Science

There will be many fun topics to learn about in fifth grade. The main units that we will be studying include Measuring Changes in Motion, Animal Systems, Evolution and Traits of Organisms, and Position and Motion of Objects in the Sky. We will also conduct experiments and participate in labs that will help us to understand the scientific method. Be ready to have lots of fun learning and thinking like scientists!

Grading Scale:
Tests/Quizzes: 40% of grade
Homework: 25% of grade
Projects/Labs: 35% of grade

Helpful links:
http://amnh.org/ology/
www.michigan.gov/mde
http://www.sciencebuilder.com/michigan/science/sci_35.htm
http://sciencenewsforkids.org/als
http://www.edheads.org/
http://spigotsciencemag.com/site2/