Applying scientific reasoning to complex phenomena
Think like a scientist! The Grade 5 Science curriculum develops sophisticated scientific reasoning as students investigate matter and energy, Earth's systems, space, ecosystems, and apply scientific understanding to real-world challenges in the Caribbean and beyond.
Apply scientific thinking to complex phenomena across physical, life, and Earth sciences
Grade 5 · Science
Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
60 specific outcomesMeasure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.
45 specific outcomesMake observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
64 specific outcomesConduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
20 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Science
Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
28 specific outcomesSupport an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
24 specific outcomesDevelop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
16 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Science
Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
27 specific outcomesDescribe and graph the amounts of salt water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.
28 specific outcomesObtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
54 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Science
Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.
15 specific outcomesSupport an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.
16 specific outcomesRepresent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
22 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Science
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
50 specific outcomes