Topic: Population and Ecosystems Adaptations of Living things Students will be able to… 5.1 Give examples of how inherited characteristics may change over time as adaptations to changes in the environment that enable organisms to survive, e.g., shape of beak or feet, placement of eyes on head, length of neck, shape of teeth, color. 5.2 Give examples of how changes in the environment (drought, cold) have caused some plants and animals to die or move to new locations (migration 5.3 Give examples of how organisms can cause changes in their environment to ensure survival. Explain how some of these changes may affect the ecosystem. Energy and Living Things Students will be able to… 5.4 Describe how energy derived from the sun id used by plants to produce sugar (photosynthesis) and is transferred within a food chain from producers (plants) to consumers to decomposers. Topic: The Changing Earth Surface The Water Cycle Students will be able to: 5.5 Describe how water on earth cycles in different forms and in different locations, including underground and in the atmosphere. 5.6 Give examples of how the cycling of water, both in and out of the atmosphere, has an effect on climate. Earth’s History Students will be able to: 5.7 Give examples of how the surface of the earth changes due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering, and rapid processes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. The Earth and the Solar System Students will be able to: 5.8 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the “solar system” that includes the sun (a star), planets, and many moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system. Topic: Astronomy/ Time, Technology The Earth and The Solar System Students will be able to: 5.9 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the “solar system” that includes the sun (a star), planets, and many moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system. 5.10 Recognize that the earth revolves around (orbits) the sun in a year’s time and that the earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours. Make connections between the rotation of the earth and day/night, and the apparent movement of the sun, moon and stars across the sky. 5.11 Describe the changes that occur in the observable shape of the moon over the course of a month. Light Energy Students will be able to: 5.12 Recognize that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object or travels from one medium to another, and that light can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed Topic: Technology/Engineering Machines and Tools Students will be able to… 5.13 Use appropriate materials, tools, and machines to extend our ability to solve problems. 5.14 Identify and explain the differences between simple and complex machines Engineering Design Students will be able to… 5.15 Use the Engineering design process to solve a practical problem that reflects the needs for storage, shelter, or convenience. 5.16 Describe different ways in which the problem can be represented. 5.17 Compare natural systems with mechanical systems that are designed to serve similar purposes, e.g. a bird’s wing as compared to an airplane’s wing. Discussion, Presentation and Composition Students will be able to… 5.18 Participate in formal and informal discussions in large and small groups, using agreed upon rules to conduct and facilitate them. 5.19 Contribute knowledge to class discussions. 5.20 Give formal and informal oral presentations using effective presentation skills. 5.21 Express an idea in an organized way, with supporting details. 5.22 Retell an observation with a beginning, middle and end, including important details. 5.23 Use teacher developed criteria to prepare their presentations. 5.24 Use listening skills to obtain information. 5.25 Write frequently in response to readings, other presentations, and observations (e.g., summaries, questions, reactions, connections, predictions, reports). 5.26 Maintain a system for collecting, referring to, and sharing their thoughts, observations, writings, illustrations, and other work. |
