A Christ-centered exploration of God's creation through hands-on investigation of ecosystems, habitats, adaptations, states of matter, heat, forces, motion, Earth's changing surface, the water cycle, and natural resources. Students develop scientific inquiry skills while marveling at the Creator's design.
Investigate ecosystems, habitats, and adaptations to understand how God designed living things to thrive in their environments
Explore states of matter, heat, forces, and motion through hands-on experiments that reveal God's orderly design
Study Earth's processes including weathering, erosion, the water cycle, and natural resources while learning stewardship principles
Develop scientific inquiry skills including planning fair tests, collecting and representing data, and supporting arguments with evidence
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Explore what a habitat is and why every living thing needs a special place to live. Discuss how God provides homes for all creatures.
Defining habitat and identifying basic needsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate forest habitats and the living things that call forests home. Observe how trees, plants, and animals live together.
Identifying forest habitat characteristicshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how deserts are different from forests. Learn about plants and animals that survive in hot, dry places.
Comparing habitat characteristicsobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDive into ocean habitats and discover the amazing creatures living in saltwater. Discuss how ocean life differs from land life.
Identifying ocean habitat featuresmultimediaπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate a habitat gallery showing forest, desert, ocean, and grassland habitats. Share observations about what makes each unique.
Categorizing and presenting habitat informationprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview characteristics of living things and practice sorting living and non-living things found in ecosystems.
Classifying living vs. non-living thingsgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πGo on a nature walk to find and document living and non-living parts of a local ecosystem. Record observations in science journals.
Observing and recording ecosystem componentshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how non-living things like water, rocks, soil, and sunlight are essential parts of every ecosystem.
Identifying non-living ecosystem needsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore the living parts of ecosystems including plants, animals, and decomposers. Discuss how each plays a role.
Categorizing living ecosystem componentsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate a simple ecosystem model in a jar or box showing both living and non-living parts working together.
Modeling ecosystem componentsprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover how habitats provide food, water, shelter, and space for the organisms that live there. Discuss God's provision.
Identifying how habitats meet needsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πMatch animals to their habitats and explain why each animal is suited to its home. Play habitat matching games.
Connecting organisms to appropriate habitatsgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore what happens when habitats change due to seasons, weather, or other factors. Discuss how animals adapt or move.
Predicting effects of habitat changesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πChoose one habitat to research in depth. Find out what organisms live there and how they depend on that habitat.
Researching and gathering informationresearchπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPresent habitat research findings to the class. Share interesting facts about organisms and their habitat dependencies.
Communicating scientific informationpresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how habitats change with the seasons. Observe how plants and animals respond to seasonal changes.
Identifying seasonal habitat changesobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore natural events that change habitats such as storms, floods, fires, and droughts. Discuss how ecosystems recover.
Understanding natural habitat disruptionsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn how humans can change habitats through building, farming, and pollution. Discuss stewardship responsibilities.
Recognizing human effects on habitatsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCompare before and after pictures of habitats that have changed. Identify what changed and how it affects living things.
Analyzing habitat change evidenceanalysisπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πBrainstorm ways to protect and care for habitats. Create posters showing how to be good stewards of God's creation.
Applying conservation principlesprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover how all energy in ecosystems comes from the sun. Learn how plants capture sunlight to make food.
Identifying the sun as energy sourcediscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn what a food chain is and how energy moves from one living thing to another in an ecosystem.
Defining food chainsinstructionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how plants are producers that make their own food. Understand why plants are at the beginning of every food chain.
Identifying producers in food chainsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore different animals and what they eat. Begin categorizing animals as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.
Classifying consumers by dietsortingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate simple food chains using pictures of organisms. Practice showing the flow of energy with arrows.
Constructing basic food chainshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDeep dive into producersβplants, algae, and other organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis.
Identifying and describing producersobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore different types of consumers: herbivores that eat plants, carnivores that eat animals, and omnivores that eat both.
Categorizing consumer typessortingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover decomposers like mushrooms, bacteria, and worms that break down dead organisms. Observe decomposition in action.
Understanding decomposer roleshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πAct out an ecosystem with students playing different roles: producers, consumers, and decomposers. Show how they interact.
Demonstrating ecosystem interactionsgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice sorting various organisms into categories of producer, consumer, or decomposer. Explain each choice.
