Science
Course: 5th Grade
Unit: Exploring Matter and Energy
TEKS
Guiding
Questions/
Specificity
Sample
Assessment
Designated Unit: 1st Instructional Period
Days to teach: 31 days
Vocabulary
Instructional
Strategies
Resources/
Weblinks
(5) The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed and used.
Guided Questions:
5.5A
Sample Assessment
5.5A
Examples of
MISD Teacher Resources
-How do molecules of a Questions:
Classify matter based on physical
Classify
Instructions Strategies:
Google Drive:
solid, liquid, gas
properties, including mass,
States of Matter
Journals
MISD Science
1. Which diagram
behave?
magnetism, physical state (solid,
Solubility
Cooperative
learning
use MISD log in information
shows what would
liquid and gas), relative density
Relative
Density
Discovery
Learning
most likely happen if
-What types of metals
(sinking and floating), solubility in
Graphic Organizers
STEMscopes:
oil, water, and a cork Dissolve
are magnetic?
water, and the
Conductor/insulator
KWL
Chart
Accelerate Learning Link
were all placed in
ability to conduct or insulate
Thermal energy
Scaffolding
Explore Lab and journal
one container?
-How can you
thermal energy or electric energy;
Electrical energy
determine which
Mass
(Readiness Standard)
Link to ELPS
Teacher Notes
materials have a
Physical Properties
Instructional Strategies: Lead4Ward:
greater/lower density?
Physical State
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ http://lead4ward.com/resources/
Particles
rules/tac/chapter074/ch07 Content Resources
Teacher Notes:
Volume
4a.html
*See all
Review the following
Properties of Matter:
3E – Question and
STEMscopes
TEKS
streaming.discoveryeducation.co
Answer
5.5B
5.5B
5.5A Standards
*3.5A measure, test,
m. Enter “matter” into search to
Identify the boiling and the
Melting point
5B – Word Sorts
Unwrapped
–
and
record
physical
find videos related to solids,
melting/freezing points of water on
Freezing point
2D – Think Alouds
properties of matter,
liquids, gases and their
STAAR Released
the Celsius scale.
Boiling point
4F – Graphic Organizers
including temperature,
properties and changes.
Celsius
– Visual/Video
(Supporting Standard)
Questions
mass, magnetism, and
Condensation
the ability to sink or
Using Our Senses to
Evaporation
2.
float.
Determine Properties of
Matter
*4.5A measure,
http://player.discoveryeducation.
compare, and contrast
com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=42
STAAR 2016 Q29
physical properties of
9E22B1-088E-4736-B769matter, including size,
A971B9E3B4DB
*See Lead4forward
mass, volume, states
Resources, Released
(solid, liquid, gas),
Tests
temperature,
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Science
Course: 5th Grade
Unit: Exploring Matter and Energy
TEKS
Guiding
Questions/
Specificity
magnetism, and the
ability to sink or float
*4.5B predict the
changes caused by
heating and cooling
such as ice becoming
liquid water and
condensation forming
on the outside of a glass
of ice water
*3.5B describe and
classify samples of
matter as solids,
liquids, and gases and
demonstrate that solids
have a definite shape
and that liquids and
gases take the shape of
their container.
*3.5C predict, observe,
and record changes in
the state of matter
caused by heating or
cooling
Sample
Assessment
3. The table below
shows the volume of
four water samples
tested in a laboratory.
Water
Volume
W
50
X
100
Y
150
Z
200
If Sample W boils at
a temperature of
100°C, at what
temperature would
Sample Z be
expected to boil?
*See all
STEMscopes
Standards
Unwrapped –
STAAR Released
Questions
*See Lead4forward
Resources, Released
Tests
Adopted by the School Board 2007- Revised Spring 2017
Designated Unit: 1st Instructional Period
Days to teach: 31 days
Vocabulary
Instructional
Strategies
Resources/
Weblinks
Matter
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/math
mol/textbook/whatismatter.html
Matter
http://classroom.jcschools.net/sci-units/matter.htm
Safari Montage:
Bill Nye Phases of Matter
Bill Nye Bouyancy
Bill Nye Magnetism
*Also available on Netflix
Science A-Z:
https://www.sciencea-z.com/
Science
Course: 5th Grade
Unit: Exploring Matter and Energy
TEKS
Guiding
Questions/
Specificity
Sample
Assessment
Designated Unit: 1st Instructional Period
Days to teach: 31 days
Vocabulary
Instructional
Strategies
Resources/
Weblinks
(5) The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed and used
Mixture
5.5C
Guided Questions:
Sample Assessment
Examples of
MISD Teacher Resources
Demonstrate that some mixtures
-What is an example of
Solution
Questions:
Instructions Strategies:
Google Drive:
maintain physical properties of their a soluble object?
1. Carbon powder
Dissolve
Journals
MISD Science
ingredients such as iron filings and
and iron fillings are
Strainer
Cooperative learning
use MISD log in information
sand
-How do we separate a
both black powders.
