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Science
5.1B: To develop problem-solving, decision- making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.
5.4C: To understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.
5.8D: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the Earth.
5.5B: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.
5.10A: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.
5.1B.1: Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations.
5.1B.2: Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of controls.
5.1B.3: Collect, organize, and interpret data that results from experiments.
5.8D.1: Utilize various tools such as map projections and topographical maps to interpret features of Earth’s surface.
5.5B.1: Describe and give examples of the major categories of organisms and of the characteristics shared by organisms.
5.5B.2: Compare and contrast acquired and inherited characteristics in humans and other species.
5.10A.1: Explain how organisms interact with other components of the ecosystem.
5.10A.2: Evaluate the impact of personal activities on the local environment.
Math
5.OA.1: Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate these expressions with these symbols.
5.OA.2: Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them.
5.NBT.A.3: Read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths.
5.NBT.A.4: Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.
5.NBT.B.7: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to the hundredths; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.
5.MD.A.1: Convert among different-size standard measurement units within a given measurement system and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.
5.MD.B.2: Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements.
5.OA:Write and interpret numerical expressions.
5.NBT.A.: Understand the place value system.
5.NBT.B: Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to the hundredths.
5.MD.A: Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
5.MD.B: Represent and interpret data.
Language Arts
CCRA.W.2: To write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
RI.5.7: To draw on information from multiple or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
W.5.2 – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.5.2a – Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; including formatting (headings, illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.5.2b – Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, or other information or examples related to the topic.
W.5.2c – Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses.
W.5.2d – Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.5.e- Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
RI.5.9 – Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject.
Technology
8.1A & B: To demonstrate usefulness of technology in their lives and understand how technological systems work.
8.1A: Use a graphic organizer.
8.1A.7: Design and produce a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the information.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
(W.2.8.) Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
(NJSLSA.W8.) Gather relevant information from multiple prints and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate
Production and Distribution of Writing
(W.2.5.) With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed through self-reflection, revising, and editing.
(NJSLSA.W4.) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Anchor Standards: Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
(NJSLSA.W5.) Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Anchor Standards: Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
(NJSLSA.L6.) Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
LIFE SCIENCE
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
(LS2.A:1.) Plants depend on water and light to grow. (2-LS2-1)
(LS2.A:2.) Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around. (2-LS2-2)
Biodiversity and Humans
(LS4.D:1.) There are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water. (2-LS4-1)
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity - Students who demonstrate understanding can:
(2-LS4-1.) Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the diversity of living things in each of a variety of different habitats.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific animal and plant names in specific habitats.]
Progress Indicators for Language
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
(L.2.1.F.) Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
(L.2.6.) Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
Anchor Standards: Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
(NJSLSA.W4.) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Range of Writing
(NJSLSA.W10.) Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Anchor Standards: Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
(NJSLSA.SL2.) Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Technology
Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge.
Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
Select and use applications effectively and productively.
(8.1.2.A.5.) Enter information into a spreadsheet and sort the information.
(8.1.2.A.6.) Identify the structure and components of a database.
(8.1.2.A.7.) Enter information into a database or spreadsheet and filter the information.
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