Proficient Level
Scaled Score = 669-691
The Student can:
• describe changes in physical properties of matter- What is Matter - Physical Properties Changes in Matter
• use scientific tools- Tools used in Science
• compare the mass of different objects- Weight Mass and Gravity
• Identify Solutions and Mixtures- Solutions and Mixtures
• identify properties and uses of simple machines and explain how work is done on objects- Simple Machines
• identify forces of magnetism- Earth as a Magnet - Magnetism
• describe the motion of objects in terms of speed, distance, and time - Physics4Kids - Newtons Laws
• identify the main parts of plants and their functions - Photosynthesis - Plants and Pollination
• classify vertebrates and invertebrates according to characteristics and behavior
• identify how plants progress through life cycle stages to reproduce- Plants Life Cycles - Systems of Living Things
• classify populations of organisms as producers, consumers, or decomposers- Life Cycles-Decomposers-Producers-Consumers
• predict the effect of removing an organism from a food chain- Food Chains - Ecosystems-
• identify multiple specialized structures and describe how they help animals survive in their environment
• describe a relationship/pattern in weather data collected over time
• identify properties of bodies of water
• describe the Sun as a source of light and heat, or the moon as a reflector of light
• explain the day/night cycle on Earth
• identify some variables in experimental design
• identify characteristics and variables of a fair test
• interpret data and make a prediction using information from a graph
• draw a conclusion based on evidence
• partially construct a graph (x/y axis) based on given data
• distinguish between man-made and natural objects and identify how man-made objects enhance human life- Rocks - Minerals- Man Made- Natural
• apply problem solving skills to a given situation
Advanced LEVEL
Scaled Sore = 692-855
The Student Can:
• identify evidence of energy transformations- Matter and Energy
• predict the effect of heat energy on the physical properties of water as it changes states
• construct/diagram a complete, closed, electrical circuit - Electromagnets - Electricity
• predict how simple machines affect the force needed to do work- Simple Machines - Work - Forces-
• explain the functions of all major parts of a plant- Plant parts and Functions
• describe the effects of weathering and erosion on Earth’s surface - Fast Changes- Slow Changes
• describe multiple relationships in weather data over time- Water Cycle - Weather Data-Predictions
• identify that Earth is round and this affects what is seen from a given location- Space -
• explain how the Sun’s position in the sky and the length and position of shadows relate to the time of day
• describe our Sun as a star that provides light and heat-
• describe the moon as a reflector of light
• describe how our Atmosphere affects weather- Weather Activities- Severe Weather - Wind Current- Atmosphere
• interpret and apply knowledge from a data table
• identify steps in experimental design- Variables Module #1- Variables Modules #2
• identify appropriate tools and metric units in an investigation
• construct a graph and plot given data
• formulate a question that can lead to an investigation
• apply advanced problem solving skills to a given situation
Scaled Score = 669-691
The Student can:
• describe changes in physical properties of matter- What is Matter - Physical Properties Changes in Matter
• use scientific tools- Tools used in Science
• compare the mass of different objects- Weight Mass and Gravity
• Identify Solutions and Mixtures- Solutions and Mixtures
• identify properties and uses of simple machines and explain how work is done on objects- Simple Machines
• identify forces of magnetism- Earth as a Magnet - Magnetism
• describe the motion of objects in terms of speed, distance, and time - Physics4Kids - Newtons Laws
• identify the main parts of plants and their functions - Photosynthesis - Plants and Pollination
• classify vertebrates and invertebrates according to characteristics and behavior
• identify how plants progress through life cycle stages to reproduce- Plants Life Cycles - Systems of Living Things
• classify populations of organisms as producers, consumers, or decomposers- Life Cycles-Decomposers-Producers-Consumers
• predict the effect of removing an organism from a food chain- Food Chains - Ecosystems-
• identify multiple specialized structures and describe how they help animals survive in their environment
• describe a relationship/pattern in weather data collected over time
• identify properties of bodies of water
• describe the Sun as a source of light and heat, or the moon as a reflector of light
• explain the day/night cycle on Earth
• identify some variables in experimental design
• identify characteristics and variables of a fair test
• interpret data and make a prediction using information from a graph
• draw a conclusion based on evidence
• partially construct a graph (x/y axis) based on given data
• distinguish between man-made and natural objects and identify how man-made objects enhance human life- Rocks - Minerals- Man Made- Natural
• apply problem solving skills to a given situation
Advanced LEVEL
Scaled Sore = 692-855
The Student Can:
• identify evidence of energy transformations- Matter and Energy
• predict the effect of heat energy on the physical properties of water as it changes states
• construct/diagram a complete, closed, electrical circuit - Electromagnets - Electricity
• predict how simple machines affect the force needed to do work- Simple Machines - Work - Forces-
• explain the functions of all major parts of a plant- Plant parts and Functions
• describe the effects of weathering and erosion on Earth’s surface - Fast Changes- Slow Changes
• describe multiple relationships in weather data over time- Water Cycle - Weather Data-Predictions
• identify that Earth is round and this affects what is seen from a given location- Space -
• explain how the Sun’s position in the sky and the length and position of shadows relate to the time of day
• describe our Sun as a star that provides light and heat-
• describe the moon as a reflector of light
• describe how our Atmosphere affects weather- Weather Activities- Severe Weather - Wind Current- Atmosphere
• interpret and apply knowledge from a data table
• identify steps in experimental design- Variables Module #1- Variables Modules #2
• identify appropriate tools and metric units in an investigation
• construct a graph and plot given data
• formulate a question that can lead to an investigation
• apply advanced problem solving skills to a given situation