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Alignment to the Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards and Accomplishments for grades:

| Kindergarten | First | Second | Third |
| Fourth | Fifth | Sixth | Seventh | Eighth |

Fifth Grade  

1) FOREST ECOLOGY

Life Science

Cell Structure and Function:

5.1.1 Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.

a.       Compare and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus).

b.      Differentiate among cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

Food Production and Energy for Life:

5.3.1 Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.

o        Explain how plants produce their own food.

5.3.2 Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.

o        Describe how various plant structures are associated with food production (i.e., stems, leaves, stomata).

Heredity and Reproduction:

5.4.1 Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

a.       Explain the function of the flower in plant reproduction.

b.      Observe specific plants and explain how they grow from and produce seeds (i.e. sunflowers, beans).

c.       Compare and contrast how different plants reproduce (i.e. flowers, spores).

5.4.2 Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of the species.

a.       Recognize that new generations of living things arise through reproduction.

b.      Explain that the continuation of a species is dependent upon the reproduction of its members.

5.4.3 Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.

o        Describe the life cycle of a fast growing plant.

Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things:

5.5.1 Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.

o        Classify plants according to their characteristics.

5.5.2 Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.

o        Compare how plants are adapted to different environments (e.g., palm tree, fir tree, cactus).

2) STREAM ANALYSIS

Life Science

Cell Structure and Function:

5.1.1 Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.

a.       Compare and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus).

b.      Differentiate among cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

Food Production and Energy for Life:

5.3.1 Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.

o        Explain how plants produce their own food.

5.3.2 Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.

o        Describe how various plant structures are associated with food production (i.e., stems, leaves, stomata).

Heredity and Reproduction:

5.4.1 Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

a.       Explain the function of the flower in plant reproduction.

b.      Observe specific plants and explain how they grow from and produce seeds (i.e. sunflowers, beans).

c.       Compare and contrast how different plants reproduce (i.e. flowers, spores).

5.4.2 Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of the species.

a.       Recognize that new generations of living things arise through reproduction.

b.      Explain that the continuation of a species is dependent upon the reproduction of its members.

5.4.3 Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.

o        Describe the life cycle of a fast growing plant.

Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things:

5.5.1 Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.

o        Classify plants according to their characteristics.

5.5.2 Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.

o        Compare how plants are adapted to different environments (e.g., palm tree, fir tree, cactus).

3) WILDLIFE CLASS: TOUCH PELTS, SKULLS, ANIMAL TRACKS, LIVE SPECIMENS.

Life Science

Cell Structure and Function:

5.1.1 Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.

a.       Compare and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus).

b.      Differentiate among cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

Food Production and Energy for Life:

5.3.1 Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.

o        Explain how plants produce their own food.

5.3.2 Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.

o        Describe how various plant structures are associated with food production (i.e., stems, leaves, stomata).

Heredity and Reproduction:

5.4.1 Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

a.       Explain the function of the flower in plant reproduction.

b.      Observe specific plants and explain how they grow from and produce seeds (i.e. sunflowers, beans).

c.       Compare and contrast how different plants reproduce (i.e. flowers, spores).

5.4.2 Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of the species.

a.       Recognize that new generations of living things arise through reproduction.

b.      Explain that the continuation of a species is dependent upon the reproduction of its members.

5.4.3 Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.

o        Describe the life cycle of a fast growing plant.

Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things:

5.5.1 Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.

o        Classify plants according to their characteristics.

5.5.2 Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.

o        Compare how plants are adapted to different environments (e.g., palm tree, fir tree, cactus).

4)  RECYCLED TURTLE CRAFT: CREATE A TURTLE FROM A TWO-LITER DRINK BOTTLE.

Earth Resources:

5.10.1 Recognize that earth materials have a variety of practical uses.

o        Choose the appropriate use for an earth material (e.g., fuel, monument, house foundation).

5) LOW ROPES INITIATIVE COURSE:  BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP TEAMWORK

Physical Science

Forces and Motion:

5.11.1 Recognize that gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the earth.

o        Explain the effect that gravity has on objects found on earth.

5.11.2 Recognize the relationship between force and motion.

a.       Explain the relationships among mass, force, and distance traveled.

b.      Explain how slope affects the amount of force.

c.       Explore and explain the use of simple machines.

5.11.3 Recognize that the motion of objects is affected by friction.

o        Explore and explain how friction affects motion.

