This transition document provides an overview of the new 4th grade science TEKS for forms of energy and forces. It compares the new 2010 TEKS to the previous 1998 TEKS. The document also includes curriculum and instruction considerations, key understandings, performance indicators, and suggestions for lessons that can be used or adapted to address the new content.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students for the week of November 15-19. It includes spelling words and vocabulary words to study each day, along with assignments in math and word building. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, with a spelling test on Friday. The document lists 20 spelling words and 10 vocabulary words for the week.
This document provides an overview and lesson plans for a science curriculum on matter for third grade students, including lessons on solids, liquids, gases, properties of materials, and safety. The curriculum covers topics such as describing characteristics of different states of matter, changes in materials, living things and their environment, and earth and space. Detailed lesson plans provide objectives, procedures, and background information for teachers.
K TO 12 GRADE 4 TEACHER’S GUIDE IN SCIENCE (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
The document states that all rights are reserved for a DepEd material and that no part of the material may be reproduced or transmitted without permission from the DepEd Central Office. It indicates that it is the first edition from 2015.
K TO 12 GRADE 4 LEARNER’S MATERIAL IN SCIENCE (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans used by the Olmecs and Mayans as currency and medicine. Later, chocolate drinks became popular among the Aztecs and Europeans discovered chocolate in the 16th century, initially using it as medicine before it became widely consumed as a sweet treat.
K TO 12 GRADE 3 LEARNER’S MATERIAL IN SCIENCELiGhT ArOhL
This document appears to be a draft of a grade 3 science textbook. It includes an introduction, acknowledgements, table of contents, and the beginning of the first unit on matter. The unit covers the three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases. The first chapter focuses on solids, their characteristics like color, shape, size and texture. It includes activities for students to observe and describe different solids. The document provides structure and content for the textbook but is still in draft form.
This document compares the metamorphosis processes of different insects. It discusses that insects go through 4 stages of development - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. However, some insects like roaches go through an incomplete metamorphosis with 3 stages - egg, nymph, and adult. The nymph resembles a wingless adult. The document provides terms and examples to categorize into columns for different insect life cycles.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students for the week of November 15-19. It includes spelling words and vocabulary words to study each day, along with assignments in math and word building. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, with a spelling test on Friday. The document lists 20 spelling words and 10 vocabulary words for the week.
This document provides an overview and lesson plans for a science curriculum on matter for third grade students, including lessons on solids, liquids, gases, properties of materials, and safety. The curriculum covers topics such as describing characteristics of different states of matter, changes in materials, living things and their environment, and earth and space. Detailed lesson plans provide objectives, procedures, and background information for teachers.
K TO 12 GRADE 4 TEACHER’S GUIDE IN SCIENCE (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
The document states that all rights are reserved for a DepEd material and that no part of the material may be reproduced or transmitted without permission from the DepEd Central Office. It indicates that it is the first edition from 2015.
K TO 12 GRADE 4 LEARNER’S MATERIAL IN SCIENCE (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans used by the Olmecs and Mayans as currency and medicine. Later, chocolate drinks became popular among the Aztecs and Europeans discovered chocolate in the 16th century, initially using it as medicine before it became widely consumed as a sweet treat.
K TO 12 GRADE 3 LEARNER’S MATERIAL IN SCIENCELiGhT ArOhL
This document appears to be a draft of a grade 3 science textbook. It includes an introduction, acknowledgements, table of contents, and the beginning of the first unit on matter. The unit covers the three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases. The first chapter focuses on solids, their characteristics like color, shape, size and texture. It includes activities for students to observe and describe different solids. The document provides structure and content for the textbook but is still in draft form.
This document compares the metamorphosis processes of different insects. It discusses that insects go through 4 stages of development - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. However, some insects like roaches go through an incomplete metamorphosis with 3 stages - egg, nymph, and adult. The nymph resembles a wingless adult. The document provides terms and examples to categorize into columns for different insect life cycles.
