Here are resources for your 5th Grade kit – Earth and Sun
Curriculum Overview | Priority Matrix | Scope and Sequence- 3 kits |
Click on the following links below the investigations for a pdf of the word wall words. You can laminate and cut them and use them to help aid in building vocabulary for your students during science.
Word Wall Words
Investigation 1 -The Sun |
Investigation 2 – Planetary Systems |
Investigation 3 – Earth’s Atmosphere |
Investigation 4 -Heating Earth |
Investigation 5 – Water Planet |
Printable Vocabulary Cards (with words, definitions and images)
Single Page of All Target Strategies |
Individual Strategies for Classroom Use |
Materials Supplied by Teacher
Investigation 1
- Earth Globe
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
- Hot pot, if a microwave is not available to heat water. 3rd grade teachers have hot plates.
Investigation 5
Things you might want to know
Table of Contents (with Investigation Titles) |
Investigation 1
- When assembling your globes, you will need to “pop” out the white plugs on either side in order to fit in your straw. You will need a small file or pocket knife to pop them out.
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
Investigation 5
- There is a great “Moon Phases Flipbook” you can print off and have kids create at http://spaceracers.org. Go to the PRINT section. It’s at the bottom of the page.
- You could also create a “Moon Phases Foldable” to add to your science notebook. You can find more info at this blog.
Additional Materials