Classifying organisms by ecosystem roleassessmentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πTrace how energy moves from the sun to plants to animals. Use arrows to show the direction of energy flow.
Mapping energy transferhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover that ecosystems have many different food chains operating at the same time. Create several food chains from one habitat.
Identifying multiple energy pathwaysinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn that food chains connect to form food webs. Begin to see how organisms can be part of multiple food chains.
Understanding food web complexityinstructionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πWork together to construct a classroom food web using yarn to connect organisms. Show how everything is interconnected.
Constructing food websprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore what happens to a food web when one organism is removed. Discuss the importance of balance in God's creation.
Predicting ecosystem disruptionsanalysisπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDefine predators and prey. Explore examples of predator-prey relationships in different ecosystems.
Identifying predator-prey relationshipsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate special features that help predators catch prey: sharp teeth, claws, speed, camouflage, and keen senses.
Recognizing predator adaptationsobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover how prey animals protect themselves: camouflage, speed, armor, warning colors, and living in groups.
Identifying prey defense mechanismsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPlay an active game simulating predator-prey interactions. Observe how populations change when predators catch prey.
Modeling population dynamicsgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πUnderstand how predator and prey populations balance each other. Discuss God's wisdom in designing these relationships.
Understanding ecosystem balancediscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDefine adaptation as a special feature or behavior that helps an organism survive in its habitat. Explore examples.
Defining and identifying adaptationsinstructionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate structural adaptations like beaks, feet, teeth, and body shapes. Match adaptations to their functions.
Connecting structure to functionmatchingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about adaptations that are behaviors: migration, hibernation, hunting strategies, and communication.
Identifying behavioral adaptationsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPlay games matching animals to their adaptations and adaptations to the problems they solve.
Applying adaptation knowledgegameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate an imaginary animal with specific adaptations for a chosen habitat. Explain how each adaptation helps survival.
Applying adaptation concepts creativelyprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how different bird beaks are adapted for different foods. Try tools that mimic various beak types.
Testing beak adaptation effectivenesshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how animal feet are adapted for different environments: webbed feet for swimming, claws for climbing, hooves for running.
Identifying foot adaptationsobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCompare teeth of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Understand how tooth shape relates to diet.
Connecting dental structure to dietcomparisonπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore adaptations in body coverings: fur for warmth, scales for protection, feathers for flight, blubber for insulation.
Understanding protective adaptationsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate a class gallery of structural adaptations with drawings and explanations of how each helps survival.
Communicating adaptation understandingprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about animals that migrate to find food, water, or better weather. Map migration routes of birds and butterflies.
Understanding migration patternsmappingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how some animals hibernate during winter to survive cold and food scarcity. Discuss preparation behaviors.
Identifying hibernation adaptationsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate animals that are active at night. Learn why being nocturnal is an adaptation for some species.
Understanding activity pattern adaptationsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover how living in groups helps animals survive: hunting in packs, safety in herds, working in colonies.
Recognizing social survival strategiesobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πAct out different behavioral adaptations while classmates guess the behavior and explain how it helps survival.
Demonstrating behavior understandinggameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce camouflage as an adaptation where animals blend into their environment. View examples from different habitats.
Identifying camouflageobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πGo on a camouflage scavenger hunt outdoors or with hidden pictures. Practice spotting camouflaged objects.
Applying camouflage knowledgehands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDesign and create a camouflaged animal that blends into a specific background. Explain color and pattern choices.
Designing effective camouflageprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about mimicry where harmless animals look like dangerous ones. Compare mimics to their models.
Distinguishing mimicry from camouflagecomparisonπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview all types of adaptations learned. Play review games and celebrate the amazing variety in God's creation.
Synthesizing adaptation conceptsreviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce matter as anything that takes up space and has mass. Explore examples of matter all around us.
Defining matterdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore properties of solids: they have definite shape and volume. Test and observe various solid objects.
Identifying solid propertieshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate liquids: they take the shape of their container but have definite volume. Pour and observe liquids.
Identifying liquid propertiesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about gases: they spread out to fill their container and have no definite shape or volume. Explore air and other gases.
Identifying gas propertiesdemonstrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πSort pictures and objects into categories of solid, liquid, or gas. Explain reasoning for each classification.
