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Each student will have acquired essential science skills and knowledge including use of the scientific investigation process; understandings of concepts of life, earth, and physical sciences; understandings of the interrelationships among the sciences and the applications of science as technology; and knowledge of the impact of science in our world.
Grade 5 Science
Description
The curriculum has been aligned to provide the content necessary for students to achieve the grade level expectations and, upon completion of their program of studies, the District's content standard.
Time Allocation
Thirty-five minutes daily for the entire year.
Texts/References
The Human Body, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Themes/Topics
Body Systems
Sound and Light
Projects/Speakers/Field Trips
Dissections--shark and eyeball
Hall of Life
Science Fair
Assessments
Teacher constructed tests and quizzes.
Grades and Performance Levels
Grades are based upon participation, completion of assignments, and quality of work. Performance levels are based on the student's attainment of grade level expectations through standards assessments.
Grade 5 Science Expectations
Scientific Investigation
A. Demonstrated an understanding of the scientific process through participating in the Science Fair competition and utilizing the following components: a step by step plan; tools, materials and equipment necessary for their investigation; a conclusion from evaluating their data; an ongoing journal reporting their process; and a formulation of new questions and possible investigations from unexpected results.
B. Described what can readily be observed.
C. Asked questions and stated predictions that can be addressed through scientific investigation.
D. Selected and used simple devices to gather data related to an investigation.
E. Used data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
F. Communicated about investigations and explanation.
Scientific Principles and Concepts
A. Described the basic needs of an organism.
B. Defined cell structures and functions.
C. Used microscopes and slides to observe various kinds of cells and structures.
D. Studied embryonic development, body and sex, cell division, chromosomes and genetic traits.
E. Studied and assessed the complete anatomy and physiology of the human body.
F. Described the growth and development of selected organisms.
G. Described the structures and functions of the major human body systems.
H. Recognized that sound and light are a form of energy that can be described and studied even though they cannot be held or touched.
I. Made observations associated with sound and light.
Relationships Expectations
A. Recognized that when a science experiment is repeated with the same conditions, the
experiment generally works the same way.
B. Compared knowledge gained from direct experience to knowledge gained indirectly.
C. Identified, compared, and predicted variables and conditions related to change.
D. Identified and illustrated natural cycles within systems.
E. Used a model to explain a phenomenon.
F. Realized that medical doctors and nurses must understand the way systems interact within
the human body.