5th Grade  / 3rd Six Weeks

Overarching Concept: Systems

Organizing Idea: In Sync With Systems

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Unit Contents

Students investigate man-made and natural systems. They embark on a journey through the past as they study Colonial America and the forming of our country’s governmental system and then move to the present by exploring the solar system.

Activities

DEWEY - by Margaret Quartel

Dewey Decimal System   - by Cindy Kurgakovic

Dewey Order  - by Patti Evans

Encyclopedia Scavenger Hunt - submitted by Kim Murff

Light Stuff - by Mary Elam
To find and investigate science concepts through interactive / information sites

Molly Pitcher - by mary Jo Cooper
Use of biographical and non-fiction sources to gain information

Redcoats and Petticoats - by Mary Jo Cooper
Students identify and describe the characteristics of historical fiction.

Science Bibliography Project Lesson- by Mary Elam
To connect scientists with their experiments and concepts. To find and identify information needed to list in a Bibliography. To find and research concepts while recording bibliographic information and creating MLA entries.
Student Bibliography Worksheet: Finding the Connection
Science Bibliography Words
Science Bibliography Keyword
Science Bibliography Worksheets

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