*observe and describe characteristics of pond plants and animals

*identify and describe mutually beneficial relationships between pond organisms

*develop food chains and webs

*compare and contrast static and current electricity

*create open and closed circuits

*apply knowledge of electrical safety

 *classify rocks and minerals by physical properties

*evaluate the rock cycle

*show how the Earth's surface is constantly changing

 *identify and describe the six forms of energy: nuclear, radiant, thermal, chemical, mechanical, and electrical

*analyze the flow of energy

*describe how different forms of energy are connected