Grade 5 · Science

5.10A

Water Cycle & Weather

Explain how the Sun and ocean interact in the water cycle and affect weather.

5.10B

Sedimentary Rock & Fossil Fuels

Model and describe processes forming sedimentary rock and fossil fuels.

5.10C

Landforms & Surface Changes

Model and identify how wind, water, or ice form landforms (deltas, canyons, sand dunes).

5.11

Natural Resources & Stewardship

Design and explain solutions to manage natural resources and minimize environmental impact.

5.12A

Ecosystem Interactions

Describe how a variety of organisms survive by interacting with biotic and abiotic factors.

5.12B

Ecosystem Change & Energy Flow

Predict how ecosystem changes affect cycling of matter and flow of energy in a food web.

5.12C

Healthy Ecosystems & Human Impact

Describe a healthy ecosystem and how human activities can help or harm ecosystems.

5.13A

Structures & Functions for Survival

Analyze how structures and functions of different species help them survive in the same environment.

5.13B

Instincts & Learned Behaviors

Explain how instinctual and learned behavioral traits increase chances of survival.

5.1A

Ask Questions & Define Problems

Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.

5.1B

Plan & Conduct Investigations

Plan and conduct descriptive and simple experimental investigations; apply engineering practices to design solutions.

5.1C

Safety Practices

Demonstrate safe practices and use of safety equipment in classroom and field investigations.

5.1D

Tools & Technology

Use tools (calculators, microscopes, rulers, thermometers, digital sensors, etc.) and technology to collect and analyze data.

5.1E

Collect Evidence

Collect observations and measurements as evidence.

5.1F

Organize & Display Data

Use appropriate graphic organizers (tables, bar/line graphs, maps, diagrams, flow charts, input-output tables).

5.1G

Use & Develop Models

Develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, or processes or design a prototype.

5.2A

Models—Limits & Advantages

Identify advantages and limitations of models (size, scale, properties, materials).

5.2B

Analyze Data

Analyze data to identify significant features, patterns, or sources of error.

5.2C

Use Mathematical Calculations

Use mathematical calculations to compare patterns and relationships.

5.2D

Evaluate Investigations

Evaluate experimental and engineering designs.

5.3A

Develop Explanations & Solutions

Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models.

5.3B

Communicate Findings

Communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats.

5.3C

Scientific Discussion

Listen actively to others’ explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully.

5.4A

Contributions of Science

Explain how scientific discoveries and innovative solutions impact science and society.

5.4B

Explore STEM Resources & Careers

Research and explore resources and STEM careers in science and related fields.

5.5A

Patterns & Use of Patterns

Identify and use patterns to explain phenomena or design solutions.

5.5B

Cause & Effect

Identify and investigate cause‑and‑effect relationships to explain phenomena or analyze problems.

5.5C

Scale, Proportion, & Quantity

Use scale, proportion, and quantity to describe, compare, or model systems.

5.5D

Systems & System Models

Examine and model system parts and their interdependence.

5.5E

Energy & Matter

Investigate how energy flows and matter cycles through systems; conservation of matter.

5.5F

Structure & Function

Explain relationships between structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems.

5.5G

Stability & Change

Explain how factors or conditions impact stability and change in objects, organisms, and systems.

5.6A

Measure & Compare Properties

Compare/contrast matter using measurable, testable, or observable properties (mass, magnetism, relative density, solubility, conductivity).

5.6B

Mixtures

Demonstrate and explain that some mixtures maintain physical properties (e.g., iron filings and sand).

5.6C

Solutions & Conservation

Compare properties before/after combining into a solution and demonstrate conservation of matter in solutions.

5.6D

Particles Too Small to See

Illustrate that matter is made of particles too small to be seen, such as air in a balloon.

5.7A

Equal & Unequal Forces

Investigate and explain how equal and unequal forces acting on an object cause patterns of motion and transfer of energy.

5.7B

Investigate Effects of Force

Design a simple experiment testing the effect of force on an object in a system (e.g., car on a ramp).

5.8A

Energy Transformations

Investigate and describe energy transformations in systems (e.g., battery to electrical to light).

5.8B

Electrical Energy & Circuits

Demonstrate that electrical energy in complete circuits can transform to motion, light, sound, or thermal energy; identify circuit requirements.

5.8C

Light Behavior

Demonstrate and explain that light travels in a straight line and can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.

5.9

Earth’s Rotation & Patterns

Demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis about every 24 hours causing day/night and changes in shadows and Sun’s apparent position.