Rockets
We will be blasting our rockets this Friday at the Burlington High School. (weather permitting) We will start blasting at 9:00 a.m. We hope you can join us!!!
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Rockets
I could still use a few volunteers for building rockets on October 13th and 14th. I would need you from 10:30 - 11:30. Please let me know if you can help out!!!
A notice will be sent home soon about Rocket Day on October 21st. I will also be looking for parents to join us for this event.
YOU MUST HAVE A CORI ON FILE AT THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE TO VOLUNTEER!!!!
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GRADE 4
Science Learning Expectations
Physical Science
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Understand that the sun is the ultimate source of energy and that energy can be transferred from one type to another.
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Energy can be observed as heat, light, electrical, sound, chemical and nuclear and can be observed as kinetic or potential.
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Study how forces act on objects. A force is needed to move an object.
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Understand the force of friction can effect the movement of objects.
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Learn about how planes and birds fly based on the similar shape of their wings.
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Learn the three states of matter and their characteristics.
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Introduce the metric system as the scientific method of measuring things. Perform hands-on activities with length, capacity, mass and temperature.
Life Science
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Learn the main parts of flowering plants and their functions.
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Understand the process of photosynthesis.
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Observe how plants are affected by changes in their environment (light, water, soil, fertilizer).
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Study animal behavior in terms of stimulus and response.
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Observe the life cycles of animals: moth/butterfly and or frog.
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Understand the difference between inherited and learned traits in living things.
Earth and Space Science
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Learn the water cycle.
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Study weather and record the day-to-day changes using real weather instruments.
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Learn about the parts of the earth and its surface changes created by earthquakes, volcanoes and erosion.
Technology and Engineering
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Design an invention using the design process.
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Understand that there are six simple machines that help make work easier.
