Course/Grade: 5 th grade Science
Essential Questions
Why are producers important to us and why is photosynthesis essential to producers?
Key Terms: producers consumers photosynthesis roots stems leaves xylem phloem root hairs stomata chlorophyll chloroplasts transpiration physical change chemical change
Content
Statements
All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy.
Unit Title: Life Science Unit Sub Unit 1 (Unit 3 Part A)
Skills
Science:
Understand that producers are plants that we depend on for food
Know the names and functions of the main parts of a plant
Understand what photosynthesis is and why producers must go through the process of photosynthesis
Know and be able to order all the steps in the process of photosynthesis
Explain the difference between a producer and a consumer
Describe the difference between a physical an chemical change
Explain if photosynthesis is an example of physical or chemical change and be able to explain why
Assessments:
Formative and
Summative
Written test
Labs
Stations
Smartboard activities
Vocabulary activities
(Slap - it)
Resources for Unit
Textbook Lesson:
Science text pg 102-106
Lab Manual (Find xylem tubes in celery)
Technology:
Smartboard activities
Readings/Other:
Plant part matching cards
Photosynthesis song with motions
Physical/chemical change stations
Flashcards

ELA Connection:
 Read written text for different purposes such as enjoyment, gaining information, and performing a task
 Use reading strategies such as asking questions, taking notes, making inferences, visualizing, and rereading to help understand complex texts
 Compare and contrast physical and chemical changes
 Sequence the steps in photosynthesis
 Fluency poems on photosynthesis
 - Gather scientific information presented in formats (model of a plant) other than words
 Use different

ways of communication, such as oral, visual, or written to present information
(physical and chemical changes acrostic poems)
I u nderstand that producers are plants that we depend on for food.
I know the names and functions of the main parts of a plant.
I understand what photosynthesis is and why producers must go through the process of photosynthesis.
I know and am able to order all the steps in the process of photosynthesis.
I can explain the difference between a producer and a consumer.
I can describe the difference between a physical an chemical change.
I can explain if photosynthesis is an example of physical or chemical change and am able to explain why.