Looking to give your 5th Grade Science class an engaging way to follow along as they learn new content? These guided notes Science activities can do just that, and they are perfect to have on hand all year long! The last thing you have time to do is spend hours each week creating resources from scratch. Whether you don't have any resources and need help getting started, or you are looking to add some supplemental activities to your existing curriculum, these standards-aligned activities are for you! This resource is aligned to the Tennessee State Standards for 5th Grade Science. Two versions are currently included- one for teachers in any state and one for teachers in Tennessee. Included in This Download: 48 pages of Guided Notes (Two versions: with and without word banks) 275 slide PowerPoint with information matching the Guided Notes Answer Keys Click **View Preview** to take a peek inside this resource and see what's included for Unit 1: Matter and Its Interactions This HUGE PowerPoint and Guided Notes resource will help you cover: Matter and Its Interactions Properties of matter Matter changing form Dissolving solids into liquids Mixing substances Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Balanced and unbalanced forces Object's motion and predicting future motion Earth's gravitational force How mass and distance affect gravity How forces create patterns From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Animal instincts and learned behaviors Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Inherited characteristics and those influenced by the environment Inherited traits Biological Change: Unity and Diversity Fossils Trait advantages for survival Earth's Place in the Universe Apparent brightness of the sun and relative distance Milky Way galaxy Moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids Eclipses, constellations, and moon phases Earth's tilt and its affect on day lengths and seasons How stars and constellations appear to move Fossils and rock strata formation Engineering and Design Using the design process to solve a problem Test and retest a prototype using controlled variables and identified failure points Recognize how failure leads you to a solution Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science, and Society Use tools to construct a prototype Human-made tools and machines that allow us to do things we otherwise couldn't do Scientific discoveries lead to new and improved technologies You can use this resource all year in many ways: direct instruction, centers, small group, review, test prep, and more! Click here to try out a free sample! This resource is aligned to the Tennessee State Standards for 5th Grade Science. Two versions are currently included- one for teachers in any state and one for teachers in Tennessee. Looking for 5th Grade Social Studies? Click here! ___________________________________ Copyright © Gore's Globetrotters Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Introduction In this post you will find several resources for teaching the 5th grade unit on living systems. Teaching this unit can be challenging because there is a lot of material to cover, and there are several important vocabulary words that are essential for students' understanding of the content. The following links to and ideas for instruction, literature, websites, foldables, and assessments should prove beneficial in teaching the living systems unit. Virginia Standards of Learning 5.5. The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism's ability to survive and thrive in its environment. Key concepts include a) basic cell structures and functions; b) kingdoms of living things c) vascular and nonvascular plants; and d) vertebrates and invertebrates Background from Curriculum Framework Living things are made of cells. Cells carry out all life processes. New cells come from existing cells. Cells are too small to be seen with the eye alone. Plant cells tend to be rectangular, while animal cells tend to be spherical or irregular. Living things can be categorized into kingdoms: monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Plants can either be vascular (having special tissues to transport food and water) or nonvascular (not having tissues to transport food and water. Most plants are vascular Animals can be categorized as vertebrates (having backbones) or invertebrates (not having backbones) Important Unit Vocabulary -cell wall: located outside the cell membrane; provides structure and protection for the cell -chloroplasts: food producers -cilia: contribute to movement within the cell -cytoplasm: fluid that fills the cell -invertebrates: animals that do not have backbones -lysosomes: vessel that holds enzymes and helps digest things -multicellular: many cells -nonvascular: plants that do not have special tissues to move nutrients -plastids: storage for important chemical compounds -unicellular: one cell -vacuole: stores nutrients -vascular: plants that have special tissues to move nutrients -vertebrates: animals that do have backbones Instructional Plan Day 1: What is a cell? Objectives: Students will... be able to describe the essential functions of a cell. This class period will begin with a discussion about cells. The teacher will ask the students what they already know about cells, or what they think cells are and do. As students tell what they know about cells, the teacher will write these ideas on the board. Following the class discussion, the teacher will then go into instruction, and provide each student with notes that mirror the teacher's instruction. After the teacher has presented the content, students will be given time to write their own definition for a cell and illustrate the cell's main functions. At the very end of class, the teacher will present students with a cell project. Each student will have to construct a 3D representation of a cell using any materials that they choose. Day 2: Plant & animal cell Objectives: Students will... be able to compare and contrast plant and animal cells with the use of a venn diagram The class will begin with the students and teachers asking the students to recap what they learned the previous day about the cells functions. The teacher will then state how the functions a cell can perform are related to the cell's structure. The teacher will develop the lesson further by presenting key vocabulary to students and describing the structure of both plant and animal cells. Towards the end of class, the students and teacher will collectively fill out a venn diagram of plant and animal cells. Day 3: Plant & animal cell similarities and differences Objectives: Students will... develop further understanding of cells through observation and brainstorming At the