Elementary Level Science
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| Elementary Level Science |
Elementary Level Science is based on a core document that is intended for grades K-4 in NYS. This course is based on concepts from Life, Physical and Earth Science. There is a performance assessment and written assessment given in fourth grade. Assessment Dates: Grade 4 Science Performance Test *Be sure to schedule your Performance Test with the district you are housed in ahead of the scheduled date. Grade 4 Science Written
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| Grade K and 1 |
Students will learn basic concepts in life science including characteristics of living things, plants, human body systems and ecology. |
| Grade 2 |
This course involves instruction of basic physical science concepts in science. The seventh grade course will include topics such as atomic structure, periodic table, chemical and physical reactions, solutions and heating and cooling. |
| Grade 3 |
The curriculum in eighth grade is intended to give students an opportunity to master the more difficult concepts in the core from each of the content areas. Students should have time to review for the Intermediate Level written assessment. |
| Grade 4 |
At the end of fourth grade, students are expected to take a performance and a written assessment. |
| Professional Development |
Professional development opportunities for science teachers are provided in various areas. Resources provided have been developed in response to requests of various districts and from presentations given to TLQP, NSTA, NABT and STANYS. |
STANYS 115TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 6-9
| Science Tradebook List |
This list was developed by Lynne Bleeker and was distributed for her professional development sessions. The list is very complete and although correlated to FOSS can easily be used for topics in the curriculum. This resource is available in addition to the leveled readers provided in the ESP kits. |
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