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5th Grade Science

A Christ-centered exploration of God's creation focusing on cells and living systems, matter and chemical changes, forces and motion, and Earth in space. Students develop advanced inquiry skills through independent investigations, model development, and evidence-based reasoning while discovering the intricate design and order God built into the natural world.

180Lessons
36Weeks
35Min/Day

Year-Long Goals

1

Understand cells as the building blocks of life and explain how body systems work together

2

Investigate properties of matter, distinguish physical and chemical changes, and apply Newton's laws to explain force interactions

3

Explain Earth's place in the solar system and analyze human impact on Earth's interconnected systems

4

Design and conduct independent scientific investigations using variables, controls, and evidence-based reasoning

5

Recognize God's wisdom, design, and sustaining power throughout creation while developing stewardship responsibility

36-Week Scope & Sequence

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Week 1The Microscopic World: Introduction to CellsMicroscope use and careful observation
Week 2Inside the Cell: Structure and FunctionRelating structure to function
Week 3From Cells to SystemsUnderstanding levels of organization
Week 4The Skeletal System: Framework of LifeUnderstanding structure-function relationships
Week 5The Muscular System: Movers and ShakersUnderstanding muscle function and types
Week 6The Circulatory System: Life-Giving FlowTracing pathways and understanding transport
Week 7The Respiratory System: Breath of LifeUnderstanding gas exchange and system interactions
Week 8The Digestive System: Fuel Processing PlantUnderstanding sequential processes and chemical changes
Week 9The Nervous System: Body's Communication NetworkUnderstanding signal transmission and response
Week 10Body Systems Working Together: HomeostasisUnderstanding system integration and balance
Week 11Ecosystems and Energy FlowTracing energy through systems
Week 12Matter Cycling in EcosystemsUnderstanding matter conservation and cycling
Week 13Human Impact on EcosystemsAnalyzing cause and effect relationships
Week 14Properties of Matter: Identification and MeasurementMaking precise measurements and observations
Week 15Mixtures and SolutionsClassifying matter and separation techniques
Week 16Physical Changes in MatterIdentifying and predicting physical changes
Week 17Chemical Changes: New Substances FormedRecognizing evidence of chemical change
Week 18Conservation of MassMeasuring and analyzing mass changes
Week 19Forces: Pushes and PullsIdentifying and measuring forces
Week 20Gravity: The Universal ForceUnderstanding gravitational effects
Week 21Friction: The Resistance ForceTesting and reducing friction
Week 22Newton's Laws of MotionApplying motion laws to predict outcomes
Week 23Force Interactions and SystemsAnalyzing multiple forces acting together
Week 24Earth's Place in the Solar SystemUnderstanding spatial relationships and scale
Week 25Earth's Rotation and RevolutionModeling and explaining Earth's motions
Week 26The Moon: Earth's CompanionObserving and modeling lunar phenomena
Week 27Earth's Spheres: Interconnected SystemsAnalyzing system interactions
Week 28The Atmosphere: Ocean of AirUnderstanding atmospheric properties and processes
Week 29Weather and Climate SystemsDistinguishing weather and climate patterns
Week 30Human Impact on Earth SystemsEvaluating environmental impacts and solutions
Week 31Scientific Investigation ReviewDesigning independent investigations
Week 32Independent Investigation Week 1Conducting self-directed research
Week 33Independent Investigation Week 2Analyzing results and drawing conclusions
Week 34Science Communication and PresentationsCommunicating scientific findings
Week 35Year in Review: Connections and IntegrationSynthesizing year-long learning
Week 36Celebrating God's Creation: Science FairShowcasing learning and celebrating discovery

Ready to Begin?

Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!