I-CANyons Parent Toolkit for Fifth Grade Science
Physical Science: I CAN...
StandardDescribe the chemical and physical changes that occur in matter.
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Core StandardSCI 5.1.1
Describe that matter is neither created nor destroyed even though it may undergo change. SCI 5.1.2 Evaluate evidence that indicates a physical change has occurred. SCI 5.1.3 Investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction. |
In Other WordsSCI 5.1.1
Students will understand the matter cannot be created nor destoyed. It can change its state, solid, liquid or gas but it can be changed or combined. SCI 5.1.2 & SCI 5.1.3 Students should be able to observe chemical changes and physical changes in their real world. They should be able to discuss the process that caused the changes and make reasonable predictions of other possible changes. |
If MasteredSCI 5.1.1
Students should be encouraged to explore through guided experiements and search books and web sites such at the ones listed for more information. 5th Grade Cybertext Chemical Changes The Atoms Family Chem4Kids.com Matter SCI 5.1.2 & SCI 5.1.3 Students should be encouraged to explore through guided experiements and search books and web sites such at the ones listed for more information. 5th Grade Cybertext Chemical Changes The Atoms Family Chem4Kids.com Matter |
If Not Yet MasteredSCI 5.1.1
Students should investigate additional books and web sites such as the ones listed below to achieve mastery of the information. Teacher Resource Activity Disolving Salt. Online Textbook for Further Reading SCI 5.1.2 & SCI 5.1.3 Students should investigate additional books and web sites such as the ones listed below to achieve mastery of the information. Teacher Resource activity- Dissolving Salt. Online textbook for further reading |
StandardDescribe the features of static and current electricity.
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Core StandardSCI 5.4.1
Describe the behavior of static electricity as observed in nature and everyday occurrences. SCI 5.4.2 Analyze the behavior of current electricity. |
In Other WordsSCI 5.4.1
Static electricity is the build up of an electrical charge on the surface of an object. Static electricity can be caused by rubbing your socks on the carpet and then feeling a "zap" when touching another object. Lightning is also a form of static electricity. SCI 5.4.2 Students will be able to describe how current electricity (or the type of electricity used in homes) is created and used. |
If MasteredSCI 5.4.1
Students will be able to explain how static elecetricity works and give examples of it. They will be able to describe how electrons are transferred between objects, creating an imbalance, and therefore static electricity. They will describe common examples of static electricity, including lightning. They will be able to describe specific materials that create a high static charge, such as combing hair with a plastic comb. SCI 5.4.2 Students will be able to explain how to make a light bulb light up using copper wire, a light bulb, a battery, and a switch. They will describe a complete circuit as one in which all components are attached correctly (the light bulb lights up and the switch is on) and an incomplete circuit (the bulb is off and switch is off). They will describe the materials that are conductors of electricity (or that allow electricity to flow through them). They will also be able to describe insulators (or materials that do not allow the flow of electricity). |
If Not Yet MasteredSCI 5.4.1
Read an article from Science Made Simple with your child. Click here for the article. Conduct some of the following static electricity experiments with your student: Click here. SCI 5.4.2 The following video explains how circuits work: Video from Khan Academy The following website explains what conductors and insulators are, and gives examples of each:FPL Safety World |
StandardExplain the principals of magnetic fields and how they interact
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Core StandardSCI 5.3.1
Investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. SCI 5.3.2 Describe how the magnetic field of Earth and a magnet are similar. |
In Other WordsSCI 5.3.1
Students must understand that magnets attract and repel other magnets and the power of the pull/push depends on the material the magnet is made of. There are various types of magnets. Students need ample opportunities to practice using magnets to experiment with the different magnets attracting and repeling each other SCI 5.3.2 Understand that all magnets have a North and South Pole and the magnetic field of the Earth has the same powers. Understand the relationship between a magnet and the needle of a compass. |
If MasteredSCI 5.3.1
Student can explain the relationship between magents pushing and pulling. Explain the difference between permanent and electromagnets. SCI 5.3.2 Student can create/explain a compass using a magnet. |
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