5P.3.2.2.1: Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that…
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.
The Minnesota Academic Standards in Science (2019) outcome 5P.3.2.2.1 (Physical Sciences) for Grade 5 says: “Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Minnesota Academic Standards in Science (2019).
Power Up: Where Electricity Comes From Grade 6
Where does the electricity in our classroom come from, and why is it made differently in different places? Students trace the wires, build a wind machine that does real work, and weigh up solar power like an energy planner.
- Can the wind power our school? 55–65 min
Teams build a paper wind machine that winds up a string and lifts paper clips, then test one change to the blades to see which design does the most work. They use their results to explain what a real wind farm needs.
Printable practice for 5P.3.2.2.1
- Power Up: Where Electricity Comes From workbook included with the unit
3 practice pages, 3 readings, 1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Simple Circuits: Make It Light Up workbook included with the unit
1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 practice page, 1 reading, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 4-PS3-4.
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