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5th Grade Science Class 9/6/19

This morning, the students completed a handout using their books/notebooks for points. They also worked on mass calculations in their notebooks for points. Those that did not complete these, need to complete next week to turn in on Thursday. This is NOT homework for the weekend. 

5th Grade Science Class 9/5/19

This morning, we completed the lesson 2 review and did a mass calculation on pages 30 and 31. We wrote: 
 
Summarize it
There are many types of mixtures that can be formed when matter is combined. The mixtures we have learned are: heterogenous, suspension, colloid, homogeneous and solution. The solid in the phenomenon will mix with the liquid to form a solution. 
 
1. b. cranberry juice
2. Mixtures are formed from the physical combination of materials/matter such as stirring. Mixtures can be separated in different ways depending on their physical properties. For example, sorting materials by hand, using tools such as a magnet or sieve, or by the process of evaporation. 
 
After completing the lesson review, we went to page 66 to complete the planning for the module project. We wrote: 
 

Some factors to consider would be how well the ingredients can be mixed together (solubility) and that the ingredients form a homogeneous mixture that is smooth. We can also consider how quickly or slowly different ingredients will cook and how they will affect the consistency of the pancake. 

Finally, we ended the class by completing the lesson 3 probe on page 33. Students should have selected the situations that they thought were chemical changes and then provided a sound explanation of his or her thinking. 

5th Grade Science Class 9/4/19

This morning, students used the first 10 minutes of class to complete the STEM career connection questions from last week. 
 
Then, we took time to evaluate our learning by revisiting the probe on page 20. We also revisited page 21 to answer our phenomenon questions. We wrote: 
 
1. The solid was able to dissolve in water because it has the physical property of solubility. 
2. No, not all solids are soluble in liquids even if they are small. 
3. Yes, there are many types of mixtures: homogeneous, solution, heterogeneous, suspension, and colloid. 
4. The alka seltzer cannot physically be removed simply. In heterogeneous mixtures, the solid can easily be removed. 

5th Grade Science Class 8/30/19

This morning, we completed the investigation on pages 26 and 27. Students should have grasped the concept that the sum of the mass of two materials is equal to the mass of the mixture. 
 
Then, the students read the STEM career connection on page 28 and answered questions in their notebooks. We will finish these next week. 
 
While students worked independently, I checked science fair intro and research. 

5th Grade Science Exam 1 Review

We will be answering the exam review on Tuesday, September 3rd. Students are welcome to work on this as soon as they would like. They are also welcome to bring a print out of the review to class and then simply answer the questions. Exam 1 will be taken on Tuesday, September 10th. 

5th Grade Science Class 8/29/19

This morning, I checked the homework in the book that was assigned on Tuesday. Then, we finished reading page 24 about suspension and read about2 other mixtures on page 25. We completed the chart at the bottom of the page where we classified types of mixtures. Then, we recorded the vocabulary words in our notebooks and began the activity on page 26. We will finish this tomorrow. 
 
Science Fair research and introduction due tomorrow!

5th Grade Science Class 8/27/19

This morning, we did a practice question to review physical and chemical properties. 
 
We introduced lesson 2 topic by completing the investigation on pages 22 and 23. This also included a video clip about mass, volume, and weight.  We wrote the following: 
 
Make a Prediction 

I think that the sugar will dissolve faster in warm water because the heat is going to melt the sugar. 

Communicate Information

7. My results supported my prediction because I thought solids would mix into hot water faster than cold water. 

8. I could investigate how quickly other solids would dissolve in these liquids and also whether the rate of stirring affects how fast a solid can be mixed with a liquid.

9. (We will complete tomorrow)

After completing the investigation, we watched a video about mixtures and read page 24 about heterogeneous mixtures. The students need to record two heterogeneous mixtures that they could make at home in their book for homework. 

 

Science Fair Experiment Sample Write Up

Here is a sample write up for the science fair. Please feel free to use this to help guide your child as he or she completes each step. This document shows how each child's write up should look for the presentation day in October. Each section should be compiled into one document, NOT one step on each page.  Since it will not be very long, they can use a folder instead of a binder. 
 
Students should use this document and the other two that I uploaded last week to guide them throughout the process. 
 
Feel free to reach out during the week with any questions! Happy investigating!

5th Grade Science Class 8/23/19

This morning, we completed the Lesson 1 module planning on page 65. We wrote:

I would want my ideal pancake to be smooth, fluffy, moist, tasty, round, and golden-brown. Knowing the properties of the ingredients will affect what ingredients I would choose and how long the pancake should cook. 

Then, we began Lesson 2 with the probe on page 19 and then watched the phenomenon video and completed on page 21. 

On page 21, we wrote: 

Do all solids mix into liquids like this if they are small enough pieces? Are there different types of mixtures that can be made? Can the solid be removed from the liquid?

I checked the science fair topic and problem and the workbook for completion. 

5th Grade Science Class 8/22/19

This morning, we read the STEM Career Connection on page 15. We discussed the role and the importance of the role of material scientists. 
 
Then, we reviewed lesson 1 with good discussion and completion of pages 16-18. 
 
The following is what we recorded in the book: 
Summarize It 
 

Different types of matter have different properties. The egg in the photo has both physical and chemical properties. Its physical properties are that it is contained in a hard, curved shell that can break and the egg inside is flexible/liquidy. Eggs change when heats, which is a chemical property. 

Three-Dimensional Thinking 

1. c. volume 

2. Magnetism can be measured by placing a magnet close to an object, mass can be measured with a balance, and the volume of a liquid can be measured with a beaker or measuring cup. 

3. Copper has a reddish-brown color and can take on many different shapes because it is able to be formed. Copper can conduct electricity and reflect light. 

Extend It 

We have noticed that the benches at our local sporting events are metal and they get really hot on sunny days. Most days here are sunny, and the benches are too hot to sit on. This makes people not want to events or parks. We think we can replace the metal benches with wooden or plastic ones because they won't conduct heat as well. We could also keep the metal benches and cover them with a pavilion.

We also reviewed the lesson with some multiple choice questions. We practiced "dissecting" multiple- choice questions. We talked about each answer choice and why it would be correct or incorrect.  

5th Grade Science Class 8/21/19

This morning, the students completed their question of the day on their blue post-it in the notebook. The goal was to review the difference between physical and chemical properties. After going over the question, students completed the Physical Properties of Matter foldable on page 14 for points.

5th Grade Science Class 8/20/19

This morning, we reviewed physical properties. Then, we we did the close read activity on pages 12 and 13. After this, we returned to our investigation on pages 8 ad 9 and added chemical properties to items in the chart. We also read a a book about steel. At the end of class, the students completed a 12 word summary of what they learned during class. This is in their notebook. 

Science Exam 1

4th grade and 5th grade will take their first science exam on Tuesday, September 10th.