| Topic |
Study References * |
| analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from
direct and indirect evidence; |
Harcourt Science 5: Using Science Process Skills, p. x-xv |
| identify the forces that cause an object's motion.
describe the direction of an object's motion: up, down,
forward, backward. determine the effect of friction
on moving objects. |
Core Knowledge, What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know,
V. Natural Science, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Concepts, pp. 356-369 |
| compare and contrast a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. understand how electricity is generated by a moving magnetic field. |
“Electricity and Magnetism” – Blackline Master – Milliken Pub. Co. |
| identify changes that can occur in the physical properties of the ingredients
of solutions such as dissolving sugar in water; |
Harcourt Science 5: Matter and Its Properties, p. E2
Vocabulary Cards 57-60;69-82 |
| identify gravity as the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and the
moon in orbit around the Earth. |
Core Knowledge, What Your Third Grader Needs to Know,
VI. Science, Astronomy, pp. 320-338
Harcourt Science 5: Earth, Moon, and Beyond, lesson 1, p. D7 |
| collect and analyze information using tools including calculators,
microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses,
rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks,
timing devices, magnets, collecting nets, and safety goggles; |
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| describe environmental changes in which some species would thrive, become ill, or perish; |
Textbook, Unit C, p. 66 – 75: |
| describe and compare life cycles of plants and animals. |
Harcourt Science 5: Plant Processes, p. A92
Harcourt Science 5: Animal Growth and Reproduction, p. A34
Harcourt Science Activity Video
A River Ran Wild
Creepy Crawlies
Grasshoppers and Crickets Beastly Neighbors |
| identify the structure/parts of various animals; understand their specific functions. |
Harcourt Science 5: From Single Cells to Body Systems, lesson 3, p. A22-27 |
| identify the physical characteristics of the Earth and compare them to the
physical characteristics of the moon; |
Harcourt Science 5: Earth, Moon, and Beyond, lesson 1, p. D2-11
Core Knowledge, What Your Third Grader Needs to Know,
VI. Science, Astronomy, pp. 320-338 |
| analyze the effects of a prism on white light and
describe why this occurs. Explain why a rainbow occurs. |
Harcourt Science 5: Forms of Energy, lesson 3, Light and Sound Energy, p. F74-81 |
| compare the adaptive characteristics of species that improve their ability to
survive and reproduce in an ecosystem; |
Harcourt Science 5: Living Things Interact, lesson 2, p. B43-B47
Core Knowledge, What Your Third Grader Needs to Know,
VI. Science, Ecology, pp. 339-344 |
| compare and contrast the origin of earthquakes and
volcanoes and how they affect the Earth's surface. |
Harcourt Science 5: Changes to Earth's Surface, lesson 2, p. C12-19 |
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