Standard Course of Study :: Science — Grade 5

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Archaeobotany: Students will use pictures of seeds, an activity sheet, and a graph to identify seven seeds and the conditions in which they grow. They will also infer ancient plant use by interpreting archaeobotanical samples and determine changing plant use by Native North Carolinians by interpreting a graph of seed frequency over time.; Format: lesson plan (grades 4–5, 8)
Clarification Writing-What Could I Add to the NC Zoo: Students will apply their knowledge of clarification writing and address "What Animal or Plant Would You Add to the NC Zoo." Students must research their plant or animal to determine if the zoo ecosystem could support the species. In addition, the student must provide reasons and explanations to support their choice. This is a follow-up activity to a unit of study on ecosystems/biomes.; Author: Connie Johnson; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Decomposition: Students will observe decomposition in a pile of grass clippings and in a compost heap over time.; Author: Monica Dubbs; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Ecosystem problem solving: Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.; Author: Kelley Turner; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Animal adaptations: Students participate in classroom discussions about animals.; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: lesson plan (grades 4–5)
Antarctica: A cold desert ecosystem: Students will construct a rough map of Antarctic ecosystems and explore relationships among the creatures that populate them.; Provider: National Geographic; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Cicada emergence: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, biologist Keith Clay explains how periodical cicadas know when to emerge.; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: Web resource
The geography of ascent: Students will explore what it would be like to climb one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent. They will become familiar with the world's biomes and learn that biomes change not only with latitude but also with elevation.; Provider: National Geographic; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Killer windows: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study of migratory bird deaths conducted by Field Museum scientists.; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: Web resource
Life in a drop of pond water: In this Science NetLinks lesson, the second in a two-part series on microorganisms, students observe microscopic organisms found in pond water using a hand lens, 30x magnification, and 100x magnification.; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Mark Twain's cave: Students will learn about the cave described in Mark Twain's famous novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They will read a passage from the book and learn about how the cave has been used throughout history, using the Internet to learn about the science of the real cave.; Provider: National Geographic; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)
Paperbag paleontology: Cornell Paleontologist John Chiment enlists the aid of younger school children in sorting through materials collected at a dig site and, in the process, demonstrates that anyone can “do science.”; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: Web resource
Social trade-offs: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to make and evaluate decisions by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each alternative. In the lesson, students practice the skill of decision-making through role-playing.; Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science; Format: lesson plan (grades 3–5)
Teaching science through picture books: A rainforest lesson: A study of the tropical rainforest is introduced through the picture book Welcome to the Green House by Jane Yolen.; Provider: IRA/NCTE; Format: lesson plan (grade 5)