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Fifth Grade Science Project
This guide is to be used in preparing the science project about a science phenomenon. All items should remain in your packet. Please take the time to make sure your project is accurate and complete. You will be graded on the content, neatness, and accuracy of your explanatory paragraph and your visual aid.
Items required in your final science project:
Explanatory Paragraph: You should have a paragraph that answers, in detail, the science behind your chosen phenomenon question. It should include the topic you are addressing, supporting detail, and a clincher.
Topic sentence
Supporting details
Clincher sentence
4 sentence openers
5 dress-ups
Bibliography of 2 or more sources used
Visual Aide: You should have a poster, model, diagram, tri fold board etc. that helps to demonstrate the explanation you have provided through your paragraph.
A title
A logical sequencing/breakdown of what is happening
Labels to help provide clarity
Colorful
Neat
You will be given time in class to complete work on the explanatory paragraph. You have been provided a timeline that breaks down the pacing for this project. In order to avoid falling behind, it is important that you stick to the schedule.
The visual aid you create will be completed at home.
Parent Signature ___________________________________ Date ________
Student Signature__________________________________ Date ________
Science Model Timeline
Most of the work will be done in class; however, students are responsible for completing some work at home. Please review your child’s work before the due date and sign below indicating your child has worked to the best of his/her ability.
Due Date
Component(s)
Parent Signature
Monday 4/20
Phenomenon Chosen
Research started
Wednesday 4/29
Research complete
Source 1 KWO
Source 2 KWO
Friday 5/1
Fused Outline
Rough Draft
Week of 5/4
Revisions and Edits
Visual Aid started (at home)
Wednesday 5/13
Final Draft submitted
Visual Aid submitted
Topic
Phenomenon Question
Research Material
3: Engineering Design Process
How does the Gateway Arch stay standing?
4: What is Matter?
Why does paper move when you blow on it?
Matter is Everywhere - ReadWorks https://www.readworks.org/article/Matter-Is-Everywhere!/d75ccab1-228e-4757-8a51-f47fcf56d14c#!articleTab:content/
5: States of Matter
Does the amount of matter change when matter changes state?
https://kids.kiddle.co/States_of_matter
6: Law of Conservation of Mass
What happens to the mass of an object when it dissolves?
https://kids.kiddle.co/Conservation_of_mass
7: Properties of Matter Pt. 1
How does a solar oven use reflection to cook food?
https://energyresearch.ucf.edu/education/k-12/resources/solar-cookers/
9: Engineering Design- Fixing Potholes
Why are there so many holes in the road in springtime?
https://www.generationgenius.com/weathering-erosion-and-deposition-for-kids/
10: Matter Flow in Ecosystems
Why do animals have to eat?
ReadWorks passage: The Ecosystem of the Forest
11: Photosythesis
How do peach trees make peaches taste sweet?
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading-comp/4th-photosynthesis_WMTFZ.pdf
12: Plants
What do plants eat?
https://www.curioustem.org/stem-articles/what-do-plants-eat
13: Invasive Species
What makes an organism invasive?
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/invasive-species/
14: The Carbon Connection
How do we help trees grow?
Carbon article ReadWorks blob:https://www.readworks.org/070b6eb3-0222-46a3-a720-05ca5881c99f
15: Hydrosphere
How can we help the hydrosphere?
https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/earths-water
16: Geosphere
How does the shape of the geosphere affect where it rains?
https://kids.kiddle.co/Rain_shadow
17: Atmosphere
What is a microburst?
https://www.weather.gov/bmx/outreach_microbursts
18:Biosphere
How can a wolf change a river?
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/reintroduction-top-predator/
19: Engineering Design- Building Dams
What effect do dams have on the biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere?
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/dams/
20: Types of Water
Why are there cities in deserts?
ReadWorks passage: Water, Water Everywhere
21: The Role of Water
Do melting glaciers affect the salinity of the ocean?
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/glacier-moving-rivers-ice/
22: Engineering Design- Oil Spill
How does pollution hurt birds and fish in the ocean?
23: Protecting the Earth
What is a watershed?
What is a watershed? ReadWorks article
24: Engineering Design- Landfills
Can you create a usable product out of trash?
https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1054
25: What is Gravity?
Why do objects fall down?
what is gravity, really? ReadWorks
27: Engineering Design-Mission to Mars
How did a rover land safely on Mars?
