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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4 Reach Correlations Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s) Cycle 1, Unit 1 SCI.4.1A Demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations. SCI.4.4B Use safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles and gloves. SCI.4.4A Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums. Content Station Research Activity Unit 3 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a Place Have students research a country and find out about its climate and weather. T146g Unit 3, p17 Content Station Research Activity Unit 4 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tornado in a Bottle Have students research about Hurricane winds and find the range for each category. T216g Unit 4, p25 Content Station Science Investigation Unit 4 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound Bigger Have students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger. T246o Unit 4, p26 Content Station Reading Selection Unit 4 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tell Estimate Have students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. T246o Unit 4, p28 Content Station Science Investigation Unit 5 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial Mold Have students make an experiment and compare the results. T284g Unit 5, p29 Content Station Science Investigation Unit 5 Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling Mold Have students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks. T284g Unit 5, p31 SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data. Safety, Measurement, and Claims Part 2: Metric Measurement and Tools Part 1: Safety © Houston ISD Curriculum 2013 – 2014 Page 1 of 26

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 1

SCI.4.1A Demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations. SCI.4.4B Use safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles and gloves.

SCI.4.4A Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tornado in a BottleHave students research about Hurricane winds and find the range for each category.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.

T246oUnit 4, p26

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tell EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students make an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.

Safety, Measurement, and

Claims

Part 2: Metric Measurement and

Tools

Part 1: Safety

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314gUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Student Book Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

Part 3: Product Claims

SCI.4.3B Draw inferences and evaluate accuracy of services and product claims found in advertisements and labels such as for toys, food, and sunscreen.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 2

Student Book Reading Selection

Unit 7Build Comprehension1. Make Connections to the Realistic Fiction selection To Moon over Star by Dianna Hutts Aston. (pages 460-473)3: Answers to Before You Move On- Generalize and Make Comparison4. Ask students to share anything they know about past, present, and future space missions.5. Share any recent news about NASA's space program

T464-T465

Technology Station Research Activity

Unit 76. Encourage students to visit http://www.nasa.gov to find out more.

T464-T465

Part 2: Descriptive Investigation

SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.

Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten. (pages 320-335)4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.

T336

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.

T74gUnit 2, p12

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a testHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they had like to test.

T106oUnit 2, p12

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Scientists and their Processes

Part 1:Scientific Contributions

SCI.4.3D Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

Student Book Science Investigation

Unit 5Select and PresentKinesthetic Activity: Have students plant seeds.

T351

Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 5Do it!Plant SeedsHave the students plant different kinds of seeds. They will keep a log to see which ones grow fastest.

T351

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Find Your WayHave students use the map scale to determine the distance between two places.

T146gUnit 5, p19

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane Winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

SCI.4.2B Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations. (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Build Comprehension to the Science Experiment selection Mold Terrarium by The Science Explorer. (pages 305-311) 1. Help students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast fungus and green plants.2. Work with students to find out more about fungus by conducting on line research.3. Add the information students find to the Venn diagram

T308-T309

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.

T106oUnit 2, p14

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7,p43

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p26

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

SCI.4.2E Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results.

SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they have observed.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

SCI.4.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 3

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Build Comprehension to the Science Experiment selection Mold Terrarium by The Science Explorer.1. Help students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast fungus and green plants.2. Work with students to find out more about fungus by conducting on line research.3. Add the information students find to the Venn diagram.

T308-T309

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.

T106oUnit 2, p14

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tell EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

Part 1: States of Matter

Exploring Matter

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach language and Literacy Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.SCI.4.5B Predict the changes caused by heating and cooling such as ice becoming liquid water and condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water.

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit , p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Part 2: How Temperature

Changes Affect Matter

SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review the Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they have observed.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten.4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.

T336

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.

T74gUnit 2, p12

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T106oUnit 3, p14

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

SCI.4.5C Compare and contrast a variety of mixtures and solutions such as rocks in sand, sand in water, or sugar in water.

