Q1 At A Glance

Q1 Standards

5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

5-PS1-2. Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.

5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

​5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

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Q2 At A Glance

Order your Living Materials!  Earthworms, Yeasts, Elodea.
Request sufficient pots and potting soil from Mrs. Parker:  Radish seeds, Lima beans
Q2 Science Standards:
5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
5-ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of saltwater and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.
5-ESS3-1. *Evaluate potential solutions to problems that individual communities face in protecting the Earth’s resources and environment.
*Requires Engineering Design or linkage to Engineering, Technology, Science and Society
Helpful Info for teachers:
  • Learn how the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere interact.  Link

  • Check out these graphics of Earth's water.  Link
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  • ​Pace yourself.  You may not need to venture into as much detail as the textbook offers for each lesson.  This information should be taught during Q2, so the unit should be finished by Winter break. ​

Q3 At A Glance

Q3 Standards


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5-LS1-1. Support an argument with evidence that plants obtain materials they need for growth mainly from air and water.

5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.

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Q4 At A Glance

Q4 Standards

Science
5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.

5-ESS1-2. Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

​5-ESS1-1. Support an argument with evidence that the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

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This website was developed and maintained by Kimberly G. Massey, former K-12 Science Instructional Specialist for Rock Hill Schools of York County, South Carolina.  Mrs. Massey is no longer employed by RHSD and her Google Drive account is now inactive, which may cause some broken links.

Mrs. Massey is now the Program Manager for Business, IT and Professional Development at York Technical College.  Her new email address is [email protected].  Mrs. Massey is still available for Science Professional Development.  Please reach out if you have questions or needs.