Grades 3-5 Core Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy Skills used in this unit.
B INQ.1
Make observations and ask questions about objects, organisms and the environment.
B INQ.2
Seek relevant information in books, magazines and electronic media.
B INQ.3
Design and conduct simple investigations.
B INQ.4
Employ simple equipment and measuring tools to gather data and extend the senses.
B INQ.5
Use data to construct reasonable explanations.
B INQ.6
Analyze, critique and communicate investigations using words, graphs and drawings.
B INQ.7
Read and write a variety of science-related fiction and nonfiction texts.
B INQ.8
Search the Web and locate relevant science information.
B INQ.9
Use measurement tools and standard units (e.g., centimeters, meters, grams, kilograms) to describe objects and materials.
B INQ.10
Use mathematics to analyze, interpret and present data.
Source: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890