Classifying matter by statesortingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCompare how solids, liquids, and gases differ in shape and volume. Test predictions with experiments.
Comparing state propertiesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice measuring solids and liquids. Discuss why gases are harder to measure and how scientists do it.
Measuring matterhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn simple particle models: solids have tightly packed particles, liquids have loose particles, gases have spread out particles.
Understanding particle arrangementmodelingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πAct out particle movement in solids, liquids, and gases. Move like particles to understand differences.
Demonstrating particle behaviorgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate charts comparing properties of all three states of matter. Include shape, volume, and particle arrangement.
Organizing and presenting informationprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πObserve ice melting into water. Measure temperature and time. Understand that melting changes solid to liquid.
Observing melting processhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πFreeze water into ice. Observe and record changes. Learn that freezing changes liquid to solid.
Observing freezing processinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πWatch water evaporate over time. Learn that evaporation changes liquid to gas. Explore factors that speed evaporation.
Observing evaporationexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πObserve condensation on cold surfaces. Understand that condensation changes gas to liquid. Relate to water cycle.
Observing condensationdemonstrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview all state changes observed. Understand that these changes are reversibleβmatter can change back and forth.
Understanding reversible changesreviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn that temperature measures how hot or cold something is. Practice reading thermometers and taking temperatures.
Measuring temperaturehands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover that heat is energy that moves from warmer objects to cooler objects. Observe heat transfer in action.
Understanding heat transferdemonstrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIdentify sources of heat: sun, fire, electricity, friction, and our bodies. Discuss how God designed heat sources.
Identifying heat sourcesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how heating and cooling change matter. Review melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation.
Connecting temperature to state changesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πMeasure temperatures of various objects and locations. Compare and record findings. Discuss patterns observed.
Collecting and comparing dataexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πTest which materials let heat pass through quickly. Learn that conductors allow heat to move easily.
Identifying conductorsexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πTest materials that slow down heat transfer. Learn that insulators block or slow heat movement.
Identifying insulatorsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCompare how different materials conduct or insulate heat. Make predictions and test them.
Comparing material propertieshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDesign a container to keep ice from melting using insulating materials. Test designs and compare results.
Applying insulation knowledgeprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πFind examples of conductors and insulators used in everyday life. Discuss why materials are chosen for specific purposes.
Applying concepts to real worlddiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview that forces are pushes and pulls that can make things move, stop, or change direction.
Identifying push and pull forceshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce gravity as a force that pulls objects toward Earth. Test how gravity affects different objects.
Understanding gravityinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn that friction is a force that slows moving objects. Test friction on different surfaces.
Observing friction effectsexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how magnets can push or pull without touching. Test magnetic force through different materials.
Investigating magnetic forceshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πObserve and document forces at work in everyday activities. Identify gravity, friction, and applied forces.
Recognizing forces in daily lifeobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how forces are needed to start motion and to stop motion. Test with various objects.
Understanding force and motion relationshipinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how forces can change the direction of moving objects. Play games demonstrating direction changes.
Observing directional changesgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πTest how the strength of a force affects motion. Compare gentle pushes to strong pushes.
Relating force strength to motionexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πRace cars down ramps of different heights. Measure distance traveled and relate to force of gravity.
Collecting and analyzing motion datahands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πMake predictions about how objects will move when different forces are applied. Test predictions.
Making and testing predictionsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce simple machines as tools that make work easier. Discuss how God gave humans wisdom to create tools.
Defining simple machinesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore levers and how they help lift heavy objects. Test different lever arrangements.
Understanding lever functionhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate inclined planes (ramps) and how they reduce the force needed to move objects upward.
Testing inclined plane benefitsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn how pulleys change the direction of force and can make lifting easier. Build simple pulley systems.
Understanding pulley functionprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πSearch for simple machines in the classroom and at home. Identify levers, ramps, and pulleys in everyday objects.
Recognizing machines in real lifeobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about weatheringβhow rocks break down into smaller pieces over time through water, ice, and temperature changes.
Understanding weathering processesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce erosion as the movement of weathered rock and soil by water, wind, or ice. Observe erosion demonstrations.
Identifying erosiondemonstrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate how flowing water causes erosion. Create models showing how water moves soil and creates features.
