“I Can” Statements
th
4 Grade South
Carolina Science
Standards
By: Amanda Mattson
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I can classify observations as
quantitative or qualitative. (4-1.1)
I can use the right instruments and tools
safely and correctly when conducting simple
experiments. (4-1.2)
I can summarize the characteristics of a
simple scientific investigation that
represents a fair test. (4-1.3)
I can tell the difference between
observations, predictions, and inferences.
(4-1.4)
I can recognize the correct placement of
variables on a line graph. (4-1.5)
I can construct and interpret diagrams, tables,
and graphs made from recorded measurements
and observations. (4-1.6)
I can safely conduct scientific
investigations. (4-1.7)
I can classify organisms into major groups
according to their physical characteristics.
(4-2.1)
I can explain how the characteristics of distinct
environments influence the variety of organisms
in each. (4-2.2)
I can explain how humans and other animals
use their senses to detect signals from
the environment. (4-2.3)
I can explain how the behaviors of humans and
other animals are influenced by signals from the
environment. (4-2.3)
I can tell the difference between inherited
characteristics of an organism and those that
are acquired over time. (4-2.4)
I can explain how an organism's patterns
of behavior are related to its
environment. (4-2.5)
I can explain how organisms cause changes
in the environment. (4-2.6)
I can recall that Earth is one of the many
planets in the solar system that orbit the
Sun. (4-3.1)
I can compare the properties and the
location of Earth to the Sun, which is a
star, and the Moon. (4-3.2)
I can explain how the Sun affects the
Earth. (4-3.3)
I can explain how the tilt of Earth's axis and the
revolution around the Sun results in the seasons
of the year. (4-3.4)
I can interpret the change in the length of
shadows during the day in relation to the
position of the Sun in the sky. (4-3.7)
I can recognize the purpose of
telescopes. (4-3.8)
I can summarize the process of the
water cycle. (4-4.1)
I can classify clouds according to
their three basic types. (4-4.2)
I can summarize how clouds form.
(4-4.2)
I can compare daily and seasonal changes
in weather conditions and patterns. (4-4.3)
I can summarize the conditions and
effects of severe weather phenomena.
(4-4.4)
I can summarize safety concerns related
to severe weather phenomena. (4-4.4)
I can use appropriate tools and instruments to
collect data and measure weather conditions.
(4-4.5)
I can predict weather from data collected
through observation and measurements.
(4-4.6)
I can summarize the basic
properties of light. (4-5.1)
I can illustrate the fact that light, as a form of
energy, is made up of many different colors.
(4-5.2)
I can summarize how light travels.
(4-5.3)
I can explain what happens when light
strikes an object. (4-5.3)
I can compare how light behaves when it
strikes transparent, translucent, and opaque
materials. (4-5.4)
I can explain how electricity, as a form of
energy, can be transformed into other forms
of energy. (4-5.5)
I can summarize the functions of the
parts of complete circuits.
(4-5.6)
I can illustrate the path of electric
current in series and parallel circuits. (45.7)
I can classify materials as either
conductors or insulators of electricity.
(4-5.8)
I can summarize the properties of
magnets and electromagnets.
(4-5.9)
I can summarize the factors that affect
the strength of an electromagnet.
(4-5.10)