This document compares the metamorphosis processes of different insects. It discusses that insects go through 4 stages of development - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. However, some insects like roaches go through an incomplete metamorphosis with 3 stages - egg, nymph, and adult. The nymph resembles a wingless adult. The document provides terms and examples to categorize under the stages of different insects' life cycles.
Joseph plans a trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. He brings his bike and sneaks out of bed. Along the way, he meets an elf named Jeremiah who offers to help. Jeremiah tells Joseph that his siblings are with him and knows where Santa is. Jeremiah agrees to take Joseph and his siblings to Santa. They arrive at the North Pole and meet Santa, proving to Joseph that his journey was real.
Students will explore properties of soil by conducting tests on texture, water retention, and ability to support plant life. They will observe samples of gravel, sand, silt, clay, and potting soil under microscopes and perform a sorting activity to identify the different types of particles. Students will also grow bean plants in different types of soil to observe which mixture best supports plant growth over time. The lesson aims to help students understand the composition of soil and the relationships between soil properties, water retention, and plant growth.
This lesson explores weathering and erosion, which are processes that gradually change the Earth's surface over time. Students will identify and describe events that shape the Earth, such as weathering caused by water, wind, temperature, and plants. Erosion is also influenced by natural agents and slowly alters the landscape. Through hands-on activities, students will learn about different types of weathering and erosion, and how these processes can be both destructive yet constructive forces of change on Earth.
This document outlines a 5 day lesson plan for a 3rd grade science unit on soil. The lesson will have students explore properties of soil and its importance as a natural resource through hands-on investigations of soil samples. Students will observe and compare mystery soil samples, learn about the formation of soil through weathering of rocks, and experiment to determine the water retention capacities of different soil types like sand, clay, and loam.
1) The document provides guidance for transitioning from 1998 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to the 2010 TEKS for a 4th grade unit on the changing earth.
2) It compares the old and new TEKS, identifies lessons that can be adapted from existing CSCOPE materials, and provides key understandings and performance indicators to guide lesson planning.
3) The lessons will focus on examining soil properties, observing changes to the earth's surface from weathering, erosion and deposition, and drawing conclusions about the past from fossils and charts.
This document outlines the homework expectations for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes daily assignments for spelling and vocabulary word practice, as well as Saxon Math. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, as there will be a spelling test on Friday. Twenty spelling words and ten vocabulary words are provided, along with the word of the week.
This document outlines the homework expectations for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes daily assignments for spelling and vocabulary word practice, as well as Saxon Math. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, as there will be a spelling test on Friday. Twenty spelling words and ten vocabulary words are provided, along with the word of the week.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
- The document contains a weekly lesson plan for 4th grade science covering the week of October 11-15.
- The lessons focus on different forms of energy including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal energy. Students will learn to differentiate among the various forms.
- Activities include representing different forms of energy in a debate, exploring electrical circuits and electromagnetic fields, and designing an experiment on the effect of forces.
Heat energy is the total kinetic energy of all the atoms and
molecules in a substance. Heat energy can be transferred through direct
contact (conduction), air currents (convection), or radiation.
3. Distribute the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy. Have students read and
complete the handout.
4. Review the handout as a class. Ask students to explain in their own words
how heat energy was transferred in the activity.
5. Have students write a summary in their science notebooks about how heat
energy was transferred in the activity.
6. Ask:
What form of energy was applied?
How did the energy transfer from one
This instructional focus document provides guidance for a 25-day unit on forms of energy for 4th grade science. The unit aims to differentiate between various forms of energy and introduce concepts of conductors and insulators. Students will design experiments involving forces and energy transfers. The document outlines student expectations, concepts, and key understandings to develop, along with potential misconceptions. Academic vocabulary and relevant TEKS standards are also included.
1) The document contains a weekly lesson plan for 4th grade science covering the week of October 4-8.
2) The lessons focus on different forms of energy including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal energy.
3) Students will learn to differentiate among the various forms of energy, recognize conductors and insulators, and demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed circuit.