Modeling water erosionhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn how wind and ice also cause weathering and erosion. View examples of landforms shaped by these forces.
Recognizing erosion agentsobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πConduct erosion experiments comparing bare soil to soil with plant cover. Discuss erosion prevention.
Testing erosion factorsexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCompare slow changes like weathering and erosion to fast changes like landslides and earthquakes.
Distinguishing change ratescomparisonπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides that change Earth's surface quickly. Discuss God's power over Earth.
Understanding rapid changesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how some processes build up Earth's surface (deposition, volcanoes) while others break it down (weathering, erosion).
Identifying constructive vs. destructive forcesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce Earth's layers: crust, mantle, and core. Learn that we live on the thin outer crust.
Identifying Earth's structuremodelingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate models showing how weathering and erosion create landforms like canyons, valleys, and deltas.
Modeling Earth processesprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce the water cycle as the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface.
Defining the water cycleinstructionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πObserve evaporation as water changes from liquid to gas and rises into the air. Test factors affecting evaporation rate.
Observing evaporationexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn how water vapor condenses into tiny droplets forming clouds. Create condensation observations.
Understanding condensationhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore precipitationβwhen water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Discuss different precipitation types.
Identifying precipitation formsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πBuild a water cycle model in a bag or jar. Observe the complete cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Modeling the water cycleprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn where water is stored: oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, underground, and in the atmosphere.
Identifying water storage locationsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate what happens to rain that falls on land. Learn about runoff, absorption, and collection in bodies of water.
Understanding water movement on landinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDiscover water that soaks into the ground and is stored underground. Model how groundwater moves through soil.
Understanding groundwaterhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πTrace the path of water from mountains through rivers to oceans. Understand that water eventually returns to the ocean.
Tracing water pathwaysmappingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview the complete water cycle including storage, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Synthesizing water cycle knowledgereviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIntroduce natural resources as materials from Earth that people use. Discuss how God provides everything we need.
Defining natural resourcesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πIdentify resources that come from nature: water, air, soil, rocks, minerals, plants, and animals.
Identifying natural resourcesobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how natural resources are used: wood for building, water for drinking, minerals for technology, soil for growing food.
Connecting resources to usesinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn the difference between renewable resources that can be replaced and nonrenewable resources that cannot.
Categorizing resource typessortingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πSort various resources into renewable and nonrenewable categories. Explain reasoning for each classification.
Applying resource knowledgegameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDefine conservation as the careful use and protection of natural resources. Discuss biblical stewardship principles.
Understanding conservationdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn the three Rs of conservation. Explore ways to reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle materials.
Identifying conservation actionsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πInvestigate ways to conserve water at home and school. Calculate water savings from simple changes.
Applying water conservationhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn about conserving energy resources. Identify ways to save electricity and fuel in daily life.
Identifying energy conservation methodsobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate a conservation action plan for home or school. Design posters encouraging others to care for creation.
Planning conservation actionsprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview habitats, ecosystems, and how living and non-living parts work together. Play review games.
Recalling habitat conceptsgameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview producers, consumers, decomposers, and energy flow. Create complex food webs from memory.
Applying food web knowledgehands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview structural and behavioral adaptations. Present favorite adaptations and explain their purposes.
Explaining adaptationspresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πRotate through stations reviewing all life science topics: habitats, food chains, adaptations, and camouflage.
Demonstrating comprehensive understandingreviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πComplete assessment activities demonstrating understanding of life science concepts learned this year.
Applying life science knowledgeassessmentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview solids, liquids, gases, and state changes. Conduct review experiments demonstrating understanding.
Explaining states of matterexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview heat transfer, conductors, insulators, and temperature measurement. Complete hands-on challenges.
Applying heat conceptshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview gravity, friction, and how forces affect motion. Play games demonstrating force concepts.
Demonstrating force understandinggameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview simple machines and their functions. Design and build a device using multiple simple machines.
Applying simple machine knowledgeprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πComplete assessment activities demonstrating understanding of physical science concepts learned this year.
Applying physical science knowledgeassessmentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview weathering, erosion, and how Earth's surface changes over time. Create summary models.
Explaining Earth processesmodelingπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview the water cycle in depth. Trace water's journey through all stages and storage locations.
Tracing water movementhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview renewable and nonrenewable resources. Discuss conservation and stewardship responsibilities.
