Southwest Study Buddy
Bring this signed Study Buddy back on test days for Science and Social Studies to receive 3 bonus points
on each test!
I will help my child review what is studied in class. (Detailed daily notes can be found on our Edmodo
web site.)
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Science: States of Matter/ Water Cycle/Weather
1) How can I classify matter according to properties? I can classify matter according to properties.
2) What is the relationship between matter and the water cycle? I can explain the relationship between
matter and the water cycle.
3) How can I show I understand that the sun warms the air, land and water, and lights the Earth?
I can show that the sun warms the air, land and water, and lights the Earth and how this affects
weather.
4) How can I observe weather conditions and record weather data over time using appropriate tools (e.g.,
thermometer, wind vane, rain gauge, etc.)? I can identify scientific tools used to determine
temperature, wind direction and speed and precipitation (e.g., thermometer, wind vane, rain
gauge, etc.).
5 ) How can I observe weather conditions and record weather data over time using appropriate tools
(e.g., thermometer, wind vane, rain gauge, etc.)? I can observe weather conditions and record
weather data over time using appropriate tools.
6) How can I show that I understand that some events in nature have a repeating pattern?
I can show that some events in nature (temperature averages and precipitation in the same
months each year—tornado season, hurricane season) have a repeating pattern.
7) How can I use weather data to describe weather conditions and make simple predictions based on
patterns observed (e.g., daily, weekly, seasonal patterns)?
I can use weather data to describe weather conditions and make simple predictions based on
patterns observed (e.g., daily, weekly, seasonal patterns).
8) How can I communicate observations, investigations and conclusions orally and with written words,
charts and diagrams?
I can communicate weather observations, investigations and conclusions orally and with written
words, charts and diagrams.
BC Curriculum
C. Chemistry
a. How Matter Changes
1. All matter is made up of atoms
2. The physical and chemical properties
3. Chemical change
4. Energy and chemical reactions
b. Elements
1. Elements are the basic kinds of matter, of which there
are a little more than one-hundred
a. There are many different kinds of atoms, but an element
has only one kind of atom.
b. Familiar elements, such as gold, copper, aluminum,
oxygen, iron
c. Most things are made up of a combination of elements.
c.
Solutions
1. A solution is formed when a substance (the solute) is dissolved in another
substance (the solvent), such as sugar or salt is dissolved in water, the dissolved
substance is present in the solution even though you cannot see it.
2. Concentration and saturation (as demonstrated through simple
Experiments with crystallization)
Scientific Inquiry
A. Experimentation
a. Create a recycling plan to lessen the effects of pollution on the environment
b. Create simple scientific instruments such as: barometer, anemometer, rain
gauge, weather vane
Southwest Social Studies
Southwest Region of the USA
1) I can identify the states of the Southwest region of the USA and their capitals:
Texas—Austin
Oklahoma—Oklahoma City
New Mexico—Santa Fe
Arizona--Phoenix
Exploration and Settlement of the American Southwest
2) I can retell the legend of El Dorado or the “Seven Cities of Cibola.”
3) I can describe the explorations of Coronado, his discovery of the Grand Canyon and his winter
on the Rio Grande.
4) I can explain why Spaniards built a network of forts (presidios) and missions across the
southwest.
5) I can explain why many groups of Pueblos united together to fight the Spaniards in the Pueblo
Revolt.
Native Americans
6) I can compare and contrast how some of the earliest Americans, the Anasazi and the mound
builders, lived and speculate as to why both groups disappeared.
7) I can compare and contrast the Pueblo, Navajo, Apache and Comanche Native Americans and
their ways of life.
8) I can describe ways people adapt to or modify the physical environment to meet their basic
needs.
SS-EP-4.4.1 (Assessed) Students will describe ways people adapt to/modify the physical environment to
meet their basic needs (food, shelter, and clothing).
9) I can investigate diverse cultures using print and non-print resources.
SS-P-CS-7 The student will develop an understanding of the nature of culture: investigate diverse
cultures using print and non-print sources (e.g., stories, books, interviews, observations).
10) I can compare and contrast the Creek, Seminole and Cherokee nations and their ways of life.
11) I can explain the significance of the Cherokee, Sequoyah, to history.
12) I can describe the way of life of the Eastern Woodland peoples.
13) I can describe the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy.
14) I can explain why interactions among individuals and groups assume various forms such as
compromise, cooperation, conflict and competition.
SS-P-CS-3 The student will understand that interactions among individuals and groups assume various
forms (e.g., compromise, cooperation, conflict, competition).
15) I can describe and give examples of conflict and conflict resolution strategies.
SS-P-CS-10 The student will describe and give examples of conflicts and conflict resolution strategies.
16) I can understand that a variety of factors promote cultural diversity and that an understanding
and appreciation of cultures is essential to interact effectively and work cooperatively with many
diverse groups today.
SS-P-CS-4 The student will understand that a variety of factors promote cultural diversity in a community.
SS-P-CS-5 The student will understand that an understanding and appreciation of the diverse complexity
of cultures is essential to interact effectively and work cooperatively with the many diverse ethnic and
cultural groups of today.
17) I can compare and contrast the early cultural elements of diverse groups of Native Americans
(Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Eastern Woodlands) and explain why they settled in their
respective areas.
SS-EP-5.2.2 Students will identify and compare the early cultures of diverse groups of Native Americans
(e.g., Northwest, Southwest, Plains, Eastern Woodlands) and explain why they settled in what is now the
United States.
SS-EP-2.1.1 (Assessed) Students will describe cultural elements (e.g., beliefs, traditions, languages,
skills, literature, the arts).
SS-P-CS-1 The student will understand that culture is a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions,
customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people.
SS-P-CS-2 The student will understand that cultures develop social institutions (e.g., government,
economy, education, religion, family) to structure society, influence behavior, and respond to human
needs.
SS-P-CS-6 The student will develop an understanding of the nature of culture: explore and describe
cultural elements (e.g., beliefs, traditions, languages, skills, literature, the arts).