TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 1
SCI.4.1A Demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations. SCI.4.4B Use safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles and gloves.
SCI.4.4A Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tornado in a BottleHave students research about Hurricane winds and find the range for each category.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.
T246oUnit 4, p26
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tell EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students make an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.
Safety, Measurement, and
Claims
Part 2: Metric Measurement and
Tools
Part 1: Safety
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314gUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Student Book Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
Part 3: Product Claims
SCI.4.3B Draw inferences and evaluate accuracy of services and product claims found in advertisements and labels such as for toys, food, and sunscreen.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 2
Student Book Reading Selection
Unit 7Build Comprehension1. Make Connections to the Realistic Fiction selection To Moon over Star by Dianna Hutts Aston. (pages 460-473)3: Answers to Before You Move On- Generalize and Make Comparison4. Ask students to share anything they know about past, present, and future space missions.5. Share any recent news about NASA's space program
T464-T465
Technology Station Research Activity
Unit 76. Encourage students to visit http://www.nasa.gov to find out more.
T464-T465
Part 2: Descriptive Investigation
SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten. (pages 320-335)4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.
T336
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.
T74gUnit 2, p12
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a testHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they had like to test.
T106oUnit 2, p12
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Scientists and their Processes
Part 1:Scientific Contributions
SCI.4.3D Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
Student Book Science Investigation
Unit 5Select and PresentKinesthetic Activity: Have students plant seeds.
T351
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 5Do it!Plant SeedsHave the students plant different kinds of seeds. They will keep a log to see which ones grow fastest.
T351
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Find Your WayHave students use the map scale to determine the distance between two places.
T146gUnit 5, p19
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane Winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
SCI.4.2B Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations. (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Build Comprehension to the Science Experiment selection Mold Terrarium by The Science Explorer. (pages 305-311) 1. Help students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast fungus and green plants.2. Work with students to find out more about fungus by conducting on line research.3. Add the information students find to the Venn diagram
T308-T309
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.
T106oUnit 2, p14
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7,p43
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p26
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
SCI.4.2E Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results.
SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they have observed.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
SCI.4.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 3
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Build Comprehension to the Science Experiment selection Mold Terrarium by The Science Explorer.1. Help students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast fungus and green plants.2. Work with students to find out more about fungus by conducting on line research.3. Add the information students find to the Venn diagram.
T308-T309
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.
T106oUnit 2, p14
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tell EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.
Part 1: States of Matter
Exploring Matter
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.SCI.4.5B Predict the changes caused by heating and cooling such as ice becoming liquid water and condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water.
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit , p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Part 2: How Temperature
Changes Affect Matter
SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review the Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they have observed.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten.4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.
T336
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.
T74gUnit 2, p12
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T106oUnit 3, p14
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
SCI.4.5C Compare and contrast a variety of mixtures and solutions such as rocks in sand, sand in water, or sugar in water.
Part 4: Relative Density
SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.
Part 3: Mixtures and Solutions
SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 4
Student Book Reading Selection
Unit 4Build Comprehension to the Science Article Wind at Work by Beth Geiger, pp 222-2351. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect
T230-T231
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 46. Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.7. Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.
T230-T231
Content Station Writing Activity
Unit 1Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Musical InstrumentHave the students explain how their instrument make sounds.
T4gUnit 1, p5
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.
T246oUnit 4, p26
Cycle 1, Unit 5SCI.4.6B Differentiate between conductors and insulatorsSCI.4.6C Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit, and explore an electromagnetic field.SCI.4.6B Differentiate between conductors and insulators. SCI.4.6C Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit, and explore an electromagnetic field.
Energy Forms SCI.4.6A Differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal.
Investigating Circuits Part 1: Building
Electrical Circuits
Part 2: Electromagnets
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 2, Unit 6
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
Cycle 2, Unit 7
Other: Explained in Description
Other: Explained in Description
Unit 4 (T214)1. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- How do we relate to nature ?4. Share What You KnowUnit 4 (T230-T231)1. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect
T214, T230-T231
Technology Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 4Build Background- Play interactive video. Refer to NGReach.com (evisual 4.1)
T214
Student Book Reading Selection
Unit 4Build Comprehension to the Science Article Wind at Work by Beth Geiger, pp 222-2351. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect
T230-T231
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 46. Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.7. Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.
