Michigan State Standards for Science: Grade 4

MI.I.1. Constructing New Scientific Knowledge: All students will ask questions that help them learn about the world; design and conduct investigations using appropriate methodology and technology; learn from books and other sources of information; and communicate findings of investigations, using appropriate technology.

I.1.1. Generate questions about the world based on observation. 21
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I.1.2. Develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigations. 21
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I.1.3. Manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection. 30
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I.1.4. Use simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigations. 21
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I.1.5. Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving. 13
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I.1.6. Construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations. 3
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MI.II.1. Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge: All students will analyze claims for their scientific merit and explain how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge; show how science is related to other ways of knowing; show how science and technology affect our society; and show how people of diverse cultures have contributed to and influenced developments in science.

II.1.1. Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically. 12
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II.1.2. Show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts. 26
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II.1.3. Describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life. 33
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II.1.4. Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world. 52
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II.1.5. Develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. 21
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MI.III.1. Using Life Science Knowledge: Cells: All students will apply an understanding of cells to the functioning of multicellular organisms, including how cells grow, develop and reproduce.

MI.III.2. Using Life Science Knowledge: Organization of Living Things: All students will use classification systems to describe groups of living things; compare and contrast differences in the life cycles of living things; investigate and explain how living things obtain and use energy; and analyze how parts of living things are adapted to carry out specific functions.

III.2.1. Explain characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of animals. 68
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III.2.2. Compare and contrast (K-2) or classify (3-5) familiar organisms on the basis of observable physical characteristics. 89
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III.2.3. Describe life cycles of familiar organisms. 86
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III.2.4. Compare and contrast food, energy, and environmental needs of selected organisms. 34
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III.2.5. Explain functions of selected seed plant parts. 34
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MI.III.3. Using Life Science Knowledge: Heredity: All students will investigate and explain how characteristics of living things are passed on through generations.

III.3.1. Give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young. 40
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MI.III.4. Using Life Science Knowledge: Evolution: All students will explain how scientists construct and scientifically test theories concerning the origin of life and evolution of species; compare ways that living organisms are adapted (suited) to survive and reproduce in their environments and explain how species change through time.

III.4.1. Explain how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life. 3
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III.4.2. Explain how physical and behavioral characteristics of animals help them to survive in their environments. 42
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MI.III.5. Using Life Science Knowledge: Ecosystems: All students will explain how parts of an ecosystem are related and how they interact; explain how energy is distributed to living things in an ecosystem; investigate and explain how communities of living things change over a period of time; and analyze how humans and the environment interact.

III.5.1. Identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding relationships within the web. 7
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III.5.2. Describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence. 64
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III.5.3. Design systems that encourage growing of particular plants or animals. 68
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III.5.4. Describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment. 30
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MI.IV.1. Using Physical Science Knowledge: Matter and Energy: All students will measure and describe the things around us; identify and describe forms of energy; and explain how electricity and magnetism interact with matter.

IV.1.1. Classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties. 11
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IV.1.2. Identify properties of materials which make them useful. 10
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IV.1.3. Identify forms of energy associated with common phenomena. 14
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IV.1.4. Construct simple, useful electrical circuits. (3-5) 8
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IV.1.5. Describe possible electrical hazards to be avoided at home and at school. (K-2) 40
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MI.IV.2. Using Physical Science Knowledge: Changes in Matter: All students will investigate, describe and analyze ways in which matter changes; explain how changes in matter are related to changes in energy and how living things and human technology change matter and transform energy.

IV.2.1. Describe common physical changes in matter-size, shape; melting, freezing (K-2); dissolving, evaporating (3-5). 2
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IV.2.2. Prepare mixtures and separate them into their component parts. 21
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MI.IV.3. Using Physical Science Knowledge: Motions of Objects: All students will describe how things around us move, explain why things move as they do, and demonstrate and explain how we control the motions of objects.

IV.3.1. Describe or compare motions of common objects in terms of speed and direction. 15
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IV.3.2. Explain how forces (pushes or pulls) are needed to speed up, slow down, stop, or change the direction of a moving object. 16
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IV.3.3. Describe patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and non-magnetic materials. 5
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IV.3.4. Identify and use simple machines and describe how they change effort. 14
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IV.3.5. Manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how their parts work together. 14
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MI.IV.4. Using Physical Science Knowledge: Waves and Vibrations: All students will describe sounds and sound waves; and explain shadows, color, and other light phenomena.

IV.4.1. Describe sounds in terms of their properties. 19
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IV.4.2. Explain how sounds are made. 32
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IV.4.3. Use prisms and filters with light sources to produce various colors of light. 15
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IV.4.4. Explain how shadows are made. 1
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MI.V.1. Using Earth Science Knowledge: Geosphere: All students will describe the earth's surface; describe and explain how the earth's features change over time; and analyze effects of technology on the earth's surface and resources.

V.1.1. Describe major features of the earth's surface. 17
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V.1.2. Recognize and describe different types of earth materials. 17
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V.1.3. Describe natural changes in the earth's surface. 26
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V.1.4. Explain how rocks and fossils are used to understand the history of the earth. 21
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V.1.5. Describe uses of materials taken from the earth. 19
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V.1.6. Demonstrate ways to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution through reduction, reuse, and recycling of manufactured materials. 21
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MI.V.2. Using Earth Science Knowledge: Hydrosphere: All students will describe the characteristics of water and demonstrate where water is found on earth; describe how water moves; and analyze the interaction of human activities with the hydrosphere.

V.2.1. Describe how water exists on earth in three states. 17
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V.2.2. Trace the path that rain water follows after it falls. 22
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V.2.3. Identify sources of water and its uses. 20
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MI.V.3. Using Earth Science Knowledge: Atmosphere and Weather: All students will investigate and describe what makes up weather and how it changes from day to day, from season to season and over long periods of time; and analyze the relationships between human activities and the atmosphere.

V.3.1. Describe weather conditions. 40
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V.3.2. Describe seasonal changes in Michigan's weather. 8
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V.3.3. Explain appropriate safety precautions during severe weather. 31
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MI.V.4. Using Earth Science Knowledge: Solar System, Galaxy and Universe: All students will compare and contrast our planet and sun to other planets and star systems; describe and explain how objects in the solar system move.

V.4.1. Compare and contrast characteristics of the sun, moon and earth. 6
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V.4.2. Describe the motion of the earth around the sun and the moon around the earth. 27
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