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AK.A1.Science as Inquiry and Process (SA1, SA2, SA3)

Science as Inquiry and Process (SA1, SA2, SA3)
[3] SA1.1. The student develops an understanding of the processes of science by asking questions, predicting, observing, describing, measuring, classifying, making generalizations, inferring and communicating.
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Rocks & Minerals
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Math in Science - 4th grade
 
[3] SA1.2. The student develops an understanding of the processes of science by observing and describing their world to answer simple questions.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
 
[3] SA2.1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the attitudes and approaches to scientific inquiry by answering, 'how do you know?' questions with reasonable answers.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
 
[3] SA3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that interactions with the environment provide an opportunity for understanding scientific concepts by observing local conditions that determine which plants and/or animals survive. (L)
Vocabulary Terms Introduction to animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Introduction to animals
 

AK.B1.Concepts of Physical Science (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4)

Concepts of Physical Science (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4)
[3] SB1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure and properties of matter by classifying matter according to physical properties (i.e., color, size, shape, weight, texture, flexibility).
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Vocabulary Terms Matter and its properties
Vocabulary Terms Rocks and minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on lab skills/Science Inquiry
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter and its properties
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Rocks and minerals
 
[3] SB2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how energy can be transformed, transferred, and conserved by classifying materials as insulators or conductors (i.e., fur, metal, wood, plastic) and identifying their applications.
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
 
[3] SB3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the interactions between matter and energy and the effects of these interactions on systems by recognizing that temperature changes cause changes in phases of substances (e.g., ice changing to liquid, water cha
Vocabulary Terms Comparing matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Comparing matter
 
[3] SB4.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of motions, forces, their characteristics, relationships, and effects by recognizing that objects can be moved without being touched (e.g., using magnets, falling objects, static electricity).
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy
Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Force, motion and energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Objects in motion
 

AK.C1.Concepts of Life Science (SC1, SC2, SC3)

Concepts of Life Science (SC1, SC2, SC3)
[3] SC1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection and biological evolution by sorting Alaskan plants and/or animals using physical characterist
Flip Charts All About Animals
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Birds & Mammals
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Classifying organisms
Vocabulary Terms Grouping of Animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Classifying organisms
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grouping of Animals
 
[3] SC2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms by sorting animals and plants into groups based on appearance and behaviors.
Flip Charts All About Animals
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Birds & Mammals
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Animals
Vocabulary Terms Classifying organisms
Vocabulary Terms Grouping of Animals
Vocabulary Terms Mammals and birds
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Classifying organisms
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Grouping of Animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How animals grow and change and live
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Mammals and birds
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant growth and reproduction
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Reptiles, amphibians and fish
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vertebrates - Animals with Backbones
 
[3] SC2.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms by observing and comparing external features of plants and of animals that may help them grow, survive, and reprodu
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms How do plants grow?
Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants
Vocabulary Terms Plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants grow?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Parts of Plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants
 
[3] SC3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy by identifying and sorting examples of living and non-living things in the l
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How living things grow and change?
 
[3] SC3.2. The student demonstrates an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy by organizing a simple food chain of familiar plants and animals. (L)
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Food webs/food chains
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Food webs/food chains
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants and animals live together?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Relationships among living things
 

AK.D1.Concepts of Earth Science (SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4)

Concepts of Earth Science (SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4)
[3] SD1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of geochemical cycles by recognizing that most rocks are composed of combinations of different substances.
Flip Charts Rocks & Minerals
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Rocks and minerals
Vocabulary Terms Rocks, Soil and water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Rocks and minerals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Rocks, Soil and water
 
[3] SD1.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of geochemical cycles by describing the water cycle to show that water circulates through the crust, oceans, and atmosphere of Earth.
Vocabulary Terms Earth's Waters
Vocabulary Terms Rocks, Soil and water
Vocabulary Terms Water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's Waters
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Rocks, Soil and water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Water
 
[3] SD2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the forces that shape Earth by identifying and comparing a variety of Earth's land features (i.e., rivers, deltas, lakes, glaciers, mountains, valleys, and islands).
Vocabulary Terms Changes on earth
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Changes on earth
 
[3] SD3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of cycles influenced by energy from the sun and by Earth's position and motion in our solar system by using recorded weather patterns (e.g., temperature, cloud cover, or precipitation) to make reasonable predictio
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Weather & Climate
Vocabulary Terms Weather
Vocabulary Terms Weather and climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather and climate
 
[3] SD4.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by recognizing that objects appear smaller the farther away they are.
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Vocabulary Terms Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
 
