Grade 5

5th Graders are falling from the sky! This phenomena based Gravity project is focused on showing that gravitational force is exerted by Earth on objects and is directed down. During this investigative unit, students used WICOR to:

W - Write predictions and reflect on experiences throughout the unit.

I - participate in CER (claim - evidence- reasoning) and take part in investigations through thinking, learning, and discussions about gravity and air resistance.

C - collaborate to design and create a parachute appropriate for a safe landing.

O - Take 3 column notes on key terms about gravity and its effect on earth. As well as creating a plan for their parachute designs

R - Read an article on skydiving that required them to use learned reading strategies and utilize key vocabulary terms.

Through WICOR the students comprehended new concepts and articulated new ideas at higher thinking levels. May the gravitational force be with you!