Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
4/22 |
Physical Science Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Share & reflect on projects Video: Types of Energy |
None |
4/23 |
Physical Science Potential, Kinetic, & Mechanical Energy Understand the difference between types of energy How does friction affect energy? Design rollercoaster, part one Begin lab sheet |
None |
4/24 |
Physical Science Potential, Kinetic, & Mechanical Energy Understand the difference between types of energy Test rollercoaster design Continue to work on lab sheet |
None |
4/25 |
Physical Science Potential, Kinetic, & Mechanical Energy Understand the difference between types of energy New design, and attempt challenge, part two Retest rollercoaster design Turn in lab sheet |
None |
4/26 |
Grandparent's Day |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
4/8 |
Physical Science Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Blocks One & Two Complete research & design Begin video, build/program, or superhero design |
None |
4/9 |
Physical Science Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Blocks Three & Four Complete research & design Begin video, build/program, or superhero design |
None |
4/10 |
Physical Science Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Student choice: build, create, program, or produce |
None |
4/11 |
Physical Science Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Student choice: build, create, program, or produce |
None |
4/12 |
Physical Science Finish Element Project What is the atomic structure of an element, and what does it look like in the real world? Peer feedback, reflect, and share |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
4/1 |
Physical Science Physical & Chemical Changes Quiz Video: Bill Nye - Atoms |
None |
4/2 |
Physical Science Introduce Periodic Table Brain Pop: Atoms Explain Quarter 4 Reading Project Due May 6th |
None |
4/3 |
Physical Science Physical changes Introduce Element Project Review Student Choice Select Top 3 Element Choices |
None |
4/4 |
Physical Science Begin element project research |
None |
4/5 |
Physical Science Continue Element Project Research Design build and gather supplies |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
3/25 |
Physical Science Measuring Matter: Exploration Stations Mass, weight, volume, density, & temperature |
None |
3/26 |
Physical Science Mixtures & solutions Video Review: Crash Course Compare & contrast differences Seesaw activity explaining the difference. |
Chemical vs. Physical Changes Quiz Monday |
3/27 |
Physical Science Physical changes Exploration identifying changes Brain Pop: Property Changes |
Chemical vs. Physical Changes Quiz Monday |
3/28 |
Physical Science Chemical changes Exploration identifying changes Lab Stations |
Chemical vs. Physical Changes Quiz Monday |
3/29 |
Physical Science Jeopardy Matter Review |
Chemical vs. Physical Changes Quiz Monday |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
3/18 |
Physical Science Kids Discover - Reading Skills Matter - text p. 20-31 Information Hunt |
Kids Discover : Matter due tomorrow |
3/19 |
Physical Science Kids Discover - Reading Skills Begin Matter tri-fold |
None |
3/20 |
Physical Science Kids Discover - Reading Skills Complete Matter tri-fold Solid/Liquid/Gas particle activity |
None |
3/21 |
Physical Science Kids Discover - Reading Skills "Super cool" experiment |
None |
3/22 |
Physical Science Properties of Matter - text p. 32-45 Information Hunt |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
3/11 |
Physical Science What is Matter? New Unit Clean out folders Video: Phases of Matter 'I wonder' Questions |
None |
3/12 |
Physical Science What is Matter? Kids Discover Reading: Matter Group Brain Pop Matter Activity Hand out Kids Discover assignment |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, March 19th |
3/13 |
Physical Science What is Matter? Kids Discover Reading Skills Complete Brain Pop Matter Activity |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, March 19th |
3/14 |
Physical Science What is Matter? Kids Discover Reading Skills 'Supercool' Experiment |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, March 19th |
3/15 |
No School - Teacher Work Day |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, March 19th |
Date |
Classwork |
|
3/4 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Focus on essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations Complete challenge |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
3/5 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Post and share finished products *Review for test tomorrow* |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
3/6 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Adaptations Test |
None |
3/7 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Reflect on project Share and provide specific feedback |
None |
3/8 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Share and provide specific feedback Preview new unit: physical science! |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
2/25 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Introduce Creative Animal Challenge Research essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations |
None |