[3] SD4.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by recognizing that objects have properties, locations, and movements that can be observed and described.
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts The Solar System
Vocabulary Terms Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
 

AK.E1.Science and Technology (SE1, SE2, SE3)

Science and Technology (SE1, SE2, SE3)
[3] SE2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that solving problems involves different ways of thinking, perspectives, and curiosity by identifying local tools and materials used in everyday life. (L)
Vocabulary Terms Science in our world
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Science in our world
 
[3] SE3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how scientific discoveries and technological innovations affect our lives and society by listing the positive and negative effects of a single technological development in the local community (e.g., fish trap,
Vocabulary Terms Science in our world
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Science in our world
 

AK.SA.Science as Inquiry and Process: A student should understand and be able to apply the processes and applications of scientific inquiry. A student who meets the content standard should:

Science as Inquiry and Process: A student should understand and be able to apply the processes and applications of scientific inquiry. A student who meets the content standard should:
SA1. Develop an understanding of the processes of science used to investigate problems, design and conduct repeatable scientific investigations, and defend scientific arguments.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 3rd grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
 

AK.SB.Concepts of Physical Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, universal principles, and facts that explain the physical world. A student who meets the content standard should:

Concepts of Physical Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, universal principles, and facts that explain the physical world. A student who meets the content standard should:
SB1. Develop an understanding of the characteristic properties of matter and the relationship of these properties to their structure and behavior.
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Vocabulary Terms Matter and its properties
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter and its properties
 
SB2. Develop an understanding that energy appears in different forms, can be transformed from one form to another, can be transferred or moved from one place or system to another, may be unavailable for use, and is ultimately conserved.
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Electricity and magnetism
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Electricity and magnetism
 
SB3. Develop an understanding of the interactions between matter and energy, including physical, chemical, and nuclear changes, and the effects of these interactions on physical systems.
Vocabulary Terms Changes in matter
Vocabulary Terms Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Changes in matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter
 
SB4. Develop an understanding of motions, forces, their characteristics and relationships, and natural forces and their effects.
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy
Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Force, motion and energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Objects in motion
 

AK.SC.Concepts of Life Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, facts, evidence, systems, and processes of life science. A student who meets the content standard should:

Concepts of Life Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, models, theories, facts, evidence, systems, and processes of life science. A student who meets the content standard should:
SC1. Develop an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection, and biological evolution.
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
 
SC2. Develop an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms.
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants and animals live together?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How living things grow and change?
 
SC3. Develop an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy.
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Earth's Waters
Vocabulary Terms Food webs/food chains
Vocabulary Terms Water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's Waters
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Food webs/food chains
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants and animals live together?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Relationships among living things
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Water
 

AK.SD.Concepts of Earth Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, processes, theories, models, evidence, and systems of earth and space sciences. A student who meets the content standard should:

Concepts of Earth Science: A student should understand and be able to apply the concepts, processes, theories, models, evidence, and systems of earth and space sciences. A student who meets the content standard should:
SD1. Develop an understanding of Earth's geochemical cycles.
Vocabulary Terms Earth's Waters
Vocabulary Terms Water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's Waters
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Water
 
SD2. Develop an understanding of the origins, ongoing processes, and forces that shape the structure, composition, and physical history of the Earth.
Flip Charts Changes on Earth
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Earth yesterday and today
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth yesterday and today
 
SD3. Develop an understanding of the cyclical changes controlled by energy from the sun and by Earth's position and motion in our solar system.
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts The Sun & Earth
Vocabulary Terms Earth in space
Vocabulary Terms The sun and earth
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide The sun and earth
 

AK.SF.Cultural, Social, Personal Perspectives and Science: A student should understand the dynamic relationships among scientific, cultural, social, and personal perspectives. A student who meets the content standard should:

Cultural, Social, Personal Perspectives and Science: A student should understand the dynamic relationships among scientific, cultural, social, and personal perspectives. A student who meets the content standard should:
SF1. Develop an understanding of the interrelationships among individuals, cultures, societies, science, and technology.
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
 

AK.SG.History and Nature of Science: A student should understand the history and nature of science. A student who meets the content standard should:

History and Nature of Science: A student should understand the history and nature of science. A student who meets the content standard should:
SG1. Develop an understanding that historical perspectives of scientific explanations demonstrate that scientific knowledge changes over time, building on prior knowledge.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Science in our world - 4th gr.
 
SG3. Develop an understanding that scientific knowledge is ongoing and subject to change as new evidence becomes available through experimental and/or observational confirmation(s).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Science in our world - 4th gr.