5th Grade Science - Student Outcomes

The student will...

• develop proficiency in use of scientific tools:
  • calculator, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks, timing devices, magnets, collecting nets, safety goggles
• develop proficiency in understanding in and application of scientific method
• develop working knowledge of:
  • structures, systems and properties, adaptations, inherited traits, learned behaviors, ecosystem, niche, forms of  energy, classifying matter, functions of earth systems, cycles
• plan and implement investigations using scientific method
• identify structures and functions of earth systems
• learn how past effects on present events
• classify matter
• learns forms of energy
• understand adaptation of species
• understand inherited traits/learned characteristics
• learn about the natural world
• understand system interactions
• use patterns to predict
• understand that science changes as we investigate questions about the natural world
• plan and implement field and lab investigations:
  • scientific methods
  • analyze information
  • make informed decisions
  • use tools to record info
• Identify structures and functions of earth systems:
  • parts of the earth and weathering
  • how past events affect present events, i.e. erosion
  • classify matter by properties including magnetism and conductivity
• understand forms of energy