5th grade science standards

5th grade support document

5th Grade Students:

• A timing device  to measure time.  An example of a timing device is a stop watch or clock with a second hand. o Time is measured in seconds (s), minutes (min), hours (hr), and days.
• A 10x magnifier  to enlarge objects or see details.  Objects seen through a 10x magnifier look ten times larger than they do with the unaided eye.
• It is also essential for students to use tools such as graduated cylinders and syringes (measuring in milliliters). 

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Q1  Matter & Mixtures
Kit:  Mixtures & Solutions (Foss)
The essential indicators in this unit are 5.P.2A.1,  5.P.2B.1,  5.P.2B.4,  5.P.2B.5,  and 5.P.2B.6.  ​

Teaching-learning guide:  Mixtures

Teaching Suggestions	Vocabulary List	Pre/Post Test
Unit Plan from SCDoE	Unit Review	Unit Report Home

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Q2  Changes in Landforms & Oceans
Kit:  Landform (Foss)
The essential indicators in this unit are 5.E.3A.1,  5.E.3A.2,  5.E.3B.1, and 5.E.3B.3.

teaching-learning guide: Landforms

Teaching Suggestions	Vocabulary List	Pre/Post Test
Unit Plan from SCDoE	Unit Review	Unit Report Home

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Q3  Relationships in Ecosystems
Kit:  Ecosystems (STC)
The indicators in this unit are very closely related, but particular emphasis should be placed on 5.L.4A. 1, 5.L.4A.2,  5.L.4B.2, and 5.L.4B.4. 

teaching-learning guide: ecosystems

Teaching Suggestions	Vocabulary List	Pre/Post Test
Unit Plan from SCDoE	Unit Review	Unit Report Home

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Q4  Forces & Motion
Kit:  Motion & Design
The essential indicators in this unit include 5.P.5A.1,  5.P.5A.3,  and 5.P.5A.4.

teaching-learning guide: Force & Motion

Teaching Suggestions	Vocabulary List	Pre/Post Test
Unit Plan from SCDoE	Unit Review	Unit Report Home

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