Part 4: Relative Density

SCI.4.5A Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including size, mass, volume, states solid, liquid, gas, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.

Part 3: Mixtures and Solutions

SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 1, Unit 4

Student Book Reading Selection

Unit 4Build Comprehension to the Science Article Wind at Work by Beth Geiger, pp 222-2351. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect

T230-T231

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 46. Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.7. Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.

T230-T231

Content Station Writing Activity

Unit 1Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Musical InstrumentHave the students explain how their instrument make sounds.

T4gUnit 1, p5

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.

T246oUnit 4, p26

Cycle 1, Unit 5SCI.4.6B Differentiate between conductors and insulatorsSCI.4.6C Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit, and explore an electromagnetic field.SCI.4.6B Differentiate between conductors and insulators. SCI.4.6C Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating an electrical circuit, and explore an electromagnetic field.

Energy Forms SCI.4.6A Differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal.

Investigating Circuits Part 1: Building

Electrical Circuits

Part 2: Electromagnets

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TEKS Science/Reach Correlations Grade 4Reach Correlations

Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 2, Unit 6

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

Cycle 2, Unit 7

Other: Explained in Description

Other: Explained in Description

Unit 4 (T214)1. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- How do we relate to nature ?4. Share What You KnowUnit 4 (T230-T231)1. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect

T214, T230-T231

Technology Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 4Build Background- Play interactive video. Refer to NGReach.com (evisual 4.1)

T214

Student Book Reading Selection

Unit 4Build Comprehension to the Science Article Wind at Work by Beth Geiger, pp 222-2351. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect

T230-T231

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 46. Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.7. Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.

T230-T231

Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 4Writing Activity: Write a poster that shows a list of needs and wants that relate to water conservation.

T281

SCI.4.6D Design an experiment to test the effect of force on an object such as a push or a pull, gravity, friction, or magnetism.

Classifying Natural Resources

ⓈSCI.4.7C Identify and classify Earth's renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation.

Exploring Force and Motion

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Chart Your EnvironmentHave students create a chart to show the ways people in the community interact with the environment.

T314oUnit 5, p33

Technology Station Research Activity

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Go Prospecting!Have students go online and read the article about prospecting for gold. Students make a list of states that have major sliver and gold deposits.

T354gUnit 6, p35

Language Station Writing Activity

Unit 4Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Compare ResourcesHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards. Students take notes about renewable and nonrenewable resources.

T216hUnit 4, p24

Other: Explained in Description

Other: Explained in Description

Unit 41. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- How do we relate to nature ?4. Share What You KnowUnit 4: Power of Nature- T230-T2311. Make Inferences2. Use Visuals3. Details4. Draw Conclusions5. Answers to Before You Move On- Ask Questions and Cause/Effect

T214, T230-T231

Student Book Research Activity

Unit 4Introduce the concept: Renewable Resources.Have students research where wind farms can be found in the United States, and how much electricity they generate.

T230-T231

Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 4Writing Activity: Write a poster that shows a list of needs and wants that relate to water conservation.

T281

Language Station Writing Activity

Unit 8Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Write a LetterHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards. Students think about different ways people can help to protect things that are important to them. Students write a letter to a person who could help.

T492hUnit 8, p49

SCI.4.1B Make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources and reusing and recycling of materials such as paper, aluminum, glass, cans, and plastic.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 2, Unit 8

Other: Explained in Description

Other: Explained in Description

Unit 4Make Comparisons- T2161. Teach/Model- Compare different aspects of nature.2. Practice/Apply- Have partners compare two of the items they listed for the class list in Share What You Know .

T216

Sing With Me Language Songs Vocabulary Activity

Unit 4Play the song Good Place for a Garden

CD 2, Tr 9,10

Student Book Vocabulary Activity

Unit 4Science Vocabulary1. Teach/Model- Teach the words:1) Pronounce, 2) Rate, 3) Define, 4) Elaborate2. Practice/Apply- Have partners take turns repeating the routine for each word, using complete sentences.3. Talk about the Big Question How do we relate to nature?