Filter
Discovery Learning
mixture of iron, sand,
When mixed
Separate
Graphic Organizers
(Supporting Standard)
STEMscopes:
salt, and water?
together, they look
Substance
KWL Chart
Accelerate Learning Link
like one black
Physical Change
Scaffolding
Explore Lab and Journal
5.5D
Identify changes that can occur in
powder. Which of
Teacher Notes:
the physical properties of the
Review the following
these would be best
Link to ELPS
Teacher Notes
ingredients of solutions such as
TEKS
used to separate the
Instructional Strategies: Lead4Ward:
dissolving salt in water or adding
*4.5C compare and
iron fillings from the
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ http://lead4ward.com/resources/
lemon juice to water
contrast a variety of
carbon powder?
rules/tac/chapter074/ch07 Content Resources
mixtures and solutions
A. a magnifying
4a.html
(Supporting Standard)
http://streaming.discoveryeducat
such as rocks in sand,
glass
3E – Question and
ion.com/ - Changes in the
sand in water, or sugar
B. heat
Answer
Properties of Matter: Physical
in water
C. a magnet
5B – Word Sorts
and Chemical (28 minutes)
D. water
2D – Think Alouds
*3.5D explore and
4F – Graphic Organizers
recognize that a
– Visual/Video
*See all
Science A-Z:
mixture is created when STEMscopes
https://www.sciencea-z.com/
two materials are
Standards
combined such as
Unwrapped –
gravel and sand and
STAAR Released
metal and plastic paper
Questions
clips
*See Lead4forward
Resources, Released
Tests
Adopted by the School Board 2007- Revised Spring 2017
Science
Course: 5th Grade
Unit: Exploring Matter and Energy
TEKS
Guiding
Questions/
Specificity
(6) Force, Motion and Energy:
5.6A
Explore the uses of energy,
including mechanical, light,
thermal, electrical, and
sound energy.
(Readiness Standard)
Sample
Assessment
Designated Unit: 1st Instructional Period
Days to teach: 31 days
Vocabulary
Instructional
Strategies
The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems.
Energy (MELTS)
Guiding Questions:
Examples of
Sample Assessment
-What is the difference between Questions
Mechanical Energy
Instructions Strategies:
electrical and thermal (heat)
Electrical Energy
Journals
energy?
Light Energy
Cooperative learning
*See all
Thermal Energy
Discovery Learning
STEMscopes
Sound Energy
Graphic Organizers
Teacher Notes:
Standards
Review the following TEKS
Vibrations
KWL Chart
Unwrapped –
Scaffolding
STAAR Released
*4.6A differentiate among
forms of energy, including
Questions
Link to ELPS
mechanical, sound, electrical,
Instructional Strategies:
light, and heat/thermal
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/
*See Lead4forward
rules/tac/chapter074/ch07
Resources, Released
4a.html
Tests
3E – Question and
Answer
5B – Word Sorts
2D – Think Alouds
4F – Graphic Organizers
– Visual/Video
Resources/
Weblinks
MISD Teachers Resources:
Google Drive:
MISD Science
use MISD log in information
STEMscopes:
Accelerate Learning Link
Explore Lab and Journal
Teacher Notes
Lead4Ward:
http://lead4ward.com/resources/
Content Resources
Science A-Z
https://www.sciencea-z.com/
Discovery Education
http://streaming.discoveryeducat
ion.com/ - A First Look:
Electricity (20 minutes)
iPod App:
Electric Box
Safari Montage:
Bill Nye Electrical Currents
Bill Nye Heat
Methods of Heat Transfer
*Also available on Netflix*
Adopted by the School Board 2007- Revised Spring 2017
Science
Course: 5th Grade
Unit: Exploring Matter and Energy
TEKS
Guiding
Questions/
Specificity
Sample
Assessment
Designated Unit: 1st Instructional Period
Days to teach: 31 days
Vocabulary
Instructional
Strategies
Suggested Differentiation:
Enrichment: STEMscopes- Elaboration & Acceleration:
Next Step Inquiry
Engineering Connections: Build A Barge; Ice Box Challenge; Muddy Waters;
Science Applied: Keep Your Cool; Boiling Over; When Life Gives You Lemons
PBL: FREEZE!; The Adventures of Mr. Water; Panning for Gold
Other ideas
Choice board
Lead4ward – Instructional tools – Instructional Strategies Playlist – Extending Thinking Templates
http://byrdseed.com/differentiator/
Scaffolding: STEMscopes- Intervention and bottom of Engage & Explore
CLOZE-ing in on Science
5.5A Multiple Meanings
5.5B Acting Out Properties of Water
5.5CD Sand/Iron/Kool-Aid Water Activity and Mixtures Activity
Other ideas
Lead4ward – Instructional tools – Thinking Stems
Adopted by the School Board 2007- Revised Spring 2017
Resources/
Weblinks