Our Units of Study in Science
First Semester
- Unit 1: Classifying Matter and Mixtures (15 days)
- Unit 2: Forms of Energy (9 days)
- Unit 3: Electricity, Conductors, and Insulators (12 days)
- Unit 4: Investigating Forces (13 days)
- Unit 5: Changes to Land (12 days)
- Unit 6: Properties of Soil and Resources (21 days)
- Unit 7: Weather and the Water Cycle (23 days)
- Unit 8: Patterns on Earth (18 days)
- Unit 9: Producers, Consumers, and Food Webs (20 days)
- Unit 10: Structure and Functions, Inherited Traits, and Learned Behaviors (14 days)
- Unit 11: Life Cycles (14 days)
Science Mission Statement and Philosophy
Science Mission Statement and Philosophy
The mission of the Round Rock ISD Elementary Science Curriculum Department is to provide a framework for exemplary instruction that promotes a deep and relevant understanding of the nature and principles of science and provides every student the opportunity to develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary for future success.
Round Rock ISD students will:
The mission of the Round Rock ISD Elementary Science Curriculum Department is to provide a framework for exemplary instruction that promotes a deep and relevant understanding of the nature and principles of science and provides every student the opportunity to develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary for future success.
Round Rock ISD students will:
- develop scientific literacy that promotes a deep and relevant understanding of the nature of science.
- develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world.
- understand the relevance of science to their everyday lives.
- design investigations using various levels of scientific inquiry.
- apply scientific knowledge to make informed decisions about ethical, social and civic issues using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
Science Links to Explore:
Digital Thermometer
MysteryDoug
Stemscopes (Your child has the username and password in their red folder.)
Science Interactives
Using a Pan Balance
Science Study Jams
National Geographic for Kids
BBC Science Bites
NASA Kids Club
Virtual Triple Beam Balance and here
MysteryDoug
Stemscopes (Your child has the username and password in their red folder.)
Science Interactives
Using a Pan Balance
Science Study Jams
National Geographic for Kids
BBC Science Bites
NASA Kids Club
Virtual Triple Beam Balance and here