Standard Course of Study :: Science — Grade 5

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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. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Ocean exploration museum: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students become familiar with ocean research, including hydrothermal vents and historical shipwrecks. They learn about the work of deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard and hypothesize about what they might find in the ocean. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Integrating literacy into the study of the Earth's surface: Students learn about bodies of water on the Earth's surface in this lesson that uses read-alouds, trade books, and journals. Students will: Gain knowledge of the different bodies of water on the Earth's surface by listening to science... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Science); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

How was the Grand Canyon formed?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about how the Grand Canyon was formed, focusing on how the process of erosion enabled its rock layers to be deposited. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Falling: The purpose of this lesson is to explore the role of gravity in falling. During the elementary years, force may be treated as the originator of motion. An explanation of force itself can be postponed until middle school, and even high school. It is important,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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