beginning of class, the teacher will ask a few students to briefly summarize the material that had been covered the previous day. For the next 20 minutes of class, the teacher will have the students color and label pictures of a plant cell and an animal cell. For the last 10 minutes of class, the teacher will present several cell images to the students, and the students will have to individually determine whether the cell is plant or animal. The teacher will collect these answers for assessment. For homework, or as a part of the lesson, the teacher can instruct students to create this shutter fold venn diagram to compare and contrast plant and animal cells. Day 4: Organism characteristics and classification Objectives: Students will... be able to identify characteristics of organisms describe the process of grouping organisms based upon their characteristics This lesson will begin with a Biology Video. This will introduce students to the instruction for the day, getting students thinking about characteristics of all living things. The students will then be instructed to brainstorm other characteristics the living things have. The teacher will then introduce the five kingdoms of living things. It may be able to show the class this Study Jams Video about the five kingdoms. The teacher will spend time talking about each kingdom starting with monerans. Day 5: Organism characteristics and classification Objectives: Students will... be able to group organisms into kingdoms based upon their characteristics. This class will begin with a quick summary of the previous day's instruction. The teacher will then cover the remaining kingdoms that were not covered the previous day. The teacher will demonstrate to the students how to create a foldable that will allow the students to group organisms into kingdoms based upon their characteristics. The foldable booklet contains a pocket for each kingdom so that students can cut organisms out and categorize them, placing them in the appropriate pocket. Day 6: Vascular vs. nonvascular plants Objectives: Students will... be able to describe the differences of vascular and nonvascular plants and categorize plants according to those characteristics. On day six of the unit, students will learn the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants. The teacher should present the material to students and allow for plenty of examples of both categories. This categorization game may be a beneficial way to close the day's lesson. Day 7: Vertebrates and invertebrates Objectives: Students will... be able to describe the differences of vertebrates and invertebrates and categorize animals according to those characteristics This class period will begin with a very short video about vertebrates and invertebrates. As with vascular and nonvascular plants, teachers should provide the students with many examples of vertebrates and invertebrates, and many opportunities for categorization. The 2-flap foldable can also be used for vascular and nonvascualr classification. Day 8: Group exploration of websites and literature Collaborate with your school librarian to allow students to research websites and books on the content. This may include a trip to the library for books and computer use, or having your librarian bring you a cart of books on the content that students will be able to explore. The teacher could also have students complete this Cells and Living Things WebQuest. Day 9: Presentation of cell projects Have each student present their cell model to the class. Day 10: Review Divide the class up into groups of three or four students for a trivia game of the unit content. Foldable Resources Literature Connections Animal Cells and Life Processes by Barbara Ann Somerville. 2010. 48p. Heinemann Raintree, (9781432938772). Gr. 3-6. This book explores the features of the animal cell. Animals of the World. 2003. DK Children Publishing, (9780789496034). Gr. 3-6. Covering all of the primary animal groups, this well-illustrated book fun facts and loads of information on the animal kingdom. Cell Wars by Fran Balkwill. Illus. by MIC Rolph. 1990. 30p. Carolrhoda Books, (9780876146378). Gr. 2-6. This book explores how the body is made up of cells and the purpose the cells serve. It particularly addresses how cells fight off diseases in the human body. I Know How My Cells Make Me Grow by Kate Rowan. 2000. 32p. Walker Childrens Paperbacks, (9780744572346). Gr. 3-6. This picture book is about a boy who learns from his mother that he is made up of cells, and these cells are contributing to his growth. Plant and Animal Cells: Understanding the Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells by Judy Yablonski. 2005. 48p. Rosen Publishing Group, (9781404203242). Gr. 3-6. This book tackles both plant and animal cells. The book includes information and comparisons of both types of cells. Plant Cells: The Building Blocks of Plants by Darlene Stille, Illus. by Eric Hoffman. 2006. 48p. Compass Point Books, (9780756517649). Gr. 5-8. This book specifically explores the building blocks of plant cells. The Beauty of the Beast: Poems from the Animal Kingdom by Mielo So. Illus. by the author. 2006. 112p. Knopf Books for Young Readers, (9780679870586). Gr. 3-7. This collection of poems about the animal kingdom is arranged intro five zoological classifications. The Diversity of Life: From Single Cells to Multicellular Organisms by Robert Snedden. 2007. 48p. Heinemann Raintree, (9781432900380). Gr. 3-7. This book explores how everything around us is made up of cells. This book also takes a look at classification of species. Sponges, Jellyfish, and Other Simple Animals by Daniel Gilpin. Illus. by Steve Parker. 2006. 48p. Compass Point Books, (9780756516147). Gr. 3-6. This book covers Animal Kingdoms classification for many simple animals. What Is the Animal Kingdom? by Bobbie Kalman. 1997. 32p. Crabtree Publishing Company, (9780865058897). Gr 1-5. The great text and illustrations of this book provide a great introduction to the Animal Kingdom. Additional Web Resources Classifying Critters This classification game allows participants to group and pair animals based upon their characteristics. Interactive Cell Animation This website provides a great visual of both plant and animal cells. Students can separately look the both cells to learn more about the cell's structures and functions. The Kingdoms of Life Here, students can explore more about the animal kingdom. They can watch an approximately 3 minute video on the animal kingdom and classification, learn a song, and test themselves on their knowledge. Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Cells This game includes all questions related to cell properties, structure, and functions. Who Wants to be a Millionaire: 5 Kingdoms of life This games includes questions related to the five kingdoms of life and classification. Assessment Resources Cell Quiz Cells and Microbes Quiz Kingdoms of Life Categorization Living Systems Quiz Plant Quiz: Vascular vs. Nonvascular

