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TIME FRAME:



 approximately 2 months

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4th & 5th Grade Science Fair Project
Focus:
Enduring Understanding
or Essential Question

How do scientists use the scientific method to conduct an investigation?
MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum:
Subject Area Content Standards/
Core LearningGoals

1A
1. Access and process information from readings, investigations, and/or oral communications.
2. Recognize and develop hypotheses that can be tested in well-designed investigations.
4. Analyze and develop a well-designed investigation.
5 Identify and demonstrate safe procedures when conducting an investigation.
6. Collect, organize, and accurately display data collected from investigations.
8. Analyze data to identify possible trends.
9. Communicate findings from hands-on investigations and print and non-print resources.
MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum:
Library Media Content Standards/
Core LearningGoals

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.

National Content Standards for Science (National Dance Association)

Standards

  • Standard A: Science as Inquiry
  • Standard E: Technology

AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
(American Association of
School Librarians)

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.
National Technology Education
Standards for Students
(International Society for
Technology in Education)

Standards

  • Standard 5
  • Standard 6
enGauge 21st Century Skills
(North CentralRegional
Educational Laboratory)

Standards

  • Basic Literacy
  • Scientific Literacy
  • Technological Literacy
  • Visual Literacy
  • Information Literacy

Last update: June 2010
Created by: Andrea Schlezes and Liz Getsinger, Baltimore County Public Schools

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