Science
*Each unit is a subpage under the science tab. Please click the small arrow next to science to access individual science units.
Message from Dr. Felix:
Amplify is our designated science curriculum. Eacher chapter will be taught using the 5E lesson plan (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate). Depending on the chapter, we will take approximately 1-3 weeks to cover the material.
The Amplify "textbook" is completely online. Your child will have an account that they can access at home. They will have access to the assignments online
This sight provides opportunities for families to connect what students are learning in the classroom with experiments and conversations that can take place at home. With each scientific concept, I have posted a "Home Connection" if you're interested ways to bring science into your home. The discussion questions make for great dinner table conversations!
In addition, science videos are also posted here to provide opportunities for reteaching and enrichment. These are great resources to assist with studying for quizzes/tests.
Science announcements will be posted here weekly. Most announcements will cover upcoming test dates and what to expect in terms of test format (ie multiple choice, open-ended, or CER - claim, evidence, reasoning).
The best way to prepare for tests is to think of the “Big Idea” that we have talked about during the chapter and make sure you can explain this idea using learned vocabulary and examples that we have read about and discussed. Other useful study tools include the study guide provided to students and science journal notes.
CER How To:
Claim: 1 sentence statement that answers the question.
Evidence: State what you see/observe in at least 3 bullet points.
Reasoning: Explain your observations using scientific proof (show off all that you know).
Mystery Science
NASA For Students
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/index.html
National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Scholastic for Kids
coming soon