Oregon State Standards for Science: Grade 4

OR.4.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living things can be classified by their characteristics and properties.

4.1P.1 Describe the properties of forms of energy and how objects vary in the extent to which they absorb, reflect, and conduct energy. (Physical Science) 8
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4.1L.1 Compare and contrast characteristics of fossils and living organisms. (Life Science) 124
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4.1E.1 Identify properties, uses, and availability of Earth materials. (Earth and Space Science) 38
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OR.4.2 Interaction and Change: Living and non-living things undergo changes that involve force and energy.

4.2P.1 Describe physical changes in matter and explain how they occur. (Physical Science) 11
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4.2L.1 Describe the interactions of organisms and the environment where they live. (Life Science) 46
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4.2E.1 Compare and contrast the changes in the surface of Earth that are due to slow and rapid processes. (Earth and Space Science) 30
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OR.4.3 Scientific Inquiry: Scientific inquiry is a process of investigation through questioning, collecting, describing, and examining evidence to explain natural phenomena and artifacts.

4.3S.1 Based on observations identify testable questions, design a scientific investigation, and collect and record data consistent with a planned scientific investigation. (Scientific Inquiry) 4
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4.3S.2 Summarize the results from a scientific investigation and use the results to respond to the question being tested. (Scientific Inquiry) 4
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4.3S.3 Explain that scientific claims about the natural world use evidence that can be confirmed and support a logical argument. (Scientific Inquiry) 4
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OR.4.4 Engineering Design: Engineering design is a process of using science principles to solve problems generated by needs and aspirations.

4.4D.1 Identify a problem that can be addressed through engineering design using science principles. (Engineering Design) 5
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4.4D.2 Design, construct, and test a prototype of a possible solution to a problem using appropriate tools, materials, and resources. (Engineering Design) 19
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4.4D.3 Explain how the solution to one problem may create other problems. (Engineering Design) 4
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