Ga Milestones Assessment Guide Link:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Study-Resource%20Guides/GM_GR05_Study_Guide_7.5.18.pdf
Earth Process Resourses
http://www.onegeology.org/extra/kids/earthprocesses/weathering.html
https://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/
Brainpop
Cell Project web sites (not exhaustive, but a good start)
www.biology4kids.com/files/cells_main.html
www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/cells_tissues.../cell_structure5.php
www.neok12.com/Cell-Structures.html
http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/animals/life/respire1.htm
https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cells.html
http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-309107/cell
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Cell Project Rubric
Name _________________________________ Due Date _____________
Cell Project
Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of cells, as well as the location and function of cell components, by presenting a model, drawing, multi-media presentation, etc. of a cell of their choice (a “project”), and by writing an informative paper about the function and structure of their chosen cell.
Assignment:
- You must prepare a project of an animal, plant, fungus, protist, or moneran cell. You will present the finished project to the class with the goal of teaching the class about your chosen cell. The method by which you will relay the information will vary according to your presentation choice. The presentation can be, but is not limited to, any (or a combination of any) of the following: a model, a poster, a Power Point presentation, a home movie, a skit, a mobile, etc
- Write an informative paper of the life of the cell which demonstrates your knowledge of the parts and functions of a cell. Use what you have read in the science book, as well as all the notes you have taken, to help you.
- The following terms must be included in your story and on your cell project:
Cell membrane Cell wall (if appropriate) Nucleus
Cytoplasm Mitochondria Vacuole
Suggested Timeline:
Day One: Research Cells. What kind of cell interests you? What is its’
function? Jot down the parts of the structure of the cell and their
function. Brainstorm a variety of ways to make and present your
project.
Day Two: Check around your house for materials to prepare your demonstration. Check with a parent if you can use these materials.
Day Three: Begin to assemble your presentation.
Day Four: Begin the rough draft of your informative paper.
Day Five: Edit your informative paper. Print it out. Revise it
Work on your cell presentation.
Day Six: Print out your final draft of your informative paper . Continue to assemble your presentation
Day Seven: Securely fasten each cell part. Each organelle should be labeled on the model.
Day Eight: Informative paper and project should be complete! Read your paper aloud and present your demonstration to a family member to make sure it is ready to be presented to the class and handed in to your teacher
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- Name: _____________________ Date:____________ Homeroom Teacher: __________ Due Date:_________ Cell Project Rubric Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the location and function of cell components by presenting a model, drawing, multi-media presentation, etc. of a cell of their choice. Grading Criteria Description Points Points Possible Earned You are to come up with a creative way to show the appearance and 3 0 _________ funtion of a cell and its organells. Include your name and class period 5 _________ Describe function of Cell 1 0 _________ Show the following parts of the cell and describe their Code function: Location Function R Nucleus 4 6 _________ R Cytoplasm 4 6 _________ R Cell membrane 4 6 _________ R Vacuoles 4 6 _________ R Mitochondrion 4 6 _________ Description Points Points Code Possible Earned P Chloroplast 2 3 _________ P Cell wall 2 3 _________ EC Golgi bodies 1 2 _________ EC Lysosome 1 2 _________ EC Ribosome 1 2 _________ EC Chromosome 1 2 _________ EC DNA 1 2 _________ Code key: R = Required for plant and animal cells Total _________ P = Required in plant cells EC = Extra Credit Remarks
Science
Fulton County Fifth Grade Learning Standards
Characteristics of Science
(Habits of Mind and The Nature of Science)
• Measure, keep records, and offer reasons for scientific findings
• Distinguish observations fromideas and speculations
• Understand the importance of safety
• Use computational skills to analyze scientific data correctly
• Use the relevant tools of science, including computers, to explore science
• Understand and communicate scientific ideas clearly
• Be familiar with both old and new scientific knowledge
Physical Science
• Demonstrate that the mass of an object is equal to the sum of its parts to include atoms and subatomic particles
• Investigate physical change (separating mixtures, phases of water) and chemical change (burning and rusting)
• Investigate static and current electricity and determine the necessary components of an electric circuit
• Investigate common materials to determine if they are insulators or conductors
• Compare a bar magnet to an electromagnet
Earth Science
• Identify the surface features of the earth caused by constructive (deposition, volcanoes,
earthquakes, etc.) and destructive (erosion, weathering, volcano, earthquake, etc.) processes
Life Science
• Demonstrate how animals and plants are sorted into groups
• Compare and contrast characteristics of learned behaviors and inherited traits
• Diagram and identify parts of various cells using microscopes
• Relate how microorganisms benefit and harm larger organisms
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT will be due Apr.
