Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Quarter 2
Core Curriculum Map—4th Grade Science
Physical Science/Inquiry
Concept
Temperature
Causes Phase
Changes
Objective
Essential
Vocabulary
Instructional Material
Assessment
4B1: Demonstrate and
explain that temperature
changes cause changes in
phases of substances (e.g.,
ice changing to liquid
water and liquid water to
water vapor). [Local
example: observing local
occurrences of freezing
and thawing of rivers,
lakes, ponds]
[4]SB3.1
Phase
Water vapor
Expand
Contract
Condense
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigation 2
Objective Scoring Guide p.
15
FOSS Science Stories:
“Ice is Everywhere”
“Ice History”
FOSS
Teacher
Activities/Reflections
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application
States of
Matter
4B2: Recognize the
characteristics of gases,
liquids, and solids (e.g.
water occurs in all three
states and has different
characteristics depending
upon the phase it is in).
[4]SB1.1
Gas
FOSS Science Stories:
“Wet and Dry Places”
“Evaporation and
Condensation”
Objective Scoring Guide
p.16
FOSS
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Comprehension
Compare
4B3: Identify and compare
Characteristics the characteristics of
of Matter
gases, liquids, and solids
(e.g., mass, weight,
volume, density, hot
water/cold water density,
etc.).
[4]SB1.1
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Density
Surface
tension
Volume
Mass
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigations 1& 3
Objective Scoring Guide
p.17
FOSS Science Stories
WATER “Surface Tension”
FOSS
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Bloom’s Taxonomy:Evaluation
Water Cycle
Models
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigation 3
4B4: Construct a model to
illustrate the water cycle.
[4]SD1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Synthesis
Water Cycle
4B5: Explain the water
cycle to show that water
circulates through the
crust, oceans, and
atmosphere of Earth.
[4]SD1.2
Ground
water
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Comprehension
Using Tools
** http:// www.globe.gov/r
-Site Map
-Elementary Globe
“Discoveries at Willow
Creek”
Objective Scoring Guide
p.18
FOSS
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FOSS
FOSS Science Stories:
Water “The Water Cycle”
Water Dance** by
Thomas Locker
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigations 1-4
4A5: Use scientific tools
(i.e. measuring tape, meter
stick, thermometer, hand
lens, balance, droppers,
graduated cylinders)
Objective Scoring Guide p.30
FOSS Formative Assessments
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application
Conduct
Multiple Trials
Repeated
Measurements
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigations 1&2
4A4: Conduct multiple
trials to verify results
(repeat to ensure accurate
measurements, repeated
observations) and control
variables.
4EFG5: Recognize the
need for repeated
measurements.
[4]SG2.1
Objective Scoring
Guide p.29
FOSS Formative
Assessments
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Comprehension
Recording
Data
4A6: Record and explain
data through charts,
graphs, writing and
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Data
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigations 1&2
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Assessments
speaking.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Comprehension
Evidence
4A7: Explain and
differentiate evidence
from opinion,
understanding that
scientists do not rely on
claims or conclusions
unless they are backed by
confirmed observations
(e.g., answering “How do
you know?” questions
with reasonable answers).
Evidence
FOSS Water Kit:
Investigations 1&2
Objective Scoring Guide
p.32
FOSS Formative
Assessments
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analysis
Effects of
Scientific
Discoveries
4EFG4: Discuss the
positive and negative
effects of a scientific
discovery. (e.g. fishing gill netting, crab pots, set
nets, etc or timber
industry - clear cutting,
selective logging, etc)
[4] SE3.1
AK Dept. of Fish and
Game Salmon Unit
FOSS Science Stories:
Water
“Water a Vital
Resource”
“The Power of Water”
Objective Scoring Guide
p.35
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
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