The document discusses different forms of energy and their sources. Light energy comes from the sun, outlets get energy from electric wires, which get it from power plants. Power plants get energy from coal, and coal originally gets its energy from the sun, as do plants. The sun creates its own energy and is the main source of all other energy sources on Earth.
The document discusses different forms of energy and their sources. Light energy comes from the sun, outlets get energy from electric wires, which get it from power plants, who source energy from coal, which originally comes from the sun through plants during photosynthesis. The sun is the ultimate source of energy, as it creates its own through nuclear fusion.
Heat energy is the total kinetic energy of all the atoms and
molecules in a substance. Heat energy can be transferred through
conduction, convection and radiation.
3. Distribute the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy. Have students read and
complete the handout.
4. Review the handout as a class. Ask students to explain in their own words
how heat energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
5. Have students write a summary in their science notebooks about how heat
energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
6. Collect the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy for a grade.
7. Ask:
What are the three main ways
This instructional focus document outlines a 25-day unit on forms of energy for fourth grade science. The unit aims to differentiate between different forms of energy and between conductors and insulators. Students will design experiments to test how forces affect objects and to explore electrical circuits and electromagnetic fields. The unit addresses common student misconceptions about energy and scaffolds concepts to prepare students for understanding energy in later grades.
This document contains the weekly lesson plans for 4th grade science teachers P. Alejandro, E. Quezada, C. Ramirez, and J. Rodriguez for the week of September 27 to October 1. The lessons focus on TEKS 4.2C and 4.5C, which relate to identifying changes in physical properties of solutions, constructing tables and graphs to organize data, determining if a substance is a mixture and can be separated, and comparing and contrasting mixtures and solutions. The lessons include activities with mixtures and solutions, dissolving sugar, and creating mixtures to observe and analyze.
This document compares the metamorphosis processes of different insects. It discusses that insects go through 4 stages of development - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. However, some insects like roaches go through an incomplete metamorphosis with 3 stages - egg, nymph, and adult. The nymph resembles a wingless adult. The document provides terms and examples to categorize under the stages of different insects' life cycles.
Joseph plans a trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. He brings his bike and sneaks out of bed. Along the way, he meets an elf named Jeremiah who offers to help. Jeremiah tells Joseph that his siblings are with him and knows where Santa is. Jeremiah agrees to take Joseph and his siblings to Santa. They arrive at the North Pole and meet Santa, proving to Joseph that his journey was real.
Students will explore properties of soil by conducting tests on texture, water retention, and ability to support plant life. They will observe samples of gravel, sand, silt, clay, and potting soil under microscopes and perform a sorting activity to identify the different types of particles. Students will also grow bean plants in different types of soil to observe which mixture best supports plant growth over time. The lesson aims to help students understand the composition of soil and the relationships between soil properties, water retention, and plant growth.
This lesson explores weathering and erosion, which are processes that gradually change the Earth's surface over time. Students will identify and describe events that shape the Earth, such as weathering caused by water, wind, temperature, and plants. Erosion is also influenced by natural agents and slowly alters the landscape. Through hands-on activities, students will learn about different types of weathering and erosion, and how these processes can be both destructive yet constructive forces of change on Earth.
This document outlines a 5 day lesson plan for a 3rd grade science unit on soil. The lesson will have students explore properties of soil and its importance as a natural resource through hands-on investigations of soil samples. Students will observe and compare mystery soil samples, learn about the formation of soil through weathering of rocks, and experiment to determine the water retention capacities of different soil types like sand, clay, and loam.
1) The document provides guidance for transitioning from 1998 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to the 2010 TEKS for a 4th grade unit on the changing earth.
2) It compares the old and new TEKS, identifies lessons that can be adapted from existing CSCOPE materials, and provides key understandings and performance indicators to guide lesson planning.
3) The lessons will focus on examining soil properties, observing changes to the earth's surface from weathering, erosion and deposition, and drawing conclusions about the past from fossils and charts.
