterworks