In 5th grade, students will be learning about the following Scientific topics and concepts: PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Matter and Atoms
Combining Matter
Changes in Matter
Gravity
LIFE SCIENCE
Food and Oxygen
Basic Needs of Plants
Ecosystems and Energy within
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE
Constellations
The Sun
Day & Night and Seasons
Water Cycle
Landforms
Protecting the Earth
Standards
Students will be using the Discovery Education Techbook in combination with an interactive notebook, hands-on activities, and experiments this year. We will be using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to shape our curriculum.
Please use the following resources to become more familiar with the 5th grade NGSS: