Unit+4+Science

__**Unit 4: Growing Young Scientists**__ __**March 7th-May 24th**__ CFU 0007.10.1Place a thermometer in a sunny window and one in a shady area of the classroom and record the temperatures over time. Compare, discuss, and record any temperature differences. CFU 0007.10.2Investigate the temperature differences in various locations around the school. Discuss and record the results. CFU 0007.10.3Place a thermometer under pieces of different colored paper on a sunny window. Compare results and discuss possible causes. CFU 0007.6.1Create a Venn diagram to compare the objects that can be seen in the day and night sky. CFU 0007.6.2Observe, discuss, and draw objects found in the day and night sky. CFU 0007.Inq.1Use senses and simple tools to make observations. CFU 0007.Inq.2Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations. CFU 0007.Inq.3Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary. CFU 0007.Inq.4Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations. CFU 0007.T/E.1Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life easier, and solve everyday problems. CFU 0007.T/E.2Invent designs for simple products. CFU 0007.T/E.3Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products. GLE 0007.10.1Identify the sun as the source of heat and light. GLE 0007.10.2Investigate the effect of the sun on a variety of materials. GLE 0007.6.1Know the different objects that are visible in the day and night sky. GLE 0007.Inq.1Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0007.Inq.2Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and represent data. GLE 0007.Inq.3Explain the data from an investigation. GLE 0007.T/E.2Apply engineering design and creative thinking to solve practical problems. GLE 0007.T/E.K-2.1Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have specific characteristics that determine their use.