- To cover the standards and benchmarks required by Michigan State for grade 5 in Science.

Science Department-Middle School Course Description SUBJECT: Science (501) GRADE LEVEL: 5 DURATION: 1 ACADEMIC YEAR of 250 min / Week including 100 min of lab sessions /week BOOK : Harcourt School Publishers - To cover the standards and benchmarks required by Michigan State for grade 5 in Science. - To be ready to perform well in International exams assigned by the school. - To be ready academically by the end of 2015-2016 for grade 6. STANDARDS COVERED: K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. K-7 Standard P.FM: Develop an understanding that the position and/or motion of an object is relative to a point of reference. Understand forces affect the motion and speed of an object and that the net force on an object is the total of all of the forces acting on it. Understand the Earth pulls down on objects with a force called gravity. Develop an understanding that some forces are in direct contact with objects, while other forces are not in direct contact with objects. K-7 Standard L.OL: Develop an understanding that plants and animals (including humans) have basic requirements for maintaining life which include the need for air, water and a source of energy. Understand that all life forms can be classified as producers, consumers, or decomposers as they are all part of a global food chain where food/energy is supplied by plants which need light to produce food/energy. Develop an understanding that plants and animals can be classified by observable traits and physical characteristics. Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells and they exhibit cell growth and division. Understand that all plants and animals have a definite life cycle, body parts, and systems to perform specific life functions. K-7 Standard L.HE: Develop an understanding that all life forms must reproduce to survive. Understand that characteristics of mature plants and animals may be inherited or acquired and that only inherited traits are passed on to their young. Understand that inherited traits can be influenced by changes in the environment and by genetics. K-7 Standard L.EV: Develop an understanding that plants and animals have observable parts and characteristics that help them survive and flourish in their environments. Understand that fossils provide evidence that life forms have changed over time and were influenced by changes in environmental conditions. Understand that life forms either change (evolve) over time or risk extinction due to environmental changes and describe how scientists identify the relatedness of various organisms based on similarities in anatomical features. K-7 Standard E.ES: Develop an understanding of the warming of the Earth by the sun as the major source of energy for phenomenon on Earth and how the sun s warming relates to weather, climate, seasons, and the water cycle. Understand how human interaction and use of natural resources affects the environment. 1

K-7 Standard E.ST: Develop an understanding that the sun is the central and largest body in the solar system and that Earth and other objects in the sky move in a regular and predictable motion around the sun. Understand that those motions explain the day, year, moon phases, eclipses and the appearance of motion of objects across the sky. Understand that gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun and governs motion in the solar system. Develop an understanding that fossils and layers of Earth provide evidence of the history of Earth s life forms, changes over long periods of time, and theories regarding Earth s history and continental drift. BENCHMARKS E.ST.M.2 Solar System Motion- Gravity is the force that keeps most objects in the solar system in regular and predictable motion. E.ES.M.6 Seasons- Seasons result from annual variations in the intensity of sunlight and length of day due to the tilt of the axis of the Earth relative to the plane of its yearly orbit around the sun. E.ST.M.1 Solar System- The sun is the central and largest body in our solar system. Earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes other planets and their moons, as well as smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets. L.EV.M.1 Species Adaptation and Survival- Species with certain traits are more likely than others to survive and have offspring in particular environments. When an environment changes, the advantage or disadvantage of the species characteristics can change. Extinction of a species occurs when the environment changes and the characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow survival. L.OL.M.4 Animal Systems- Multicellular organisms may have specialized systems that perform functions which serve the needs of the organism. L.EV.M.2 Relationships Among Organisms- Similarities among organisms are found in anatomical features, which can be used to infer the degree of relatedness among organisms. In classifying organisms, biologists consider details of internal and external structures to be more important than behavior or general appearance. L.HE.M.1 Inherited and Acquired Traits The characteristics of organisms are influenced by heredity and environment. For some characteristics, inheritance is more important; for other characteristics, interactions with the environment are more important. P.FM.M.2 Force Interactions- Some forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact (touching), such as friction and air resistance, or when they are not in direct contact (not touching), such as magnetic force, electrical force, and gravitational force. P.FM.M.3 Force- Forces have a magnitude and direction. Forces can be added. The net force on an object is the sum of all of the forces acting on the object. The speed and/or direction of motion of an object changes when a non-zero net force is applied to it. A balanced force on an object does not change the motion of the object (the object either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line). P.FM.M.4 Speed- Motion can be described by a change in position relative to a point of reference. The motion of an object can be described by its speed and the direction it is moving. The position and speed of an object can be measured and graphed as a function of time. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND RELATED OBJECTIVES: E.ST.05.25 Explain the tides of the oceans as they relate to the gravitational pull and orbit of the moon. Observe how salt influences the freezing temperature of water. Recognize how water differs in different parts of the ocean. Describe what the ocean floor looks like. Observe that ocean waves are caused by wind. Understand how ocean waves form. Identify what causes currents and tides. Observe how water erodes and deposits sand. Explain how ocean waves and currents shape the shore. Explain how human activities affect the shore. 2

