Time
Line/Curriculum Calendar
Plant
Unit
Science TEKS:
Scientific Process.
The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory
investigations.
Scientific Process:
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to
make informed decisions.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures,
and processes that interact.
Science Concepts: The student knows that some change occurs in
cycles.
Lessons:
Inside a Seed –
Parts of a Bean Seed
Reading
goals: The student will develop a
thesis, hypothesis, or research question or problem to solve (Why or what are
you researching?)
Reading TEKS:
(5.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student
inquires and conducts research using
a variety of sources. (A) form and revise questions for investigations,
including questions arising from interest and units of study (4-5);
The
student will learn about seeds, spores and more
Science TEKS:
Scientific Process.
The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory
investigations.
Scientific Process:
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to
make informed decisions.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures,
and processes that interact.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that some change occurs in cycles.
Science Concepts: The student knows that adaptations may increase the survival of members of a species.
Science Concepts: The student knows that likeness
between offspring and parents can be inherited or learned.
Lessons:
Reading
Goals: 1. Decide on keywords and main concepts. 2. Design efficient &
effective ways to collect information & data
Reading TEKS:
(5.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student
inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources. (B) use text
organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to
locate and organize information (4-8); (C) use multiple sources, including
electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant
to research questions (4-8);
The
student will learn about Plant Needs
Science TEKS:
Scientific Process. The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.
Scientific Process:
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to
make informed decisions.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures,
and processes that interact.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that some change occurs in cycles.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that adaptations may increase the survival of members
of a species.
Science Concepts: The student knows that likeness
between offspring and parents can be inherited or learned.
Lessons:
Plants and
Sunlight – How Plants Make Food
Reading
Goals: Decide on keywords and main
concepts.
Reading TEKS:
(5.13)
Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a
variety of sources. (B) use text organizers, including headings, graphic
features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information (4-8); (C)
use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources,
to locate information relevant to research questions (4-8);
The
student will learn about Plant Parts
Science TEKS:
Scientific Process.
The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory
investigations.
Scientific Process:
The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to
make informed decisions.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures,
and processes that interact.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that some change occurs in cycles.
Science Concepts:
The student knows that adaptations may increase the survival of members
of a species.
Science Concepts: The student knows that likeness
between offspring and parents can be inherited or learned.
Science Concepts: The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky.
Lessons:
How
Do Plants Use Leaves
How
Plants Make Food
Reading
Goals: 1. Prioritize information that
will be included into report, project, or artifact 2. Synthesize information
into meaningful and manageable “chunks”
Reading
TEKS:
5.13)
Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a
variety of sources. (D) interpret and use graphic sources of information such
as maps, graphs, time lines, tables, or diagrams to address research questions
(4-5);(E) summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking
notes, outlining ideas, and making charts (4-8);
The
student will learn about Ecosystems and Biomes.
Science
TEKS:
(5.1) Scientific processes. The
student conducts field and laboratory investigations following home and school
safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices.
(A)
demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory
investigations;
(5.2) Scientific processes. The
student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.
(A) plan and implement descriptive and
simple experimental investigations including asking well-defined questions,
formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting and using equipment and
technology;
(B) collect information by observing
and measuring;
(C) analyze and interpret information
to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;
(D) communicate valid conclusions; and
(E) construct simple graphs, tables,
maps, and charts using tools including computers to organize, examine, and
evaluate information
(5.4) Scientific processes. The
student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science
inquiry.
(A)
collect and analyze information using tools including
calculators, microscopes, cameras, sound recorders, computers, hand lenses,
rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, hot plates, meter sticks, timing
devices, magnets, collecting nets, and safety goggles; and
(5.5) Science concepts. The
student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures, and
processes that interact.
(A) describe some cycles, structures,
and processes that are found in a simple system; and
(B) describe some interactions that occur in a simple system.
Lessons:
Discover
Ecosystems
Observe
a 1x1 meter Ecosystem
Slide
of own Ecosystem
Discover
Biomes
Relationships
between Biomes and Climates
Producers
and Consumers
3
Types of Ecosystems
Protecting
and Preserving Ecosystems
Affects
of Chemical Fertilizer on a Pond
Model
of Landfill
Recycling
Reading
Goals: 1. Negotiate with team members and plan content, presentation
format, method and materials for your report, presentation, or solution.
Reading TEKS:
(5.13)
Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a
variety of sources. (F) produce
research projects and reports in effective formats using visuals to support
meaning as appropriate (4-5); (G) draw conclusions from information gathered
from multiple sources (4-8); and (H) use compiled information and knowledge to
raise additional, unanswered questions (3-8).
The
student will create Multimedia Projects about Plants.
Technology TEKS:
Foundations:
The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task.
Information Acquisition: The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information
from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision.
Information Acquisition: The student acquires electronic information ina a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision.
Solving Problems:
The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create
and modify solutions to problems.
Solving Problems:
The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with
appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge.
Solving Problems:
The student uses technology application to facilitate evaluation of
work, both process and product.
Communication:
The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective
communication.
Communication:
The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media,
the appropriate supervision.
Communication:
The student uses technology application to facilitate evaluation of
communication, both process and product.
Projects:
Flyers
Brochure
PowerPoint
Web
Page
Word
Document
MS
Paint
Reading
Goals: 1. Negotiate with team members and plan content, presentation
format, method and materials for your report, presentation, or solution.
Reading TEKS:
(5.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student
inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources. (F) produce research projects and reports in
effective formats using visuals to support meaning as appropriate (4-5); (G)
draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources (4-8); and (H)
use compiled information and knowledge to raise additional, unanswered
questions (3-8).
The
students will present their projects for the fifth grade at the end of this
project.