August 9 – August 11 (1/2 week mini intro unit)
Aug 14 – Sept 22: Unit 1 (6 weeks)
Microbiome. We will learn about the importance of the bacteria inside our bodies with a focus on the digestive system.
Sept 25 – Oct 26: Unit 2 (5 weeks)
Metabolism. How does our body use energy? We will diagnose a patient who is feeling weak.
Oct 30 – Nov 3: Double PE
Nov 6 to Dec 21: Unit 3 (6 weeks)
Genetics and inheritance. We will breed spiders in a simulation and learn about cloning.
Jan 9 to Feb 8: Unit 4 (5 weeks)
Thermal energy. Introduction to weather.
Feb 12 – Feb 15: Double PE
Feb 26 – March 28: Unit 5 (5 weeks)
Continue weather and start learning about El Nino.
April 8 – May 23: Unit 6 (7 weeks minus testing days)
El Nino and climate change. Hopefully students will create presentations for the 3rd grade students.