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Fifth Grade Science

2025-2026

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Units of Study

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Structure & Properties of Matter

Earth’s Systems

Stars & Solar Systems

Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

Growing & Changing

(OPT-IN learning )

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Structure & Properties of Matter

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Physical Science

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Unit 1 BIG Ideas

Science Practices:

  • Make observations, develop & use models
  • Measure & graph quantities
  • Design & conduct investigations

Science Concepts:

  • Matter exists as particles too small to be seen
  • Observable properties identify materials
  • Chemical reactions
  • Conservation of Mass

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Space Systems:

Stars & Solar Systems

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Physical Science, Earth & Space Science

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Unit 2 BIG Ideas

Science Practices

  • Represent data in graphical displays
  • Support arguments with data & observation

Science Concepts

  • Relate apparent brightness to distance
  • Predictable patterns (shadows, day/night)
  • Gravity

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Earth’s Systems

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Earth & Space Science

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Unit 3 BIG Ideas

Science Practices

  • Create models
  • Graph and provide evidence
  • Obtain and combine information

Science Concepts

  • 4 spheres (geo, bio, hydro, atmo) interactions
  • Water distribution on Earth
  • Use of science ideas in communities to protect resources

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Matter & Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

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Physical Science, Life Science

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Unit 4 BIG Ideas

Science Practices

  • Support arguments
  • Develop models

Science Concepts

  • How plants get materials for growth
  • Movement of matter (producers, consumers, decomposers, environment)

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Growing & Changing

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Physical and Personal Wellness

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Unit 5 BIG Ideas

Science Practices

  • UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Science Concepts

  • UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Parent Meeting to be held in MARCH 2026 in advance of this learning

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