Identify and investigate cause‑and‑effect relationships to explain phenomena or analyze problems.
In Science, 5.5B defines what success looks like for Cause & Effect—from core skills to real‑world use.
Aligned tasks under 5.5B balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Cause & Effect.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.5B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.5B.
Standard 5.5B describes the essential skills and understandings for Cause & Effect in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Cause & Effect, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
