Grade 5 Science Instructional Focus

First
Nine Weeks

Week

Critical Content

TEKS

Interdisciplinary Activities

(Math, Lang. Arts, Soc. Studies and Technology)

1

Science Safety

Lab Procedures

·        Construct a flow chart for the scientific method.

2

Forces

Unit F/Ch.1

Lessons 1&2

3.6A, 5.7A, 5.12D

·        Construct a Venn diagram for pushes and pulls.

3

Work, Motion and Speed

Unit F/Ch.1

Lesson 3

Unit F/Ch.2

Lesson 1

4.6B,

 5.5A,B

4

Laws of Motion and Gravitation

Unit F/Ch.2

Lessons 2&3

5.12D

5

Kinetic and Potential Energy/

Electricity

Unit F/Ch.3

Lessons 1&2

5.8 A-D

Electricity as Energy
Electric currents
Magnets and Electricity

6

Light, Sound, Thermal and Chemical Energy

Unit F/Ch.3

Lessons 3&4

5.7A, 5.8A,B,D

·        Using a Venn diagram compare/contrast:

1. convex and concave lenses

2. reflection and refraction

Sound

7

Fossil Fuels and Energy Sources

Unit F/Ch.4

Lessons 1-3

5.8A, 5.11C,

5.12B

8

Physical Properties of Matter

UnitE/Ch.1

Lessons 1&2

5.7 A-D,

5.11A

·        Using a Venn diagram compare and contrast:

mixtures and solutions

States of Matter
Volume and Density

9

Review Physical Science Concepts and Assess

Second
Nine Weeks

Week

Critical Content

TEKS

Interdisciplinary Activities

(Math, Lang. Arts, Soc. Studies and Technology)

10

Physical and Chemical Changes

Unit E/Ch.1

Lesson 3

5.7B,C,D

·        Using a Venn diagram compare and contrast physical and chemical changes.

Changes in Heat

11

Landforms, Soil, Weathering and Erosion

Unit C/Ch.1

Lessons 1&2

5.5 A,B

5.11A,B

5.12 A,C

·        Using the ice cream cone organizer list the steps describing how water weather rocks.

Anatomy of a volcano
Volcano Demo from How things Work
Current Volcanic Action
Current Earthquake Action
How Earthquakes Happen
Earthquake Book
Major Earthquakes of the 20th Century

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/rocks_soils.shtml

12

Continental Drift and Rock Cycle

Unit C/Ch.1

Lesson 3

3.11A, 5.5 A,B

5.11A,B

5.12C

·         Use the clock graphic organizer to illustrate and explain the rock cycle.

13

Review Physical Science Concepts

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Wind, Weather, Climate

Unit C/Ch.3

Lessons 1-3

5.5 A,B

5.6 A,B

5.8 A,B

5.11C

·        Storms by S. Simon

·        Weather Forecasting by Gail Gibbons

15

Effect of Oceans on Land

Unit C/Ch.4

Lessons 1-3

4.11 C

·        Use the spider map graphic organizer to review “how ocean waters move”.

16

Earth, Moon and Solar System

Unit D/Ch.1

 Lessons 1&2

3.11C, 4.6A, 5.6A,

5.11 A,B

5.12 A-D

·        Earth in Space by P.Riley

Earth and Moon - Spanish
Stars - Spanish
Earths Movement (Spanish)

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Sun and Stars

Unit D/Ch.2

Lessons 1-3

3.11D, 4.11C, 5.8A, 5.9A, 5.11A

·        Use the garden gate graphic organizer to write 5 details/characteristics of the Sun.

18

Review Earth Science Concepts and Assess

Unit B Ch. 3 Lessons 1-2

Third
Nine Weeks

Week

Critical Content

TEKS

Interdisciplinary Activities

(Math, Lang. Arts, Social Studies and Technology)

19

Review Earth and Physical Science Concepts

20

Nature’s Cycles

Unit B/Ch.1

Lessons 1&2

4.11C, 5.5 A/B, 5.6A/B, 5.12 B

·        Use the flow chart organizer to list and illustrate the steps of each of nature’s cycles.

21

Ecosystems

Unit B/Ch. 2

Lessons 1-4

5.5 A/B, 5.8A, 5.9A/B, 5.10 A/B,

5.11B

·        Exploring Land Habitats by M. Phinney

·        Exploring Mountain Habitats by S. Lovell

·        Exploring Saltwater Habitats by S. Smith

Ecosystems
Biomes and Climate

Fun With Food Webs
Food Web
Interactive Food Web
Create a Food Web Page
Working on a  Food Chain

Food Webs
Food Chain (Spanish)

22

Land Biomes and Water Ecosystems

Unit B/Ch.3

Lessons 1&2

5.9A-C, 5.12C

23

Changes in Ecosystems

Unit B/Ch.4

Lessons 1-4

5.9A,B

5.11B

·        After the Spill: the Exxon  Valdez Disaster by S. Markle

24

Animal Adaptations/Growth

Unit A/Ch. 2

Lessons 1-3

2.9 A,B

3.8 B-D

5.6 A-C

5.9A

5.10 A,B

·        Use a T-Chart to list the characteristics of learned and instinctual behavior.

• Use the time order chart to review complete metamorphosis.

Animal Behavior

Endangered Species Memory Game
Click on an Endangered Animal
Endangered Species Photo Albums
Build a Fish
Build a Caterpillar

25

Plants

Unit A/Ch.3 Lessons 1-3

2.9A,B

3.8 B-D

5.9 A,B

5.10 A

Plant Life (Photosynthesis)
Illuminating Photosynthesis

Plant and Animal Cells
Build a Cell

Photosynthesis #1
Photosynthesis #2
Photosynthesis #3
Life Cycles
Life Cycle of Frog (Spanish)
Chick to
Egg

Seeds
 All AboutPlants
Plants  (Spanish)
Photosynthesis
 

26

Review Life Science Concepts

27

Review Earth and Life Science Concepts/Assess

Fourth
Nine Weeks

Week

Critical Content

TEKS

Interdisciplinary Activities

(Math, Lang. Arts, Social Studies and Technology)

28

Plant Adaptations/Photosynthesis

Unit A/Ch.4

Lessons 1-4

4.8 A,B

5.6 A,B

5.8A

5.9 A-C

• Use the sequencing or flow chart to show the life cycle of a flowering plant.
• Acorn to Oak Tree by O. Owen
• Flowers, Trees and Fruits by S. Morgan

Plant Life (Photosynthesis)
Illuminating Photosynthesis
Plant Parts

Seeds
All AboutPlants
Plants  (Spanish)
Photosynthesis
 

29

Body Systems

Unit A/Ch.1

Lessons 1-3

5.5 A,B

5.9 A

• Magic School Bus:Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole
• Germs Make Me Sick! by M. Berger
• Heart, Our Circulatory System by S. Simon

30

Review Earth Science Concepts for TAKS

31

Review Physical Science Concepts for TAKS

32

TAKS Testing Week

33

Teacher’s Choice

*This would be a good time to introduce health concepts and teach

the health TEKS.

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Teacher’s Choice

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Teacher’s Choice

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Teacher’s Choice