New York State Standards

1.)    Standard One : Analysis, inquiry, and design.

·         Scientific inquiry: Key Idea One, The central purpose of scientific inquiry is to develop explanations of natural phenomena in a continuing creative process. S1.1 Ask “why” questions in attempts to seek greater understanding concerning objects and events they have observed and heard about. S1.1a Observe and discuss objects and events and record observations. S1.3 Develop relationships among observations to construct descriptions of objects and events and to form their own tentative explanations of what they have observed. S1.3a Clearly expresses a tentative explanation or description, which can be tested.

·         Key Idea 3 : Observations made while testing proposed explanations, when analyzed using conventional and invented methods, provide new insights into phenomena. S3.2 Interpret organized observations and measurements, recognizing simple patterns, sequences, and relationships. S3.2a, state orally and in writing, any inferences or generalizations indicated by the data collected.

 Technology Education: Standard Five: Computer Technology

Key Idea: Computers, as tools for design, modeling, information processing, communication, and system control, have greatly increased human productivity and knowledge. 

-Use the computer as a tool for generating and drawing ideas.

National Standards

·         NS.K-4.2 Physical Science:

 As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an   understanding of the following: properties of objects and materials, position and motion of objects, and light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. utilized to build an electrical circuit as well as being able to understand electricity and its path traveled. 

·         NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry:

As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry, and understanding about scientific inquiry.

 

NT.K-12.5 Technology Research Tools

  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

 

New York State Standards

Common Core Standards

 

Common Core Standards 

 

Reading Standards for Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details

3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific informational in the text.

Craft and Structure

4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or  phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.

Integration of Knowledge and Idea

7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.R

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

10. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

                                                    Writing Standards

Text Types and Purpose

2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and    information clearly.

                    a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

                    b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

                    c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g.,   another, for example, also, because).

                    d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

                    e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

 

Speaking and Listening Standards

1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

                     a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

                     b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

                     c. Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

                     d. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding   in light of the discussion.

 

 

 

 

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