581 Grade 8: Physical Sciences, Benchmark D: Waves and the Transfer of Energy Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–8 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection on waves and the transfer of energy is aligned to Physical Science Benchmark D: Describe that energy takes many forms, some forms represent kinetic energy and some forms represent potential energy; and during energy transformations the total amount of energy remains constant. Several of these resources are also aligned to the scientific process standards; in addition, the resources provide multiple opportunities to incorporate writing into science instruction.... 582 Grade 8: Scientific Inquiry Benchmarks A & B Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–8 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection is aligned to Scientific Inquiry Benchmarks A and B. Both benchmarks focus on scientific process skills.... 583 Grade 8: Science and Technology Benchmark A Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–8 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection on technological advances is aligned with Science and Technology Benchmark A: Give examples of how technological advances, influenced by scientific knowledge, affect the quality of life. Go to http://www.ohiorc.org/for/science/oat.aspx to see additional mini-collections designed to help teachers prepare students for the Ohio Achievement Test in Science. (ts) 584 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark A: Earth in the Solar System Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection aligns with Earth and Space Science Benchmark A: Explain the characteristics, cycles and patterns involving Earth and its place in the Solar System. The lessons in this collection challenge students to develop a model of the solar system and to develop graphs from data they collect over a period of time.... 585 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark A: Cycles and Patterns Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection aligns with Earth and Space Science Benchmark A: Explain the characteristics, cycles and patterns involving Earth and its place in the Solar System. The lessons in this collection challenge students to collect data and draw conclusions about day/night and lunar cycles.... 586 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark B: Processes that Shape Earth's Surface Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection on weathering and erosion includes resources that are aligned with Earth and Space Science Benchmark B: Summarize the processes that shape Earth's surface and describe evidence of those processes. Several of these resources are also aligned to the scientific process standards.... 587 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark C: Soils Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection is aligned with Earth and Space Science Benchmark C: Describe Earth's resources including rocks, soil, water, air, animals and plants and the ways in which they can be conserved. This collection focuses on the soils aspect of the benchmark.... 588 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark C: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection aligns with Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark C: Describe Earth's resources including rocks, soil, water, air, animals and plants and the ways in which they can be conserved. The theme of this collection is conservation through waste management and recycling.... 589 Grade 5 Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark C: Rocks Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection aligns with Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark C: Describe Earth's resources including rocks, soil, water, air, animals and plants and the ways in which they can be conserved. This collection includes 2 lessons, 2 assessment items, and a content resource focusing on rocks.... 590 Grade 5: Earth and Space Sciences Benchmark D: Weather Resource Type: Professional Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This mini-collection on weather is aligned with Earth Science Benchmark D: Analyze weather and changes that occur over a period of time. The emphasis in on describing weather, recording weather information, and tracing weather patterns.... |