I will be using the new NGSS standards to teach science this year. Please keep in mind the following breakdown of how your child will be grade in science.
Grading:
science tests= 60%
classwork/responses=20%
science notebook upkeep=10%
active participation in investigations=10%
***All students are required to maintain a neat an orderly science notebook. This notebook is a must to prepare for science assessments.
Mystery Science Lesson Links: USE TO STUDY FOR SCIENCE TESTS.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2019
Mystery 2 How can you make a bridge stronger?
Mystery 3 How can you go faster down a slide?
Life Science:
Mystery 1 Where can you find whales in a desert?
Myster 2 -How do we know what dinosaurs looked like?
Mystery 3 Can you outrun a dinosaur?
Mystery 4 Designer Dogs & Review Worksheets Designer Dogs, Spot the Differences, & "Friendly Foxes" article
Mystery 6 Why do dogs wag their tails? & your field journal!
The Mosquito Problem (Environmental Engineering)
Life Science the "Power of Plants"
Mystery 2 Why do plants give fruits?
Mystery 3 Why are some apples red and some green?
Earth Science:
Where do clouds come from? Mystery 1
How can we predict when it's going to storm? Mystery 2
Mystery # 3 Why are some places always hot?
Mystery # 4 How can you keep a house from blowing away?
Have a look at the NGSS! NGSS Standards Parent Page