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
How to Make Your 5th Grade Science Fair Project
“Scientifically Terrific”
The teachers are responsible for teaching the steps of a Science Fair project. The steps are listed below as a reference for students and parents.
Every 5th grade student will be responsible for submitting a Science Fair project.
Projects must be done individually.
Children learn by doing. Parents can assist their child inunderstanding the parts of a Science Fair project, but the student should complete the work. This is a learning opportunity, not a competition.
Students are encouraged to select a topic from the 5th grade curriculum.
Projects cannot be done on animals.
Projects must be limited in size. Display boards cannot be larger than 48”wide x 36” high.
The focus of science projects in elementary schools is to teach students how to do a project.
The following steps will be taught at school.
1. Topic
Select a topic that is based on an observation and that can be answered only by experimenting.
Write your topic as a question to be investigated.
Example:"Which color cup keeps its liquid
content cooler?"
2. Purpose
The purpose explains why you are doing this experiment. The purpose can be stated like this:
Example:“The purpose of this project is …”
3. Hypothesis
A hypothesis states what you think is going to happen when you investigate a question.
Example: "Because the white cup will reflect the most light the white cup will keep its contents cooler."
4. Procedure (The procedure has 3 parts.)
A. Materials
List all materials used in your experiment. Include what, how much, and what kinds of materials you used. Keep in mind quantities are important.
Example: "# 2 8oz Solo plastic cups in the following quantities and colors:
3 white cups
3 blue cups
3 yellow cups
3 red cups
3 clear cups
1- 250 ml. graduated beaker
2 liters of water at 20Celsius
1- Celsius thermometer
1- clock."
B. Variables (There are three types of variables.)
1) Manipulated Variable
The manipulated variable is what you change on purpose in an investigation.
"Color of cup"
2) Responding Variable
The responding variable is what changes by itself because you manipulated (changed) something in yourexperiment.
"Temperature of water after the cup was exposed to the sun for one hour."
3) Variables Held Constant
Everything else in your experiment must be held constant (kept the same).
"Location of cups
Amount of water poured in each cup
Temperature of the waterused
Length of time cup exposed to sun"
C. Step-by Step Directions
Your step-by-step directions are like a recipe. Anyone who reads them will be able to duplicate your experiment and get the same results.
Example: "Label each cup 1 - 15
Set out the cups in a sunny spot where they will receive at least one hour of direct sunlight..
Pour 100 ml. of 20 C water into each cup.
Measure the temperature of the water in each cup and record result.
Allow all cups to sit in the sun, record temperatures every 10 minutes for one hour."
5. Data/Log
Data refers to information gathered during your investigation. Writing in a spiral notebook is the most convenient way to keep a log.
Your log may include:
Notes on all the preparations you made prior to starting your experiment
Information about the resources you use (books, people, libraries, museums, etc.)
Detailed day-by-day notes on the progress of your project
Any drawings that you feel might help explain your work
Data that you gather from your experiment (notes, tables, charts, graphs)
6. Conclusion
Your conclusion should include:
Did you get the results you expected to get? If not, how were the results different?
Were there any unexpected problems that may have affected the results of your experiment?
You write a revised hypothesis. Do not replace your original hypothesis with your conclusion.
Cell membrane Cell wall (if appropriate) Nucleus
Cytoplasm Mitochondria Vacuole
Suggested Timeline:
Day One: Research Cells. What kind of cell interests you? What is its’
function? Jot down the parts of the structure of the cell and their
function. Brainstorm a variety of ways to make and present your
project.
Day Two: Check around your house for materials to prepare your demonstration. Check with a parent if you can use these materials.
Day Three: Begin to assemble your presentation.
Day Four: Begin the rough draft of your informative paper.
Day Five: Edit your informative paper. Print it out. Revise it
Work on your cell presentation.
Day Six: Print out your final draft of your informative paper . Continue to assemble your presentation
Day Seven: Securely fasten each cell part. Each organelle should be labeled on the model.
Day Eight: Informative paper and project should be complete! Read your paper aloud and present your demonstration to a family member to make sure it is ready to be presented to the class and handed in to your teacher
Link to online textbooxs: http://portal.fultonschools.org/departments/Instruction/Curriculum/Pages/OnlineTextbookResourceGuide.aspx