The fifth grade science curriculum is broken into several units: Space and Technology, Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Below is a breakdown of the specific topics that will be covered.
Wednesday, September 30th
Ch. 16 Lesson 3
Friday, September 25th
Ch. 16 Lesson 2 Review Questions
1. What star is the closest to Earth?
2. What is the difference between the brightness and color of a star?
3. List two stars that are visible from Earth and describe their brightness, distance, and color.
4. How long do solar flares last?
5. Explain one way solar flares and prominences could be predicted.
6. What happens inside a nebula?
7. What is the difference between the death of our Sun and the death of a giant star?
8. Describe what a supernova would look like from Earth. Explain your reasoning.
Tuesday, September 22nd
Ch. 16 Lesson 1 Review Questions
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1. Name two sky patterns that can be seen without using special tools.
2. How were eclipses unlike astronomical events?
3. How did repeated patterns in the sky help people invent calendars?
4. Name two modern countries where ancient structures linked to astronomy are located.
5. Suppose an ancient structure is discovered today. What questions could you ask to figure out is the structure was built to observe the sky?
6. Explain how knowing when seasons changed could help ancients farmers.
7. Describe two important breakthroughs Galileo made using a telescope.
8. Explain how to use a sextant.
9. How did the telescope help Galileo discover objects that previously were unknown?
10. What are three types of energy collected by telescopes?
11. List one advantage to space telescopes and one advantage to earthbound telescopes.
12. Write a paragraph describing how new telescopes and technology have helped people understand more about the universe.
Unit 1: Space and Technology
Stars and Galaxies:
What is the history of astronomy?
What is a star?
How are stars grouped together?
Earth in Space:
In what ways does Earth move?
What are the parts of the solar system?
What are comets and asteroids?
What is known about the Moon?
Unit 2: Life Science
Human Body Systems:
What is the circulatory system?
What is the respiratory system?
What are the digestive and urinary systems?
Plants:
How do leaves help a plant?
How stems and roots help a plant?
How do plants reproduce?
How do plants grow?
Unit 3: Earth Science
Water on Earth:
How can the oceans be described?
Where is fresh water found?
What is the water cycle?
How do clouds form?
Weather Patterns:
How does air move?
What are air masses?
What causes severe weather?
How are weather forecasts made?
What is climate?
Unit 4: Physical Science
Matter and its Properties:
What are properties of matter?
How do atoms combine?
How do phase changes occur?
What are mixes and solutions?
Changes in Matter:
What are chemical changes?
What are some kinds of chemical reactions?
How are chemical properties used?
How is chemical technology used in our lives?
Link for Constellation Project Handout
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Wednesday, September 30th
Ch. 16 Lesson 3
- List the three shapes of galaxies.
- Compare the shape of an irregular and an elliptical galaxy.
- Suppose a new galaxy is discovered. What is the probability that this galaxy will be spiral? Draw this new galaxy from two angles and describe its shape.
- How does a constellation act like an address?
- Draw a circle representing the Earth, label the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and label three constellations visible from each hemisphere.
- Describe why all of the stars in a constellation are not always close to each other.
- Why will the Big Dipper look different in thousands of years?
- Describe one way a winter night sky is different from a summer sky.
- Write a paragraph explaining why constellations change over time.
Friday, September 25th
Ch. 16 Lesson 2 Review Questions
1. What star is the closest to Earth?
2. What is the difference between the brightness and color of a star?
3. List two stars that are visible from Earth and describe their brightness, distance, and color.
4. How long do solar flares last?
5. Explain one way solar flares and prominences could be predicted.
6. What happens inside a nebula?
7. What is the difference between the death of our Sun and the death of a giant star?
8. Describe what a supernova would look like from Earth. Explain your reasoning.
Tuesday, September 22nd
Ch. 16 Lesson 1 Review Questions
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1. Name two sky patterns that can be seen without using special tools.
2. How were eclipses unlike astronomical events?
3. How did repeated patterns in the sky help people invent calendars?
4. Name two modern countries where ancient structures linked to astronomy are located.
5. Suppose an ancient structure is discovered today. What questions could you ask to figure out is the structure was built to observe the sky?
6. Explain how knowing when seasons changed could help ancients farmers.
7. Describe two important breakthroughs Galileo made using a telescope.
8. Explain how to use a sextant.
9. How did the telescope help Galileo discover objects that previously were unknown?
10. What are three types of energy collected by telescopes?
11. List one advantage to space telescopes and one advantage to earthbound telescopes.
12. Write a paragraph describing how new telescopes and technology have helped people understand more about the universe.
Unit 1: Space and Technology
Stars and Galaxies:
What is the history of astronomy?
What is a star?
How are stars grouped together?
Earth in Space:
In what ways does Earth move?
What are the parts of the solar system?
What are comets and asteroids?
What is known about the Moon?
Unit 2: Life Science
Human Body Systems:
What is the circulatory system?
What is the respiratory system?
What are the digestive and urinary systems?
Plants:
How do leaves help a plant?
How stems and roots help a plant?
How do plants reproduce?
How do plants grow?
Unit 3: Earth Science
Water on Earth:
How can the oceans be described?
Where is fresh water found?
What is the water cycle?
How do clouds form?
Weather Patterns:
How does air move?
What are air masses?
What causes severe weather?
How are weather forecasts made?
What is climate?
Unit 4: Physical Science
Matter and its Properties:
What are properties of matter?
How do atoms combine?
How do phase changes occur?
What are mixes and solutions?
Changes in Matter:
What are chemical changes?
What are some kinds of chemical reactions?
How are chemical properties used?
How is chemical technology used in our lives?
Link for Constellation Project Handout
/uploads/3/8/4/4/38440853/ch._3_constellation_project_.docx