Fifth Grade

Students engage in three dimensional learning in science. The three dimensions are: Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Elements of the three dimensions are embedded in each science unit.



Fifth Grade Units of Study


Science and Technology: Thinking Like Scientists and Engineers
Earth and Space Science: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Physical Science: Matter and Its Interactions
Life Science: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems