STEM Concepts

■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

■ Verbs to defne career pathways or attributes (eg. have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to defne key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to defne and classify entities. ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, and manner ( descriptions) Differentiation in Action Skill Building Science :

● Scientifc Method: Develop skills in using the scientifc method to conduct experiments and investigations. ● Data Analysis: Analyze data from experiments, understand charts and graphs, and conclude. ● Understanding Systems: Study basic biological, physical, and chemical systems (e.g., ecosystems, simple machines, states of matter).

Technology :

● Intermediate Computer Skills: Use more advanced computer functions and text-based programming (e.g., Python basics). ● Digital Literacy: Understand the role of technology in society, ethical use of technology, and internet safety.

Engineering :

● Engineering Design Process: Learn the steps of the engineering design process—ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve. ● Prototyping: Build and test prototypes to solve specifc problems. ● Simple Circuits and Mechanics: Understand and build basic circuits, and explore simple mechanics (e.g., levers, pulleys).

Mathematics :

● Advanced Arithmetic: Develop profciency in arithmetic operations with larger numbers, fractions, and decimals. ● Introduction to Algebra: Understand basic algebraic concepts, and solve simple equations. ● Geometry and Measurement: Study properties of shapes, calculate area, and volume, and understand the properties of angles.