1. I can name the steps of the scientific method, in order. Structure & Transformation

2. I can use the scientific method to create an original experiment. Structure & Transformation

3. I can analyze a previous experiment to determine if it was done correctly. Structure & Transformation

4. I can write a lab report to communicate the steps and results of an experiment. Structure & Transformation

5. I can identify the parts of an atom. Structure & Transformation

6. I can identify the electron as the part of the atom that allows two or more atoms to combine. Structure & Transformation

7. I can identify an element. Structure & Transformation

8. I can identify a compound. Structure & Transformation

9. I can distinguish between elements and compounds. Structure & Transformation

10. I can name common elements and compounds used in everyday life. Structure & Transformation

11. I can predict how different factors will affect how fast chemicals react together. Structure & Transformation

12. I can classify elements according to their properties. Structure & Transformation

13. I can identify physical changes. Structure & Transformation

14. I can identify chemical changes. Structure & Transformation

15. I can distinguish between physical and chemical changes. Structure & Transformation

16. I can name several compounds that can break down under chemical changes. Structure & Transformation

17. I can describe how some elements combine to form compounds. Structure & Transformation

18. I can explain how compounds are different than the elements that form them. Structure & Transformation

19. I can demonstrate how mass is conserved during a chemical change. Structure & Transformation

20. I can describe matter ’ s physical properties. Structure & Transformation

21. I can describe matter ’ s chemical properties. Structure & Transformation

22. I can describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Structure & Transformation

23. I can describe the relationship between mass and inertia. Motion & Forces

24. I can state and give real life examples of Newton ’ s laws of motion. Motion & Forces

25. I can distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces. Motion & Forces

26. I can estimate the amount of gravity between objects and by observing their masses and the distance between them. Motion & Forces

27. I can design a scientific investigation that explores the position, speed and motion of objects using appropriate tools and technology. Motion & Forces

28. I can interpret the movement of an object based on graphed data. Motion & Forces

29. I can calculate the amount of work done on an object by using the formula W=F x d

30. I can distinguish between gravity and magnetism. Motion & Forces

31. I can describe the difference between mass and weight. Motion & Forces

32. I can predict the effects of gravity on various objects. Motion & Forces

33. I can explain how gravity and inertia combine to keep objects in orbit. The Earth and the Universe

34. I can describe the pattern of the tides. The Earth and the Universe

35. I can explain how the position of the sun, moon and Earth affect the tides. The Earth and the Universe

36. I can identify the phases of the moon. The Earth and the Universe

37. I can explain how the position of the sun, moon and Earth produce moon phases. The Earth and the Universe

38. I can describe a solar eclipse. The Earth and the Universe

39. I can describe a lunar eclipse. The Earth and the Universe

40. I can explain how the position of the sun, moon and Earth produce eclipses (solar and lunar). The Earth and the Universe

41. I can describe our solar systems place in the Milky Way Galaxy. The Earth and the Universe

42. I can apply the laws of motion to the movement of satellites. The Earth and the Universe

43. I can identify the composition of the Earth ’ s atmosphere. The Earth and the Universe

44. I can identify the layers of the Earth ’ s atmosphere. The Earth and the Universe

45. I can predict how uneven heating of the earth ’ s surface effects wind movement. The Earth and the Universe

46. I can use data to predict changes in the atmosphere. The Earth and the Universe

47. I can describe how heat is transferred through conduction. The Earth and the Universe

48. I can describe how heat is transferred through convection. The Earth and the Universe

49. I can describe how heat is transferred through radiation. The Earth and the Universe

50. I can explain how heat from the Earth ’ s surface is transferred to the atmosphere. The Earth and the Universe

51. I can identify and describe the layers of the Earth by their physical properties. The Earth and the Universe

52. I can identify and describe the layers of the Earth by what they are made of. The Earth and the Universe

53. I can define tectonic plate. The Earth and the Universe

54. I can describe the theory of continental drift. The Earth and the Universe

55. I can describe a convergent boundary. The Earth and the Universe

56. I can describe a divergent boundary. The Earth and the Universe

57. I can describe a transform boundary. The Earth and the Universe

58. I can explain how movement in the Earth ’ s mantle results in the motion of the lithospheric plates. The Earth and the Universe

