Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 5

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 5

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in fifth grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5314/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Atmosphere: Conditions/Examine/Predict
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) examine data obtained from studying atmospheric conditions, identify that identify conditions change and can be measured , and predict weather conditions based on an analysis of the data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.8.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 5.8.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Astronomical Objects: Explore/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore the patterns and motion of objects in space and recognize that the appearance of an object in the sky is affected by its size, motion, and distance from the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Astronomical Objects Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.7.spi. 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.7.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Layers/Create/Model/Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that the earth has layers and create a model showing the major layers of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.9.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Age/Position
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize that the age of earth materials can be determined by their position in rock layers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Layers Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.9.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Identify/Uses/Select
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that the earth's materials have various practical uses and select an appropriate use for an earth material using a diagram (e.g., fuel, monument, house, foundation).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.10.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Rotation/Revolution/Explain
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explain the differences between rotation and revolution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Rotation Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.7.spi.4, Learning Accomplishment 5.7.2.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Surface/Changes/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that earth's geological features change and describe how particular forces alter the earth's features (i.e., wind, water, plate tectonics).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Surface Changes Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    earth: Layers/Identify/Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify characteristics of the earth's layers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Geologic Processes Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.9.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Geological Change: Forces/Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify forces that cause geological change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.9.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Force/Identify/Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify that gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.7.spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Planets: Distinguish/Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) distinguish among the planets according to specific characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.7.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Phases/Show/Occur
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify and arrange the phases of the moon in the correct identify.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.7.spi.1, Learning Accomplishment 5.7.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Shape/Explain/Change
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain why the moon appears to change shape.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.7.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Conservation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize society's dependence on non-renewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.10.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Recognize/Differences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Planets: Properties/Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that objects in space have recognize properties (e.g., appearance, location, apparent motion) and compare the properties of the planets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Planets Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.7.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand rock dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand Earth as it exists in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Soil: Formation/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe soil formation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Soil Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Soil: Plant/Recognize/Growth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize soil properties that will best support plant growth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Soil Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.10.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Soil: Properties/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize properties of soil.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Soil Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Processes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the processes of the systems of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Characteristics/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the characteristics of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Cycle/Examine/Temperature
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) examine how temperature influences evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water: Cycle Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.8.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Cycle/Identify/Features
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the basic features of the water cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water: Cycle Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.8.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Cycle/Show/Parts/Processes
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show the parts and processes of the water cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water: Cycle Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.8.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and functions of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Water: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand water dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Compare/Terms
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare the terms weather and climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.8.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the nature of climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Select/Picture
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) select the picture that illustrates how mountains and oceans impact weather and climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.8.spi.4, Learning Accomplishment 5.8.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Resources/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe the impact of society's dependence on non-renewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.10.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.col-ed.org/curr, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/LessonPlansOnline.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.quia.com/pages/hostettersciencecs.htm/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  

Life Science
The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues.

    Animals: Parts/Identify/Energy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the function of particular structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals: Parts Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.3.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals and Plants: Environment
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the properties of plants and animals that enables them to live in a specific environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.5.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals& Plants: Grouped/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that animals and plants can be grouped by the similarities and differences in their traits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.5.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals & Plants: Relationships
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) categorize specific types of relationships between plants and animals in an ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.2.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals & Plants: Identify/Relations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify a relationship between plants and animals in an ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.2.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Animals & Plants: Recognize/Changes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify environmental changes caused by living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.2.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Animals and Plants
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare and contrast plant cells with the basic structures of plant and animal cells (i.e.cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.1.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the cell.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Food/Nutrients/Utilized
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells utilize the nutrients that they must take in to provide energy for the work that cells perform and to produce the materials that a cell or living thing requires.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Living Things/Composed
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend that all living things are composed of one or more cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.1.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Multicellular/Unicellular
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between organisms with single and multiple cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Single and Multiple Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.1.spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Structure/Animal/Plant/Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the basic parts of plant and animal cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.1.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Cells: Structure/Draw/Label
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) draw and label the fundamental structures of animal and plant cells(i.e. cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Function and Structure Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.1.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Ecosystems: Interactions/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that an ecosystem is comprised of all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Ecosystems: Relationships/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the relationships between living things in a particular ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Relationships/Dependency Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.2.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend adaptation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Match/Conditions
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) match adaptations of plants or animals to specific environmental conditions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.5.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Disasters/Predict/Effect
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) predict the effects of human actions and/or natural disasters on the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.2.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Ecology
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend ecology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Plant/Animal/Analyze
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze the animals and plants that inhabit a particular environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.5.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Quality
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding about environmental quality.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Extinction: Compare/Causes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare the causes that led to the extinction of various organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fossils Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.6.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Fossils: Compare/Ages
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare the relative ages of fossils in rock layers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fossils Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.6. spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Fossils: Information/Describe/Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe how fossils provide information about the types of organisms that lived in the past.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fossils Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.6.spi.2, Learning Accomplishment 5.6.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Fossils: Past/Recognize/Today
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that fossils show links between organisms of today and those that lived in the past.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fossils Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.6.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Living Things
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the heredity of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Traits/Compare/Parent
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare the characteristics of the offspring with the characteristics of the parent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.4.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heredity: Traits/Recognize/Passed
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that certain traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: Traits Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.4.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Activities: Predict/Environment
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) predict the consequences as a result of human action on the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.2.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Issues
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand human health issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Human Health: Personal/Community
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of personal and community health.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health: Personal & Community Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that living things have a life cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the life cycles of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Life Cycle: Investigate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) investigate the life cycles of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, Learning Accomplishment 5.4.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Behavior and Regulation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the behavior and regulation of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Behavior Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Habitats/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats/niches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Habitats Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Population/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend populations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Metamorphosis: Complete/Incomplete/Recog
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the difference between complete/incomplete metamorphosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 5, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 5.4.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Adaptations/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand behavioral and/or structural adaptations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Adaptation and Diversity
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the adaptations and diversity of organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of organisms' characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Characteristics Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 5, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://discoveryschool.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Organisms: Classify/Utilize/Systems
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize various classification systems for living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Characteristics Application Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 15, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.nsta.org, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].