Standard+Course+of+Study+Objectives

Here is just the beginning of a list of SCOS objectives that can be met while working on this project. With a little creativity I'm sure you can come up with many more standards that will be met.


 * Math - Graphing**
 * 4.01** Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including line graphs and bar graphs) to solve problems.
 * 4.02** Describe the distribution of data using median, range and mode.
 * 4.03** Solve problems by comparing two sets of related data.
 * 4.04** Design experiments and list all possible outcomes and probabilities for an event.

**Science - Electric Circuits 3.03** Design and test an electric circuit as a closed pathway including an energy source, energy conductor, and an energy receiver.
 * 3.04** Explain how magnetism is related to electricity
 * 3.05** Describe and explain the parts of a light bulb
 * 3.06** Describe and identify materials that are conductors
 * 3.07** Observe and investigate that parallel and series circuits have different characteristics
 * 3.08** Observe and investigate the ability of electric circuits to produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects.
 * 3.09** Recognize lightning as an electrical discharge and show proper safety behavior when lightning occurs.

**1.05** Assess human movement as it relates to the physical environment.
 * Social Studies - NC History**
 * 1.01** Locate, in absolute and relative terms, major landforms, bodies of water and natural resources in North Carolina.
 * 1.02** Describe and compare physical and cultural characteristics of the regions.
 * 1.03** Suggest some influences that location has on life in North Carolina such as major cities, recreation areas, industry, and farms.
 * 1.04** Evaluate ways the people of North Carolina used, modified, and adapted to the physical environment, past and present.

**Goal 1** - The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write. **Goal** **2** - The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed. **Goal 3** - The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology. **Goal 4** - The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts. **Goal 5** - The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
 * Language Arts - Wright brothers, lighthouses/Create an encyclopedia-type article about a lighthouse**