5th Grade STEM (Period 2) Assignments

1. Please turn in permission slip to Discovery Cube

1. Unit 11 Test

- The attached study guide will also be passed out in class

- Test will be 21 multiple choice and 4 short free-response questions

1. Baby Beach Permission Slip

2. Trip Wednesday Afternoon

1. Quiz: How does ocean water move? (5 question check-in quiz)

 

To prepare, please review the following:

1. Quiz: What are the oceans like?

- Pgs. 491-502 in text

- Notebook pgs. 97-105

- Please read the Science World magazine passed out in class on Monday, March 27th

- Select an article that interests you

- Share the information from the article on a one-page flyer

1. At least 4 facts about the article

2. Illustration or images

3. Color (no black and white, please)

4. Hand-drawn or computer-generated acceptable

New Unit Resources

1. Please find attached a letter reflecting the goals of our next unit, Unit 11: Earth's Oceans

2. The unit vocabulary may be found at the following Quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/_3a0u3l

 

 

 

• Review pgs. 613-638: Mixtures, Solutions, and Atomic Theory (most recent)
• Review Notebook pgs. 73-87

• Review pgs. 597-612: How Does Matter Change
• Review Notebook pgs. 65-71

Study for Unit Test on Thursday:

 

Quiz: Atoms, Elements, and Molecules (5 questions)

1. Review pgs. 629-638

2. Review notes pgs. 79-83

 

1. Field Trip to Crystal Cove 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

2. Please pack a sack lunch and dress according to the attached clothing list

1. The attached permission slips will be sent home in merit card folders on Monday, February 27th

2. Both forms should be completed and turned in to Miss Rego by Wednesday, March 1st and are required for field trip attendance

1. Check-in Quiz (5 questions) Mixtures and Solutions

- Review pgs. 613-626

- Review and practice on practice quiz: https://docs.google.com/a/setcpsapps.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv8uNR1wxeVNZ3j5FyCx0BfsNHM_1marYllZB7qlvN_LuKRQ/viewform 

- Notebook notes on:

1. Brain Check: Word Play

- Complete vocabulary crossword puzzle on page 623 of text

1. Bring in one article or book that relates to some part of your Genius Hour project

1. STEM Quiz: How does matter change?

To prepare, please review:

Focus on:

- chemical vs. physical changes

- what happens as water boils?

- during a chemical or physical change, what happens to the mass of the parts and whole?

1. States of Matter and the Zamboni

- Read the article, "The Amazing Zamboni" on pages 12-13 in the Science World December 12th issue (time given in class)

- Write a response to this journal question: How does a Zamboni machine resurface an ice rink? Explain whether physical or chemical changes are occurring and the evidence to support your idea.

1. Quiz on Solids, Liquids, and Gases

- Review notes (completed by Monday) and review matching book concepts pp. 579-589

- Review the section wrap-up pages 591-592 - these will be completed in class and are a great way to review

- Ideas to focus on:

1. Begin previewing new unit vocabulary on Quizlet:

Please find attached our Unit Newsletter with a preview of this unit's concepts along with an at-home activity on rusting.

- Review pages 582-583 in Science Fusion Volume 2
- Write a review question in your notebook on page 56 of notebook based on the pages above. Question may be open-ended or be a multiple choice question appropriate for a test or quiz.

 

Example:

What two measurements must you take to calculate the density of matter?

a. mass and weight

c. height and temperature

d. temperature and weight

 

To prepare, please use the following:

1. Class notes in notebook

2. Text pgs. 289-326 

3. Study Guide

4. Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/160978639/energy-and-ecosystems-flash-cards/ 

1. Complete Unit 6 Review (pgs. 323-326) if not completed in class

2. Review study guide, notes, book, and Quizlet terms for test on Wednesday

Please find attached the clothing list for our November 7th field trip to Modjeska Canyon. Due to poison oak in the area, the clothing list must be carefully followed. 

This week, learners will begin their new STEM unit on Energy and Ecosystems (Book Unit 6). Unit vocabulary has been posted on Quizlet for learners to preview and review throughout the unit.

 

Quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/_2nubwv 

1. Unit 6 vocabulary terms are posted in Quizlet. Please feel free to practice wtih these terms throughout the unit

 

Quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/160978639/learn 

Quizlet link to join my 5th Grade page: https://quizlet.com/join/mVWFeW9n6 

Unit 5 Test: 

 

- Review class notes in Science Notebook

- Review text Volume 1 pgs. 247-288

- Study Guide Attached (Will be handed out Thursday in class)

- Review on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2mt9xi 

 

*MOVED DUE TO NO SPECIAL MASS SCHEDULE*

Quiz: How Do Environmental Changes Affect Organisms?

In order to prepare for the quiz, please review the following materials:

Focus on: Natural disasters, defining what an invasive species is, how variations allow some organisms to survive when environmental changes occur (moth in Britain - link to story for parent background below), and how habitat destruction affects organisms. 

 

http://www.mothscount.org/text/63/peppered_moth_and_natural_selection.html 

 

1. Science Fusion Volume 1, pg. 260

- Learners will complete a survey of the pictured area on the page to determine number and type of organisms observed

- This will prepare learners for our exploration on Tuesday, in which we will establish a survey area and observe/record key organisms 

1. Read the Science World article, "Pup Patrol."

2. Create a Help Wanted poster using the sheet passed out in class on Tuesday (attached as well)

3. Due Friday, September 23

- Learners will take a brief quiz assessing their understanding of five key science skills: Observing, drawing conclusions, comparing, classifying, and inferring. 

- Learners should use their science notebooks to prepare, focusing on their science skill activity completed on page 7

- Learners may also reference examples of these skills highlighted in the first lesson of Science Fusion Volume 1 (this is reference only, as quiz questions will reflect skills practiced in our Science Skill centers and class activities)

1. Begin to think about topics for your Genius Hour Project - we will brainstorm with partners this week.

 

Think about a question you want to answer or a problem you want to solve. This could be a "How does..." or "What would..." type of question. It should be something unanswered or that you cannot quickly discover using Google or a little research. We will plan our experiments or engineering designs as we move through the project.