4^th Grade Matter Unit Blueprint

BSCS Science T.R.A.C.S. Investigating Properties
Lessons 2-5 and 7

BSCS Science T.R.A.C.S. Investigating Heat & Changes in Materials
Lessons 1-6 and 9

12A(3-5)#1: Keep records of their investigations and observations and not change the records later.

12C(3-5)#3: Keep a notebook that describes observations made, carefully distinguishes actual observations from ideas and speculations about what was observed, and is understandable weeks or months later.

All lab observations, data tables, and conclusions/answers to questions in student lab journals

• Do students consistently record their observations?
• Are students' observations neatly recorded?
• Are students' observations detailed enough that they are understandable weeks later?
• Do students refrain from changing their observations once the experiment is completed?
• Are students able to understand and use their data tables/observations to answer questions, such as Checking Understanding questions?
• Do students record observations, not inferences, ideas, or speculations?