Science Standards
Strand 1: Inquiry Process
Concept 1: Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses
PO 1. Differentiate inferences from observations.
PO 2. Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an
investigation.
PO 3. Formulate predictions in the realm of science based on observed cause and effect
relationships.
PO 4. Locate information (e.g., book, article, website) related to an investigation.
Concept 2: Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling)
PO 1. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of
technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry.
PO 2. Plan a simple investigation that identifies the variables to be controlled.
PO 3. Conduct controlled investigations (e.g., related to erosion, plant life cycles,
weather, magnetism) in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences.
PO 4. Measure using appropriate tools (e.g., ruler, scale, balance) and units of measure
(i.e., metric, U.S. customary).
PO 5. Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written
log).
PE Standards
Strand 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and
tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Concept 2: Scientific Principles
PO 1. List physiological indicators of exercise
List and define the components of health-related physical fitness
PO 5. Demonstrate exercises that can improve each component of health-related
fitness
PO 7. Demonstrate ability to find heart rate
PO 8. Explain how to balance food intake with physical activity
Strand 3: Participates regularly in physical activity both during and beyond the
structured physical education class.
Concept 1: Physical Activity in a Physical Education Program
PO 1. Engage in instructionally-appropriate moderate to vigorous physical
activity for at least 50% of structured physical education classes
Health Standards:
Strand 1: Comprehension of Health promotion and Disease Prevention Concepts
Concept 1: Understand Relationship Between Health Behaviors and Health
PO 1. Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health
Concept 3: Understanding Personal Health
PO 2. Describe the key nutrients contained in the food groups and how these nutrients
affect health and learning
PO 3. Describe how physical activity impacts health
Strand 5: Use of Decision-Making skills to Enhance Health
Concept 2: Application of Decision-Making Skills to Health
PO 1. Identify health-related situations that might require a thoughtful decision
PO 3. List healthy options to health-related issues or problems
PO 4. Predict the potential outcomes of each option when making a health-related
decision
PO 5. Choose a healthy option when making a decision
PO 6. Describe the outcomes of a health-related decision
Strand 6: Use of goal-setting skills to Enhance Health
Concept 2: Health-Related Goal Setting
PO 1. Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement
PO 2. Identify resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal
Strand 7: Ability to practice health enhancing behaviors
Concept 1: Personal Responsibility for Health
PO 1. Identify responsible personal health behaviors
Concept 2: Healthy Practices and Behaviors
PO 1. Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or
improve personal health
PO 2. Demonstrate a variety of behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks
Math Standards
Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
4.OA.2. Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison
Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT)
4.NBT.5. Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and
multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties
of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular
arrays, and/or area models.
Measurement and Data (MD)
4.MD.1. Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including
km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement,
express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit
4.MD.4. Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit
3.MD.2. Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard
units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l).
Reading Standards
Reading Standards for Informational Text K–5
Key Ideas and Details
4RL1. Refer to details and examples in a text when
explaining what the text says explicitly and when
drawing inferences from the text.
4RL2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain
how it is supported by key details; summarize the
text.
4RL3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in
a historical, scientific, or technical text, including
what happened and why, based on specific
information in the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
4RL7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or
quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams,
time lines, animations, or interactive elements
on Web pages) and explain how the information
contributes to an understanding of the text in
which it appears.
Reading Standards K-5
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
4RL10. By the end of year, read and comprehend
informational texts, including history/social studies,
science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text
complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as
needed at the high end of the range.
Writing Standards K–5
Text Types and Purposes
4W2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a
topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related
information in paragraphs and sections;
include formatting (e.g., headings),
illustrations, and multimedia when useful to
aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions,
concrete details, quotations , or other information and
examples
21st Century Themes and Skills
Health Literacy
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Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways that are health enhancing
Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction
Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions
Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals
INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION
Manage Goals and Time
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Set goals with tangible and intangible success criteria
Balance tactical (short-term) and strategic (long-term) goals
Utilize time and manage workload efficiently
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborate with Others
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Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams
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Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to
accomplish a common goal
Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions
made by each team member
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Reason Effectively
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Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation
Use Systems Thinking
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Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in
complex systems