Essential Labs: 4th Grade Miami - Florida Department Of Education

Essential Labs

Grade 4

Based on New Generation Science Sunshine State Standards

Annually Assessed (AA) Benchmarks

School Year 2011-2012

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Education Transformation and Performance

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Dr. Solomon C. Stinson, Chairman Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Vice Chairman

Mr. Agustin J. Barrera Mr. Renier Diaz de la Portilla

Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway

Dr. Martin S. Karp Ms. Ana Rivas Logan

Dr. Marta P?rez

Ms. Eboni Finley Student Advisor

Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Nikolai P. Vitti Assistant Superintendent Education Transformation and Performance

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................5 Resources....................................................................................................................6

Materials List..............................................................................................7 Laboratory Safety......................................................................................8 Lab Roles.................................................................................................9 Annually Assessed Benchmarks................................................................10 Lab Activities.....................................................................................................11 1. BIG IDEA 1: WHAT'S YOUR REACTION..............................................................12 2. BIG IDEA 1: GUMMY BEAR LAB........................................................................16 3. BIG IDEA 1: RAINBOW MEASURING FUN LAB.....................................................20 4. SC.4.E.5.1: CONSTELLATIONS..........................................................................24 5. SC.4.E.5.2: PHASES OF THE MOON...................................................................30 6. SC.4.E.5.3: SHADOWS.....................................................................................35 7. SC.4.E.6.2: ROCKS AND MINERALS...................................................................39 8. SC.4.E.6.1: THE ROCK CYCLE..........................................................................44 9. SC.4.E.6.3: WATER TURBINE............................................................................50 10. SC.4.E.6.3: SOLAR POWER............................................................................55 11. SC.4.E.6.4: WEATHERING AND EROSION.........................................................62 12. SC.4.E.6.4: EROSION......................................................................................67 13. SC.4.L.16.4: TYPES OF PLANT REPRODUCTION................................................72 14. SC.4.L.16.4: LIFE CYCLES...............................................................................78 15. SC.4.L.17.2:ENERGY FLOW THROUGH THE FOOD CHAINS................................ 83 16. SC.4.L17.2: PLANT AND ANIMAL INTERDEPENDENCE........................................89 17. SC.4.L.17.2: PREDATOR AND PREY..................................................................95 Appendix Essential Lab Quizzes

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide a venue for 5th grade science teachers to facilitate the discussion of the New Generation Science Sunshine State Standards Annually Assessed Benchmarks in the 4th grade science course. Each lesson plan included in this document is aligned with the assessed benchmarks. The lessons and laboratory activities were developed with the intention of allowing the students to grow in critical thinking within the content of the benchmark.

These labs were developed to enable all 4th grade science teachers to address these very important concepts in their science courses prior to the Science FCAT. The labs were designed to cover the most important tested concepts for which the students will be assessed on the 2012 Science FCAT. Some benchmarks are extremely broad and will address different content foci. Lab activities may also cover multiple benchmarks. The "N Strand" of the Sunshine State Standards, which deals with the Practice of Science, is infused in all labs.

For the most part, the activities were modestly designed without the use of advanced technological equipment to make it possible for all teachers to use these activities. However, it is highly recommended that technology, such as the use of computers be used to access the Internet and to utilize additional resources such as Gizmos at , and Discovery Education.

This document is intended to be used by the 4th grade science teachers so that all teachers within this grade level can collaborate as they work together, plan together, and rotate lab materials among classrooms. Through this practice, all students and teachers will have the same opportunities to participate in these experiences and promote discourse among learners, which are the building blocks of authentic learning communities.

? Pacing Guide (District Provided) ? Focus Calendar (School Specific

PLAN

and Data Driven)

? Data Disaggregation ? Calendar Development

DO

? Direct Instructional Focus

? Lessons ? Essential Labs ? Science Projects and

Activities

ACT

? FCAT Explorer

? Tutorials ? Enrichment

? (Gizmos)

? Differentiated Instruction

CHECK

? Assessment ? M aintenance ? M onitoring

? FOCUS Assessment

Resources

Materials List** Grade 4 Essential Labs

SC.4.N.1.1 WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?

o Partner to test reaction distance o Ruler

SC.4.N.1.2 GUMMY BEAR LAB

o 1 gummy bear per student o 1 small cup or beaker of water (4

oz.) o Measuring tools- metric ruler and

scale /triple-beam balance o 1 student lab report sheet o graduated cylinder

SC.4.N.1.3 RAINBOW MEASURING FUN LAB

o 6 test tubes (label the test tubes with the letters A-E)

o test tube rack o 1 pipette or medicine dropper for

stirring (optional) o 1 empty cup (for contaminated

waste) o 1 cup of clean water (for rinsing

your graduated cylinder) o 1 graduated cylinder

SC.4.E.5.1 CONSTELLATIONS

o Reference materials on stars and constellations

o pre-made constellation viewer o light source o scissors o 1 cardboard toilet tissue tube o 1 black marker o 1 flashlight o 1 push pin o masking tape o glue o 1 circle of black construction paper

