SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS DONE DURING EACH UNIT COVER THE FOLLOWING SOL DURING EACH NINE WEEKS: SOL # Unit Bloom s Objective 2.1 Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic Synthesis The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which (a) observations and predications are made and questions are formed, (b) observations are differentiated from personal interpretation, (c) observations are repeated to ensure accuracy, (d) two or more characteristics or properties are used to classify items, (e) length, volume, mass, and temperature are measured in metric units and standard English units using the proper tools, (f) time is measured using the proper tools, (g) conditions that influence a change are identified and inferences are made, (h) data are collected and recorded, and bar graphs are constructed using numbered axes, (i) data are analyzed, and unexpected or unusual quantitative data are recognized, (j) conclusions are drawn, (k) observations and data are communicated, (l) simple physical models are designed and constructed to clarify explanations and show relationships, and (m) current applications are used to reinforce science concepts
1 st Nine Weeks Aug. 20 History unit taught at this time: Communities (History SOLs 2.3, 2.10, and 2.12) Aug. 27 History unit taught at this time: Communities (History SOLs 2.3, 2.10, and 2.12) Sept. 3 History unit taught at this time: Communities (History SOLs 2.3, 2.10, and 2.12) Sept. 10 2.6 Interrelationships 1st Nine Weeks Interim- Sept. 24 th Sept. 17 2.6 Interrelationships Sept. 24 2.6 Interrelationships 2.8 d Earth The student will investigate and understand that plants produce oxygen and food, are a source of useful products, and provide benefits to nature (d) plants can help reduce erosion Oct. 1 History unit taught at this time: Maps (History SOLs 2.5 and 2.6) Oct. 8 History unit taught at this time: Maps (History SOLs 2.5 and 2.6) Oct. 15 History unit taught at this time: Maps (History SOLs 2.5 and 2.6) End of 1 st Nine Weeks- Oct. 25 th Oct. 22 History unit taught at this time: Native Americans (History SOLs 2.2 and 2.4 c,d)
2 nd Nine Weeks Oct. 29 History unit taught at this time: Native Americans (History SOLs 2.2 and 2.4 c,d) Nov. 5 Nov. 12 History unit taught at this time: Native Americans (History SOLs 2.2 and 2.4 c,d) History unit taught at this time: Native Americans (History SOLs 2.2 and 2.4 c,d) Nov. 19 2.2 Force 2nd Nine Weeks Interim- Dec. 5 th Nov. 26 2.2 Force Dec. 3 2.2 Force Dec. 10 2.2 Force Dec. 17 2.2 Force Jan. 2 2.3 Matter Application The student will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases (a) identification of distinguishing characteristics of End of 2 nd Nine Weeks- Jan. 11 th Jan. 7 2.3 Matter Application The student will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases (a) identification of distinguishing characteristics of
3 rd Nine Weeks Jan. 14 2.3 Matter Application The student will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases (a) identification of distinguishing characteristics of Jan. 21 History unit taught at this time: Economics (History SOLs 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9) Jan. 28 History unit taught at this time: Economics (History SOLs 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9) Feb. 4 History unit taught at this time: Economics (History SOLs 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9) 3 rd Nine Weeks Interim- Feb. 27 th Feb. 11 History unit taught at this time: Ancient China (History SOLs 2.1, 2.4 a, b and 2.5 b) Feb. 18 History unit taught at this time: Ancient China (History SOLs 2.1, 2.4 a, b and 2.5 b) Feb. 25 History unit taught at this time: Ancient Egypt (History SOLs 2.1, 2.4 a, b and 2.5 b) Mar. 4 History unit taught at this time: Ancient Egypt (History SOLs 2.1, 2.4 a, b and 2.5 b) Mar. 11 History unit taught at this time: Famous Americans (History SOL 2.11) End of 3 rd Nine Weeks- Mar. 22 nd Mar. 18 History unit taught at this time: Famous Americans (History SOL 2.11)
4 th Nine Weeks Mar. 25 2.5 Living CURRICULUM PACING CHART The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system (a) living organisms are interdependent with their living and nonliving surroundings, (b) an animal s habitat includes adequate food, water, shelter or cover, and space (c) habitats change over time due to many influences, and (d) fossils provide information about living systems that were on Earth years ago Apr. 8 2.5 Living Apr. 15 2.4 a Life Apr. 22 2.4 b Life 4 th Nine Weeks Interim- May 8 th Apr. 29 2.4 b Life May 6 2.4 b Life The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system (a) living organisms are interdependent with their living and nonliving surroundings, (b) an animal s habitat includes adequate food, water, shelter or cover, and space (c) habitats change over time due to many influences, and (d) fossils provide information about living systems that were on Earth years ago The student will investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes as they mature and grow (a) animal May 13 Review all previously taught Science SOLs (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8) May 20 Review all previously taught Science SOLs (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8) End of 4 th Nine Weeks- Jun. 5 th May 27 Review all previously taught Science SOLs (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8)