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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Science - Grade 5

Goal 11: Inquiry/Tech Design
Standard 11.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 11.A Classroom
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Questioning: Hypotheses/Formulate
The learner will be able to formulate questions and choose steps needed to answer the questions: (Knowledge) - using science observation concepts and knowledge to ask questions on a specific topic; (Knowledge) - describing the logical sequence of a scientific investigation to answer questions; (Application) - constructing a simple research question that they can answer with observations and scientific knowledge; (Application) - preparing the logical sequence of steps of a scientific investigation to answer a question.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage E Classroom
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Data: Collection
The learner will be able to collect data for investigations by: (Knowledge) - explaining how to use observations to collect and record qualitative and quantiitive data to investigate a question or solve a problem; (Knowledge) - explaining estimation, measurement concepts, and tools to collect and record data; (Knowledge) - selecting simple validation methods to check data for accuracy; (Application) - collecting quantitative data and qualitative data to investigate a question or solve a problem; (Application) - using estimation, measurement concepts, and tools to collect and record data; (Application) - using simple validation methods given to them to check data for accuracy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage E Classroom
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Scientific Data: Display
The learner will be able to construct charts and visualizations to display data by: (Knowledge) - summarizing data using various kinds of graphs and charts; (Knowledge) - describing simple graphs and charts produced by a computer or other technology; (Application) - organizing and displaying data using a variety of graphs and charts; (Application) - using a computer or other technology to produce simple graphs and charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage E Classroom
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Explanations: Form/Data Analysis
The learner will be able to use data to produce reasonable explanations by: (Knowledge) - interpreting data from multiple observations of the same event to explain an effect or result; (Knowledge) - summarizing data from multiple sources; (Application) - using data from multiple observations of the same event to explain an effect or result; (Application) - using data from multiple sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage E Classroom
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Investigations: Planning/Take Part/Group
The learner will be able to report and display results of individual and group investigations by: (Knowledge) - selecting graphs and charts to report the results of small group observations of the same event; (Knowledge) - discovering a variety of approaches to communicate the results of individual and group investigations; (Application) - creating graphs and charts to report the results of small group observations of the same event; (Application) - using a variety of approaches to communicate the results of individual and group investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 11.B
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 11.B Classroom
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Problem Solving: Solution/Propose
The learner will be able to identify a design problem and propose possible solutions by: (Knowledge) - identifying a design problem; (Knowledge) - listing examples of possible solutions to a given design problem; (Application) - choosing a design problem; (Application) - discussing possible solutions to a given design problem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Problem Solving: Methods/Utilize/Resolve
The learner will be able to develop a plan, design a procedure to address the problem to be solved, and identify constraints by: (Knowledge) - describing a design plan and procedure to solve the problem within time limits and with available resources; (Application) - recording a design procedure and plan to solve the problem within time limits and with available resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Models: Build
The learner will be able to build a model according to a design using available tools and materials by: (Knowledge) - discovering a prototype to build according to a design model using available tools and materials; (Application) - building a prototype or model according to a design using available tools and materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Models: Test/Utility/Comparing
The learner will be able to test the model using suitable instruments, techniques, and quantitative measurements to record data by: (Knowledge) - selecting steps to test a prototype or model, the test instruments, and techniques; (Knowledge) - listing quantitative measurements to record; (Knowledge) - recognizing that the test of the prototype or model will be replicated and the results compared; (Application) - testing a prototype or model; (Application) - collecting and recording test results for a prototype or model; (Application) - replicating the test and comparing results from multiple tests.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Data: Analysis/Interpretation/Error
The learner will be able to when given the criteria, assess the test results and effectiveness of a design, including possible sources of error by: (Knowledge) - explaining test results organized by design criteria identifying possible sources of error; (Knowledge) - selecting parts of a design plan or prototype that need to be changed after initial tests of a devise; (Application) - analyzing test results against design criteria identifying possible sources of error; (Application) - modifying a design plan or rebuilding a prototype after tests has shown sources of error and retesting if necessary.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Test: Design/Methods/Concepts
