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Theme 1
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Theme 2
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Theme 3
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Theme 4
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Theme 5
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Theme 6
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| 1.
Explore the basic patterns of living systems. (L) |
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wks 1-8
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wks 1-8
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wks 1-8
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Examine the function of plant parts. |
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wks 1-4
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Illustrate the parts of a seed. |
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wks 1-4
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Observe and sequence the life cycles of plants, insects, and animals. |
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wks 1-8
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| d.
Identify major organs of the human body such as the heart, lungs,
brain, intestines, and stomach. |
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| 2.
Investigate the diversity of living things. (L, P) |
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Classify plants and animals according to external features (scales,
feathers, fur, etc.). |
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wks 5-6
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| b.
Identify plants and animals indigenous to Mississippi. |
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| c.
Compare plants and animals in Mississippi with those found in the
jungle, desert, and arctic regions. |
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| d. Explain the term extinct as related to animals. |
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wks 5-6
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| 3.
Identify and describe daily changes in the sky. (E, P) |
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wks 6-8
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Describe the changing position of the sun in the daytime sky. |
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wks 6-8
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Describe the changing position of the stars in the nighttime sky. |
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wks 6-8
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Describe the changing position of the moon in the sky. |
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wks 6-8
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Identify day and night as parts of a cycle of regular change. |
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Examine the structure of the solar system. (E, P) |
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Name the nine planets. |
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Identify the sun as the major source of energy. |
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| 5. Discover the diversity of the Earth's surface. (E) |
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| a. Identify features of the Earth's surface such as mountains, lakes, oceans, and rivers. |
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wks 5-6
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Describe the difference between the oceans and the continents. |
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| 6. Explore changes that occur in the Earth's atmosphere. (E) |
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wks 1-8
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Record, graph, and compare weather differences including sunshine,
clouds, rain, wind, and snow. |
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| b.
Identify the environmental changes that occur with the seasons. |
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Investigate how environmental concerns relate to the quality of life.
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Examine pollution and how recycling helps the environment. |
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Identify ways to reduce the amount of wastes thrown away. |
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Examine the different types of observable and measurable changes that
matter can undergo. (P) |
wks 1-8
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Observe and discuss the transformation of solids, liquids, and gases. |
wks 1-8
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Identify solids, liquids, and gases as states of matter. |
wks 1-8
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| c.
Compare/contrast objects according to size, shape, color, texture,
and use. |
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| d.
Manipulate magnets to demonstrate the interaction of magnets and other
objects. |
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| 9.
Explore the concepts of length, weight, temperature, and capacity/volume
using nonstandard and standard (English and metric) units of measurement.
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Use nonstandard (paper clips, unifix cubes) and standard (inches,
centimeters) units to explore length. * |
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Compare weight of objects (heavy/light). * |
wks 1-2
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Explore and estimate capacity/volume of various containers in nonstandard
units. * |
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Explore the concept of hot/cold using a non-mercury thermometer. |
wks 5-6
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| * Indicates a similar competency/objective found in the Mississippi Mathematics Framework as well. |
