5th Grade Science
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5.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
a) rocks, minerals, and organisms are identified using a classification key;
b) estimations of length, mass, and volume are made;
c) appropriate instruments are selected and used for making quantitative observations of length, mass,
volume, and elapsed time;
d) accurate measurements are made using basic tools (thermometer, meter stick, balance, graduated
cylinder);
e) data are collected, recorded, and reported using the appropriate graphical representation (graphs,
charts, diagrams);
f) predictions are made using patterns, and simple graphical data are extrapolated;
g) manipulated and responding variables are identified; and
h) an understanding of the nature of science is developed and reinforced.
Activities
5.2 The student will investigate and understand how sound is transmitted and is used as a means of
communication. Key concepts include
a) frequency, waves, wavelength, vibration;
b) the ability of different media (solids, liquids, and gases) to transmit sound; and
c) uses and applications (voice, sonar, animal sounds, and musical instruments).
Activities
5.3 The student will investigate and understand basic characteristics of visible light and how it behaves.
Key concepts include
a) the visible spectrum and light waves;
b) refraction of light through water and prisms;
c) reflection of light from reflective surfaces (mirrors);
d) opaque, transparent, and translucent; and
e) historical contributions in understanding light.
Activities
5.4 The student will investigate and understand how matter is anything that has mass, takes up space and
occurs as a solid, liquid, or gas. Key concepts include
a) atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds
b) mixtures including solutions; and
c) the effect of heat on the states of matter.
Activities
1. The students can create models of molecules using Kidspiration. See template example below.
5.5 The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of cells and have distinguishing
characteristics. Key concepts include
a) basic cell structures and functions;
b) kingdoms of living things;
c) vascular and nonvascular plants; and
d) vertebrates and invertebrates.
Activities
1. Students can create Plant and Animal Cells using Microsoft Word.
5.6 The student will investigate and understand how the Earth's surface is constantly changing. Key
concepts include
a) the rock cycle including identification of rock types;
b) Earth history and fossil evidence;
c) the basic structure of the Earth's interior;
d) plate tectonics (earthquakes and volcanoes);
e) weathering and erosion; and
f) human impact.
Activities
1. After the students have studied plate tectonics in class have them complete the Pixie Plate Tectonics
template. See example below.
2. Students can complete the Volcano Scavenger Hunt.