T217

Student Book Other: Explained in Description

Unit 4Cause and Effect1. Teach- Read about the graphic organizer. Clarify the purpose: A cause-and-affect chart shows how one event can lead to another.2.Model3. Practice/Apply- Distribute Practice Master 4.2 for students to use as they complete their charts.

T218a

Cycle 3, Unit 9Investigating weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

SCI.4.7B Observe and identify slow changes to Earth’s surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice.

SCI.4.3C Represent the natural world using models such as, rivers, stream tables, or fossils and identify their limitations, including accuracy and size.

Student Anthology TE Science Investigation

Unit 41. Explain landforms and activate knowledge about landforms such as mountains, valleys, and plains.2. Display NGReach.com evisual 4.27 and explain how to make a scale model of Mount Fuji.3. Have the students use a calculator to determine the size of a model at one-ten thousandth scale.

T273

Exploring Soil ⓈSCI.4.7A Examine properties of soils, including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth of plants.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 3, Unit 10

Predicting Weather and its Processes Part 1: Water

Cycle

ⓈSCI.4.8B Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process.

Part 2: Weather Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Extreme EnvironmentsHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards of extreme Environments. They discuss adaptations that help people and animals live in those places.

T174oUnit 3, p20

Cycle 3, Unit 11Exploring Natural Cyclical Events

ⓈSCI.4.8C Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.

Cycle 3, Unit 12

Part 1: Animal and Plant Growth

SCI.4.10C Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as butterflies, beetles, radishes, or lima beans.

Part 2: Life Cycles SCI.4.10C Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as butterflies, beetles, radishes, or lima beans.

Comparing Animals and plants

ⓈSCI.4.8A Measure and record changes in weather and make predictions using weather maps, weather symbols, and a map key.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 4, Unit 13

Exploring Producers and

Consumers Part 1: Producers and Consumers

SCI.4.9A Investigate that most producers need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food, while consumers are dependent on other organisms for food. Language Station Writing Activity

Unit 4Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Talk about NatureHave students make a list of things they need from nature and they make another list of things they enjoy from it.

T246pUnit 4, p27

Student Book Reading Selection

Unit 51. Preview and Predict2. Introduce the Big Question- What do harmless things become harmful?3. Share What You KnowBuild Comprehension to Journal selection Island Observations by Dr. Christy Finlayson, pp 339-3431) Make Inferences2) Role-Play3) Answer to Before You Move On

T282, T340-T341

Technology Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Build Background- Play interactive video. Refer to NGReach.com (eVisual 5.1) - Build Background Video.

T282

Part 2: Food Webs

SCI.4.9B Describe the flow of energy through food webs, beginning with the Sun, and predict how changes in the ecosystem affect the food web such as a fire in a forest.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)Cycle 4, Unit 14

Part 1: Inherited Traits and Learned

Behavior

SCI.4.10B Demonstrate that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation such as eye color in humans or shapes of leaves in plants. Other likenesses are learned such as table manners or reading a book and seals balancing balls on their noses.

Part 2: Adaptations

SCI.4.10A Explore how adaptations enable organisms to survive in their environment such as comparing birds' beaks and leaves on plants.

Student Book Reading Selection

Unit 1Build Comprehension to the folk tale selection Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Carmen Agra Deey1) Predict2) Character's Feelings3) Clarify Language4) Make Comparisons

T52-T53

Student Book Vocabulary Activity

Unit 2Science Vocabulary1. Teach/Model- Teach the words:1) Pronounce, 2) Rate, 3) Define, 4) Elaborate2. Practice/Apply- Have partners take turns repeating the routine for each word, using complete sentences.3. Talk about the Big Question Just how smart are animals?

T75

Technology Station Science Investigation

Unit 1Challenge students to research other animals that change color, such as the octopus and the squid.

T52-T53

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Animal SenseHave students go online to watch videos of animals and take notes about adaptation for survival.

T74gUnit 2, p11

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.