The learner will be able to report a test design, test processes, and test results by: (Knowledge) - explaining test design, procedures, and results; (Application) - preparing a report, including test design, process, and results; (Application) - reporting to the class the test results and conclusion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage E Classroom
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Goal 12: Life/Physical/Earth/Space
Standard 12.A
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.A Classroom
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Animals & Plants: Life Cycle/Explain
The learner will be able to know the simple life cycles of plants and animals: (Knowledge) - identifying the stages of simple life cycles of selected pants and animals; (Knowledge) - observing stages of simple life cycles of selected plants and animals; (Knowledge) - describing the similarities and differences of offspring with their parents; (Application) - comparing the stages of simple life cycles of selected plants and animals; (Application) - recording observations of the life cycle of selected plants and animals; (Application) - comparing characteristics of offspring with their parents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage E Classroom
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Animals & Plants: Categorize/Feature
The learner will be able to categorize features as either inherited or learned by: (Knowledge) - describing the behavior and characteristics of selected plants and animals; (Knowledge) - distinguishing between inherited and learned characteristics of living organisms; (Application) - comparing the behavior and characteristics of selected living organisms to determine whether their characteristics are inherited or learned.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 12.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.B Classroom
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Organisms: Environment/Relationship
The learner will be able to know the relationships among various organisms in their environments by: (Knowledge) - listing the predator and prey relationships depicted in a habitat illustration; (Knowledge) - describing a personal encounter with a parasite (e.g., mosquito, tick, leech); (Knowledge) - describing a simple food chain and/or food web from an illustration of a common habitat correctly using energy arrows; (Application) - role-playing the predator/prey relationships commonly found in local habitats; (Application) - preparing a labeled drawing depicting a common parasite/host relationship; (Application) - constructing a simple food chain by placing predators and prey in the correct order to indicate the flow of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage E Classroom
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Environment: Adaptation/Explain
The learner will be able to know how an organism's physical features help it live in its environment by: (Knowledge) - explaining which physical features help plants and animals survive in their environment; (Application) - discussing how plants and animals adapt and survive in different environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 12.C
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.C Classroom
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Energy: Types/Categorize
The learner will be able to know different types of energy including light, heat, sound, electrical, and mechanical by: (Knowledge) - listing types of energy; (Knowledge) - giving examples of experiments that investigate the interrelationships among various types of energy; (Application) - comparing and contrasting types of energy; (Application) - conducting and evaluating simple experiments to investigate the interrelationships among various types of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage E Classroom
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Matter: States of Matter/Properties
The learner will be able to know the properties of solids, liquids, and gases by: (Knowledge) - observing the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; (Knowledge) - explaining the differences among the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; (Application) - conducting and discussing experiments to investigate concepts related to properties of matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 12.D
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.D Classroom
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Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to know constant, variable, and periodic motions by: (Knowledge) - defining and giving examples of constant, variable, and periodic motions; (Application) - comparing and contrasting constant, variable and periodic motions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage E Classroom
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Forces: Action/Reaction
The learner will be able to know ways forces cause actions and reactions by: (Knowledge) - explaining the relationships of forces in terms of actions and reactions; (Knowledge) - explaining how variability in forces can affect actions and reactions; (Application) - demonstrating and discussing the relationships of forces in terms of actions and reactions; (Application) - demonstrating and analyzing how variability in forces can affect actions and reactions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 12.E
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.E Classroom
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Physical Systems: Explain/Cycles
The learner will be able to know the natural cycles of Earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems by: (Knowledge) - explaining erosion and weathering; (Knowledge) - explaining the water cycle; (Knowledge) - explaining weather patterns based on atmospheric conditions; (Application) - discussing the effect of erosion and weathering; (Application) - summarizing the water cycle; (Application) - recording and discussing local and global atmospheric conditions daily.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage E Classroom
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Earth: Components/Internal/External
The learner will be able to know the impact of occurances on Earth by: (Knowledge) - explaining short- and long-term interactions of Earth's components; (Application) - reporting on the impact of occurrences of such Earth related phenomenon like earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, and erosion.
