Mississippi Grade 5 science standards

E.5.8B.2 Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to analyze the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and seasons.

Lessons: Sun, Earth and Moon (Why does the Moon change shape?, Why are there seasons, and why do some places barely have them?) (partly) · The Reason for the Seasons: Tilt, Daylight and the Solstice (Is summer when Earth is closest to the Sun?, Why are summer days longer?, Why is sunlight stronger in summer?) (partly)

Practice: Sun, Earth and Moon workbook · The Reason for the Seasons: Tilt, Daylight and the Solstice workbook

P.5.5C.3 Analyze and interpret data to support claims that when two substances are mixed, the total weight of matter is conserved.

Lessons: Clean Water Challenge: Mixtures, Dissolving and Separating (Where does the salt go when it disappears in water?, How can you get fresh water out of salt water?) (partly) · Solids, Liquids and Gases (Why does ice float?)

Practice: Clean Water Challenge: Mixtures, Dissolving and Separating workbook · Solids, Liquids and Gases workbook

P.5.6.4 Plan and conduct scientific investigations to test the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the speed and/or direction of objects in motion.

Lessons: Build It, Launch It (How does a rocket push itself into space?) (partly) · Forces at Work: Gravity, Resistance, Levers and Pulleys (Do heavy things really fall faster?, How can a small push lift a big load?) (partly)

Practice: Build It, Launch It workbook · Forces at Work: Gravity, Resistance, Levers and Pulleys workbook · Pushes, Pulls and Magnets workbook