Elementary Science Grade 5
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Description
Science Grade Five is an intermediate course with concepts across many types of sciences, including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Through experiences including defining problems, conducting investigations, using the scientific method, using evidence, asking questions, making predictions, making and comparing observations, making inferences, using the engineering design process, and developing models, students learn about properties of and changes in matter; atoms; mixtures; energy; forms of energy; force and motion; galaxies and the solar system; the water cycle; weather and climate; the human body organs and functions; organism structure, function, and comparison; adaptations; and ecosystems.
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Segment One
- Atomic theory
- Properties of matter
- Soluble and insoluble materials
- Mixtures
- Physical changes in matter
- Chemical changes in matter
- Basic forms of energy
- Energy and motion
- Electrical energy
- Electricity
- Circuits
- Electrical conductors
- Attraction of electrically charged objects
- Forces of motion
- Change in forces and motion
- Opposing forces
- Galaxies
- Solar system components
- Inner and outer planets
- Define a simple design problem to reflect a need or want
- Scientific investigations and experiments
- Predictions, observations, and conclusions
- Personal opinions vs. observations
- Variables, repeated trials, and control groups
- Collecting and communicating data
- Empirical observations and evidence
- Replicating scientific investigations
Segment Two
- Water cycle
- Water reservoirs, including the ocean
- Geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
- Climate
- Climate zones
- Plant and animal survival
- Weather in a particular place and time
- Family emergency preparedness plan
- Protecting Earth’s resources
- Human organ systems
- Functions of organs in plants and animals
- Animal and plant adaptations
- Define a simple design problem to reflect a need or want
- Generate and compare multiple solutions to a problem
- Scientific investigations and experiments
- Predictions, observations, and conclusions
- Empirical observations and evidence
- Personal opinions vs. observations
Students will need the following materials: cell phone to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of student work, or a scanner to scan and submit student work; coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils); storage space on computer and an external device to back up files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.); erasers; general household objects for activities; glue; headset or earbuds; lined paper, multi-colored paper; notebook or binder for course resources; pencils and pens; printer; printer paper; ruler; scissors; stapler; tape; and balloons.
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple-choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.