Michigan K-7 Science Expectations Podcasts

Grades 1 and 7--Solar Energy

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:20:56 -0500

There are four standards within the discipline of Earth Science. One of them is Earth Systems. The purpose of studying Earth Systems is to develop an understanding of the warming of the Earth by the sun as the major source of energy for phenomenon on Earth and how the sun’s warming relates to weather, climate, seasons, and the water cycle.

Within this standard is the Statement Solar Energy. For first graders, this means that the sun warms the land, air and water and helps plants grow. For seventh graders, this means that the sun is the major source of energy phenomena on the surface of the Earth.

Within this statement are the following expectations:
E.ES.01.11--Identify the sun as the most important source of heat which warms the land, air, and water of the Earth.
E.ES.01.12--Demonstrate the importance of sunlight and warmth in plant growth.
E.ES.07.11--Demonstrate, using a model or drawing, the relationship between the warming by the sun of the Earth and the water cycle as it applies to the atmosphere (evaporation, water vapor, warm air rising, cooling, condensation, clouds.)
E.ES.07.12--Describe the relationship between the warming of the atmosphere of the Earth by the sun and convection within the atmosphere and oceans.
E.ES.07.13--Describe how the warming of the Earth by the sun produces winds and ocean currents.

Seventh Grade science Expectations

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:18:24 -0500

The Michigan Seventh Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to engage in full inquiry experiences. They continue to develop their inquiry skills in questioning, measuring, analyzing data, and realize the importance of collaborative discourse. Their new knowledge helps them to reflect and view the social implications of science on society.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of waves and energy, energy transfer, solar energy effects, chemical properties, elements and compounds, and chemical changes.. In Life Science the students will look at cell functions, growth and development, photosynthesis, and reproduction. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study solar energy, human consequences, weather and climate, water cycle, and atmosphere.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--5 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--9 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Energy--6 Expectations
Standard: Properties of Matter--5 Expectations
Standard: Changes in Matter--3 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--9 Expectations
Standard: Heredity--2 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Earth Systems--11 Expectations
Standard: Fluid Earth--2 Expectations

Sixth Grade Science Expectations

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 16:50:44 -0500

The Michigan Sixth Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to engage in full inquiry experiences. They need to practice identifying variables and controlling more than one variable. They can recognize science as a means of gathering information and confirming or challenging their beliefs about the natural world.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of kinetic and potential energy, energy transfer and changes in state. In Life Science the students will look at producers, consumers and decomposers as well as the impact of organisms in an ecosystem, along with biotic and abiotic factors. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study soil, rock formation, plate tectonics, magnetic field of the Earth, fossils and geologic time.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--5 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--9 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Energy--4 Expectations
Standard: Changes in Matter--2 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Standard: Ecosystems--8 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Solid Earth--10 Expectations
Standard: Earth in Space and Time--3 Expectations

Fifth Grade Science Expectations

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:36:52 -0500

The Michigan Fifth Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to expand their inquiry abilities to generate scientific questions based on observations, investigations, and research. They are now able to begin to design and conduct their own investigations.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of force interactions, force and speed. In Life Science the students will look at animal systems, inherited and acquired traits, species adaptation and survival, and relationships among organisms. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study the seasons, solar system, and solar system motion.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--5 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--7 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Force and Motion--9 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Standard: Heredity--2 Expectations
Standard: Evolution--5 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Earth Systems--2 Expectations
Standard: Earth in Space and Time--6 Expectations

Fourth Grade Science Expectations

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:42:34 -0500

The Michigan Fourth Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to review all of the science processes that have been presented to them in grades K-3. In fourth grade students have the opportunity to practice these inquiry skills.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of forms of energy, temperature and energy, electrical circuits, physical properties, states of matter, magnets, conductive and reflective properties, and changes in state. In Life Science the students will look at life requirements, survival, interactions, and changed environment effects. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study characteristics of objects in the sky along with their patterns of movement, as well as fossils.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--5 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--7 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Energy--6 Expectations
Standard: Properties of Matter--7 Expectations
Standard: Changes in Matter--1 Expectation
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Standard: Evolution--2 Expectations
Standard: Ecosystems--2 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Earth in Space and Time--9 Expectations

Third Grade Science Expectations

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:56:57 -0500

The Michigan Third Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to observe and collect data while doing multiple trials. Their investigations will help them better understand the effect of humans on the natural world.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of gravity, force, speed, forms of energy, light, sound, and conductive and reflective properties. In Life Science the students will look at structure and function, classification and environmental adaptation.. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study natural resources, human impact, earth materials, surface changes and using earth materials.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--5 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--7 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Force and Motion--8 Expectations
Standard: Energy--5 Expectations
Standard: Properties of Matter--2 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--4 Expectations
Standard: Evolution--2 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Earth Systems--6 Expectations
Standard: Solid Earth--4 Expectations

Second Grade Science Expectations

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:31:29 -0500

The Michigan Second Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to measure and organize data into charts and graphs. They will use their observations to use measurements to provide evidence to substantiate their understandings.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of Physical Properties and Mixtures. In Life Science the students will look at the Life Cycle of Plants. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study landforms and the effects of moving water .

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--3 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--4 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Properties of Matter--5 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Standard: Heredity--1 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Solid Earth--1 Expectation
Standard: Fluid Earth--3 Expectations

First Grade Science Expectations

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:27:37 -0500

The Michigan First Grade Science Content Expectations provide students the opportunity to use their senses in science observations and investigations. They will use their observations to raise questions, investigate, and make meaning of their findings.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of the Properties of Matter. In Life Science the students will look at the Organization of Living Things and Heredity. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study Earth Systems and the Solid Earth.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--3 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--2 Expectations
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Properties of Matter--5 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Standard: Heredity--2 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Earth Systems--8 Expectations
Standard: Solid Earth--1 Expectation

Kindergarten Science

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:11:06 -0500

The Michigan Kindergarten Science Content Expectations provide students to draw upon their prior experiences and then apply them to new experiences taking place in the classroom. Students will also have the opportunity to use their five senses to observe the environment around them.

The main focus of Physical Science is the study of Force and Motion. In Life Science the students will look at the organization of Living Things. Finally, in Earth Science, students will study the Solid Earth.

Discipline 1: Science Processes
Standard: Inquiry Process--6 Expectations
Standard: Inq. Analysis / Communication--3 Expectations
Standard: Reflection / Social Implications--1 Expectation
Discipline 2: Physical Science
Standard: Force and Motion--7 Expectations
Discipline 3: Life Science
Standard: Organization of Liv. Things--2 Expectations
Discipline 4: Earth Science
Standard: Solid Earth--1 Expectation

Overview Of the K-7 Expectations

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:25:13 -0500

On November 7, 2007, the Michigan State Board of Education released the Draft K-7 Content Expectations for Science. These Expectations can be downloaded by visiting:
http://science.resa.net
Then click on Curriculum and then click on K7 Expectations.

The Draft K-7 Content Expectations for Science represents a thorough consideration of input from a variety of stakeholders and is being presented to the State Board for final review. It is anticipated that these Content Expectations will be approved at the December 11, 2007 State Board Meeting.

The purpose of this first podcast is to provide an overview of the expectations. The podcasts to follow will provide an explanation of each grade level, from Kindergarten to Seventh Grade.

The narrator is David Bydlowski, Science Consultant at the Wayne County Mathematics and Science Center at Wayne RESA. He is also a member of the group, Science Explosion. He was a writer of the expectations.