Course format
Self-paced
Price
Free to learn
Certificate track
Included
About this course
Grade 5 Science is a full-year, standards-aligned course that develops scientific literacy through hands-on inquiry, conceptual understanding, and real-world connections. Students will practice the scientific method, build measurement and observation skills, and explore core topics in physical, eart...
What you'll learn
- Apply the scientific method to design experiments, make predictions, and draw evidence-based conclusions
- Use measurement tools, units, and observation techniques to collect and interpret data
- Identify and classify matter by physical properties and distinguish basic atomic and elemental concepts
- Describe simple chemical changes and the role of atoms and elements in matter
- Explain forms of energy, energy transfer, and conservation in everyday systems
- Investigate forces, motion, and simple machines to analyze mechanical advantage
- Describe Earth systems, cycles (water, rock), and the structure of the planet
- Interpret weather and climate patterns using meteorological principles
- Explain ecosystem structure, food webs, and human impacts on biodiversity
- Practice lab safety, ethical use of science and collaborative investigation skills
Prerequisites
No prior science required; recommended grade-level reading and basic arithmetic skills.
- Level
- Beginner
- Duration
- Full year
- Language
- English
- Modules
- 10
Skills you'll gain
- Scientific method
- Measurement & data collection
- Observation & recording
- Classification & taxonomy
- Basic chemistry concepts
- Energy concepts & analysis
- Forces, motion & simple machines
- Earth systems & cycles
- Weather & climate literacy
- Ecosystem thinking & environmental awareness
- Lab safety & ethical use of technology
- Data interpretation & graphing
What you'll study
10 modules — work through at your own pace.
Why people choose jypi for their learning
“Being able to go at my own pace changed everything. I fit learning in around my job and family — no pressure, just progress when I'm ready.”
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