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Mrs. Soult
I teach 5th grade science. Please remember to look inside your child's science binder for MOST grades in class. Daily Review grades will come home in Wednesday folders.
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WEEK OF: May 23, 2016
Science SOL Standard:
5.1 (On-Going) The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which:
b) estimates are made and accurate measurements of length are made in metric units using proper tools
d) hypotheses are formed from testable questions
e)independent and dependent variables are identified
f) constants in an experimental situation are identified
g) data are collected, recorded, analyzed, and communicated...
h) predictions are made using patterns from data collected...
i) inferences are made and conclusions are drawn
j) models are constructed to clarify explanations, demonstrate relationships
k) current applications are used to reinforce science concepts
5.7 The student will investigate and understand how Earth's surface is constantly changing.
a) identification of rock types
b) the rock cycle and how transformations between rocks occur
c) Earth history and fossil evidence
d) the basic structure of Earth's interior
e) changes in Earth's crust due to plate tectonics
f) weathering, erosion, and deposition
g) human impact
5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment.
a) geological characteristics
b) physical characteristics
c) ecological characteristics
5.5 The student will investigate and understand organisms are made of one or many cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism's ability to survive and thrive in its environment.
a) basic cell structure and function
b) classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body structure, and behavior of the organism
C) traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment
5.4 The student will investigate an understanding that matter is anything that has mass, and takes up space, and occurs as a solid, liquid, or gas.
a) distinguishing properties of each phase of matter
b) the effect of temperature on the phases of matter
c) atoms and elements
d) molecules and compounds
e) mixtures including solutions
5.3 The student will investigate and understand basic characteristics of visible light and how it behaves. Key concepts include:
a) transverse waves
b) the visible spectrum
c) opaque, transparent, and translucent
d) reflection of light from reflective surfaces
e) refraction of light through water and prisms
5.2 The student will investigate and understand how sound is created and transmitted, and how it is used. Key concepts include...
a) compression waves
b) vibration, compression, wavelength, frequency, amplitude
c) the ability of different media (solids, liquids, and gases) to transmit sound
d) uses and application of sound waves
Science Class Objectives for the Week:
Monday: Students will finish viewing a Featured Films for Families that focused on forgiveness and respect.
Tuesday: FIELD DAY
Wednesday: Students will view a Featured Films for Families that will focus on fairness.
Thursday: VARIETY SHOW/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!!!!
Homework:
NONE
Graded Items:
NONE