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K–12 Standards

Grade 5: Access Points

Other Florida Science sets

Earth and Space Science

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    Earth in Space and Time

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that a galaxy is made of a very large number of stars and the planets that orbit them.SC.5.E.5.In.1

      2. 2

        Recognize major differences in the characteristics of the planets in the Solar System.SC.5.E.5.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify that the Solar System includes the Sun, Earth, Moon, and other planets and their moons.SC.5.E.5.In.

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that a galaxy is a group of stars.  SC.5.E.5.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that surface of planet Earth is covered by water and land. SC.5.E.5.Su.2

      3. 3

        Identify that the Sun, Earth, and Moon are part of the Solar System. SC.5.E.5.Su.

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that stars are very far away from Earth.  SC.5.E.5.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize Earth as the planet where we live.  SC.5.E.5.Pa.2

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    Earth Systems and Patterns

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Label the state of water in each stage of the water cycle.  SC.5.E.7.In.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that water evaporates from the ocean, falls as precipitation, and then goes back into the ocean. SC.5.E.7.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify elements that make up weather, including temperature, precipitation, and wind speed and direction. SC.5.E.7.In.3

      4. 4

        Describe types of precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail.  SC.5.E.7.In.4

      5. 5

        Recognize weather-related differences in environments, such as swamps and deserts. SC.5.E.7.In.5

      6. 6

        Identify features of weather in different climate zones, such as tropical and polar.  SC.5.E.7.In.6

      7. 7

        Identify emergency plans and procedures for severe weather.  SC.5.E.7.In.7

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Match different states of water (liquid and solid) to changes in temperature. SC.5.E.7.Su.1

      2. 2

        Observe and recognize that water evaporates over time.  SC.5.E.7.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize elements of weather, including temperature, precipitation, and wind. SC.5.E.7.Su.3

      4. 4

        Identify different types of precipitation, including rain and snow. SC.5.E.7.Su.4

      5. 5

        Match specific weather conditions with different locations.  SC.5.E.7.Su.5

      6. 6

        Identify what to do in severe weather.  SC.5.E.7.Su.6

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Distinguish between water as a liquid and ice as a solid. SC.5.E.7.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that wet things will dry when they are left in the air.  SC.5.E.7.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Recognize the weather conditions including hot/cold and raining/not raining during the day.  SC.5.E.7.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Recognize examples of severe weather conditions.  SC.5.E.7.Pa.

Life Science

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    Organization and Development of Living Organisms

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Distinguish major external and internal body parts, including skin, brain, heart, lungs, stomach, muscles and skeleton, reproductive organs, and sensory organs. SC.5.L.14.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify functions of plant and animal structures; for example, plant stem transports food to leaves, and heart pumps blood to parts of the body. SC.5.L.14.In.

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Identify major external and internal body parts, including skin, brain, heart, lungs, stomach, and sensory organs. SC.5.L.14.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize the functions of the major parts of plants and animals.  SC.5.L.14.Su.2

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize body parts related to movement and the five senses.  SC.5.L.14.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Observe plants and animals and recognize how they are alike in the way they look.  SC.5.L.14.Pa.

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    Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify ways that plants and animals can be affected by changes in their habitats, such as lack of food or water, disease, or reduced space. SC.5.L.15.In.1

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize ways that plants and animals can be affected by changes in their habitats, such as lack of food or water. SC.5.L.15.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize what happens when plants don’t get water.  SC.5.L.15.Pa.1

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    Interdependence

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify features of common plants and animals that enable them to survive in different habitats (environments). SC.5.L.17.In.1

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that many different kinds of living things are found in different habitats. SC.5.L.17.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Match common living things with their habitats.  SC.5.L.17.Pa.1

Nature of Science

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    The Practice of Science

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Ask a question about the natural world, use selected reference materials to find information, work with others to carry out a simple experiment, and share results. SC.5.N.1.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify the basic purpose of an experiment.  SC.5.N.1.In.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that experiments may include activities that are repeated. SC.5.N.1.In.3

      4. 4

        Recognize that scientists use various methods to perform investigations, such as reviewing work of other scientists, making observations, and conducting experiments. SC.5.N.1.In.4

      5. 5

        Determine whether descriptions of observations are based on fact or personal belief.  SC.5.N.1.In.5

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Ask questions about the natural world, use selected materials to find information, observe, and identify answers to the question. SC.5.N.1.Su.1

      2. 2

        Identify the result of a simple experiment.  SC.5.N.1.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that experiments can be repeated with other groups.  SC.5.N.1.Su.3

      4. 4

        Recognize ways that scientific evidence can be collected, such as by observing or measuring.  SC.5.N.1.Su.4