? the size of the tube opening o 1 cardboard circle ? the size of the

tube opening o 1 constellation pattern (black dots

on white copy paper the size of the tube opening)

SC.4.E.5.2/E.5.4/E6.5

PHASES OF THE MOON LAB

o one 4-inch foam ball o overhead projector o The Moon book by Gail Gibbons o science notebook

SC.4.E.5.3/E.5.4 SHADOWS LAB

o overhead projector

o 1 large sheet of white poster board

o 1 sharpened pencil or a craft stick

o 1 clock or watch

o 1 compass

o 1 colored pencil or crayon

o 1 metric ruler

o 1 small lump of clay

SC.4.E.6.2 ROCKS AND MINERALS LAB

o various items (jewelry, clay, chalk, penny, sand, etc.)

o rock samples o mineral samples: quartz, pyrite,

hematite o halite (rock salt) o hand lens o science notebook and pencil o iron nail o streak plate

SC.4.E.6.1 THE ROCK CYCLE LAB

o dropper o rock samples (3-5 of each type of

rock) o vinegar o 3 pieces of Starburst candy o 1 hand lens o "Inferring about Rocks" activity

sheet o Rock Chart o student notebooks

SC.4.E.6.3 WATER TURBINE LAB

o 1 half-gallon milk or juice carton o 1 metric ruler o Duct tape o 1 nail o Water o Masking tape o 1 half-gallon milk carton or soda

can with 5 holes pre-punched by the teacher o String o Scissors

SC4.E.6.3/E.6.6 SOLAR POWER

o 1 black and 1 white t-shirt

o 2 thermometers

o 2 black solar trays o 2 white solar trays o 2 solar tray covers o 4 thermometers o large container of water (a gallon

milk jug works well) o Solar Energy data sheet

SC.4.E.6.4 WEATHERING AND EROSION LAB

o Sand Water o Large pans (i.e. lasagna) Small beakers o Rulers Eye droppers o Rain cup Safety goggles o Popsicle sticks Drinking straws o Baking soda Pebbles o Vinegar

SC.4.E.6.4 EROSION LAB

o 1 cookie sheet/shallow pan/erosion table several craft sticks

o 1 Styrofoam cup o grass or other vegetation (optional) o masking tape o markers or crayons o 1 metric ruler o mixture of dirt, clay, gravel, sand, and

water in a 10 oz. cup o 1 book (approx. 1-2 inches thick, covered

to avoid damage) o 1 metric measuring cup o 200 mL water o 1 sharp pencil or a pin for punching holes o pictures of the Grand Canyon o newspaper o construction paper (1 sheet per student) o Erosion, Lola M. Schaefer, Benchmark

Education Co.

SC.4.L.16.1/L.16.4 TYPES OF PLANT REPRODUCTION LAB

o photographs of plants, if needed (see Teaching Tips)

o access to plants (such as a school garden)

o science notebook and pencil

SC.4.P.16.4 LIFE CYCLES LAB

o Poster of butterfly life cycle O Science notebook

SC.4.L.17.2/ L.17.3 ENERGY FLOW THROUGH FOOD CHAINS

o Reference material on animals

o 25-40 pictures of various animals pictured in their habitats in a paper bag

o hole punch o 1 paper plate (Sun) string o index cards o crayons or markers o glue or tape

SC.4.L.17.2/L.17.3

PLANT AND ANIMAL INTERDEPENDENCE LAB

o Pass the Energy, Please! Barbara Shaw McKinney, 1999, Dawn Publications

SC.4.L.17.2/L.17.3 PREDATOR AND PREY LAB

o flagging tape, ribbon strips, or construction paper strips (2 colors enough for the whole class)

o 4 hula hoops (or yarn circles) placed on the field to mark temporary shelters

o 3 chips per student for food tokens (or use paper squares) scattered on the field

o blue chips for water tokens

**Materials are per group *Materials listed with a * are included in the Science Replacement Consumable Materials kits

Safety Rules:

Laboratory Safety

1. Always make safety your first consideration in the laboratory.

2. Know the primary and secondary exit routes from the classroom.

3. Know the location of and how to use the safety equipment in the classroom.

4. Wear appropriate clothing, proper footwear and eye protection.

5. Work at your assigned seat unless obtaining equipment or chemicals.

6. Wait for the teacher's permission before handling all lab equipment and chemicals.

7. Follow laboratory procedures as explained and do not perform unauthorized experiments.

8. Avoid drinking, eating or smelling the chemicals or anything that is used in the lab.

9. Report all injuries, accidents and potential hazards to the teachers.

10. Remove all unnecessary materials from the work area and completely clean up the work area after the experiment.

Safety Contract:

I will: ? ? ? ? ? ?

Follow all instructions given by the teacher. Protect eyes, face and hands, and body while conducting class activities. Carry out good housekeeping practices. Know where to get help fast. Know the location of the first aid and fire safety equipment. Conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times in the science class.

I, _______________________, have read and agree to follow the safety regulations (Print name)

as set forth above and any additional printed instructions provided by the teacher. I further agree to abide by all other written and verbal instructions given in class.

Signature: ____________________________Date: ________________________

Parent Signature: _____________________Date: ________________________

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