5th Grade Science Lesson Plans

October 18th – 22nd,  2021

TEKS:  5.1A,B  5.2A,C,D,  5.5 A,B,C

Monday

School Holiday / Begin 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period.  

Grade #1,  Fossils and Ecosystems,  from last week will be recorded on the  

2nd 9 weeks grading period.

Tuesday

Weather observations

Hands – on Lab Investigation – Physical Science:  Properties of Matter.  Lab groups investigate characteristics of matter including conductor / insulator,  solubility in water,  density,  magnetism,  using matter such as sand, oil,  pennies,  nickels,  wood,  spoons, and salt.  

Resources: M Minds 18/19  pages 7(front)  and 14(back),  supplies,  safety equ.

Wednesday

Weather observations

Properties of Matter investigation from Tuesday continues,  finishes.   Discuss results,  including any unexpected data and observations occurring during the lab activity.  Emphasize importance of repeating investigations.  

Thursday

Weather observations

Grade #2: Unit 1 – Properties of Matter  Google Classroom based on M Minds 2018/2019.  Students show understanding of the observable characteristics of matter.  

Friday

Matter and Its’  Properties study continues.  Investigate types of matter that are conductors / insulators of heat / thermal energy.  Display and discuss examples such as plumbing insulation,  styrofoam cups,  metal / aluminum cans,  fabric / cloth,  foil.  Introduce  Hot Stuff  lab activity.  

Resources:  H20,  hot plate,  lab sheet /folders,  lab supplies.