Categorizing and conserving resourcesdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πRotate through stations reviewing weathering, erosion, water cycle, and natural resources.
Demonstrating Earth science understandingreviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πComplete assessment activities demonstrating understanding of Earth science concepts learned this year.
Applying Earth science knowledgeassessmentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice asking testable questions about the natural world. Distinguish between questions that can and cannot be tested.
Formulating testable questionsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn to plan investigations where only one variable changes. Practice identifying variables in experiments.
Designing fair testsinvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice careful observation and accurate data recording. Use tables and charts to organize information.
Recording data accuratelyhands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πLearn to analyze data looking for patterns. Create graphs to represent data visually.
Analyzing and graphing datainvestigationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice using evidence to support conclusions. Learn to explain findings based on data collected.
Supporting arguments with evidencediscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πChoose a testable question about plant growth. Make a hypothesis predicting what will happen and why.
Formulating questions and hypothesesplanningπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPlan and set up a fair test investigation about plants. Ensure only one variable changes.
Designing controlled experimentshands-onπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πMake careful observations of plants. Measure and record data in organized tables.
Collecting systematic dataobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πAnalyze collected data looking for patterns. Create graphs showing plant growth over time.
Analyzing and representing dataanalysisπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πDraw conclusions based on evidence. Present findings explaining what was learned about plants.
Communicating scientific findingspresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πChoose a testable question about matter properties or changes. Plan a fair test investigation.
Planning matter investigationsplanningπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πConduct tests on different materials. Record observations and measurements carefully.
Testing and observing matterexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πOrganize and analyze data from matter tests. Look for patterns in how different materials behaved.
Analyzing matter dataanalysisπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πUse evidence to explain investigation results. Connect findings to properties of matter learned earlier.
Constructing evidence-based explanationsdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPresent matter investigations to classmates. Share procedures, data, and conclusions.
Communicating investigation resultspresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πExplore how studying science helps us see God's design in creation. Discuss examples from the year's learning.
Connecting science to faithdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πRecognize patterns and order in nature that point to an intelligent Designer. Review patterns observed this year.
Identifying design evidenceobservationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πMarvel at God's wisdom seen in ecosystems, adaptations, and Earth's systems. Discuss favorite examples.
Appreciating creation's complexitydiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview our calling to care for God's creation. Reflect on how we can be faithful stewards.
Applying stewardship principlesreflectionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCelebrate all we've learned about God's creation. Create artwork or presentations praising the Creator.
Worshiping through scienceprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πSelect a science topic of interest for a fair project. Develop a testable question to investigate.
Selecting appropriate topicsplanningπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πResearch the chosen topic. Plan the investigation including materials, procedures, and data collection methods.
Planning comprehensive investigationsresearchπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCarry out the planned investigation. Collect data carefully and record all observations.
Executing investigations independentlyexperimentπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πAnalyze data and draw conclusions. Organize information for presentation on a display board.
Organizing project informationanalysisπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCreate a display board showing question, hypothesis, procedure, data, and conclusions. Prepare oral presentation.
Presenting scientific workprojectπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPractice explaining science fair projects clearly and confidently. Prepare to answer questions about investigations.
Oral communication skillspracticeπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPresent science fair projects to classmates and visitors. Explain investigations and findings.
Presenting to audiencespresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πContinue presentations and view other students' projects. Ask questions and learn from peers.
Scientific discoursepresentationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πGive and receive constructive feedback on projects. Reflect on what was learned through the process.
Evaluating scientific workreflectionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCelebrate all the hard work and learning. Award recognition for various project strengths.
Appreciating scientific effortcelebrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReview all topics studied this year from ecosystems to matter to Earth's processes. Share favorite lessons.
Synthesizing year's learningreviewπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πReflect on growth in scientific thinking and inquiry skills. Compare beginning and end-of-year work.
Self-assessmentreflectionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPlay review games covering all year's content. Celebrate learning through fun activities.
Applying comprehensive knowledgegameπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πPreview exciting science topics coming in third grade. Discuss questions and interests for future learning.
Building anticipation for learningdiscussionπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πCelebrate a year of discovering God's creation. Praise the Creator for the amazing world He made for us to study.
Worshiping the Creatorcelebrationπ Start BibleMouse Lesson πStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!