Science

=Science = ====**The Darie****n Public Schools K-5 Science Curriculum is designed to guide students to develop age-appropriate scientific knowledge and skills through the investigation of authentic problems in real-world settings. Students take an active role in creating and testing hypotheses through scientific exploration using appropriate technology. The curriculum is student-centered, inquiry-based, and employs hands-on experimentation at all grade levels.** ====

** K **
__**Curriculum Document **__:
 * Units of Study: Properties of Matter, Shelters, Life Cycles and Changes, Seasons and Weather **

** 1st **
__**Curriculum Document: **__
 * Units of Study : Measurement, Plants, Life Cycle of the Butterfly, Force and Motion. ** **

2nd __Curriculum Document:  __**** Units of Study:  Nutrition, **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> Solid, **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;">Liquids and Gases **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;">, Soil, and Plants, **

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> 3rd **
<span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">__**Curriculum Document:**__ **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 10pt;"> **
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 10pt;">Units of Study: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> Conservation, Adaptations, Rocks and Minerals, Chemical Testing. **

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> 4th **
<span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">__**Curriculum Document:**__
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Units of Study <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 10pt;">: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> Magnetism and Electricity, Force and Motion, Food Chains, Land and Water **

**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;"> 5th **
<span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">__**Curriculum Document:**__
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Units of Study <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 10pt;">: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;">Light and Sound, The Sun and Moon's Effect on the Earth, Technological Advances that Enhance Light Energy **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); font-size: 10pt;">