Science: Grade 5
Proposed Optional Units:
Population Ecosystems
Earth Properties
Properties of Energy
Variables
Content Competencies for Each Standard:
I. Standard #1: Science as Inquiry
Students will combine processes and scientific knowledge by using scientific
reasoning and critical thinking to develop their understanding of science.
Competencies:
1.
Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations.
Foss Kit/Variables Investigations in Text for each lesson
2.
Use appropriate equipment and technology to test hypotheses. Foss Kit
and throughout lessons (equipment stored in 5th grade closet)
3.
Identify variables in a scientific experiment. Foss Kit
4.
Utilize observations to formulate questions and make predications. Foss
Kit/Investigations
5.
Use SI to accurately measure, process, and analyze data. Process
Skills/Text p. x-xv
II. Standard #2: Unifying Concepts of Science
Students will demonstrate an understanding that systems, models, changes,
evolution, form and function, and design innovation are the unifying concepts of
science.
Competencies:
1.
Use grade-level appropriate strategies to apply appropriate scientific
concepts, process, and vocabulary which include the following:
a. systems, order and organization Throughout curriculum
b. models, evidence, and explanation Throughout curriculum
c. change, constancy, and measurement “
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d. evolution and equilibrium
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e. form and function
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f. design innovation.
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III. Standard #3: Humans and Science
Students will demonstrate knowledge of human health and the history and
development of science, as well as make informed decisions concerning human
impact upon environments.
Competencies:
1.
Describe linkages among populations, resources, and environments. Chapter B-3,
C-2, F-4
2.
3.
Identify the effects of the products, processes, technologies, and inventions of a
society on human health, and the integrity of the environment. Chapter F-4,
Science Through Time and Science Through Technology at the end of each
chapter
Identify major milestones in science from diverse cultural backgrounds and
gender that have changed the thinking of the time.(For health related
competencies, see Health Curriculum.) People in Science at the end of each
chapter
IV. Standard #4: Physical Science
Students will demonstrate knowledge of properties, forms, patterns, changes, and
interactions of physical and chemical systems.
Competencies:
1.
Describe how energy causes change. Chapter F-3
2.
Explain the different forms of energy. Chapter F-3
3.
Describe three ways that energy is transferred from place to place.
Chapter F-3
4.
Examine how different forms of potential energy change to kinetic energy.
Chapter F-3
5.
Describe the causes and types of friction interactions. Chapter F-1
6.
Describe the processes and changes in matter, such as vaporization and
condensation; melting and freezing. Chapter B-1 Water Cycle
V. Standard #5: Life Science
Students will demonstrate knowledge of characteristics, structures, and functions
of life systems; the process, continuity, and diversity of life; and the interactions
of organisms with each other and their environment.
Competencies:
1.
Describe the contents of an ecosystem and examine the interaction of
living organisms with biotic and abiotic factors. Chapter B-2
2.
Describe the changes in ecosystems that result from natural and human
interferences. Chapter B-4
3.
Examine photosynthesis and the role the sun in providing energy through
the food chains and food webs. Chapter A-4, B-2
4.
Model knowledge of transpiration, respiration, and photosynthesis and
how these processes work together. Chapter A-4
5.
Describe the processes that cycle water through the environment,
including human use and care of water resources. Chapter B-1, B-4
VI. Standard #6: Earth and Space Science
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the composition, structures, processes,
and interactions of the earth-space systems.
Competencies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Describe the water cycle and basic weather patterns and events. Chapter
B-1, C-3
Describe the cyclical motion of the moon around the Earth and the planets
around the sun. Chapter D-1
Describe basic weather from daily maps and describe weather associated
with pressure and frontal systems and air masses. Chapter C-3
Classify clouds and describe their formation. Chapter C-3
Recognize the spatial relationships among distances in space.Chapter C-1
Compare and contrast objects in the solar system. Our Solar System,
Thematic Unit
Describe and identify key constellations. Chapter D-2
Supplemental Materials
304.2 All
Allaby, Michael.
The Environment.
333.7 Sei
Seidenberg, Steven.
Ecology and conservation.
507 VEC
Vecchione, Glen.
100 award-winning science fair projects.
523.3 Asi
Asimov, Isaac, 1920-.
Why does the moon change shape?
523.3 GRA
Graham, Ian, 1953-.
The best book of the moon.
523.8 KER
Kerrod, Robin.
The book of constellations
523.8 MIT
Mitton, Jacqueline.