2/26 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Research essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations Select media choice |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
2/27 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Focus on essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations Begin design process |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
2/28 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Focus on essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations Begin creating media choice with new adaptations |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
3/1 |
Life Science Diversity & Adaptations Creative Animal Challenge Focus on essential question Correlate fast change with diverse adaptations Complete challenge |
Study, Test Wednesday, March 6th |
Date |
Classwork |
|
2/18 |
President's Day Teacher Work Day |
President's Day Teacher Work Day |
2/19 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Review notes Fast & slow environmental changes Plant & animal adaptations |
None |
2/20 |
Artists in Action |
None |
2/21 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Review notes Create slides to identify & describe plant adaptations |
None |
2/22 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Review notes Create slides to identify & describe animal adaptations |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
2/4 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Biome Review Game Notes: What are slow and fast changes to the environment? |
Biome Quiz Tuesday, 2/5 |
2/5 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Biomes Quiz Notes: Identify adaptations, plants and animals |
None |
2/6 |
Life Science Diversity, & Adaptations Preview Tallahassee Trip Wakulla Springs Tallahassee Museum |
None |
2/7 |
Tallahassee Field Trip |
None |
2/8 |
Tallahassee Field Trip |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
1/28 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Design biomes Build & construct abiotic/biotic features in ecosystem |
None |
1/29 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Design biomes Build & construct abiotic/biotic features in ecosystem |
None |
1/30 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Design biomes Build & construct abiotic/biotic features in ecosystem |
None |
1/31 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Gallery Walk Take notes, comparing & contrasting similarities and differences in different biomes |
Biome Quiz Tuesday, 2/5 |
2/1 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Gallery Walk Take notes, comparing & contrasting similarities and differences in different biomes |
Biome Quiz Tuesday, 2/5 |
Date |
Classwork |
|
1/21 |
Martin Luther King Jr Holiday |
None |
1/22 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes Assign biome groups Introduce biome mission Begin research |
None |
1/23 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes Complete research on biomes |
None |
1/24 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes Design trifold layout Begin informative design about biome |
None |
1/25 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes Complete trifold informative portion of mission |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
1/14 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. Kids Discover: Reading Skills |
Kids Discover Ecology due Wednesday, 1/16 |
1/15 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. Kids Discover: Reading Skills |
Kids Discover Ecology due Wednesday, 1/16 |
1/16 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. Kids Discover: Reading Skills |
None |
1/17 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. Kids Discover: Reading Skills |
None |
1/18 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Review biomes Kids Discover Reading Skills Worksheet |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
1/7 |
Teacher Work Day |
None |
1/8 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Welcome back! Share weather projects Organize folders |
None |
1/9 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Introduce biomes View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. |
Peruse Ecology Magazine |
1/10 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Discuss Ecology magazine View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. |
Kids Discover Ecology due Wednesday, 1/16 |
1/11 |
Life Science Animals, Biomes, Diversity, & Adaptations Discuss Ecology magazine View video and take notes on grasslands, deciduous forests, rainforests, desert, tundra, & marine biomes. |
Kids Discover Ecology due Wednesday, 1/16 |
Date |
Classwork |
|
12/3 |
Earth Science Weather Project Based Learning (PBL) Students will research individual selected weather topics, focusing on essential question Brainstorm informative tool ideas Begin 'informative' graphic organizer |
None |
12/4 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Students will research individual selected weather topics Continue 'informative' graphic organizer |
None |
12/5 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Students will research individual selected weather topics Complete 'informative' graphic organizer Work on informative research presentation |
None |
