Science -
5th Grade Lesson Plans

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Identify the Problem-Identify problems that can be solved by conducting experiments.

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Plan the Experiment-Create a written plan for an experiment.

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Conduct Scientific Experiments-Design and conduct a scientific experiment within the generally accepted rules and ethics of science.

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Collect & Organize Data-Collect and organize data to support the result of an experiment.

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Record Observations-Keep records of observations during an experiment.

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Unexpected Findings-Explain that scientific experiments sometimes result in unexpected findings that lead to new questions and more experiments.

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Control Groups in Experiments-Design and conduct an experiment incorporating the use of a control group.

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Time Line of Scientific Events-Develop a time line of major events and people in the history of science, that also include major world events in other fields.

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Structural Components of Atoms-Identify electrons, protons, and neutrons as basic structural components of atoms.

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Construction of Matter-Know that all matter is made up of atoms that may join together to form molecules and compounds, and that the state of matter is determined by the motion of molecules.

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Elements-Know that elements have atoms of only one kind, and recognize that elements can be organized in a systematic way.

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Periodic Table-Be able to read and understand some of the periodic table: elements can be identified by symbols, the table can be read across from left to right and from top to bottom, atomic numbers tell how many protons are in each atom, the table is divided into metals and nonmetals, elements on opposite sides of the table easily react with each other to form compounds.

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Characteristics of Electricity-Identify electricity as the flow of electrons: positive pole (terminal), negative pole (terminal).

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Unit of Electrical Force-Know that the force that makes electrons flow is called voltage and that the unit of electrical force, or push, is called the volt. Define: alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), alternator.

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Electrical Measurement-Know how electricity is measured: volts, amps (amperage), ohms, Ohm's law: volts = amps x ohms.

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Electric Power-Know how electric power is measured: watts (wattage), volt x amp = watt.

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Conductors & Insulators-Know the difference between conductors and insulators.

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Structure of Circuits-Know the structure of simple electrical circuits: closed circuit, open circuit, short circuit.

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Series & Parallel Circuits-Demonstrate principles of series and parallel electrical circuits.

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Electrical Resistance & Ohms-Demonstrate electrical resistance and understand the use of ohms.

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Electrical Safety-Learn about electrical safety.

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Michael Faraday-Describe the scientific contribution of Michael Faraday.

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Thomas Edison-Describe the scientific contribution of Thomas Edison.

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Light as Energy-Know that light is a form of energy, and that the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second.

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Characteristics of White Light-Describe the basic characteristics of white light: visible spectrum, light waves, reflection, refraction.

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Opaque/Transparent/Translucent-Describe the basic characteristics of white light: opacity, transparency, translucence.

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Light Measurement-Know how light is measured: wavelengths, frequency, cycle.

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Light Interaction with Matter-Show how light is reflected, refracted, or absorbed when it interacts with matter and how colors appear as a result of this interaction.

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Reflections of Light-Describe the use and basic design of kaleidoscopes, flashlights, and mirrors.

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Refractions of Light-Describe the use and basic design of eyeglasses, prisms, and cameras.

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Optics & Magnifiers of Light-Describe the use and basic design of binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes.

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Lasers & Photocopiers-Describe the use and basic design of lasers, and photocopiers.

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The Smallest Unit of Life-Identify the cell as the basic unit of life and the smallest unit that can reproduce itself.

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Characteristics of a Cell-Identify and describe the structure and function of cell parts: cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes.

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Function of Cell Parts-Identify and describe the structure and function of cell parts: nucleus, nuclear membrane, vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum.

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Single & Multi-celled Organism-Give examples of single-celled and multicellular organisms.

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Plant & Animal Cells-Identify the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.

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Parts of a Microscope-Identify and label the parts of a simple compound microscope: eyepiece, ocular tube, coarse adjustment knob, fine adjustment knob, arm, base, mirror, aperture or diaphragm, stage, low-power objective lens, high-power objective lens.

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Ernest Just-Describe the scientific contribution of Ernest Just.

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Five Major Kingdoms-Identify and describe the five major kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

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Method to Classifying-Explain the scientific method of classifying living things: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Describe the scientific contribution of Carolus Linnaeus.

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Life Cycle of a Plant-Identify the life cycle of covered-seed (flowering) plants: fertilization, embryo, endosperm, seed coat, germination, plant growth, flowers, new seeds.

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