D: The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes.
Plate Tectonics
1: Questioning and predicting
1.3: Identify a question to answer or a problem to solve through scientific inquiry
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
1.5: Make predictions about the findings of their inquiry
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
2: Planning and conducting
2.2: Measure and control variables through fair tests
Growing Plants
2.3: Observe, measure, and record data (qualitative and quantitative), using equipment, including digital technologies, with accuracy appropriate to the task
Triple Beam Balance
3: Processing and analyzing data and information
3.2: Construct and use a range of methods to represent patterns or relationships in data, including tables, graphs, key, scale models, and digital technologies as appropriate
Pendulum Clock
Seasons Around the World
3.3: Seek patterns and connections in data from their own investigations and secondary sources
Diffusion
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
4: Evaluating
4.1: Reflect on their investigation methods, including the adequacy of controls on variables and the quality of the data collected
Diffusion
6: Communicating
6.1: Communicate ideas, findings, and solutions to problems, using scientific language, representations, and digital technologies as appropriate
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
b: cell theory and types of cells
Cell Structure
c: photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab
Pond Ecosystem
e: kinetic molecular theory
Temperature and Particle Motion
f: atomic theory and models
f.1: protons, neutrons, and quarks
Element Builder
f.2: electrons and leptons
Element Builder
g: types and effects of electromagnetic radiation
Heat Absorption
Radiation
h: light:
h.1: properties
Herschel Experiment - Metric
Refraction
Ripple Tank
h.2: behaviours
Basic Prism
Radiation
Refraction
i: plate tectonic movement
Plate Tectonics
j: major geological events of local significance
Plate Tectonics
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020