Once upon a starry night :
523.8 VOG
Vogt, Gregory.
Constellations.
Parker, Steve.
Energy.
Mankato, Minn. :
Bridgestone
530 Par
531 Whi
White, Jack R. The hidden world of forces.
531 Why
Whyman, Kathryn. Forces in action.
532 Ori
Orii, Eiji, 1909-.
Simple science experiments with water.
540 Meb
Mebane, Robert C.
Adventures with atoms and molecules :
551.55 OSB
Osborne, Will.
Twisters and other terrible storms :
551.57 ROD
Rodgers, Alan, 1958-.
Cloud cover.
551.6 Gra
Granowsky, Alvin, 1936-.
Rain or shine.
553.7 LAU
Lauw, Darlene.
Water.
559.9 Sim
Simon, Seymour.
The moon.
574.5 Kuh
Kuhn, Dwight.
The hidden life of the forest.
574.5 Kuh
Schwartz, David M.
The hidden life of the pond.
574.5 Sch
Kuhn, Dwight.
The hidden life of the meadow.
574.5 Won
Wonders of the jungle.
577 Kal
What is a Biome?
577 ROB
Robson, Pam.
Ecosystems.
Brookfield,
577.3 Joh
Johnson, Rebecca L.
A walk in the boreal forest.
Johnson, Rebecca L.
A walk in the deciduous forest.
Pratt, Kristin Joy.
A walk in the rainforest.
577.3 Joh
577.34 Pra
577.5 Joh Johnson, Rebecca L.
577.54 Joh
Johnson, Rebecca L.
A walk in the tundra.
A walk in the desert.
578.77 Eth
Ethan, Eric.
Coral reef builders.
629.43 Whe
Wheat, Janis Knudsen, 1937-.
[Washington]
Let's go to the moon.
629.45 COL
Cole, Michael D.
Apollo 11 : first moon landing.
629.45 SCH
Schyffert, Bea Uusma.
The man who went to the far side of
the
moon : the story of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael
Collins.
790.1 Arn
Arnold, Caroline.
activities
Natural resources : fun, facts, and
919.8 His
KIT 581 Pla
The Plant world : a unit of study.
KIT 581 Wor
The World of plants.
of plants. [44] fr.--Where
PB 507.8 Chu
Churchill, E. Richard (Elmer Richard). 365 simple science
experiments with everyday materials.
PB 533.6 Glo
Glover, David, 1953-.
Flying and floating.
PB 577.69 Gun
Gunzi, Christiane. Tide pool.
Garden Books, 1998.
PB 591.5 Bay
Baylor, Byrd.
Pbk. ed.
The desert is theirs.
New York : Covent
.
VC 304.2 Bil
Bill Nye, the science guy : pollution solutions
VC 333.7 ALL
All about natural resources.
VC 363.739 Our
Our endangered environment.
VC 398.2 CON
Constellation myths.
VC 507 Bil
Bill Nye, the science guy : momentum - gravity.
VC 523 Out
Bill Nye the Science Guy Outer space.
activities.
VC 523.1 OUT
Bill Nye the Science Guy Outer space : way out there!
VC 523.2 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy The Sun : [and] The Planets.
VC 523.3 Moo
Bill Nye the Sciece Guy The Moon.
VC 551.4 Bil
Bill Nye, the science guy : Water cycle.
to keep the water supply clean and healthy.
VC 551.4 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy Wetlands : Rivers & streams.
VC 551.576 CLO
Clouds.
VC 551.6 ALL
All about climate & seasons.
VC 551.6 CLI
Climate, water & living patterns : geography basics.
.
VC 551.6 Wea
Weather. [New York] : Dorling Kindersley Vision, c1996.
570 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy : biodiversity
VC 574.5 Cor
Coral reef.
Washington : The Society, c1979.
VC 574.5 TID
A Tidal flat and its ecosystem
VC 575.6 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy, Flowers
VC 577 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy Food web.
VC 577.34 RAI
Rainforests biomes.
VC 577.54 Des
Bill Nye the Science Guy Deserts
VC 577.586 TUN
Tundra.
VC 578.77 Bil
Bill Nye the Science Guy Ocean life.
VC 580 Bil
VC 581 Pla
Bill Nye, the science guy : Plants, forests.
Plants.
VC
VC 591.52 ECO
An Ecosystem--a struggle for survival.
VC 629.4 Bil
Bill Nye the science guy : space exploration.