      5. 5

        Recognize facts about a scientific observation.  SC.5.N.1.Su.5

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Explore, observe, and select an object or picture to respond to a question about the natural world.  SC.5.N.1.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that people use observation and actions to get answers to questions about the natural world.  SC.5.N.1.Pa.2

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    The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify that science knowledge is based on observations and evidence.  SC.5.N.2.In.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that experiments involve procedures that can be repeated the same way by others. SC.5.N.2.In.2

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that science knowledge is based on careful observations.  SC.5.N.2.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize the importance of following correct procedures when carrying out science experiments. SC.5.N.2.Su.2

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize the importance of making careful observations.  SC.5.N.2.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that a common activity can be repeated.  SC.5.N.2.Pa.

Physical Science

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    Forms of Energy

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify forms of energy, including heat, light, sound, electrical, and mechanical. SC.5.P.10.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify ways energy can cause things to move or create changes.  SC.5.P.10.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify that electrically charged materials will pull (attract) other materials.  SC.5.P.10.In.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate that electricity can produce heat, light, and sound. SC.5.P.10.In.

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize uses of electrical energy (popcorn popper, vacuum cleaner), heat energy (grill, heater), light energy (sunlight, flashlight), and mechanical energy (bicycle). SC.5.P.10.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that energy is required to cause motion. SC.5.P.10.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize that electrically charged materials will pull (attract) other materials.  SC.5.P.10.Su.3

      4. 4

        Recognize examples of electricity as a producer of heat, light, and sound. SC.5.P.10.Su.

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize a source of light energy (Sun, light bulb). SC.5.P.10.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Initiate a change in the motion of an object.  SC.5.P.10.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Demonstrate pushing away (repulsion) and pulling (attraction). SC.5.P.10.Pa.3

      4. 4

        Identify one source of sound, heat, or light that uses electricity. SC.5.P.10.Pa.

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    Energy Transfer and Transformations

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify the power source and wires (conductors) in an electrical circuit. SC.5.P.11.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify materials that conduct electricity. SC.5.P.11.In.2

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize the power source in an electrical circuit. SC.5.P.11.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize a material that conducts electricity.  SC.5.P.11.Su.2

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that electrical systems must be turned on (closed) in order to work.  SC.5.P.11.Pa.1

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    Forces and Changes in Motion

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Distinguish between movement of an object caused by gravity and movement caused by pushes and pulls. SC.5.P.13.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify that heavier objects take more force to move than lighter ones. SC.5.P.13.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify that an opposing force (push or pull) is needed to prevent an object from moving. SC.5.P.13.In.3

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize that gravity causes an object to move.  SC.5.P.13.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize that a heavier object is harder to move than a light one. SC.5.P.13.Su.2

      3. 3

        Recognize the source of a force (push or pull) used to stop an object from moving. SC.5.P.13.Su.

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that pushing or pulling makes an object move.  SC.5.P.13.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize a way to stop an object from moving.  SC.5.P.13.Pa.

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    Properties of Matter

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Identify basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases, such as color, texture, and temperature. SC.5.P.8.In.1

      2. 2

        Identify examples of materials that will dissolve in water and those that will not. SC.5.P.8.In.2

      3. 3

        Identify the observable properties of the parts of a mixture, such as the particle size, shape, and color. SC.5.P.8.In.3

      4. 4

        Recognize that materials are made of very small parts that cannot be seen without a magnifying glass or a microscope. SC.5.P.8.In.

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Identify the basic properties of solids and liquids, such as color, texture, and temperature. SC.5.P.8.Su.1

      2. 2

        Recognize examples of materials that will dissolve in water.  SC.5.P.8.Su.2

      3. 3

        Identify the separate parts of a mixture by color or shape.  SC.5.P.8.Su.3

      4. 4

        Use a magnifying tool to see small parts of an object.  SC.5.P.8.Su.

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Distinguish between water as a solid or liquid. SC.5.P.8.Pa.1

      2. 2

        Recognize a common substance that dissolves in water.  SC.5.P.8.Pa.2

      3. 3

        Separate a group of objects into its parts.  SC.5.P.8.Pa.3

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    Changes in Matter

    1.  

      Independent

      1. 1

        Observe and identify that heating and cooling can change the properties of materials.  SC.5.P.9.In.1

    2.  

      Supported

      1. 1

        Recognize changes in properties of materials caused by heating or cooling.  SC.5.P.9.Su.1

    3.  

      Participatory

      1. 1

        Recognize that freezing changes water to ice.  SC.5.P.9.Pa.1

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