1. Patterns, Ratios & Proportions in the Real World
Students will explore ratios and proportions by analyzing real-world examples, from recipes to maps. Reading comprehension activities will focus on identifying proportional relationships in nonfiction texts, while science connections explore scale models in nature and engineering.
- Understand and apply ratios and proportional reasoning.
- Analyze proportional relationships in real-world scenarios.
- Read and interpret nonfiction texts on scale and measurement.
- Write structured explanations demonstrating proportional reasoning.
2. Mastering Data: Graphs, Statistics & Probability
Students will become data analysts, interpreting graphs, tables, and statistical reports to uncover patterns and trends. Through hands-on activities, they will explore how statistics shape decision-making in science, business, and everyday life.
- Interpret graphs, tables, and charts to analyze data.
- Apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems.
- Read and evaluate nonfiction texts related to data analysis.
- Write an argument using data-driven reasoning.
3. Scientific Reasoning: Investigating Cause & Effect
This lesson explores how scientists use evidence to explain natural phenomena. Students will engage in inquiry-based learning by designing simple experiments, analyzing data, and explaining cause-and-effect relationships in scientific studies.
- Identify cause-and-effect relationships in science.
- Design and analyze simple experiments.
- Read and interpret nonfiction texts about scientific discoveries.
- Write structured scientific explanations using evidence.
4. The Science of Energy: Motion, Force & Work
This lesson explores the science behind motion, force, and energy transfer. Students will engage in experiments that demonstrate Newton's Laws, work, and simple machines while reinforcing their ability to analyze and explain cause-and-effect relationships.
- Explain Newton's Laws of Motion and their real-world applications.
- Analyze how energy transfers through force and work.
- Read and interpret scientific explanations about motion.
- Write structured scientific explanations using cause-and-effect reasoning.
This Learning Gig development generously funded by Outstanda.