Science Lessons & Investigations-Grade 5

This book will inspire students to explore real-world science topics! The 14 robust science units present important science concepts, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science. Each unit guides students in exploring a science concept following the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend (Engage--activity that engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion, Explore--activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation, Explain--reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding, Evaluate-- activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned, Extend-writing prompts and hands-on activities to help students apply and extend their understanding). The variety of activities helps to build on students’ prior knowledge and experience and helps them apply their understanding of the science concept in a creative way. Topics covered: Life Science (Healthy Ecosystems, Energy in the Food Chain, Nutrients for Survival, Recycling Energy in Food Webs), Earth Science (Patterns on Earth, The Stars, Gravity, Earth’s Spheres, Water from All Its Sources, Protecting Our Planet), and Physical Science (Tiny Particles of Matter, Conservation of Matter, Identifying Matter by Properties, Making New Substances). Includes answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities. Ideal for the classroom and homeschooling. 224 pages