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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES |
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Science - Grade 5 |
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Characteristics of objects
The learner will be able to
use characteristics to group objects into groups based on shared properties.
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| Observations |
Reinforce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Make predictions
The learner will be able to
ask questions and make predictions about the natural world that can be tested.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations |
Reinforce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Planning investigations
The learner will be able to
plan and conduct a simple investigation knowing what is to be compared or sought.
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Source |
| Investigations: Plan & Perform |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Observation
The learner will be able to
extend observations and make measurements and observations using simple tools, for example, hand lens, rulers, and two arm balance.
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Scope |
Source |
| Observations |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Data patterns
The learner will be able to
recognize patterns and data and use data to create a reasonable explanation for the results of investigation.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations: Scientific Theories |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Communicate observations
The learner will be able to
communicate observations, results and explanations through discussions, drawings, models, simple graphs, and writing.
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Scope |
Source |
| Communication |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Water cycles
The learner will be able to
understand that water on earth cycles in different forms and different locations, including the atmosphere and underground.
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Scope |
Source |
| Water: Cycle |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Weather
The learner will be able to
explain how air temperature, moisture, wind speed and direction, and precipitation make up the weather in a particular place and time. Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time. Describe how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.
Differentiate between weather and climate
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| Weather |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of matter
The learner will be able to
understand that properties of matter can be used to describe objects and classify and separate materials.
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Scope |
Source |
| Matter: Properties |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of matter
The learner will be able to
to understand that the properties of matter include color, particle size and shape, ability to react with other substances, and whether it floats or sinks, dissolves, or conducts heat or electricity.
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Scope |
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| Matter: Properties |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of gases
The learner will be able to
understand that gases like liquids have mass, conform to the shape of their container, and expand to fill the container.
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Scope |
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| Matter: States of Matter |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Sound
The learner will be able to
understand that sound is produced by vibrating objects. The pitch of the sound is related to how quickly it vibrates. The loudness is related to the size of the vibration.
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Scope |
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| Sound: Vibrations |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Light: Light and Sound Energy
The learner will be able to
show the similarities and differences in light and sound energy.
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Scope |
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| Light |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Characteristics of organisms
The learner will be able to
understand that plants and animals have different structures that serve different functions for nourishment, reproduction, growth, and protection.
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Scope |
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| Organisms: Function and Structure |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Classification of animals and plants
The learner will be able to
understand that plant and animals can be classified into groups based on shared characteristics.
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| Organisms: Characteristics |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Life cycles
The learner will be able to
recognize that plants and animals go through predictable life cycles, which include birth, growth, development, reproduction, and death.Some animals such as butterflies and frogs go through remarkable changes during development that is called metamorphosis.
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Scope |
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| Reproduction |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Variation
The learner will be able to
understand that individuals of the same species differ in their characteristics. Some of these characteristics are inherited from parents and some are not.
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| Heredity |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Adaptations
The learner will be able to
understand that organisms have differences that allow them to thrive in different places. People, like other animals, need water, who, air, and a particular range of temperature in their environment.
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Scope |
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| Environment |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Food chains and webs
The learner will be able to
understand that all animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food; others eat animals that eat plants.
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Scope |
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| Animals |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Technology
The learner will be able to
analyze products by taking them apart and re-assembling them.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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The nature of technology
The learner will be able to
analyze a products components and their functions.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering design
The learner will be able to
recognize a design need or engineering problem.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering solutions
The learner will be able to
develop, sketch, and discuss possible solutions and select one.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering materials
The learner will be able to
select appropriate materials for the proposed solution.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering construction
The learner will be able to
construct an object or a working model using a variety of materials, hand tools, and measuring devices.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Engineering evaluation
The learner will be able to
use, evaluate, and suggest ways to improve the object.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Communication
The learner will be able to
communicate the solution through drawing, speaking, and writing.
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Scope |
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Machines: Simple & Compound/Compare
The learner will be able to
compare simple machines with compound machines.
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| Technology as a Tool |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Science: Build/Design/Plan/Tools
The learner will be able to
plan, design and build things using basic tools and various materials.
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| Technology as a Tool |
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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