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].