The science curriculum at Nest+m is built on the foundation of the New York Next Generation Science Standards. Embedded in the standards are science and engineering practices and cross cutting concepts that connect the different domains of science.
Cross Cutting Concepts for 3rd and 4th Grade
Cause and Effect
Cause and effect relationships are routinely identified, tested and used to explain change.
Systems and System Models
A system can be described in terms of its components and their interactions.
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
Observable phenomena exist from very short to very long time periods.
Energy and Matter
Energy can be transferred in various ways and between objects.
Patterns
Patterns of change can be used to make predictions.
Similarities and differences in patterns can be used to sort, classify and analyze simple rates of change for natural phenomena.
Patterns can be used as evidence to support an explanation.
Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems
Science and Engineering Practices for 3rd and 4th Grade
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