Teacher Resources and Notes

Unit:

Environmental Science

Focus:

Introduction to Environmental Relationships

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

Students will research an environmental issue to determine its effects on a particular organism and its environment. (BM-p. 55; LG-3, 6)

BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

Learning Goal 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to learn and apply study, research, reference, and critical thinking skills.

Indicator 3.1: Students will use study skills in order to complete tasks, monitor success, and record and restructure information.

Indicator 3.4: Students will use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems.

Maryland Media
Learning Outcomes
and Indicators

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information.
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner

Learners use skills, resources and tools to:

Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
Pursue Personal and aesthetic growth

Science Grade 4 Voluntary State Curriculum

Environmental Science :
Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the interactions of environmental factors (living and non-living) and analyze their impact from a local to a global perspective.

Environmental Issues

Indicator Statement:
recognize and describe that people depend on, change, and are affected by the environment.

Objective(s):

	identify and describe that human activities in a community or region are affected by environmental factors, such as presence and quality of water, soil type, temperature, and precipitation.
	identify and describe that an environmental issue affects different individuals and groups.

ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 3 - 5

Standard 6: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

	Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
	Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.