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    2. Curriculum
    3. Grade 5 Subjects
    4. Science
    5. Activities

    Grade 5 Science Activities

    Engage students with hands-on investigations, real-world problem solving, and inquiry-based learning experiences across all five science strands.

    Inquiry-Based Learning
    Hands-On Investigations
    Real-World Applications
    Caribbean Connections
    3 Activities

    Structure and Properties of Matter

    Hands-on investigations exploring particle theory, conservation of mass, and material properties

    Structure and Properties of Matter activities

    Featured Activities:

    • Mystery Powder Investigation
    • Conservation of Mass Chocolate Melt
    • Design Your Own Separation Method
    3 Activities

    Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

    Ecosystem investigations, photosynthesis experiments, and food web analysis

    Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems activities

    Featured Activities:

    • Build a School Ecosystem Terrarium
    • Photosynthesis Olympic Games
    • Community Food Web Investigation
    3 Activities

    Earth Systems

    Sphere interaction investigations, water distribution studies, and environmental solutions

    Earth Systems activities

    Featured Activities:

    • Sphere Interaction Detective Work
    • Water Distribution Simulation
    • Pollution Solution Engineering
    3 Activities

    Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System

    Astronomy observations, gravity experiments, and solar system investigations

    Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System activities

    Featured Activities:

    • Shadow Clock Construction Project
    • Star Brightness Laboratory
    • Gravity Demonstration Olympics
    3 Activities

    Engineering Design

    Design challenges, simple machine investigations, and problem-solving projects

    Engineering Design activities

    Featured Activities:

    • Simple Machine Efficiency Challenge
    • Circuit Design Challenge
    • Structural Engineering Design

    Cross-Strand Integration

    Connect learning across multiple science strands with comprehensive projects that demonstrate the interconnected nature of scientific concepts.

    Integration Projects:

    • • Community Science Fair Project
    • • Water Quality Monitoring
    • • Solar Oven Design Challenge
    • • Weather Station Construction

    Implementation Support

    Safety Guidelines

    Comprehensive safety protocols for all laboratory activities

    Material Lists

    Complete equipment and supply requirements for each activity

    Assessment Rubrics

    Detailed evaluation criteria for student performance

    Differentiation Strategies

    Adaptations for diverse learning needs and abilities

    Activity Implementation Timeline

    Suggested pacing and sequencing for Grade 5 science activities

    Term 1 (Sept-Dec)

    • Structure and Properties of Matter
    • Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
    • Focus: Foundation concepts and ecosystem investigations

    Term 2 (Jan-Mar)

    • Earth Systems
    • Space Systems
    • Focus: Earth and space science investigations

    Term 3 (Apr-June)

    • Engineering Design
    • Cross-Strand Integration
    • Focus: Design thinking and synthesis projects