Units of Study: Content and Skills
The Universe
1. Rotation and revolution, including night/day and seasons
2. Phases of the moon
3. Lunar and solar eclipses
4. Solar system: the sun and the planets; asteroids, comets and meteors
5. Stars: classification and constellations
6. Galaxies: classification and phenomena such as quasars and black holes
7. Astronomical theories
8. Equipment and techniques of space exploration
Scientific Method
1. Observing, questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting
2. Collecting, organizing, recording and graphing data
3. Reporting results and drawing conclusions using scientific terminology
4. Following directions
Earth’s Waters
1. Importance of water
2. Water uses on earth
3. Distribution of water on earth
4. Buoyancy, density, and the water cycle
5. Ocean movements: currents, waves, and tides
6. Ocean resources
7. Ocean food chains: energy producers and consumers
8. Equipment and techniques of ocean exploration
Ecology
1. Causes and effects of land, water and air pollution
2. Conservation methods
3. Environmental responsibility
