• Tobacco Road Elementary School

    Fifth Grade Course Description

    Science Teacher: Mrs. Willingham

    WilliRe@boe.richmind.k12.ga.us

     

    Course Description Science:

    In science class, students will be engaged in learning and immersed in hands-on science labs and activities. 

     

    Lessons are organized into several chapters that introduce and cover:

    Earth and Space

    S5E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to identify surface features on the Earth caused by constructive and/or destructive processes

    Physical Science

    S5P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change and a chemical change

    S5P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate electricity

    S5P3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about magnetism and its relationship to electricity

    Life Science

    S5L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to group organisms using scientific classification procedures

    S5L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information showing that some characteristics of organisms are inherited and other characteristics are acquired

    S5L3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the parts of plant and animal cells

    S5L4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms

     

    Major Course Project & Instructional Activities: Students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the science standards as well as creating a science notebook for reference and they will complete a science fair project. Finally, students will gain the knowledge needed to score proficient or higher on the Georgia Milestones Test for 5th Grade.

    Course Assessment Plan: Rubric will be utilized during the school year to grade students’ projects as well as course work. Students will be given copies of the rubric to adjust their work before it is turned in.  Students will be given tests week or biweekly to measure understanding as well as to monitor growth. Tests will be scheduled on Fridays. Test dates are subject to change.

    Grades will be assigned as follows:   

    Tests - 40%

    Projects – 20%

    Quizzes – 20%

    Notebook Checks – 10%

    Homework – 10%

    The Richmond County Grading Scale is as follows:

    A – 100 - 90

    B – 80 – 89

    C – 75 – 79

    D – 70 – 74

    F – Below 70

    Classroom Expectations: Students are expected to come to class prepared daily with paper, pencils, textbooks, binders, and homework assignments. Students are expected to come to class on time and prepared to begin their daily assignments in an orderly manner.

    Homework Policy and Grading Scale: Homework is due the day after it is assigned. Due dates are subject to change and students will be notified of the changes.  Any student who misses an assignment due to illness or an absence will be responsible for turning in the assignment upon return to school.

    Supplies and Materials Needed:  

    ***** Additional materials may be needed throughout the school year.

    I look forward to working with you to have a wonderful school year!!!