Science Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 4, students will:
Standard 5.1

(Scientific Process:) All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypothesis, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.
Standard 5.1.4.A Habits of Mind
Standard 5.1.4.A.1
 Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation.
Standard 5.1.4.A.2
 Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later.
Standard 5.1.4.A.3
 Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected.
Standard 5.1.4.A.4
 Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people.
Standard 5.1.4.B  Inquiry and Problem Solving  
Standard 5.1.4.B.1
 Develop strategies and skills for information–gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies.
Standard 5.1.4.B.2
 Identify the evidence used in an explanation.
Standard 5.1.4.C  Safety
Standard 5.1.4.C.1
 Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices.
Standard 5.1.4.C.2
 Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations.

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