Science Power Standards & Learning Targets
Essential Understandings
Power Standards and Learning Targets
1. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of structure and properties of matter.
1.1 I can classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
1.2 I can determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
1.3 I can determine whether changes in matter through heating and cooling can or cannot be reversed.
2. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of processes that shape the Earth.
2.1 I can explain when Earth's events can occur quickly or slowly.
2.2 I can identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
3. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of interdependent relationships in ecosystems.
3.1 I can plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
3.2 I can develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
- Critical thinking is enhanced through process skills, knowledge, and investigations.
- Advances in technology and innovations impact our world.
- All life is interdependent with one another and with their environment.
- Movement of matter and energy through living and nonliving systems follow laws, principles and patterns. Human activity affects and depends upon the continual changes of the earth's systems and resources.
- The systems of the universe are predictable and follow patterns.
Power Standards and Learning Targets
1. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of structure and properties of matter.
1.1 I can classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
1.2 I can determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
1.3 I can determine whether changes in matter through heating and cooling can or cannot be reversed.
2. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of processes that shape the Earth.
2.1 I can explain when Earth's events can occur quickly or slowly.
2.2 I can identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
3. The student will be able to demonstrate understanding of interdependent relationships in ecosystems.
3.1 I can plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
3.2 I can develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.