Science Rules!

                      Science Class and Science Resources:

In our science class this year we will be studying lots of interesting topics and ideas.
Parents, here is a link to a map outlining the basic science curriculum for grades 4-6

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B115lJkdrg2GSWc1a0FGRUo1VnM/view?usp=sharing

In our Grade 5 class this is what we will be studying this year:

Understanding Life Systems: Human Organ System
1. Analyze the impact of human activity and technology on human health
2. Investigate the structure and function of human organs
3. Demonstrate and understanding of the various human organ systems and how they interact
Examples:
 - Impacts of smoking and sun safety
-  Impacts of TV, and the internet
-  Exercise
-  Joints, muscles, bone
-  Musculoskeletal system, digestive system, nervous system, circulatory system

 - Diseases

Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms
1. Analyze the social and environmental impacts of forces acting on structures
2. What forces act on structures and mechanisms
3. The effects of these forces on the structures and mechanisms
Examples:
- Natural forces like tornados and hurricanes
- Measuring force
- Building your own structures
- Pulleys and levers
- Bridges
- Sport equipment and how they protect us against forces

Understanding Matter and Energy: Properties of Changes in Matter
1. Analyze the social and environmental impact of the process of making everyday products
2. Investigate the properties and changes in matter
3. Understand the properties of matter, changes of state and physical and chemical changes
Examples:
- Turning pulp into paper
- Recycling
- Solids, Liquids and Gases
- Physical changes- Ice to water
- Chemical Changes

Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Conservation of Energy and Resources
1. Effects of energy and resources on society and the environment
2. Energy transformation and conservation
3. Understanding the various forms and sources of energy
Examples:
- Natural gas, solar energy, wind energy
- Conserving energy in your home
- Energy storage
- How we use energy