Welcome to 4th and 5th Grade Science
Science Fair: In May, the entire class will participate in the science fair.
Guide for planning and creating your science fair project.
Grading rubric for your science fair project.
Information on 4th and 5th Grade Science weekly topics can be found below.
4th GRADE SCIENCE - Mrs. Fratessa
Week 1- Investigating Science Introduces the nature of science, the scientific process, and the habits required to solve problems.
Week 2 - Properties of Matter Explores the concept that all matter has properties that can be seen and measured, discusses some of the specific properties of matter.
Week 3 - Changes in Matter Discusses how matter can be changed from one state to another and how it can be combined physically or chemically.
Week 4 - A Microscopic World Introduces the world of atoms, elements, particles, and tools for magnification and observation.
Week 5 - Energy Explores the various forms of energy, the flow of energy in a system, and the ways energy can be changed from one form to another.
Week 6 - Light and Sound Discusses the properties of light (e.g., speed, reflection, refraction) and sound (e.g., vibration, pitch, volume).
Week 7 - Magnets and Electricity Introduces the relationship of electric charges, magnetic forces, and electric currents.
Week 8- Move It Discusses motion, speed, and direction, explores ways that motion can be predicted, measured, and described.
Week 9 - Force Factor Explores different types of forces and how they affect objects, examines ways that forces can be predicted, measured, and described.
Week 10 - Shaping the Earth Discusses the processes that shape the earth, explores the constant change brought about by waves, weather, and shifting landmasses.
Week 11 - Oceans and Waterways Examines the characteristics of various bodies of water and explores the various forms of life that exist in Earth's oceans, rivers, and streams.
Week 12 - Soil Introduces the properties of different types of soil, the organisms that affect soil, and how the quality of soil affects growing plants.
Week 13 - Weather and Climate Explores weather patterns, seasons, and meteorology, examines ways weather is predicted, observed, and recorded.
Week 14 - Natural Disasters Discusses various types of natural disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.) and their effect on living things and their environments.
Week 15 - Protect and Conserve Examines ways natural resources improve the quality of life, discusses the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources.
Week 16 - Stars, Moons, and Planets Discusses the characteristics of celestial bodies and the organization of stars, moons, and planets in our solar system.
Week 17 - Earth's Place in the Universe Explores the relationship of Earth to the sun, moon, and other planets, introduces ways solar energy can be used on Earth.
Week 18 - Science and Technology Explores the relationship of science and technology in modern society, discusses responsibilities of scientists and researchers.
Week 19 - Cells and Organisms Examines the structure and function of living things, looks at the similarities and differences among various types of organisms.
Week 20 - Heredity and Diversity Discusses inherited traits in various living things and the importance of genetic diversity to the survival and well-being of organisms.
Week 21 - Ecosystems Explores the ways living things interact with their environment and with each other, discusses how different environments sustain different organisms.
Week 22 - Competition and Adaptation Focuses on birds and discusses the importance of adaptation-how it allows birds to compete in their environments and, ultimately, to survive as a species.
Week 23 - Earth's Plants Explores the process by which plants grow, thrive, and reproduce, discusses the importance of plants to people and animals.
Week 24 - Earth's Animals Discusses characteristics and behavior of various land animals, examines various habitats that sustain animal life.
Week 25 - Endangered and Extinct Species Examines various species of extinct and endangered animals, distinguishes among extinct, endangered, and threatened.
Week 26 - Our Body's Systems Introduces the major organ systems of the human body and their functions.
Week 27 - Keeping Fit and Healthy Discusses the importance of staying fit and healthy, explores ways people can achieve and maintain good health.
Week 28 - Science and Medicine Explores the science of medicine, discusses advances in the medical field in the past, present, and future.
5th GRADE SCIENCE - Mrs. Fratessa
Week 1 - Welcome, Scientists Introduces the nature of science, its various fields, and methods of inquiring about the universe.
Week 2 - All About Matter Examines structure, properties, and changes in matter.
Week 3 - Liquids, Solids and Gases Introduces liquids, solids, and gases.
Week 4 - Turn on the Heat Gives foundation for understanding heat transfer, temperature, expansion and contraction.
Week 5 - Sound and Light Explores the wonders of sound and light.
Week 6 - Electricity and Magnetism Introduces basic concepts of electricity and magnetism.
Week 7 - The Universe in Motion Looks at the principles of motion and force.
Week 8 - Technology Past, Present and Future Compares simple machines and modern technology.
Week 9 - Our Technological World Discusses major technologies in today's society.
'Week 10 - From Crust to Core Introduces the structure of the earth and plate tectonics.
Week 11 - Shaping the Earth Examines the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes and glaciers.
Week 12 - All About Soil Studies soil horizons, soil content, and erosion.
Week 13 - Our Life-Giving Oceans Looks at how oceans provide air, food, water, and other resources for life on earth.
Week 14 - Save Our Planet Explores protection and conservation of natural resources and compares renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Week 15 - The Water Cycle Studies the water cycle and weather.
Week 16 - Keep Your Eye on the Sky Looks at the four seasons and the relationship between the sun, the moon and Earth.
Week 17 - Exploring Our Solar System Gives an overview of the solar system, including recent astronomical discoveries.
Week 18 - Our Universe Explores galaxies, constellations, stars, nebulae, and black holes.
Week 19 - Our Living World Examines diversity of life and taxonomy, introduces the five kingdoms.
Week 20 - Cells and Microbes Explores the world of microscopic organisms.
Week 21 - Heredity Introduces inherited traits, environmental adaptation, and survival.
Week 22 - The Plant Kingdom Looks at plant diversity, photosynthesis, and pollination.
Week 23 - The Animal Kingdom Introduces basic animal taxonomy, diversity, and endangered species.
Week 24 - Animal Behavior Looks at some of the amazing capabilities of animals.
Week 25 - Prehistoric Life Introduces scientific time periods, and discusses some dinosaurs and early mammals.
Week 26 - Systems of Life Explores ecosystems, food chains, and Earth's fragile environments.
Week 27 - Being Human Studies the human organism, its body systems and their functions, and basic anatomy.
Week 28 - The Amazing Brain A fascinating look at our brains, our senses and the way people learn.