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Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance
Click here for the link to the Mt. St. Helens Information Website.
Weeks 1-2:
Welcome back to school! In these first few weeks, we will learn to navigate the science lab, practice procedures and collaboration strategies, and begin hypothesizing as we work with Mystery Tubes. Then, we dive right into our first unit of study- Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes- as we explore the question "How and why did Mt. St. Helens erupt?" As we explore this question, we begin by assembling observations and hypotheses that formed the basis of the theory of plate tectonics. Students will complete several labs and other hands-on activities as we learn about the geosphere, and why it looks the way it does.
Unit Resources
Click here for notes from Sept. 14 (these will be updated as additional notes are added)
Due Dates, Upcoming Assessments and other Notes:
Mt. St. Helens Field Study: September 22-23, September 24-25
End of Unit TEST on Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes: Tuesday, October 6
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" End of Unit Movie Celebration: Wed -Thurs 10/7- 10/8
Science 5 Overview
Science 5 Overview
Fifth Grade students explore earth science, physical science, and life science, with each trimester taking a different focus. Their earth science exploration kicks off with a field studies trip to the Mt. St. Helens area in Washington State as they learn about plate tectonics and volcanoes. Later in the fall, they follow up this study with an exploration of earthquakes and geology. In the winter, they will learn about earth's place in the solar system, study the history of the space program and space exploration, and explore stars as they learn about the formation of the earth, as well as an introduction to matter, states of matter, solutions, and interactions. Spring will feature an introduction to matter and energy, and the movement of energy between plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment, and a closer look at plants and plant reproduction.
Grading information can be found on the "5/6 Science Program Overview" page. Please review to understand how students will be evaluated this year.
Click here for a Scope and Sequence (the course plan) outline for the 2025-26 school year, including standards and essential questions for each unit of study.
Archived Resources
Archived Resources
Trimester 1 Resources
Trimester 1 Resources
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