59. I can explain how the changes we see today are similar to those that occurred in the past. The Earth and the Universe

60. I can use data to explain the layers of the Earth based on evidence obtained from earthquakes and volcanic activity. The Earth and the Universe

61. I can predict how the Earth ’ s surface will change at the different types of lithospheric plate boundaries. The Earth and the Universe

62. I can describe how moving water shapes the surface of the Earth by the process of erosion. The Earth and the Universe

63. I can predict the short and long term impact on living organisms because of changes in the Earth ’ s surface. The Earth and the Universe

64. I can define genes. Unity & Diversity

65. I can identify where genes are located. Unity & Diversity

66. I can relate how genes carry hereditary information from one generation to another. Unity & Diversity

67. I can distinguish between learned and inherited traits. Unity & Diversity

68. I can describe and model the structure of DNA. Unity & Diversity

69. I can define a punnett square. Unity & Diversity

70. I can predict the possible outcomes of inheritance through the use of Punnett squares. Unity & Diversity

71. I can use a pedigree to interpret data. Unity & Diversity

72. I can compare similarities among people from different geographical cultures. Unity & Diversity

73. I can understand that experiments involving living things must respect potential risks to their health. Unity & Diversity

74. I can defend my opinion about ethical decisions involving humans and other organisms. Unity & Diversity

75. I can describe sexual reproduction. Unity & Diversity

76. I can describe asexual reproduction. Unity & Diversity

77. I can compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction. Unity & Diversity

78. I can describe how sexual reproduction creates variations among offspring. Unity & Diversity

79. I can explain how sex cells carry genetic information. Unity & Diversity

80. I can relate information to past life forms and the environments they lived in. Biological Change

81. I can explain how species that depend on each other can also become extinct. Biological Change

82. I can explain how organisms that cannot adapt to changes in the environment may become extinct. Biological Change

83. I can use evidence from the fossil record to show that organisms change slowly over time, resulting in diversity of life. Biological Change

84. I can explain the law of superposition. Biological Change

85. I can recognize exceptions to the law of superposition. Biological Change

86. I can identify the different forms of energy. Energy Transformations

87. I can describe real life examples of different forms of energy. Energy Transformations

88. I can explain the law of conservation of energy and how it applies in various situations. Energy Transformations

89. I can explain how heat energy transfers. Energy Transformations

90. I can understand the differences of kinetic energy in the molecules of a solid, liquid and gas. Energy Transformations

91. I can describe several examples of the transfer and transformation of energy. Energy Transformations

92. I can model and explain the flow of energy in ecosystems. Energy Transformations

93. I can understand that in most situations systems move toward stability and remain that way. Energy Transformations

94. I can describe how energy flows through an ecosystem by analyzing food chains, food webs and energy pyramids. Energy Transformations

95. I can explain how the sun is the major source of energy. Energy Transformations

96. I can describe the process of photosynthesis. Energy Transformations

97. I can interpret data showing how organisms in a food chain or food web affect each other. Energy Transformations

98. I can explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Interdependence

99. I can explain how competitions for limited resources can result in extinction even if environmental conditions remain the same. Interdependence

100. I can understand how the population of an organism can increase, decrease or remain the same based on available biotic and abiotic factors. Interdependence

101. I can evaluate the consequences of the introduction of a non- native species to an established ecosystem. Interdependence

102. I can identify potential factors that could cause the endangerment or extinctions of an organism. Interdependence

103. I can identify one or more species that have become extinct. Interdependence

104. I can design an investigation that shows the results of a change in a biotic or abiotic factor in an ecosystem. Interdependence

105. I can understand that compromise does not always lead to desirable outcomes for everyone. Interdependence

106. I can research and discuss the pros and cons of things that have an impact on the environment. Interdependence

107. I can understand the sun is the major external source of energy on Earth. Energy Transformations

108. I can understand that energy from inside the Earth can cause volcanic eruptions and plate tectonic movement. Energy Transformations

109. I can explain how the sun affects various Earth systems. Energy Transformations

110. I can describe how waves are one way energy is transferred. Energy Transformations

111. I can list different types of waves. Energy Transformations

112. I can name and identify real world examples of energy. Energy Transformations

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