Science - Grade 5

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Macomb Intermediate School District

Middle School Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 5

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Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry Description

Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to generate scientific questions about the world based on observation I.1.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Investigations: Planning/Basic
The learner will be able to design and conduct scientific investigations I.1.MS.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Investigations: Planning/Design	Synthesis	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Investigations: Tools and Equipment
The learner will be able to use tools and equipment appropriate to scientific investigations I.1.MS.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Investigations: Conducting	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Instruments: Measurement/Consistency
The learner will be able to use metric measurement devices to provide consistency in an investigation I.1.MS.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Resources: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to use sources of information in support of scientific investigations I.1.MS.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Resources	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Procedures: Develop/Follow
The learner will be able to write and follow procedures in the form of step-by-step instructions, formulas, flow diagrams, and sketches I.1.MS.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Procedures	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, I.1.MS.6 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Arguments: Strengths/Weakness
The learner will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of claim, arguments, or data II.1.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Arguments	Evaluation	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II.1.MS.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Critical Thinking: Knowledge/Limits
The learner will be able to describe limitations in personal knowledge II.1.MS.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Critical Thinking Skills	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II.1.MS.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Math, Science & Tech: Real World
The learner will be able to show how common themes of science, mathematics, and technology apply in real-world contexts II.1.MS.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Math, Science & Technology	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II.1.MS.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Technology: Benefits and Risks/New
The learner will be able to describe the advantages and risks of new technologies II.1.MS.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Technology: Benefits and Risks	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework,2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II.1.MS.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Science: Natural World: Sensitivity
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world II.1.MS.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Science: History	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; II.1.MS.5	Classroom

Science: History/Identify/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to recognize the contributions made in science by cultures and individuals of diverse backgrounds II.1.MS.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Science: History	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000 Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, II.1.MS.6 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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Life Science

Cells: Parts of Living Things
The learner will be able to demonstrate evidence that all parts of living things are made of cells III.1.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Cells: Single and Multiple	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, III.1.MS.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Organisms: Compare/Classify
The learner will be able to compare and classify organisms into major groups on the basis of their structure. III.2.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Organisms		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, III.2.MS.1	Classroom

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Physical Science

Materials: Changes/Physical
The learner will be able to describe common physical changes in matter: evaporation, condensation, sublimation, thermal expansion, and contraction IV.2.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Materials	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV.2.MS.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Chemical Changes: Reactants/Products
The learner will be able to describe common chemical changes in terms of properties of reactants and products IV.2.MS.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Chemical Changes	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School; MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 8, IV.2.MS.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Matter: Physical Changes/Atoms
The learner will be able to explain physical changes in terms of the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules IV.2.MS.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Matter	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, IV.2.MS.3	Classroom

Matter: Describe Transformation
The learner will be able to describe common energytransformations in everyday situations. IV.2.MS.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Matter		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, IV.2.MS.4	Classroom

Motion: Two Dimensions/Describe
The learner will be able to qualitatively desscribe and compare motions in two dimensions. IV.3.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Motion	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, IV.3.MS.1	Classroom

Motion: Unbalanced/Two Dimensions
The learner will be able to relate motion of objects to unbalanced forces in two dimensions. IV.3.MS.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Motion	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, IV.3.MS.2	Classroom

Forces: Objects/Strategies/Machines
The learner will be able to design strategies for moving objects by application of forces, including the use of simple machines IV.3.MS.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Forces: Objects	Synthesis	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, IV.3.MS.5	Classroom

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Earth and Space Science

Solar System: Earth and Other Planets
The learner will be able to compare the Earth to other planets and moons in terms of supporting life V.4.MS.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Solar System	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, V.4.MS.1	Classroom

Solar System Objects: Motion/Describe
The learner will be able to describe, compare, and explain the motions of solar system objects V.4.MS.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Solar System Objects	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, V.4.MS.2	Classroom

Sky: Night
The learner will be able to describe and explain common observations of the night skies V.4.MS.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Sky	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Middle School, V.4.MS.3	Classroom

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