T230-T231
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 4Writing Activity: Write a poster that shows a list of needs and wants that relate to water conservation.
T281
SCI.4.6D Design an experiment to test the effect of force on an object such as a push or a pull, gravity, friction, or magnetism.
Classifying Natural Resources
ⓈSCI.4.7C Identify and classify Earth's renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation.
Exploring Force and Motion
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Chart Your EnvironmentHave students create a chart to show the ways people in the community interact with the environment.
T314oUnit 5, p33
Technology Station Research Activity
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Go Prospecting!Have students go online and read the article about prospecting for gold. Students make a list of states that have major sliver and gold deposits.
T354gUnit 6, p35
Language Station Writing Activity
Unit 4Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Compare ResourcesHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards. Students take notes about renewable and nonrenewable resources.
T216hUnit 4, p24
Other: Explained in Description
Other: Explained in Description
Unit 41. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- How do we relate to nature ?4. Share What You KnowUnit 4: Power of Nature- T230-T2311. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect
T214, T230-T231
Student Book Research Activity
Unit 4Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.
T230-T231
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 4Writing Activity: Write a poster that shows a list of needs and wants that relate to water conservation.
T281
Language Station Writing Activity
Unit 8Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Write a LetterHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards. Students think about different ways people can help to protect things that are important to them. Students write a letter to a person who could help.
T492hUnit 8, p49
SCI.4.1B Make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources and reusing and recycling of materials such as paper, aluminum, glass, cans, and plastic.
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 2, Unit 8
Other: Explained in Description
Other: Explained in Description
Unit 4Make Comparisons- T2161. Teach/Model- Compare different aspects of nature.2. Practice/Apply- Have partners compare two of the items they listed for the class list in Share What You Know .
T216
Sing With Me Language Songs Vocabulary Activity
Unit 4Play the song Good Place for a Garden
CD 2, Tr 9,10
Student Book Vocabulary Activity
Unit 4Science Vocabulary1. Teach/Model- Teach the words:1) Pronounce, 2) Rate, 3) Define, 4) Elaborate2. Practice/Apply- Have partners take turns repeating the routine for each word, using complete sentences.3. Talk about the Big Question How do we relate to nature?
T217
Student Book Other: Explained in Description
Unit 4Cause and Effect1. Teach- Read about the graphic organizer. Clarify the purpose: A cause-and-affect chart shows how one event can lead to another.2.Model3. Practice/Apply- Distribute Practice Master 4.2 for students to use as they complete their charts.
T218a
Cycle 3, Unit 9Investigating weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
SCI.4.7B Observe and identify slow changes to Earth’s surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice.
SCI.4.3C Represent the natural world using models such as, rivers, stream tables, or fossils and identify their limitations, including accuracy and size.
Student Anthology TE Science Investigation
Unit 41. Explain landforms and activate knowledge about landforms such as mountains, valleys, and plains.2. Display NGReach.com evisual 4.27 and explain how to make a scale model of Mount Fuji.3. Have the students use a calculator to determine the size of a model at one-ten thousandth scale.
T273
Exploring Soil ⓈSCI.4.7A Examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants.
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 3, Unit 10
Predicting Weather and its Processes Part 1: Water
Cycle
ⓈSCI.4.8B Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process.
Part 2: Weather Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Extreme EnvironmentsHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards of extreme Environments. They discuss adaptations that help people and animals live in those places.
T174oUnit 3, p20
Cycle 3, Unit 11Exploring Natural Cyclical Events
ⓈSCI.4.8C Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.
Cycle 3, Unit 12
Part 1: Animal and Plant Growth
SCI.4.10C Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as butterflies, beetles, radishes, or lima beans.
Part 2: Life Cycles SCI.4.10C Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as butterflies, beetles, radishes, or lima beans.
Comparing Animals and plants
ⓈSCI.4.8A Measure and record changes in weather and make predictions using weather maps, weather symbols, and a map key.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 4, Unit 13
Exploring Producers and
Consumers Part 1: Producers and Consumers
SCI.4.9A Investigate that most producers need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food, while consumers are dependent on other organisms for food. Language Station Writing Activity
Unit 4Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Talk about NatureHave students make a list of things they need from nature and they make another list of things they enjoy from it.
