Science has its own EOG test in 5th grade. We will learn about heat transfer, weather, matter and changes, the human body, ecosystems, and forces and motion. Students will be expected to study and know this content. Each student will have flashcards in their TIE binder and can bring their science journals home to study. Dates for upcoming quizzes and tests can be found on the calendar on the home page.
Weather- 5th grade students will learn the different elements of weather (temperature, air pressure, wind, clouds, precipitation) and will track them over time to see patterns. Students build a deeper understanding of the water cycle and how water moves between Earth's surface and atmosphere. They learn the difference between weather and climate and the factors that determine climate. They also learn about strong storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes.
Matter and Changes- 5th graders build on their understanding of matter to learn how matter can change. Physical changes alter the physical properties of matter, while chemical changes create new substances. Students will experience different examples of both types of change. Students also learn about energy with a focus on heat energy and how heat energy moves and affects objects.
Human Body Systems and Heredity- Students learn that cells are the smallest unit of living things, and that cells form tissues, organs, and organ systems. We focus on learning about 6 systems: skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous. Students also learn that all living things inherit certain traits from both parents through genes, while other traits are influenced by their environment.
Ecosystems- Students learn the different roles that an organism can have in its ecosystem based on how it gets energy: producer, consumer, or decomposer. 5th graders investigate the characteristics of many terrestrial and aquatic environments, including forests, deserts, grasslands, taiga, tundra, ocean, lakes, rivers, and estuaries. By the end of this unit, students are able to analyze the effect that a change in the ecosystem will have on the system as a whole.
Forces and Motion- 5th grade students explore forces and motion in a hands-on way, learning about forces such as gravity, air resistance, and friction. They also learn about how changing the mass or amount of forces on an object will affect how it moves. Students also learn to show motion on a graph.