I have officially survived the first two days of school. That first day is always a killer. I'll admit it-I came home and took a nap that day. But day two was a little bit easier, and here on day three, my family might even get a hot meal for dinner (that is not take-out). As the year gets going, I've been thinking about which things I'm most looking forward to introducing to my students. One of them is the games that we play. So today, I'm thinking about my favorite kinds of games....ones that require little prep work and no extra supplies, plus work with whatever content I'm teaching! I can usually just pull questions right off of worksheets, study guides, etc....Some of these are my creations and others I've learned from other great teachers, but they all make my classroom a fun place to be. One reason I love to play games is that it is such a great way to give my kids feedback. 1. Math Poker--I learned this game at an NCTM conference in Kansas City several years ago, at the absolute best session of the day. Only I don't remember the name of that great teacher....so whoever you are, here's to you! The idea of this game is that everybody starts at $100. You can bet as little as $1 or up to all of your money. You get the question right, and you add your bet on to your total; miss the question, and deduct the money. Now, the reason my kids really love this game is what happens if someone loses all their money. I have a deck of cards filled with silly actions such as "Waddle like a duck" and "Dance around the room like a ballerina", so if you lose all of your money, you get a $10 loan from me by taking one of these cards. My kids love this part so much I've had to make a rule that you can't miss questions on purpose, and anyone who wants to draw a card for fun at the end of the game is allowed to. This is how I have the kids set up their paper. 2. Trashketball (or Mathketball)--This is probably my favorite game to play, and the kids love it too. I keep seeing pins on Pinterest about Trashketball, so I know I'm not the only one who has thought this up, but here is how we play in my room. I divide my class into teams of 3 or 4. I put a question up, and every team works it out. I roll the dice to decide which team gets to answer the question. If that team gets it correct, they get one point and a chance at a bonus. For the bonus, I give my kids a couple of options: shoot baskets (hence the name of the game) or roll the dice. I have three different options: two three-point shots, three two-point shots, or a roll of the die. This way, no matter what, you have the possibility of 6 bonus point. 3. Treasure Hunt--Playing this game is easy. Ask the questions you want to ask. Randomly choose a student to answer the question (or possibly a couple of students). If the student gets the question correct, they get to pick a spot on a simple 10 x 10 grid. I decide in advance on some "winning" squares, and if students pick those squares they win. This game has lots of variations that will work. Sometimes I use a grid that has simple prizes "hidden" in some of the squares. (I use a SmartBoard file to do this). When I do this I give away simple things like a pencil, candy, etc.... You could also put different point values in squares, and have the person with the highest point total at the end declared the winner. 4. Grudgeball--I can take no credit for Grudgeball, but my kids sure are glad that I read about it. They have a blast taking points away from another team, and I love watching 7th graders and their total lack of logical strategies. Click to see Grudgeball directions. 5. Mission Impossible--This simple game just requires a couple of spinners (or dice) and a grid. I use a poster-sized grid. In one of the squares, I put an American flag. I tell my students that they are spies, and they are in possession of important papers that must be delivered to the American embassy. Every time I give a question, every group that gets it right gets to move. One die represents direction: 1 or 2 moves left/right, 3 or 4 moves up/down, 5 moves diagonal, and 6 is any direction. The other die represents the number of spaces. If a group lands on a space that is already occupied, that group must return to the beginning. The first group to the embassy wins. What's your favorite game to play with your students? Leave a comment below telling me about it!

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Dive into an in-depth study of The Cay by Theodore Taylor, with your students using this complete novel study guide. This study guide is divided into six sections, each covering 3 chapters (the last section covers 4 chapters). Each section contains meaningful, thought-provoking comprehension/discussion questions, vocabulary study exercises, and 3-4 additional exercises which extend the study of the content unique to the chapters in that section. The Cay Novel Study Guide Outline: One page of pre-reading activity suggestions Chapters 1-3 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary crossword puzzle --Dialect study sheet --Text-to-world connections --Foreshadowing exercise Chapters 4-6 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Bio-Poem character study --Venn diagram comparing characters --Point of view study sheet --Text-to-self connections --Blue-Footed Booby research information sheet Chapters 7-9 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Mental images exercise --Vocabulary boxes --Making predictions --Text-to-self connections Chapters 10-12 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary Taxonomy pyramid --Poetic expressions --Compare/contrast childhood of characters --Culture connection --Malaria research Chapters 13-15 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary context clues --Hurricane investigation --Text-to-text connections Chapters 16-19 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary context clues --Vocabulary concept development map --Survival Then and Now --Sea creatures research Answer Key Section --Complete answer key for all comprehension/discussion questions (though many questions are open-ended) --Answer keys for worksheets requiring specific answers Internet resources are provided for the research activities. Follow me on a literacy adventure! Simply click the green star next to my name at the top of this page. You will receive automatic email updates about my new products, discounts and sales. Thank You!

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