5th Grade Science
Course Overview & Highlights
This research-based course provides structured lessons to introduce students to general science principles in physical science including topics in energy, force, and motion as well as energy resources. Students study topics in earth science related to the structure of the earth and rocks and minerals.
Basic chemistry lessons include the periodic table and compounds and mixtures. Students explore astronomy with units in outer space and space exploration. Students learn biology topics such as cells and kingdoms. Lastly, students are introduced to the study of ecology and ecosystems.