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| Core Topic               | Description                                                              | Classroom Activities                                       | Extended Learning Resources                                   |
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| The Scientific Method    | Learning the steps of scientific inquiry: question, hypothesis, experiment, observation, conclusion. | Conduct a simple investigation, e.g., plant growth under different lights. | Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/              |
| Matter and Its States    | Understanding solids, liquids, and gases, as well as changes between states. | Hands-on experiments like melting ice or observing evaporation. | Chemistry4Kids: http://www.chemistry4kids.com/                |
| Forces and Motion        | Study of gravity, friction, and how objects move or stop.                | Build and test toy cars to investigate speed vs. surface type. | NASA Science: https://science.nasa.gov/                       |
| Living Organisms         | Introduction to cells, ecosystems, and the diversity of life on Earth.  | Microscope study of plant and animal cells.                | National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/|
| Earth and Space          | Exploring planets, stars, and Earth’s role in the solar system.         | Create a scale model of the solar system.                  | NASA's Space Place: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/              |
| Human Body Systems       | Study of key systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, etc.          | Build a paper model of lungs to see how they function.      | KidsHealth: https://kidshealth.org/                           |
| Energy                  | Understanding different types of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, etc.) and transfer methods. | Demonstrate energy transfer with a pendulum or ball track. | Energy.gov for Kids: https://www.energy.gov/eere/energybasics |
| Environmental Science    | Learning about ecosystems, pollution, and how to protect the environment.| Design a poster promoting recycling or conservation.       | WWF Learn: https://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives          |