E.ES.05.61 Demonstrate and explain seasons using a model. Construct a model to show time/space relationships between Earth, the moon, and the sun. Describe Earth s cycle of day and night. E.ES.05.62 Explain how the revolution of the Earth around the sun defines a year. Explain the effect of Earth s tilted axis on Earth s seasons and temperatures. E.ST.05.24 Explain lunar and solar eclipses. Explain how the relative positions of Earth, the sun, and the moon cause phases of the moon and eclipses. Explain the phases of the moon. Construct a model to show how the moon s surface formed. Compare and contrast features of Earth and the moon. E.ST.05.11 Design a model that of the solar system that shows the relative order and scale of the planets, dwarf planets, comets, and asteriods to the sun. Explain how telescopes and space exploration help form new ideas. Describe characteristics of the sun and other stars L.EV.05.13 Describe how fossils provide evidence about how living things and environmental conditions have changed. Model the relative age of fossils. Understand how fossils form. L.EV.05.11 Explain how behavioral characteristics (adaptation, instinct, learning, habit) of animals help them to survive in their environment Demonstrate how body color helps insects survive. L.EV.05.12 Describe the physical characteristics (traits) of organisms that help them survive in their environment. Explain how populations interact. Describe plant and animal adaptations. L.EV.05.14 Analyze the relationship of environmental change an orphic events (for example: volcanic eruption, asteroid impacts, tsunami) to species extinction. Observe the changes in a model pond. Describe how changing ecosystems affect the organisms living there. Explain how changes can cause extinction. Observe how fertilizer affects plants. Explain how people s actions can affect the environment. Describe ways to protect the environment. L.OL.05.41 Identify the general purpose of selected animals(digestive, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, excretory, and reproductive). Explain that tissues form organs and that organs form organ systems. Explain that the human body has different organ systems with different roles. Describe how the body systems interact L.EV.05.21 Relate degree of similarity in anatomical features to the classification of contemporary organisms. Identify characteristics used to classify a group of objects. Explain why scientists classify living things. Describe how scientists classify living things Model the backbone. Describe how vertebrates and invertebrates are classified, and identify members of each group. Describe the functions of the backbone. 3

L.HE.05.11 Explain that the traits of an individual are influenced by both the environment and the genetics of the individual. Make inferences about an inherited trait. Describe how characteristics are inherited. Identify the role of genes in heredity. L.HE.05.12 Distinguish between inherited and acquired traits. Distinguish between learned and inherited traits. Explain how traits can result from an organism s interaction with the environment. Classify behaviors as inherited or learned P.FM.05.21 Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces. Observe that force is needed to move masses under different conditions. Identify different kinds of forces. P.FM.05.22 Demonstrate contact and non-contact forces to change the motion of an object. Understand how friction, gravity, and magnetism affect the motion of an object. P.FM.05.31 Describe what happens when two forces act on an object in the same or opposing directions. P.FM.05.32 Describe how constant motion is the result of balanced (zero net) forces. Describe balanced and unbalanced forces. P.FM.05.33 Describe how changes in the motion of objects are caused by a non-zero net (unbalanced) force. Calculate net force when more than one force acts on an object. P.FM.05.34 Relate the size of change in motion to the strength of unbalanced forces and the mass of the object. Observe how forces interact to affect the motion of an object. P.FM.05.41 Explain the motion of an object relative to its point of reference. List several forces that affect motion. EXTRA OBJECTIVES: Identify some physical properties of matter. Define matter, atoms, and molecules. Relate the three states of matter to the arrangement and movement of particles Construct an electric circuit. Compare how electric current flows through series and parallel circuits. Explain how circuit diagrams are used. 4

