August 9 – August 11: (1/2 week mini intro unit)
Aug 14 – Sept 22: Unit 1 (6 weeks)
Energy and electricity. We investigate why the electrical system failed.
Sept 25 – Oct 26: Unit 2 (5 weeks)
Energy and energy conversions. We will build and launch rockets!
Oct 30 – Nov 3: Double PE
Nov 6 to Dec 21: Unit 3 (6 weeks)
Light . We will investigate the mystery as to why some lizards are not thriving.
Jan 9 to Feb 8: Unit 4 (5 weeks)
Dolphin communication. How do baby dolphins find their mother?
Feb 12 – Feb 15: Double PE
Feb 26 – March 28: Unit 5 (5 weeks)
Earth’s change over time and fossils. Use fossils to learn about past environments.
April 8 – May 23: Unit 6 (7 weeks minus testing days)
Continue to look at Earth’s surface through the lens of erosion and water.