This document outlines the homework expectations for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes daily assignments for spelling and vocabulary word practice, as well as Saxon Math. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, as there will be a spelling test on Friday. Twenty spelling words and ten vocabulary words are provided, along with the word of the week.
This document outlines the homework expectations for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes daily assignments for spelling and vocabulary word practice, as well as Saxon Math. Students are expected to study their spelling and vocabulary words daily, as there will be a spelling test on Friday. Twenty spelling words and ten vocabulary words are provided, along with the word of the week.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
This document provides the homework expectations and assignments for 4th grade students at Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary for the week of November 1-5. It includes spelling and vocabulary words to study with assignments each day such as word building, alphabetical ordering, and handouts. It also lists the phonics and comprehension skills for the week and reminds students to study words daily and that the spelling test will be on Friday.
- The document contains a weekly lesson plan for 4th grade science covering the week of October 11-15.
- The lessons focus on different forms of energy including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal energy. Students will learn to differentiate among the various forms.
- Activities include representing different forms of energy in a debate, exploring electrical circuits and electromagnetic fields, and designing an experiment on the effect of forces.
Heat energy is the total kinetic energy of all the atoms and
molecules in a substance. Heat energy can be transferred through direct
contact (conduction), air currents (convection), or radiation.
3. Distribute the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy. Have students read and
complete the handout.
4. Review the handout as a class. Ask students to explain in their own words
how heat energy was transferred in the activity.
5. Have students write a summary in their science notebooks about how heat
energy was transferred in the activity.
6. Ask:
What form of energy was applied?
How did the energy transfer from one
This instructional focus document provides guidance for a 25-day unit on forms of energy for 4th grade science. The unit aims to differentiate between various forms of energy and introduce concepts of conductors and insulators. Students will design experiments involving forces and energy transfers. The document outlines student expectations, concepts, and key understandings to develop, along with potential misconceptions. Academic vocabulary and relevant TEKS standards are also included.
1) The document contains a weekly lesson plan for 4th grade science covering the week of October 4-8.
2) The lessons focus on different forms of energy including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal energy.
3) Students will learn to differentiate among the various forms of energy, recognize conductors and insulators, and demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed circuit.
The document discusses different forms of energy and their sources. Light energy comes from the sun, outlets get energy from electric wires, which get it from power plants. Power plants get energy from coal, and coal originally gets its energy from the sun, as do plants. The sun creates its own energy and is the main source of all other energy sources on Earth.
The document discusses different forms of energy and their sources. Light energy comes from the sun, outlets get energy from electric wires, which get it from power plants, who source energy from coal, which originally comes from the sun through plants during photosynthesis. The sun is the ultimate source of energy, as it creates its own through nuclear fusion.
Heat energy is the total kinetic energy of all the atoms and
molecules in a substance. Heat energy can be transferred through
conduction, convection and radiation.
3. Distribute the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy. Have students read and
complete the handout.
4. Review the handout as a class. Ask students to explain in their own words
how heat energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
5. Have students write a summary in their science notebooks about how heat
energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
6. Collect the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy for a grade.
7. Ask:
What are the three main ways
This instructional focus document outlines a 25-day unit on forms of energy for fourth grade science. The unit aims to differentiate between different forms of energy and between conductors and insulators. Students will design experiments to test how forces affect objects and to explore electrical circuits and electromagnetic fields. The unit addresses common student misconceptions about energy and scaffolds concepts to prepare students for understanding energy in later grades.
This document contains the weekly lesson plans for 4th grade science teachers P. Alejandro, E. Quezada, C. Ramirez, and J. Rodriguez for the week of September 27 to October 1. The lessons focus on TEKS 4.2C and 4.5C, which relate to identifying changes in physical properties of solutions, constructing tables and graphs to organize data, determining if a substance is a mixture and can be separated, and comparing and contrasting mixtures and solutions. The lessons include activities with mixtures and solutions, dissolving sugar, and creating mixtures to observe and analyze.