Idaho State Standards for Science: Grade 4

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ID.1. Nature of Science: Students apply scientific methods to conduct experiments, analyze alternative explanations and communicate results of tests. Students analyze and follow multi-step instructions.

1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization

4.S.1.1.1. The student will be able to explain that a system consists of an organized group of related objects that form a whole. (588.01.a) 30
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1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanations

4.S.1.2.1. The student will be able to make and record observations then analyze and communicate the collected data. (588.02.a) 15
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4.S.1.2.2. The student will be able to define observations and inferences. (588.02.b) 15
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4.S.1.2.3. The student will be able to make, describe and/or use models. (588.02.c) 15
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1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement

4.S.1.3.1. The student will be able to describe how changes occur and can be measured. (588.03.b) 15
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4.S.1.3.2. The student will be able to measure in both U.S. Customary and International System of Measurement (metric system) units. (588.03.c) 21
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1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State

1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function

4.S.1.5.1. The student will be able to explain the relationship between shape and use. (588.05.a) 14
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1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills

4.S.1.6.1. The student will be able to write questions that can be answered by conducting scientific tests. (589.01.a) 15
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4.S.1.6.2. The student will be able to conduct scientific tests. (589.01.b) 15
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4.S.1.6.3. The student will be able to use appropriate tools and techniques to gather and display data. (589.01.c) 15
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4.S.1.6.4. The student will be able to use data to construct a reasonable explanation. (589.01.d) 15
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4.S.1.6.5. The student will be able to make predictions based on data. (589.01.e) 15
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4.S.1.6.6. The student will be able to analyze alternative explanations. (589.01.f) 15
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4.S.1.6.7. The student will be able to communicate the results of tests to others in multiple formats. (589.01.g) 15
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1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors

1.8. Understand Technical Communication

4.S.1.8.1. The student will be able to analyze and follow multi-step instructions. (598.02.a) 15
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ID.2. Physical Science: Students use scientific instruments to describe and measure the properties of the three states of matter.

2.1. Understand the Structure and Function of Matter and Molecules and Their Interactions

4.S.2.1.1. The student will be able to use instruments to measure properties (590.01.a) 7
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4.S.2.1.2. The student will be able to describe the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. (590.01.b) 7
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4.S.2.1.3. The student will be able to explain the changes caused by heating and cooling materials. (590.01.c) 7
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2.2. Understand Concepts of Motion and Forces

2.3. Understand the Total Energy in the Universe is Constant

2.4. Understand the Structure of Atoms

2.5. Understand Chemical Reactions

ID.3. Biology: Students analyze how plants and animals adapt to their environments. Students classify vertebrates.

3.1. Understand the Theory of Biological Evolution

4.S.3.1.1. The student will be able to analyze and communicate the adaptations of plants and animals to their environment. (592.01.a) 3
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4.S.3.1.2. The student will be able to describe the difference between vertebrate and invertebrate animals. (592.01.c) 11
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4.S.3.1.3. The student will be able to classify the five groups of vertebrates (mammal, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish) based on characteristics. (592.01.c) 50
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3.2. Understand the Relationship between Matter and Energy in Living Systems

3.3. Understand the Cell is the Basis of Form and Function for All Living Things

ID.4. Earth and Space Systems: Students investigate the basic contents of our solar system.

4.1. Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the Universe and Earth Systems

4.S.4.1.1. The student will be able to compare and contrast the basic components of our solar system (planets, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors). (594.01.b) 37
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4.S.4.1.2. The student will be able to explain the effect of gravity on orbits and objects. (594.01.c) 3
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4.S.4.1.3. The student will be able to explain the effect of moon's gravity on Earth's tides. (594.01.c) 8
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4.2. Understand Geo-chemical Cycles and Energy in the Earth System

ID.5. Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students explain how people have invented tools to meet a need or do a job.

5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced

5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology

4.S.5.2.1. The student will be able to identify tools used for space exploration and for scientific investigations. (595.01.b) 19
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5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them

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