Subject: Science Greeneville City Schools Curriculum Map Grade Level: 5^th May 2003 (revised Apr. 2004)
Strands	July &Aug. Chpt. 6 (Lessons 2, 3, 4) McGraw Hill Geology/ Characteristics of Plants & Animals	Sept. Chpt. 1, 2, 3 McGraw Hill Geology/ Characteristics of Plants & Animals	Oct. Chpts. 10, 11 Chemistry Unit / Chpt. 12 Forces	Nov. Chpts. 10, 11 Chemistry Unit / Chpt. 12 Forces	Dec. Chpts. 10, 11 Chemistry Unit / Chpt. 12 Forces	Jan. Energy / Biomes	Feb. Energy / Biomes	Mar. Energy / Biomes	Apr. Chpt. 6 (Lesson 1) Space / Electricity & Magnetism	May & June Chpt. 6 (Lesson 1) Space / Electricity & Magnetism
Science Inquiry	Analyze data from studies of atmospheric conditions	Steps of Scientific Method -Make sketches to aid in explaining ideas	Science Fair Project – Pg 1 – Problem, background -Use of graduated cylinders, triple beam balance	Science Fair Project – Pg 2 – Experimental Design	Write instructions that others can follow in carrying out scientific procedure	Science Fair Project – Pg 3 – Perform experiment, Analyze results, Prepare project board				Correct units of measurement for length, capacity, mass Use numerical data in describing & comparing objects
Life Science		-Draw & label basic structure of plant & animal cells (cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) (B1) -Identify structure and function of plant parts (roots, stem, leaves, flowering parts) (B1) -Compare and contrast basic structures of plant and animal cells (cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus) (B2) -Distinguish between single & multi-celled organisms (B3) -Classify plants according to characteristics/ -Explain how plants produce their own food (materials used) (B3) -Identify photosynthesis as the food manufacturing process in plants (B2)					-Classify specific relationships among plants & animals within ecosystem (B2) -Identify parts of ecosystem -Identify different types of biomes -Analyze plants and animals of a specific environment (B3)	-Compare how plants are adapted to different environments (palm tree, fir tree, cactus) (B1) -Survival & reproduction of organisms Characteristics that enhance survival of organisms in an environment (B2) -Match the form of structures found in living things to its function (B1) -Recognize difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis (B3) -Infer importance of reproduction in survival of species (B2) -Compare traits of offspring with those of parents (B1)
Earth/Space Science	-Fossil formation & how they provide information about past -Components of water cycle (B2) -Soil formation -Soil characteristics for plant growth (B2) -Model – layers of earth, characteristics of earth’s layers (B3) -Cave formation -Plate tectonics (B1) -Changes in geological features (wind, water) (B1) -Age of earth materials determined by position in rock layers (B2) -Compare causes that led to the extinction of various organisms (B1)						-Distinguish between weather and climate (B1) -Explain effects of landforms on weather climate (B3)		-Compare & contrast characteristics of planets (B2) -Identify man-made satellites & uses -Moon phases (B1) -Difference in rotation & revolution (B2) -Stars, meteoroids, comets, asteroids -Effect of gravity (B2) -Recognize appearance of object in sky affected by its size,motion,distance from earth (B3)	-Construct parallel circuit -Demonstrate magnetic field (B2) -Compare series & parallel -Uses of magnets circuits -Identify poles of magnet (B1)
Physical Science			-Label an atom -All matter made of atoms in motion -Different types of matter freeze, melt, & evaporate at different rates -Temperature associated with change in state of matter -Measurable properties of matter using metric units (B2) -Evaporation and condensation occur as a result of temperature change (B2) -Distinguish between physical and chemical properties (B3) -Recognize how various materials conduct heat (B1)	-Chemical & physical change (B2) -Kinetic & potential energy (B2) -Energy transfer (B2) -Select a material according to description of its physical properties (B1) -Select type mixture based on its characteristics (B1) -Identify a substance as an acid or base (B3)	-Relationship between mass, force, distances -Scientific meaning of work -Friction, slope -Law of Conservation of Matter (B2) -Machines alter forces -Explain how slope affects amount force (B2) - Match simple machines with use (B3)	-Renewable, non-renewable resources -Alternative energy forms -Potential & kinetic energy -Implications of society’s dependence on non-renewable resources (B3) -Observe and describe how lenses affect a beam of light (refraction) (B3)				-Construct parallel circuit -Demonstrate magnetic field -Compare series & parallel (B3) -Uses of magnets circuits
Personal/Social Perspectives						-Energy conservation -Problems associated with renewable, non-renewable resources	Consequences of human action or natural phenomena on environment (earthquake, flood, volcano, drought) (B3)	Identify environmental changes caused by living things (B1)	Earth Day activities, Pennies for the Planet
Science & Technology
Related Literature	Magic School Bus Inside the Earth “Amazing Earth” DVD- 100 min. Caves: Mysteries Beneath Our Feet by David Harrison True Book of Caves by Larry Brimner Caves and Caverns by Gail Gibbons						Biome posters			AIMs materials – magnets Batteries & bulbs kits
Field Studies	Trip to Cedar Creek Learning Center Ray Tolman, speaker (636-8561)			National Recycling Day (Nov. 15)		Anne Allen – Tennessee Energy Education Network	School Science Fair		Space Station simulations	Trip to Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama
Technology	Windows on Science				CD rom – Court-Work
Assessment	Models of earth’s layers Cedar Creek journals Teacher-made test – Cedar Creek Lab sheets – experiments Pre=post tests Unit Tests	Draw & label plant & animal cells Map - compare & contrast basic structures of plant & animal cells	Label atom Science Fair report sheet 1	Chemistry lab manual Science Fair report sheet 2	Machines booklet	Science Fair report sheet 3	Biome dioramas Science Fair Project – oral presentation & display board		Report – planet Demonstrate rotation & revolution	Construct series & parallel circuits

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