Science Topics We'll Explore in 5th Grade:

Hint- You can click on the pictures to see possible projects and the text to view the Next Generation Science Standards for each topic.

Structure and Properties of Matter

Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

2022-23 Pilot Year for OpenSciEd

In partnership with several BHCS teachers and the Maine Math and Science Alliance, 5th grade will pilot two units from a new curriculum this year. Both units allign with the Next Generation Science Standards and will expose the students to authentic science investigations.

Here are the links if you're interested in exploring the curriculum on your own:

https://www.nextgenstorylines.org/where-does-all-of-our-clean-water-come-from-and-where-does-all-of-our-dirty-water-go

https://www.nextgenstorylines.org/why-do-dead-things-disappear-over-time