Life Sciences |
Living things: classification into major groups |
Plant reproduction and life cycles: pollination, seed dispersal |
Animal diversity: vertebrates and invertebrates |
Habitats: adaptation of plants and animals to specific environments |
Food chains and webs: producers, consumers, decomposers |
Human body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive systems |
Health and nutrition: balanced diet, disease prevention |
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Physical Sciences |
Properties and changes of materials: comparative analysis |
Mixtures and solutions: separation techniques |
States of matter: particle theory introduction |
Forces and motion: types of forces, balanced and unbalanced forces |
Electricity: circuits, conductors, insulators, switches |
Light: reflection, refraction, color spectrum |
Sound: production, transmission, pitch, volume |
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Earth and Space Sciences |
Earth's structure: layers (crust, mantle, core) |
Rocks and minerals: types, formation, uses |
Soils: types, formation, properties |
Water resources: distribution, conservation, pollution |
Weather and climate: factors, prediction, instruments |
Solar system: planets, moons, asteroids, comets |
Earth's movement: rotation, revolution, seasons |
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Scientific Inquiry Skills |
Planning investigations: variables, fair testing |
Measurement: accuracy and precision |
Data collection and representation: tables, bar graphs, line graphs |
Analysis and interpretation of data |
Evaluating evidence and conclusions |
Communicating scientific information |
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Environmental Awareness |
Ecosystems: balance and interdependence |
Human impact: deforestation, pollution, urban development |
Conservation: endangered species, habitat preservation |
Sustainable practices: energy conservation, waste reduction |
Climate change: introduction to causes and effects |
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Technology and Applications |
Engineering design process: identify problems, design solutions |
Simple machines: combinations and applications |
Energy sources: renewable and non-renewable |
Technological innovations: past, present, future |
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