Grade 5 - Science

Science

Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

Energy: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

Living Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

Space: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

Computer Science: Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking.

Scientific Methods: Investigation of the physical world is enhanced through the use of scientific methods that attempt to remove human biases and increase objectivity.

How can states of matter and other physical properties be explained using the particle model of matter?

How are forces similar and different in water and air?

How are energy resources understood?

How can climate and its effects be understood?

How are organisms supported by vital biological processes and systems?

How are astronomical phenomena observed and interpreted?

In what ways can design be used to help achieve desired outcomes or purposes?

How does evidence lead to understanding?

Students investigate the particle model of matter in relation to the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Students investigate and compare how forces affect living things and objects in water and air.

Students investigate and analyze various energy resources.

Students analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions and agricultural practices.

Students investigate the internal systems of organisms and explain how they support vital biological processes.

Students investigate and interpret astronomical phenomena.

Students apply design processes when creating artifacts that can be used by a human or machine to address a need.