Inspire Science

Inspire Science Grade K-3

MODULE : Weather

Earth’s Systems

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Clarification Statement : Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm)

examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month.

Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days in different months.

Assessment Boundary : Assessment of quantitative observations limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.

Inspire Science Grade 5-2

MODULE: Matter in Ecosystems

Molecules to Organisms

Structures and Processes 5-LS1-1Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.

Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the idea that plant matter comes mostly from air and water, not from the soil.