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Science

 

Physical Science Unifying Concepts:

Order and Organization of Systems, A system consists of components/parts that interact.

 Click on your grade level to find suggested activities from your teacher’s guide and the assessment binder that link science with reading, writing, math, and technology.  Take a look!  There’s good stuff hiding in your kit!

 

Order and Organization of Systems, A system consists of components/parts that interact.

 5th Grade
Levers and Pulleys are simple machine systems that can provide a mechanical advantage.

 4th Grade
All forms of energy involve a system that is capable of exerting a force. A system will not work correctly if one of the components is missing, broken, worn-out, mismatched, or misconnected.
 4th Grade
Chemistry is the study of the world around us, of chemicals, and how they interact.

2nd Grade
The stability of a system is dependent upon the position of its components.

 

 1st Grade
Components of a system have specific physical properties. Solids and liquids have specific properties.

Kindergarten
Components of a system have specific physical properties and positions in relationship to one another

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

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