12/6 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Students will research individual selected weather topics Begin 'tangible' design & graphic organizer |
None |
12/7 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Students will research individual selected weather topics Begin building 'tangible' product |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
12/17 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Add finishing touches on project Turn in projects |
Finish Tangible Portion of Project? |
12/18 |
No Science Class |
None |
12/19 |
No Science Class |
None |
12/20 |
Christmas Party! |
Relax, smile, & enjoy your break! |
12/21 |
Holiday break begins! |
Relax, smile, & enjoy your break! |
Date |
Classwork |
|
12/10 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Pass out study guide Finish informative, part one of project Complete design process sheet Begin building 'tangible' product |
Finish Informative Portion of Project |
12/11 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Review for test Design and build 'tangible' product |
Study, Test Friday |
12/12 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Review for test Design and build 'tangible' product |
Study, Test Friday |
12/13 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Review for test Share weather projects |
Study, Test Friday |
12/14 |
Earth Science Weather PBL Weather Test Share weather projects |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
11/26 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Review weather & instruments Share Climate Zone Infomercials Kids Discover Reading Practice |
None |
11/27 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Types of Clouds Activity Kids Discover Reading Practice |
None |
11/28 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Types of Precipitation Activity Kids Discover Reading Practice |
None |
11/29 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Introduce Weather Project Based Learning Students brainstorm & choose topics Kids Discover Reading Practice |
None |
11/30 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Research PBL topic Begin Informative - Part 1 Kids Discover Reading Assignment |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
11/12 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Weather Instruments Weather Brain Pop Graphic Organizer |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, 11/13 |
11/13 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Climate Zones Infomercial Screencasting 3 Different Zones |
Weather Instruments Quiz Friday, 11/ 16 |
11/14 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Climate Zones Infomercial Screencasting 3 Different Zones |
Weather Instruments Quiz Friday, 11/ 16 |
11/15 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Clouds & Precipitation Types of Clouds & How Precipitation Forms Graphic Organizer |
Weather Instruments Quiz Friday, 11/ 16 |
11/16 |
Earth Science What Affects Weather? Weather Instruments Quiz Video |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
11/5 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Peer teaching on Prezi Specific feedback |
None |
11/6 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Peer teaching on Prezi Specific feedback |
None |
11/7 |
Earth Science What is weather? Brain Pop Weather graphic organizer |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, 11/13 |
11/8 |
Earth Science Climate vs Weather Climate zone activity |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, 11/13 |
11/9 |
Earth Science Climate vs Weather Climate zone activity |
Kids Discover Due Tuesday, 11/13 |
Date |
Classwork |
|
10/29 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Finish 'Water on Earth' research Work on Prezi |
None |
10/30 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Group Mission Work on Prezi |
None |
10/31 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Group Mission Finish Prezi |
None |
11/1 |
Earth Science Share & Learn Peer Presentations |
None |
11/2 |
Earth Science Introduce Weather & Climate Video |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
10/22 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Water Cycle Mission Drip Drop's Journey Complete adventure |
Water Cycle Mission Due Tomorrow |
10/23 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Visit 6th Grade Science Showcase Share diagrams & stories |
None |
10/24 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Begin 'Water on Earth' extension projects Focus on non-fiction reading skills |
None |
10/25 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Work on 'Water on Earth' research Begin Prezi |
None |
10/26 |
Halloween Carnival |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
10/15 |
Earth Science New Unit, 1st Day of 2nd Quarter Water on Earth Introduce text, focus on non-fiction reading skills |
None |
10/16 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Review Earth Systems Components of the Water Cycle |
None |
10/17 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Water Cycle Mission Drip Drop's Journey |
None |
10/18 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Water Cycle Mission Drip Drop's Journey |
None |
10/19 |
Earth Science Water on Earth Water Cycle Mission Drip Drop's Journey |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
10/8 |