T246pUnit 4, p27
Student Book Reading Selection
Unit 51. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- What do harmless things become harmful?3. Share What You KnowBuild Comprehension to Journal selection Island Observations by Dr. Christy Finlayson, pp 339-3431) Make Inferences2) Role-Play3) Answer to Before You Move On
T282, T340-T341
Technology Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Build Background- Play interactive video. Refer to NGReach.com (eVisual 5.1) - Build Background Video.
T282
Part 2: Food Webs
SCI.4.9B Describe the flow of energy through food webs, beginning with the Sun, and predict how changes in the ecosystem affect the food web such as a fire in a forest.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 4, Unit 14
Part 1: Inherited Traits and Learned
Behavior
SCI.4.10B Demonstrate that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation such as eye color in humans or shapes of leaves in plants. Other likenesses are learned such as table manners or reading a book and seals balancing balls on their noses.
Part 2: Adaptations
SCI.4.10A Explore how adaptations enable organisms to survive in their environment such as comparing birds' beaks and leaves on plants.
Student Book Reading Selection
Unit 1Build Comprehension to the folk tale selection Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Carmen Agra Deey1) Predict2) Character's Feelings3) Clarify Language4) Make Comparisons
T52-T53
Student Book Vocabulary Activity
Unit 2Science Vocabulary1. Teach/Model- Teach the words:1) Pronounce, 2) Rate, 3) Define, 4) Elaborate2. Practice/Apply- Have partners take turns repeating the routine for each word, using complete sentences.3. Talk about the Big Question Just how smart are animals?
T75
Technology Station Science Investigation
Unit 1Challenge students to research other animals that change color, such as the octopus and the squid.
T52-T53
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Animal SenseHave students go online to watch videos of animals and take notes about adaptation for survival.
T74gUnit 2, p11
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.
T74gUnit 2, p12
Content Station Vocabulary Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Extreme EnvironmentsHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards of extreme environment. They discuss adaptations that help people and animals live in those places.
T174oUnit 3, p20
Inherited Traits, Learned Behavior, and Adaptations
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 4, Unit 15
Student Book Writing Activity
Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten.4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.
T336
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.
T74gUnit 2, p12
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.
T106oUnit 2, p14
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.
T74gUnit 2, p12
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.
T106oUnit 2, p14
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah. Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
Designing Investigations
Designing Investigations
SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Student Book Science Investigation
Unit 5Do it!Plant SeedsHave the students plant different kinds of seeds. They will keep a log to see which ones grow fastest.
T351
Content Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Find Your WayHave students use the map scale to determine the distance between two places.
T146gUnit 3, p19
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results
T284gUnit 5, p29
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Chart Your EnvironmentHave students create a chart to show the ways people in the community interact with the environment.
T314oUnit 5, p33
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
SCI.4.2B Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps.
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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.
T106oUnit 3, p14
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body parts of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426hUnit 7, p41
SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured. Content Station Research Activity
Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T146gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.
T246oUnit 4, p26
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)
T246oUnit 4, p28
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426gUnit 7, p41
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
Technology Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Research Activity
.Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.
T46gUnit 3, p17
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.
T216gUnit 4, p25
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger
T246oUnit 4, p26
Content Station Reading Selection
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.
T246oUnit 4, p28
SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.
SCI.4.2E Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results.
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.
T246oUnit 4, p26
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.
T284gUnit 5, p31
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.
T314oUnit 5, p32
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.
T386oUnit 6, p38
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426gUnit 7, p41
Content Station Science Investigation
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.
T426gUnit 7, p43
Content Station Research Activity
.Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.
T454oUnit 7, p44
Content Station Research Activity
Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.
T454oUnit 7, p46
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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations
Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.
T314pUnit 5, p34
Language Station Other: Explained in Description
Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.
T426gUnit 7, p41
TypeContent Source Reading SelectionLanguage Station Science InvestigationStudent Anthology TE Research ActivitySing With Me Language Songs Writing ActivityContent Station Vocabulary Activity
Language StationOther: Explained in
Description Technology StationStudent Book Other: Explained in Description
Available Resources
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