# Grade 5 Science

## Overview

In Matter, students investigate how the particle model explains the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. This foundation helps them understand why materials behave the way they do. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36471): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36471), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36473).

In Energy, students compare how forces work differently in water and air, and they investigate various energy resources to understand where energy comes from and how it is used. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36482): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36482), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36484), [3](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36494).

In Earth Systems, students analyze climate and connect it to weather patterns and the ways farmers grow food. They learn how natural systems interact and change. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36499): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36499), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36501).

In Living Systems, students investigate the internal systems of organisms and explain how those systems support life processes like growth, movement, and reproduction. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36522): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36522), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36524).

In Space, students observe and interpret astronomical phenomena, building an understanding of objects and events beyond Earth. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36533): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36533), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36535).

In Computer Science, students apply design processes to create tools and artifacts that solve real problems. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36540): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36540), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36542).

In Scientific Methods, students learn how evidence is gathered and why honesty and ethics matter in science. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36551): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36551), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36553).

## The year at a glance

### Grade 5

| Organizing idea | Guiding questions | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy. | How can states of matter and other physical properties be explained using the particle model of matter? | Students investigate the particle model of matter in relation to the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36473)) |
| Energy: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy. | How are forces similar and different in water and air?; How are energy resources understood? | Students investigate and compare how forces affect living things and objects in water and air. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36484)); Students investigate and analyze various energy resources. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36494)) |
| Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions. | How can climate and its effects be understood? | Students analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions and agricultural practices. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36501)) |
| Living Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions. | How are organisms supported by vital biological processes and systems? | Students investigate the internal systems of organisms and explain how they support vital biological processes. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36524)) |
| Space: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions. | How are astronomical phenomena observed and interpreted? | Students investigate and interpret astronomical phenomena. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36535)) |
| Computer Science: Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking. | In what ways can design be used to help achieve desired outcomes or purposes? | Students apply design processes when creating artifacts that can be used by a human or machine to address a need. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36542)) |
| Scientific Methods: Investigation of the physical world is enhanced through the use of scientific methods that attempt to remove human biases and increase objectivity. | How does evidence lead to understanding? | Students investigate how evidence is gathered and explain the importance of ethics in science. ([see the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36553)) |

## Across the year

- Students use evidence from observation and investigation to build understanding across all topics, from the behaviour of particles in matter to the systems that support life. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36552): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36552), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36553).

- Design thinking connects Computer Science to practical problem-solving in Energy, Earth Systems, and Living Systems, where students apply what they learn to create solutions. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36540): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36540), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36542).

- Forces appear in multiple contexts: students compare how they work in water and air, observe their effects on living things, and investigate how energy resources harness forces to do useful work. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36483): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36483), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36484), [3](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36494).

- Climate, weather, and agriculture are linked in Earth Systems, showing students how natural systems affect human activity and food production. [See the curriculum](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36499): [1](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36499), [2](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/36501).

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