National Science Education Standards-Grades 5-8
This rubric demonstrates how Journey North's 8 fall tulip lessons support the National Science Standards.
Spring Survey | Tulips as Tools | Micro climates | Site selection Rubric | Take Home Experi-ment | Fall Mapping | Predic-ting Spring | Forcing Bulbs | Tulips, Temp. & Spring Arrival | |
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-abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry |
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B: Physical Science |
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-properties and changes of properties in matter |
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-motions and forces |
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-transfer of energy |
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C: Life Science |
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-structure and function in living systems |
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-reproduction and heredity |
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-regulation and behavior |
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-populations and ecosystems |
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-diversity and adaptations of organisms |
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D: Earth and Space Science |
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-structure of the earth system |
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-Earth’s history |
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-Earth in the solar system |
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E: Science and Technology |
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-abilities of technological design |
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F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives |
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-personal health |
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-populations, resources, and environments |
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-natural hazards |
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-risks and benefits |
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-science and technology in local challenges |
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G: History and Nature of Science |
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-science as a human endeavor |
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-nature of science |
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-history of science |
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