Science Units

*The fifth grade students will develop an understanding of concepts through the following topics:

Electricity:

• Electrical circuits require a complete loop through which the electrical current can pass.
• Electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, and magnetic effects.

• All organisms are composed of cells and can survive in environments which meet their needs.
• Cells carry on the many functions needed to sustain life.

• Communication and cooperation facilitate successful problem solving.
• Consensus and prioritizing tasks result in successful teamwork.
• Survival may depend on effective communication.
• We will encounter Comet Enke as it is hurtling through space!  Our mission is to build   and launch a probe to pass through the tail of the comet to collect data that will help   us learn about the past, present, and future of our solar system.

Body Systems:

• Students will learn about the six major body systems, their interdependence, and how to stay healthy.