English Language Arts

A. Reading/Literature

A.4.1

Use effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading

A.4.2

Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature

A.4.3

Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience

A.4.4

Read to acquire information

C. Oral Language

C.4.2

Listen to and comprehend oral communications

C.4.3

Participate effectively in discussion

D. Language

D.4.1

Develop their vocabulary and ability to use words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving communication

D.4.2

Recognize and interpret various uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English

E. Media & Technology

E.4.1

Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information

E.4.2

Make informed judgments about media and products

E.4.4

Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production and distribution *

F. Research & Inquiry

F.4.1

Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their findings

Math

A. Mathematical Processes

A.4.1

Use reasoning abilities

A.4.2

Communicate mathematical ideas in a variety of ways, including words, numbers, symbols, pictures, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models*

B. Number Operations & Relationships

B.4.2

Determine the number of things in a set

D. Measurement

Science

A. Science Connections

A.4.1

When conducting science investigations*, ask and answer questions that will help decide the general areas of science being addressed

A.4.2

When faced with a science-related problem, decide what evidence*, models*, or explanations* previously studied can be used to better understand* what is happening now

A.4.3

When investigating* a science-related problem, decide what data can be collected to determine the most useful explanations*

B. Nature of Science

B.4.1

Use encyclopedias, source books, texts, computers, teachers, parents, other adults, journals, popular press, and various other sources, to help answer science-related questions and plan investigations

C. Science Inquiry

C.4.1

Use the vocabulary of the unifying themes* to ask questions about objects, organisms, and events being studied

C.4.2

Use the science content being learned to ask questions, plan investigations*, make observations*, make predictions*, and offer explanations*

C.4.3

Select multiple sources of information to help answer questions selected for classroom investigations*

C.4.6

Communicate the results of their investigations* in ways their audiences will understand by using charts, graphs, drawings, written descriptions, and various other means

C.4.7

Support their conclusions with logical arguments

F. Life & Environmental Science

F.4.1

Discover* how each organism meets its basic needs for water, nutrients, protection, and energy* in order to survive

F.4.2

Investigate* how organisms, especially plants, respond to both internal cues (the need for water) and external cues (changes in the environment)

Information & Technology Literacy

A. Media & Technology

A.4.1

Use common media and technology terminology and equipment

A.4.2

Identify and use common media formats

A.4.3

Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information

A.4.4

Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information

A.4.5

Use media and technology to create and present information

B. Information & Inquiry

B.4.2

Develop information seeking strategies

B.4.3

Locate and access information sources

B.4.4

Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic formats

B.4.5

Record and organize information

B.4.6

Interpret and use information to solve the problem or answer the question

B.4.7

Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format

C. Independent Learning

C.4.2

Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information

C.4.3

Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening, and viewing

C.4.4

Demonstrate self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their learning

D. The Learning Community

D.4.1

Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments

D.4.2

Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner