5th Grade
At the end of the 5th grade students will be taking their first MCAS for Science and Technology covering what they have learned in grades 3, 4, & 5. Students start the semester by taking an assessment test; the test is designed to highlight the areas where they are proficient and discover the areas where they need further instruction. The data gleaned from this assessment is used to guide the units for the class.
Some projects used are:
Building a hot air balloon,
Gathering and interpreting data
Designing and building a straw tower,
Classifying various fasteners using a thinking map,
Research, build and use simple machines
Designing, building, testing and evaluating a Mars Lander (egg drop)
Designing and building a prototype inspired by a living thing
Some projects used are:
Building a hot air balloon,
Gathering and interpreting data
Designing and building a straw tower,
Classifying various fasteners using a thinking map,
Research, build and use simple machines
Designing, building, testing and evaluating a Mars Lander (egg drop)
Designing and building a prototype inspired by a living thing