6) TEAM BUILDING GAMES: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL.

7) CANOEING

Physical Science

Forces and Motion:

5.11.2 Recognize the relationship between force and motion.

5.11.2 Recognize the relationship between force and motion.

d.      Explain the relationships among mass, force, and distance traveled.

5.11.3 Recognize that the motion of objects is affected by friction.

o        Explore and explain how friction affects motion.

Energy:

5.14.1 Know that energy exists in many forms.

a.       Demonstrate and explain how energy can change form.

b.      Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy.

8) LEATHERCRAFT: TURTLE CHANGE PURSE, SMALL ADDITIONAL CHARGE

9) ORIENTEERING: USE G.P.S.

10) DISSOLVED OXYGEN TEST

Interactions of Matter:

5.13.1 Describe the types of changes that result from interactions of matter.

a.       Identify conditions associated with a chemical change.

b.      Distinguish between physical and chemical changes.

11) ARCHERY

Physical Science

Forces and Motion:

5.11.1 Recognize that gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the earth.

5.11.2 Recognize the relationship between force and motion.

a.       Explain the relationships among mass, force, and distance traveled.

12) pH TEST AND POLLUTION TEST KITS

13) FOSSIL DISCOVERY  Students given opportunity to handle museum quality collection.

Biological Change:

5.6.1 Realize that fossils show connections between organisms that lived in the past and those that live in the present.

o        Explain how fossils provide information about the past.

14) TELESCOPE :SPACE ENCOUNTERS : OVERNIGHT GROUPS

Earth and Space Science

Earth and Its Place in the Universe:

5.7.1 Know that objects in space have identifiable characteristics (e.g., appearance, location, and apparent motion).

o        Compare and contrast characteristics of the planets.

5.7.2 Investigate the patterns and movement of objects in space.

a.       Demonstrate how moon phases occur.

b.      Explain why the moon appears to change shape.

c.       Explain the difference between rotation and revolution in the solar system.

15) FOREST ECOLOGY: ABIOTIC

Atmospheric Cycles:

5.8.1 Recognize that atmospheric conditions vary and can be measured.

o        Analyze data obtained from studies of atmospheric conditions (i.e., air pressure, temperature, wind speed, precipitation).

5.8.3 Recognize the basic features of the water cycle.

a.       Demonstrate the components and processes of the water cycle.

b.      Analyze how temperature affects evaporation, condensation and precipitation.

16) BUGS AND BIRDS THROUGH BINOCULARS

Life Science

Cell Structure and Function:

5.1.1 Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.

a.       Draw and label the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts).

b.      Compare and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e., cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus).

c.       Differentiate among cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

Food Production and Energy for Life:

5.3.1 Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.

o        Explain how plants produce their own food.

5.3.2 Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.

o        Describe how various plant structures are associated with food production (i.e., stems, leaves, stomata).

Heredity and Reproduction:

5.4.1 Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

a.       Explain the function of the flower in plant reproduction.

b.      Observe specific plants and explain how they grow from and produce seeds (i.e. sunflowers, beans).

c.       Compare and contrast how different plants reproduce (i.e. flowers, spores).

5.4.2 Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of the species.

a.       Recognize that new generations of living things arise through reproduction.

b.      Explain that the continuation of a species is dependent upon the reproduction of its members.

5.4.3 Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.

o        Describe the life cycle of a fast growing plant.

Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things:

5.5.1 Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.

o        Classify plants according to their characteristics.

5.5.2 Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.

o        Compare how plants are adapted to different environments (e.g., palm tree, fir tree, cactus).

Biological Change:

5.6.1 Realize that fossils show connections between organisms that lived in the past and those that live in the present.

o        Explain how fossils provide information about the past.

17) RIFLERY

18) MUZZLE LOADING

19) OWL PELLETS: DISSECTION

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

Food Production and Energy for Life:

5.3.1 Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.

20) LAKE STUDY: SAMPLING :WITH CANOES

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

5.2.1 Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.

o        Classify specific kinds of relationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem.

5.2.2 Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.

o        Predict the consequences of a human action on the environment.

 

| Kindergarten | First | Second | Third |
| Fourth | Fifth | Sixth | Seventh | Eighth |

 

Science
Curriculum Standards

Approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education
August 31, 2001

    

   

 
                                    

                             



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