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, earth, and life sciences including matter, energy, forces, ecosystems, planetary science, and human biol...
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· Level
- Duration
- Full year· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 10· Modules
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 at your own pace.
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