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Standard 12.E Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage E Classroom
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Waste: Examine/Approximate/Recyclable
The learner will be able to know how to identify and classify recyclable materials by: (Knowledge) - explaining why a resource is considered renewable or non-renewable; (Knowledge) - describing recycling methods routinely used at home and at school; (Application) - classifying and discussing renewable and non-renewable resources; (Application) - demonstrating a consistent effort to recycle resources in the classroom.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 12.F
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth's place in it.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 12.F Classroom
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Solar System Objects: Know/Cycles
The learner will be able to know the natural cycles and patterns in the solar system by: (Knowledge) - observing the tilt of the earth as it travels on its path around the sun; (Knowledge) - observing the moon's changing phases; (Knowledge) - stating the order of the planets' positions; (Application) - comparing and contrasting the seasons in terms of the Earth's tilt and path of the sun; (Application) - constructing a model of the moon's changing phases; (Application) - constructing a model of the solar system and the planet's positions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage E Classroom
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Solar System: Sun/Stars/Earth
The learner will be able to know the apparent motion of the sun and stars by: (Knowledge) - observing the apparent motion of the sun and stars; (Application) - demonstrating, using constellation models, diagrams, or visual aids, how the sky changes as Earth rotates and revolves; (Application) - pointing out, based on constellation models, diagrams, or visual aids, which constellations should be visible.
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Standard 12.F Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage E Classroom
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Goal 13: Science and Society
Standard 13.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 13.A Classroom
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Safety: Demonstrate
The learner will be able to demonstrate ways to avoid injury when conducting science activities by: (Knowledge) - identifying safety procedures while conducting science activities; (Knowledge) - explaining how to use equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner when engaging in science activities; (Application) - following safety procedures while conducting science activities; (Application) - using equipment and materials in a safe and proper manner when conducting science activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage E Classroom
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Investigations: Variables
The learner will be able to know why similar investigations may not produce similar results by: (Knowledge) - identifying variables that might produce different results from similar investigations; (Knowledge) - identifying potential procedures that might have caused different results; (Application) - discussing the primary variables that might produce different results from similar investigations; (Application) - discussing and evaluating potential procedures that might have caused different results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage E Classroom
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Records: Keep/Accurate
The learner will be able to know why keeping accurate and detailed records is important by: (Knowledge) - labeling accurate observations and data during experimentation; (Knowledge) - explaining how inaccurate data and records can affect findings and conclusions of scientific investigations; (Application) - maintaining accurate observations and data during experimentation; (Application) - comparing and contrasting how inaccurate data and records can affect findings and conclusions of scientific investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage E Classroom
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Standard 13.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, 13.B Classroom
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Science & Technology: Know
The learner will be able to know how technology is used in science for a variety of purposes by: (Knowledge) - selecting technologies to help collect, store, measure, and retrieve data for simple experiments; (Application) - using technology to help collect, store, measure, and retrieve data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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Science: Innovations/Effects
The learner will be able to know the effects on society of scientific and technological innovations by: (Knowledge) - describing how science and technology affects society throughout time, including positive and negative effects; (Application) - discussing or debating how science and technology affects society throughout time, including positive and negative effects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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Careers: Science/Technology/Influence
The learner will be able to know that science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people by: (Knowledge) - explaining how science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people; (Application) - demonstrating how science and technology have influenced the lives and careers of people.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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Recycling: Reduce/Reuse
The learner will be able to know the relative effectiveness of reducing, reusing, and recycling in actual situations by: (Knowledge) - listing how reducing, reusing, and recycling can positively affect one's specific environment; (Application) - demonstrating and predicting how reducing, reusing and recycling can positively affect one's specific environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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Ecosystems: Technology
The learner will be able to know ways that technology changes ecosystems by: (Knowledge) - identifying and explaining ways that technology has changed specific environments; (Application) - comparing and predicting ways that technology has changed specific environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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Ecosystems: Human/Interpret/Choices
The learner will be able to know how specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional, and global ecosystems by: (Knowledge) - researching how personal choices affect immediate, regional, and global environment; (Application) - predicting how personal choices effect immediate, regional and global environments.
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Standard 13.B Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage E Classroom
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