Science Grade 5 AZ. Course Overview

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1 Course Overview Experimentation is integral to science in Grade 5. Students spend the first five weeks of school learning the scientific method through a discovery model. They complete discovery activities that purposefully lead them to create hypotheses, identify variables, realize the importance of controls, and appreciate the importance of data records. Once all the elements of the scientific method have been taught, the students will complete full experiments and create a lab report that details each element. This unit ends with an at-home project where students design and complete their own experiment and present their findings in class. Much of chemistry is introduced in Grade 4. In Grade 5, the focus shift to the human discovery of chemistry, from the alchemists to Mendeleev. Due to the limited chemical experimentation capabilities in the fifth-grade classroom, this unit lends itself to study of and emphasis on scientist biographies. Interspersed through the chemistry unit, students will experiment with acids and bases, observe and sort mixtures and compounds, and analyze the periodic table for patterns and trends. After the scientific method and chemistry units, biology becomes the main focus in science class. First, students study classification and learn to sort living things using the taxonomic system. Throughout the classification unit, characteristics of each kingdom are memorized and each phylum of the animal kingdom are studies in depth. Students are introduced to the cellular biology unit by studying Robert Hooke and the cell theory. They then compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Furthermore, students learn the function of each eukaryotic organelle as they exist in plant and animal cells. At the end of the unit, the students study mitosis and meiosis to introduce the idea of reproduction on a microscopic scale. is an extensive unit in the fifth grade. Students classify plants based on their characteristics of vascularity and reproduction. As each type of plant is learned, the reproductive cycle is covered. The parts of a flower are memorized and discovered through experimentation. Then, photosynthesis is studied on a microscopic level. Following botany, the fifth graders study anatomy and physiology of the human body. The students memorize the human skeleton and muscles. Then, the body s communication systems are studied and compared nervous and endocrine. In the context of the endocrine system, puberty may be discussed. This is a site-based decision and, therefore, schools may opt out. Revised

2 Science is valued as a discipline of observation and discovery. It is also a vehicle through which students may solidify foundational skills in mathematics and language arts. Throughout the course of the year, students are asked to perform experiments and then analyze their data using mathematics. Depending on the experiment, students might be asked to calculate the average of a set of data, perform double digit multiplication and division with whole numbers and decimals, find percentages, and graph on a coordinate plane. As a reinforcement of language arts, students are tasked to summarize text, use context clues to define unfamiliar words, and use textual evidence to compare and contrast. Content-related informational text is assigned regularly to reinforce reading comprehension skills, practice determining the main idea of a text, and apply principles of text citation. All units are adapted from the Core Knowledge Science Sequence. Revised

3 Homework Assignments Homework is assigned to reinforce the concepts learned that day or to excite students sense of wonder. For the most part, scientific articles are assigned to be read and annotated and then students are expected to write a paragraph to summarize what was read. Science homework is usually assigned twice a week. Revised

4 Texts and Resources Primary Teacher Text: Hirsch, E. D., and Souzanne A. Wright. Core knowledge: Grade 5 Teacher Handbook. Charlottesville, VA: Core Knowledge Foundation, Print. Additional Resources: Labs. Curriculum for K-12 educators. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar "Lessons Worth Sharing TED-Ed." TED Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar Wiker, Benjamin, Jeanne Bendick, and Ted Schluenderfritz. The Mystery of the Periodic Table. Bathgate, ND: Bethlehem, Print. Revised

5 Course Outline Fall Semester Scientific Inquiry: Students will review the Scientific Process, calling upon work done in earlier grades. They will annotate scientific texts, formulate hypothesis, conduct experiments, collect data, and communicate findings. Students will be able to define dependent and independent variable. This unit will culminate in the completion and presentation of science fair projects. Chemistry: Students will be able to identify basic atomic structure, define molecules and compounds, and negotiate the period table of elements. They will also be able to differentiate between chemical and physical changes. Classification: Students will be able to identify characteristics of each of the 5 kingdoms with special emphasis on the animal kingdom. They will build on work done in Grade 3 to learn more about the five classes of vertebrates in the animal kingdom. Cellular Biology: Students will be introduced to the work of Robert Hook and the effects of technological advances on scientific discovery. They will describe cell theory and be able to replicate models of cell structures for both animal and plant cells. They will differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and define mitosis and meiosis. Revised

6 Spring Semester Plants & Life Cycles: Students will be able to differentiate between vascular and non-vascular plants and give examples of each. They will be able to describe photosynthesis and plant reproduction. (Skeletal/Muscular/Nervous Systems): Students will build on work done in earlier grades. They will be able to identify the name and function of key bones and muscles in the human body. They will be able to describe the function of the nervous system and identify the component parts. Endocrine System: Students will be able to identify the parts of the endocrine system and their functions. They will be able to compare and contrast the workings of the nervous and endocrine systems. Should school choose to present a unit on puberty, students will learn basics about hormonal and physical changes inherent to humans as they mature. Revised

7 Pacing Guide The pacing guide for fifth grade is broken up into weeks and units, however, next to each unit there is a suggested number of class periods listed which may be more insightful than the weekly alignment. Time has been allotted to accommodate room for tests, project, and schedule interruptions. NB. The following guide is subject to slight revisions based on the year. It is intended to give a rough sketch of what is covered in each quarter. All teachers understand that these things are malleable to a certain extent. Revised

8 First Quarter Week 1 Scientific Inquiry Introduction to Scientific Inquiry and Annotation/Active Reading Hypothesis and Annotation Practice Data and Wet Pennies Lab Formulating a Hypothesis Week 2 Scientific Inquiry Variables (Experimental and Control) Airplane Glider Lab Testing Experimental Variables Week 3 Scientific Inquiry Does Your Chewing Gum Lose its Sweetness? Lab Testing a Hypothesis Express findings using a Materials List, Procedures List, and Conclusions Paragraph Week 4 Scientific Inquiry Independent and Dependent Variables Engineering Design Process Mint Mobile Lab (Budget Calculation and Restriction) Week 5 Scientific Inquiry Review and Assessment Assign Science Fair Project Week 6 Chemistry Introduce Periodic Table The Mystery of the Periodic Table Ch.1-4; 6 Acid and Base Demo with Balloon Red Cabbage Chemistry Lab Revised

9 Week 7 Chemistry The Mystery of the Periodic Table Ch Element, Compound, Mixture Activity Week 8 Chemistry The Mystery of the Periodic Table Ch. 1 Week 9 Chemistry The Mystery of the Periodic Table Ch Open Notebook Quiz Element Matching Activity Revised

10 Second Quarter Week 1 Science Fair Project Presentations Week 2 Classification 5 Kingdoms Animal Kingdom Phyla Porifera Cnidaria Annelida Mollusca Arthropoda Echinodermata Mammalia Animal Kingdom Quiz Week 3 Classification Fungi Kingdom Earth Worm Observation Lab Protist Kingdom Monera Kingdom Plant Kingdom (Basic) Week 4 Cellular Biology Classification Test Robert Hooke and Micrographia Cell Theory Revised

11 Week 5 Cellular Biology Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells Compare and Contrast Writing Activity Animal Cell Organelles Cell membrane Cytoplasm Centrioles Chromosomes Smooth and Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Golgi Body Lysosomes Mitochondria Week 6 Cellular Biology Animal Cell Organelles Nucleus Nucleolus Nuclear Membrane Ribosomes Vacuoles Cilia Animal Cell Diagram Animal Cell Quiz Week 7 Cellular Biology Plant Cell Organelles Vacuole Chloroplasts Chlorophyll Plant Cell Diagram Organization of Cells Prokaryotic Cells (Bacteria) and Humans Week 8 Cellular Biology Bacteria Are Everywhere! Activity Binary Fission Mitosis Revised

12 Week 9 Cellular Biology Mitosis DNA Cell Division Quiz Sudsy Cells Lab Week 10 * Cellular Biology Sudsy Cells Lab 2 class periods * Due to variations in school schedules, the 10 th week of instruction in quarter 2 may not be a possibility. If this is the case, teachers may choose to omit the Sudsy Cells Lab or make other rearrangements as necessary. Revised

13 Third Quarter Week 1 Characteristics of Plants Classification of Plants Non-Vascular Plants Mosses Liverworts Hornworts Week 2 Seedless Vascular Plants Ferns Club Mosses Horsetails Life Cycle of Moss Life Cycle of Fern Characteristics of Seed Plants & Vascular Tissue Week 3 Characteristics of Seed Plants- Germination Seed Dispersal Gymnosperms-Conifers Conifer Life Cycle Week 4 Angiosperms Parts of a Flower Flower Dissection Lab Parts of a Flower Quiz Angiosperm Life Cycle Revised

14 Week 5 Types of Angiosperms Monocots Dicots Review Plants Unit Test Week 6 Plant Anatomy Photosynthesis and Respiration Week 7 Written Assessment Prep Written Assessment 1. Discuss the basic needs for survival and describe the related plant anatomy and functions as necessary (answer should include photosynthesis). 2. Discuss the parts of a flower providing a brief explanation for the function of each part and include a brief description of how pollination occurs with your response. Week 8 Plant Cells & Photosynthesis Week 9 Life Cycle and Meiosis 2 class periods Revised

15 Fourth Quarter Week 1 Bones and Their Functions Skeleton Week 2 Vertebrae Joints Skeleton Quiz Muscle Physiology Week 3 Muscle Anatomy Muscle Quiz Week 4 Skeletal and Muscular System Test Introduction to the Endocrine System Week 5 Endocrine Anatomy Pituitary Gland Hypothalamus Gland Fight or Flight Adrenal Glands Week 6 Thyroid Gland Hypo/Hyperthyroidism Puberty Revised

16 Week 7 Diabetes Endocrine System Test Week 8 Nervous System physiology Central and Peripheral Nervous System Anatomy of a Neuron Anatomy of the Brain Week 9 Nervous System Quiz Compare and Contrast Nervous and Endocrine Systems Revised

Gymnázium, Brno, Slovanské nám. 7, SHEME OF WORK - Biology SCHEME OF WORK.

Gymnázium, Brno, Slovanské nám. 7, SHEME OF WORK - Biology SCHEME OF WORK. SCHEME OF WORK http://agb.gymnaslo.cz Subject: Biology Year: first grade, 1.X School year:../ List of topics # Topics Time period 1. Introduction to Biology 09 2. Origin and History of life 10 3. Cell