T74gUnit 2, p12

Content Station Vocabulary Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Extreme EnvironmentsHave students look at the Language Builder Picture Cards of extreme environment. They discuss adaptations that help people and animals live in those places.

T174oUnit 3, p20

Inherited Traits, Learned Behavior, and Adaptations

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Student Book Writing Activity

Unit 53. Have students write about the species that interest them the most from the science selection Aliens from Earth? By Mary Natten.4. Have students revise their writing project compositions.

T336

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.

T74gUnit 2, p12

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.

T106oUnit 2, p14

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Investigate an AnimalHave students research an animal and make a fact file card.

T74gUnit 2, p12

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.

T106oUnit 2, p14

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results.

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah. Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

Designing Investigations

Designing Investigations

SCI.4.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well-defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Student Book Science Investigation

Unit 5Do it!Plant SeedsHave the students plant different kinds of seeds. They will keep a log to see which ones grow fastest.

T351

Content Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Find Your WayHave students use the map scale to determine the distance between two places.

T146gUnit 3, p19

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Beneficial MoldHave students do an experiment and compare the results

T284gUnit 5, p29

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Chart Your EnvironmentHave students create a chart to show the ways people in the community interact with the environment.

T314oUnit 5, p33

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Measure the PullHave students name different materials and talk about whether it would take more or less force to drag the weight across them.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

SCI.4.2B Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

SCI.4.2C Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data.

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 2Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Design a TestHave students choose an animal whose intelligence they would like to test.

T106oUnit 3, p14

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body parts of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426hUnit 7, p41

SCI.4.2D Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured. Content Station Research Activity

Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T146gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.

T246oUnit 4, p26

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora. (pages 252-265)

T246oUnit 4, p28

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426gUnit 7, p41

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

Technology Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Research Activity

.Unit 3Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Study a PlaceHave students research a country and find out about its climate and weather.

T46gUnit 3, p17

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Hurricane WindsHave students research about hurricane winds.

T216gUnit 4, p25

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger

T246oUnit 4, p26

Content Station Reading Selection

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Tall Tale EstimateHave students estimate the length the different body part of the character Doña Flor in the tall tale selection Doña Flor by Pat Mora.

T246oUnit 4, p28

SCI.4.2F Communicate valid, oral, and written results supported by data.

SCI.4.2E Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results.

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 4Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Make a Sound BiggerHave students do an experiment to find out what makes a sound bigger.

T246oUnit 4, p26

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Modeling MoldHave students graph mold growing on a wall over six weeks.

T284gUnit 5, p31

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 5Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Possible InvadersHave students do an experiment to test which seeds are the most invasive species.

T314oUnit 5, p32

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 6Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Look for Sunken ItemsHave students identify objects in the bottom of a box with sand.

T386oUnit 6, p38

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426gUnit 7, p41

Content Station Science Investigation

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Which Way Is Faster?Have students graph different ways of moving.

T426gUnit 7, p43

Content Station Research Activity

.Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Put a Ball in OrbitHave students go online and read the activity about objects in orbit and write the results.

T454oUnit 7, p44

Content Station Research Activity

Unit 7Cross-Curricular Teamwork- Space SpeedsHave students go online and read the chart of space speed. They use the data to write a word problem.

T454oUnit 7, p46

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Cycle & Unit Unit Title Science TEKS Content Source Activity Type Description (page #s)

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 5Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Operation ObservationHave students review Journal Island Observations (page 339). Have students choose something to observe for 3 to 5 days. Students write and draw what they observe.

T314pUnit 5, p34

Language Station Other: Explained in Description

Unit 7Reach Language and Literacy Teamwork- Who or What Is Faster?Have students review What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah . Students list other animals or objects that move and put them in pairs for comparison.

T426gUnit 7, p41

TypeContent Source Reading SelectionLanguage Station Science InvestigationStudent Anthology TE Research ActivitySing With Me Language Songs Writing ActivityContent Station Vocabulary Activity

Language StationOther: Explained in

Description Technology StationStudent Book Other: Explained in Description

Available Resources

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