The Practice of Science
The student practices science by asking testable questions, designing investigations, and analyzing evidence to develop explanations.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 4.
Nature of Science
Nature of Science
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The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
The student understands how scientific knowledge is built, revised, and validated through evidence and peer review.
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The Role of Theories, Laws, and Models
The student distinguishes between theories, laws, hypotheses, and models and uses them to make sense of the natural world.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| The Practice of Science | The student practices science by asking testable questions, designing investigations, and analyzing evidence to develop explanations. | FL-SCI.NATURE.4.1 |
| The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge | The student understands how scientific knowledge is built, revised, and validated through evidence and peer review. | FL-SCI.NATURE.4.2 |
| The Role of Theories, Laws, and Models | The student distinguishes between theories, laws, hypotheses, and models and uses them to make sense of the natural world. | FL-SCI.NATURE.4.3 |
Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science
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Earth in Space and Time
The student understands the Earth's place in the universe and its history, including patterns of day, night, and seasons.
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Earth's Structures
The student understands the structure and processes of Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
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Weather and Climate
The student understands the patterns of weather and climate and the factors that influence them.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Earth in Space and Time | The student understands the Earth's place in the universe and its history, including patterns of day, night, and seasons. | FL-SCI.ESS.4.1 |
| Earth's Structures | The student understands the structure and processes of Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. | FL-SCI.ESS.4.2 |
| Weather and Climate | The student understands the patterns of weather and climate and the factors that influence them. | FL-SCI.ESS.4.3 |
Life Science
Life Science
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Organization and Development
The student understands how living things are organized and develop from cells to organisms.
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Heredity and Reproduction
The student understands how organisms reproduce, develop, and transmit genetic information.
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Diversity and Evolution
The student understands the diversity of organisms and how they have changed over time.
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Interdependence
The student understands the interdependence of organisms and the cycling of matter and energy in ecosystems.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Organization and Development | The student understands how living things are organized and develop from cells to organisms. | FL-SCI.LS.4.1 |
| Heredity and Reproduction | The student understands how organisms reproduce, develop, and transmit genetic information. | FL-SCI.LS.4.2 |
| Diversity and Evolution | The student understands the diversity of organisms and how they have changed over time. | FL-SCI.LS.4.3 |
| Interdependence | The student understands the interdependence of organisms and the cycling of matter and energy in ecosystems. | FL-SCI.LS.4.4 |
Physical Science
Physical Science
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Properties of Matter
The student understands the structure of matter, its properties, and how it changes.
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Forms of Energy
The student understands the forms of energy, energy transfer, and the conservation of energy.
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Forces and Motion
The student understands forces and motion and the relationships among them.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Properties of Matter | The student understands the structure of matter, its properties, and how it changes. | FL-SCI.PS.4.1 |
| Forms of Energy | The student understands the forms of energy, energy transfer, and the conservation of energy. | FL-SCI.PS.4.2 |
| Forces and Motion | The student understands forces and motion and the relationships among them. | FL-SCI.PS.4.3 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years