Earth Science Space Exploration Finalize persuasive exploration piece and submit |
None |
10/9 |
Earth Science Space STEM Challenge - Mars Lander |
None |
10/10 |
Earth Science Kennedy Space Center Preparation |
None |
10/11 |
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FIELD TRIP |
None |
10/12 |
No School - Teacher Work Day! |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
10/1 |
Earth Science Space Unit Review Finish & share slides |
Study, Test Tomorrow *Use study guide and 5th grade website |
10/2 |
Earth Science Space Unit Test |
None |
10/3 |
Earth Science Video: Space Exploration |
None |
10/4 |
Earth Science Persuasive Challenge Is it worth it? Do they exist? |
None |
10/5 |
Earth Science Persuasive Challenge Is it worth it? Do they exist? |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
|
9/24 |
Earth Science Reflect on planet discovery project Comets & Asteroids Video Compare & contrast comets, asteroids, meteors |
None |
9/25 |
Earth Science Share planet discovery projects Exploration beyond planets Create slides to share knowledge Distribute study guide |
Study guide due Friday |
9/26 |
Conference Day |
Study guide due Friday |
9/27 |
Earth Science Exploration beyond planets Create slides to share knowledge |
Study guide due Friday |
9/28 |
Earth Science Review study guide |
Test, Tuesday, October 2nd |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
9/17 |
Earth Science Solar System Discovery Project Complete design process model diagram Begin build of 3D Planet discovery |
Study: Inner/Outer Planet Quiz Friday 'Our Solar System' review sheet due Friday |
9/18 |
Earth Science Solar System Discovery Project Design & build 3D planet discovery |
Study: Inner/Outer Planet Quiz Friday 'Our Solar System' review sheet due Friday |
9/19 |
Earth Science Solar System Discovery Project Design & build 3D planet discovery |
Study: Inner/Outer Planet Quiz Friday 'Our Solar System' review sheet due Friday |
9/20 |
Earth Science Solar System Discovery Project Design & build 3D planet discovery |
Study: Inner/Outer Planet Quiz Friday 'Our Solar System' review sheet due Friday |
9/21 |
Earth Science QUIZ: Inner/Outer Planet Characteristics Solar System Discovery Project Design & build 3D planet discovery |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
9/10 |
Earth Science Complete digital planet posters Work on Kids Discover assignment |
Kids Discover Due Tomorrow |
9/11 |
Earth Science Share planet research Small group: inner vs. outer planets characteristics Complete Venn Diagram |
None |
9/12 |
Earth Science Introduce planet discovery project Partner begin planning and research |
None |
9/13 |
Earth Science Continue planet discovery research Create realistic connections to planets place in solar system Design model |
None |
9/14 |
Earth Science Continue planet discovery research Create realistic connections to planets place in solar system Design model |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
9/3 |
Labor Day |
Labor Day |
9/4 |
Earth Science Scale of Our Solar System Video Nonfiction Reading Skills Kids Discover 'I Wonder' |
None |
9/5 |
Earth Science Begin independent planet research Watch Brain Pop on planet Discussion: Reliable resources |
Kids Discover Due 9/11 |
9/6 |
Earth Science Continue independent planet research Begin digital planet posters |
Kids Discover Due 9/11 |
9/7 |
Earth Science Continue independent planet research Complete digital planet posters |
Kids Discover Due 9/11 |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
8/27 |
Nature of Science Exploring the Scientific Method Finish Paper Towel Lab Observation Activity Pass out study guide |
Study for quiz Thursday |
8/28 |
Nature of Science Exploring the Scientific Method Complete observation activity Hypothesis activity |
Study for quiz Thursday |
8/29 |
Nature of Science Exploring the Scientific Method Complete hypothesis activity Scientific method review |
Study for quiz Thursday |
8/30 |
What is Science? Exploring the Scientific Method Scientific method quiz Solar System intro video |
None |
8./31 |
Earth Science Scale of Our Solar System 'Solar System in your Pocket' Activity |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
8/20 |
Nature of Science Introduce Scientific Method Bill Nye “Do It Yourself” |
None |
8/21 |
Nature of Science Exploring the Scientific Method Inquiry: Airplane challenge |
None |
8/22 |
Nature of Science What is Science? Exploring the Scientific Method Focus: Identifying Variables Group Activity: Paper Towel inquiry or Tin Foil Boats |
None |
8/23 |
Nature of Science What is Science? Exploring the Scientific Method Focus: Identifying Variables Group Activity: Paper Towel inquiry or |
None |
8./24 |
Nature of Science What is Science? Exploring the Scientific Method Focus: Importance of Procedures Lab |
None |
Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
8/13 |
Lower School Orientation Day, 1:00-5:00 |
None |
8/14 |
No School |
None |
8/15 |
First Day of School! |
Bring in pictures for your pennant |
8/16 |
What is Science? Meet teacher, tour science room, rules and procedures review. Introduction to 5th Grade Science: Inquiries, project-based learning, & units of study |
None |
8./17 |
Nature of Science Setting expectations for group work: Teamwork Challenge! |
None |