Earth Science: Unit D-Cycles on Earth and in Space Chapter 12: Earth s oceans Lesson 1: What Are the Oceans Like? Lesson 2: How Does Ocean Water Move? Lesson 3: What Forces Shape Shorelines? Chapter 13: Earth, moon and beyond Lesson 1: How Does Earth s Orbit Affect the Seasons? Lesson 2: How Do Earth and the Moon Compare? Lesson 3: What Makes Up Our Solar System? Earth Science: Unit C- Processes That Change Earth Chapter 8: Fossils Lesson 1: What Do Fossils Show About Earth s History? Life Science: Unit B: Interactions Among Living Things Chapter 6: Ecosystems and Change Lesson 1 How Do Organisms Compete and Survive in an Ecosystem? Lesson 2: How Do Ecosystems Change Over Time? Lesson 3: How Do People Affect Ecosystems? Life Science: Unit A- Processes of Living Things Chapter 1: Cells to Body Systems Lesson 2: How Do Cells Work Together? Lesson 3: How Do Body Systems Work Together? Chapter 2 Classifying Living Things Lesson 1 How Are Living Things Grouped? Lesson 2 What Are Vertebrates and Invertebrates? Chapter 4 Animal Growth and Heredity Lesson 2 How Are Characteristics Inherited? Lesson 3 What Other Factors Affect Characteristics? 5

Physical Science: Unit F- Forces and Motion Chapter 18 Forces Lesson 1 What Forces Affect Objects on Earth Every Day? Lesson 2 What Are Balanced and Unbalanced Forces? Chapter 19: Motion Lesson 1 What Factors Affect Motion? Physical Science: Unit E- Matter and Energy Chapter 14: Properties of Matter Lesson 1 What Is the Structure of Matter? Chapter 16: Electricity Lesson 2: What Are Static and Current Electricity? Lesson 3: What Are Electric Circuits? Assessment Tools 1. Homework Assignments are done at home by solving worksheets including direct questions, extended learning questions, research or linking to life challenging questions and finally relating to a new scientific text. The assignments are checked for completeness and understanding the subject matter. Late homework assignments are deducted marks for lateness. 2. Classwork Assignments are done in class where a student has his resources all opened in front of him to answer a set of questions under the same categories mentioned in the homework section. Research Open Ended Questions Sessions are also done under the Classwork assignments where students can debate as groups and check the internet for resources and answers to support their ideas. This kind of Assessment is lined under Research Lab Sessions. Daily assessments take place to check the understanding of students. 40 % is give to students that do not have a medical excuse for missing such an assignment. 3. Laboratory work is checked for research, completeness, accuracy, understanding the experiment, group work, and reports submitted /project completed. Quizzes /tests are given after finishing every chapter/lesson as assigned by school. Our tests and assessments consist of multiple-choice, short answer, direct application problems, critical thinking situations and/or open response items. They are aligned with international benchmarks. A student failing any of his quizzes would have to sit for a support class and retest to achieve his 60% which is our passing mark. 40 % is give to students that do not have a medical excuse for missing such an assessment. 4. Journals/Research are given in relation to the subject matter. They are evaluated to info, creativity, presentation, discussion and relation to the subject. 5. Projects are given per term. They are evaluated to accuracy, creativity, info and relation to the subject. 6. Participation in class is evaluated according to the interaction of the student with his group and teacher. 6

Grade Distribution Term 1 Term 2/3 Term 4 1. Homework Assignments 15% 15% 2. In-Class Assignments 15% 15% 3. Quizzes 20% 30% 4. Projects and Journals 10% 15 % Final exam 5. TERM TEST 20% 6. Lab. and practical work 15% 20% 7. Class Participation 5% 5% 7

Science Department-Middle School Lab Course Description SUBJECT: General Lab (502) BOOK : GIS Lab Manual - To cover inquiry and investigation standards and benchmarks required by Michigan State for grade 5 in Science. - To be ready to perform well in International exams assigned by the school. - To be ready academically by the end of 2015-2016 for grade 6. STANDARDS COVERED: Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems. Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology. Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology. Introduction LAB 1 - Safety Rules and regulations Regulations LAB Safety contract LAB 2 - Basic Safety Signs LAB 3 - Basic lab tools LAB 4 - The Scientific Method LAB 5 - Using the Graduated Cylinder LAB 6 - Parts of the Microscope LAB 7 - Preparing a slide of Onion Cells LAB 8 - The Scientific Method LAB (8-2) Density: Measuring Mass LAB (8-3) Density: Measuring and calculating density 8

Assessment Tools Term Quiz: the students will be sitting for a term quiz where they will be tested in the conducted experiments during the term. The quiz may have theoretical and applied questions. Reports: the students will submit group and individual reports. Individual Conduct: the students will be assessed according to his behavior in the lab where he/she has to respect the lab rules and regulations and the teacher s instructions. They will be asked to conduct a small experiment on their own and report the data and report. Bonus points can be collected for participating in extra lab workshops and solving bonus questions. Grade Distribution Term Quiz Reports Individual Conduct 50% 30% Conduct Experimentation Performance 10% 10% 9