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Grade 5 Core Themes, Content Standards and Expected
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Content Standards |
Expected Performances |
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Energy Transfer and Transformations – What is the role
of energy in our world?(PHYS) 5.1 - Sound and light are forms of energy. ¨
Sound is a
form of energy that is produced by the vibration of objects and is
transmitted by the vibration of air and objects. ¨
Light is a
form of energy that travels in a straight line and can be reflected by a
mirror, refracted by a lens, or absorbed by objects. |
B17 Describe
the factors that affect the pitch and loudness of sound produced by vibrating
objects. B18 Describe
how sound is transmitted, reflected and/or absorbed by different materials. SOUND ------------------------------------------------------ B19 Describe
how light is absorbed and/or reflected by different surfaces. B20 Describe
how light absorption and reflection allow one to see the shapes and colors of
objects. |
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Science and Technology in Society – How do science and
technology affect the quality of our lives? (PHY) 5.4 -
Humans have the capacity to build and use tools to advance the quality of
their lives. ¨
Advances
in technology allow individuals to acquire new information about the world. |
B24 Compare
and contrast the structures of the human eye with those of the camera. B25 Describe the uses of different
instruments, such as eye glasses, magnifiers, periscopes and telescopes, to
enhance our vision. LIGHT
AND USES (Light/Color) |
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Structure and Function – How are organisms structured
to ensure efficiency and survival? (BIO) 5.2 - Perceiving and responding to information about the
environment is critical to the survival of organisms. ¨
The sense
organs perceive stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain
through the nervous system. |
B21 Describe
the structure and function of the human senses and the signals they perceive. SENSES |
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Earth in the Solar System – How does the position of
Earth in the solar system affect conditions on our planet? (EARTH) 5.3 -
Most objects in the solar system are in a regular and predictable motion. ¨
The
positions of the Earth and moon relative to the sun explain the cycles of day
and night, and the monthly moon phases. |
B22 Explain
the cause of day and night based on the rotation of Earth on its axis. B23 Describe
the monthly changes in the appearance of the moon, based on the moon’s orbit
around the Earth. : SUN, EARTH, MOON CMT TEST IN MARCH |
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HEALTH
TOPICS oR ASTRONOMY |
HEALTH
TOPICS/ASTRONOMY (CT
STATE HEALTH) |