Science​​

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Science engages students in enjoyable, active learning experiences. Science instruction should be as thrilling an experience for a child as seeing a rainbow, growing a flower, or holding a toad. The science curriculum allows students to experience the joy of doing science while learning both skills and concepts. In fifth grade, students will:
  • Apply scientific processes, communicate scientific ideas effectively and understand the nature of science.
  • Understand the effects of volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering and erosion on the earth's surface.
  • Observe magnetic forces between two magnets or between a magnet and materials made of iron.
  • Understand features of static and current electricity.
  • Understand that traits are passed from the parent organisms to their offspring, and that sometimes the offspring may possess variations of these traits that may help or hinder survival in a given environment. 

Science Fair Due Dates:

​​Students will also learn the scientific process through completing a science fair project. Each component of the experiment will have a separate due date. The due dates are below.​​
Science Fair Topic
Due Dates:
​Topic/Question
Oct. 13
​Background Research Paper
Oct. 27
Hypothesis
Nov. 3
Experimental Procedure
Nov. 10
Data & Collection Check
Nov. 17- Dec. 1
Results & Conclusion
Dec. 8
Rough Draft
Dec. 15
Final Report
Dec. 22
​Display Board
Jan. 19
Oral Presentation
TBD
Class Handouts
Science Fair Guide


Resources
NPR Science Friday Videos
Science Behind Sports
Science Buddies
Science News for Kids
SLCSD Science Fair Guide