5th Grade Science
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Year at a Glance
In 5th Grade, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: Watery Planet, Stars & the Solar System; Web of Life and Chemical Magic. These concepts can be explored at anytime during the school year and are recommended to be used when appropriate as enhancements to your ReadyGen literacy resources. We hope these science connections help bring those standards to life.
Throughout 5th Grade Students Should:
Throughout 5th Grade Students Should:
Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
Develop models to describe the ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
Use data and graphs to describe the amounts and percentages of saltwater and freshwater in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.
Obtain information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
Earth Science - Watery Planet
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Understand that the Earth and sun provide many renewable and nonrenewable resources; recognize that Earth’s surface changes constantly; understand how the uneven heating of Earth’s surface (by the sun) affects weather.
ReadyGen Connections
Unit 1 Night of the Spadefoot Toads Sleuth: “Fishy Business!”; “Welcome to the Neighborhood?”
(5-ESS3-1: Protecting Earth's Resources and Environment)
Unit 3 George’s Secret to the Universe Sleuth: “Technology and Treasure”
(5-ESS2-1: Earth Sphere Interactions)
Mystery Science 5th Grade Student Notebook
Earth Science - Spaceship Earth
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Understand that the Earth and sun provide many renewable and nonrenewable resources; recognize that Earth’s surface changes constantly; understand how the uneven heating of Earth’s surface (by the sun) affects weather.
ReadyGen Connections
Unit 3 George’s Secret Key to the Universe The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon Mayday on Moon of Jupiter Jess and Layla’s Astronomical Assignment Our Mysterious Universe A Black Hole is NOT a Hole Sleuth: “Careers in the Space Industry”; “Charlotte’s Space Travel”; “Moving to Mars”
(5-ESS1-1: Stellar Brightness and Distance) (5-ESS1-2: Daily and Seasonal Sky Change)
Mystery Science 5th Grade Student Notebook
Life Science - Web of Life
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Understand that plants acquire their material from growth chiefly from air and water, and that matter flows in cycles between air, soil, plants, animals, and microbes as these organisms live and die.
ReadyGen Connections
Unit 1 Night of the Spadefoot Toads Hatchet Rain Forest Food Chains Pale Male Sleuth: “Fishy Business!”; “Welcome to the Neighborhood?”
(5-LS2-1: Environmental Matter Cycling)
Mystery Science 5th Grade Student Notebook
Physical Science - Chemical Magic
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Expectations for 5th Grade Students:
Recognize that matter is made of particles that are too small to be seen; describe how new substances can be formed when chemical reactions occur, explain how Earth’s gravitational force exerts force on objects.
ReadyGen Connections
Unit 3 George’s Secret to the Universe A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole
(5-PS1-3: Material Properties)
Mystery Science 5th Grade Student Notebook
Science Vocabulary - 5th Grade
All vocabulary for Mystery Science can be located in the "Extend the Lesson" section in each Unit. Vocabulary is presented in both English and Spanish and as both a slide show and teacher print out.
All vocabulary for Mystery Science can be located in the "Extend the Lesson" section in each Unit. Vocabulary is presented in both English and Spanish and as both a slide show and teacher print out.
Multilingual Learner Language Expectations - 5th Grade
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It is always a good reminder for both students and teachers, that we are all scientist! Below are some resources to share with your students about what a scientist looks like, what a scientist does and the importance of contributing to the world's collective science knowledge. The world needs science, and science needs YOU!
The Stories & Science of Real World Scientist
An interactive for inclusive Science and STEM education, this project aims to give young students real-life STEM role models.
Science & STEM Careers Portal - Explore Hundreds of STEM Fields
Encourage students to prepare for their future career success with Career Profile videos and student activations focusing on the STEM skills, knowledge, and interests needed to pursue exciting careers in the STEM industry. It’s never too early for students to plan their career path--help inspire the future workforce today. Explore More
Science Buddies - Career Discovery Tool
Browse career profiles to discover what scientists really do on the job and what it takes to prepare for these careers.
IF/THEN STEM Initiative
The IF/THEN Initiative is committed to showing young girls exactly what a scientist looks like. IF/THEN seeks to further advance women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. Explore More
DoDSTEM
Scientists and engineers work across a wide range of career pathways throughout the STEM fields including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, robotics, computer science and more. Explore the different types of STEM careers here and see what kind of opportunities might ignite your curiosity! Select a Topic to learn about STEM careers
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