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resources/teachable-moment/nasas-perseverance-rover-lands-on-mars/
28: What is a Star?
If the sun is a star, why is it so bright?
Readworks passage: Stargazing
29: Shadows
Why do shadows seem to move?
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2771-light-and-shadows
30: The Earth
Why is it warmer in the summer?
What causes the seasons? Readworks article
31: The Moon
Why can you see the moon during the day?
The Earth's Moon: In Depth ReadWorks article
32: The Seasons
What is polar night?
https://kids.kiddle.co/Polar_night
Science Project Rubric
Science Project Rubric
NAME ______________________________ #________
NAME ______________________________ #________
WRITTEN PARAGRAPH (100 POINTS POSSIBLE)
WRITTEN PARAGRAPH (100 POINTS POSSIBLE)
STRUCTURE (20 PTS)
STRUCTURE (20 PTS)
Paragraph is double spaced (2 pts.) ____
Paragraph is double spaced (2 pts.) ____
Title is underlined (1 pts.) ____
Title is underlined (1 pts.) ____
Bibliography included and correctly formatted (6 pts.) ____
Bibliography included and correctly formatted (6 pts.) ____
Sentence openers marked (8 pts.) ____
Sentence openers marked (8 pts.) ____
Title repeats key words of final clincher (3 pts.) ____
Title repeats key words of final clincher (3 pts.) ____
CONTENT (24 PTS)
CONTENT (24 PTS)
Answers phenomenon question in clear detail (24 pts.) ____
Answers phenomenon question in clear detail (24 pts.) ____
STYLE (21 PTS)
STYLE (21 PTS)
Paragraph contain 5 dress-ups(5 pts.) ____
Paragraph contain 5 dress-ups(5 pts.) ____
Paragraph contains 4 sentence openers(4 pts.) ____
Paragraph contains 4 sentence openers(4 pts.) ____
Paragraph contains 1 alliteration, simile, or metaphor(2 pts.) ____ ____
Paragraph contains 1 alliteration, simile, or metaphor(2 pts.) ____ ____
Topic sentence begins paragraph (5 pts.) ____
Topic sentence begins paragraph (5 pts.) ____
Clincher sentence ends paragraph (5 pts.) ____
Clincher sentence ends paragraph (5 pts.) ____
MECHANICS (20 PTS)
MECHANICS (20 PTS)
Capitalization, Spelling, Correct Grammar and Sentence Structure (20 pts.) ___
Capitalization, Spelling, Correct Grammar and Sentence Structure (20 pts.) ___
BACKGROUND (15 PTS)
BACKGROUND (15 PTS)
Outlines and plans filled in completely (10 pts.) ____
Outlines and plans filled in completely (10 pts.) ____
Rough draft complete (5 pts.) ____
Rough draft complete (5 pts.) ____
VISUAL AID (100 points possible)
VISUAL AID (100 points possible)
Visual is neat, creative, and shows how phenomenon works (90 pts.) ____
Visual is neat, creative, and shows how phenomenon works (90 pts.) ____
Labels are used to add clarity (10 pts.) ____ ____
Labels are used to add clarity (10 pts.) ____ ____
EXTRA CREDIT (10 points possible)
EXTRA CREDIT (10 points possible)
Report was turned in earlier than due date (10 pts.) ____ ____
Report was turned in earlier than due date (10 pts.) ____ ____
GRAND TOTAL: _____+_____+_____=________/200 = _______%
GRAND TOTAL: _____+_____+_____=________/200 = _______%
TOTAL SCORE: _____+_____+_____+_____+_____=_____
TOTAL SCORE: _____+_____+_____+_____+_____=_____
Copy of Science Project Example Visuals.pdfIMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING ABSENCES FOR PROJECTS: Projects are due first thing in the morning on the due date. If your child is sick or absent for any other reason, please make arrangements to send their project before the due date. If the absence is unplanned, the project can be emailed to me before school on the due date to ensure your child still earns full credit for their work.
IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING ABSENCES FOR PROJECTS: Projects are due first thing in the morning on the due date. If your child is sick or absent for any other reason, please make arrangements to send their project before the due date. If the absence is unplanned, the project can be emailed to me before school on the due date to ensure your child still earns full credit for their work.
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