Ms. Goodling
Science
Grades 3-8
OLGS STEM Curriculum, Grades 3-8
Grade 3
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Plant & Animals:
Adaptations
Ecosystems &
Interactions
Fossils
Changes to Earth’s
Surfaces
Earth & Moon
Weather & Climate
Matter
Forces & Interactions
Electricity & Magnetism
STEAM TRAX Module 3:
Making Magnetic
Mining Machine
Grade 4
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Properties of Matter
Changes in Matter
Light & Sound
Energy
Earth & Space
Earth’s Surface
Soil & Weathering
Earth & Human Activity
Plants & Animals:
Structures & Processes
STEAM TRAX Module 4:
Making Morse Code
Messages
Grade 5
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Structures & Properties
Of Matter
Chemical Reactions
Matter & Energy in
Organisms & Ecosystems
Stars & Solar System
Earth’s Systems
Natural Resources
STEAM TRAX Module 5:
Tinkering with Turbines
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Cycles of Matter
Biogeography
Ecosystems, Biomes,
& Energy Movement
Earth’s Formations
Minerals & Rocks
Earth’s Water &
Atmosphere
Earth’s Oceans, Waves,
& Currents
Weather & Climate
Matter & Energy
Sound & Light
North Bay
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Populations &
Communities
Interaction of Living
Things
Earth’s Micro-organisms
Theory of Evolution
Cells & Heredity
Human Body Systems
Reproduction &
Heredity
Earth’s Surface
Natural Resources
Motion, Forces, &
Energy
Nature of Science
Metric System
Scientific Method
Atoms & The Periodic
Table
Interactions of Matter
Solutions, Acids, & Bases
Matter & Energy
Electricity & Magnetism
Energy Resources
Global Changes
Energy Conservation
Biomes
Environmental Issues
The Universe
The Solar System
Exploring Space
STEAM TRAX Module 6:
Creating Coastal
Barriers
STEAM TRAX Module 7:
Synthesize a Solar Leaf
Model
STEAM TRAX Module 8:
Creating a Construction
Crane
What Will You See In a
STEM Classroom?
Inquiry
• Most work is completed in
the classroom
• Students are encouraged to
try things, knowing that
failure is a learning
opportunity
• Performance-based
assessments
• Inquiry-based
• More hands-on opportunities
• Student-driven work
• Project-based learning
• Limited textbook use
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Students earn points when
following classroom rules
Teacher earns points when
students are not following
classroom rules
End of each science class,
• Students earn more points
than teacher, class is
rewarded with 5 minutes
of Friday Choice Time
• Teacher earns more points
than students, no reward
earned
• Students can accumulated
Friday Choice Time
Middle School
Field Trips
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Wednesday, Nov 19
Philip Merrill
Washington, D.C.
North Bay
March 14 - 18
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Paper towel rolls
Clean yogurt cups
Small empty containers
Pieces of cardboard
Excess craft items
Bubble wrap
Empty bucket containers
Styrofoam peanuts
Other recyclables you think we may use!
Please no toilet paper rolls, glass,
aluminum or tin objects for sanitary and
safety purposes
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kgoodling@ourladygrace.org (email)
www.kgoodling.weebly.com
(teacher website)
www.olgs.org (school website)