Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 5

AZ.SC05-S1. Inquiry Process

SC05-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observations. Locate appropriate resources.

SC05-S1C1-01. Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an investigation. (See M05-S2C1-01). 26
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SC05-S1C1-02. Formulate predictions in the realm of science based on observed cause and effect relationships. 26
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SC05-S1C1-03. Locate information (e.g., book, article, website) related to an investigation (See W05-S3C6-01 and R05-S3C1-05). 3
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SC05-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Design and conduct controlled investigations.

SC05-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 23
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SC05-S1C2-02. Plan a simple investigation that identifies the variables to be controlled. 23
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SC05-S1C2-03. Conduct simple investigations (e.g., related to forces and motion, Earth processes) based on student-developed questions in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. 23
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SC05-S1C2-04. Measure using appropriate tools (e.g., ruler, scale, balance) and units of measure (i.e., metric, U.S. customary) (See M05-S4C4-01).

SC05-S1C2-05. Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written log) (See W05-S3C2-01 and W05-S3C3-01). 23
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SC05-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

SC05-S1C3-01. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends and form conclusions (See M05-S2C1-03). 23
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SC05-S1C3-02. Analyze whether the data is consistent with the proposed explanation that motivated the investigation. 26
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SC05-S1C3-03. Evaluate the reasonableness of the outcome of an investigation. . 26
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SC05-S1C3-04. Develop new investigations and predictions based on questions that arise from the findings of an investigation. 26
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SC05-S1C3-05. Identify possible relationships between variables in simple investigations (e.g., time and distance; incline and mass of object). 26
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SC05-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC05-S1C4-01. Communicate verbally or in writing the results of an inquiry. (See W05-S3C3-01). 26
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SC05-S1C4-02. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data: bar graph; line graph; Venn diagram model (See M05-S2C1-02). 5
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SC05-S1C4-03. Communicate with other groups or individuals to compare the results of a common investigation. 26
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AZ.SC05-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC05-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual, cultural, and technological contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC05-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Percy Lavon Julian [scientist], supports Strand 4; Niels Bohr [scientist], supports Strand 5; Edwin Hubble [scientist], supports Strand 6). 30
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SC05-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC05-S2C2-01. Provide examples that support the premise that science is an ongoing process that changes in response to new information and discoveries (e.g., space exploration, medical advances). 35
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SC05-S2C2-02. Explain the cycle by which new scientific knowledge generates new scientific inquiry. 26
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SC05-S2C2-03. Describe how scientific knowledge is subject to modification and/or change as new information/technology challenges prevailing theories. 26
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SC05-S2C2-04. Compare collaborative approaches that scientists use for investigations (e.g., teams, individual with peer review). 24
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SC05-S2C2-05. Describe qualities of the scientists' habits of mind (e.g., openness, skepticism, integrity, tolerance). 43
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AZ.SC05-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC05-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC05-S3C1-01. Explain the impacts of natural hazards on habitats (e.g., global warming, floods, asteroid or large meteor impacts). 53
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SC05-S3C1-02. Propose a solution, resource, or product that addresses a specific human, animal, or habitat need. 33
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SC05-S3C1-03. Evaluate the possible strengths and weaknesses of a proposed solution to a specific problem relevant to human, animal, or habitat needs. 67
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SC05-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Develop viable solutions to a need or problem.

SC05-S3C2-01. Describe the relationship between science and technology. 11
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SC05-S3C2-02. Explain how scientific knowledge, skills, and technological capabilities are integral to a variety of careers. 44
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SC05-S3C2-03. Design and construct a technological solution to a common problem or need using common materials. 23
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AZ.SC05-S4. Life Science

SC05-S4C1. Structure and Function in Living Systems: Understand the relationships between structures and functions of organisms.

SC05-S4C1-01. Identify the functions and parts of the skeletal system: protection - rib cage, cranium; support - vertebrae; movement - pelvis, femur, hip. 5
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SC05-S4C1-02. Identify the following types of muscles: cardiac - heart; smooth - stomach; skeletal - biceps. 5
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SC05-S4C1-03. Identify the functions and parts of the nervous system: control center - brain; relay mechanism - spinal cord; transport messages - nerves. 9
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SC05-S4C1-04. Distinguish between voluntary and involuntary responses. 37
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SC05-S4C2. Reproduction and Heredity: Understand the basic principles of heredity.

SC05-S4C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC05-S4C3. Populations of Organisms in an Ecosystem: Analyze the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC05-S4C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC05-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify structural and behavioral adaptations.

SC05-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC05-S5. Physical Science

SC05-S5C1. Properties and Changes of Properties in Matter: Understand physical and chemical properties of matter.

SC05-S5C1-01. Identify that matter is made of smaller units called: molecules (e.g., H2O, CO2); atoms (e.g., H, N, Na). 5
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SC05-S5C1-02. Distinguish between mixtures and compounds. 7
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SC05-S5C1-03. Describe changes of matter: physical - cutting wood, ripping paper, freezing water; chemical - burning of wood, rusting of iron, milk turning sour. 15
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SC05-S5C2. Motion and Forces: Understand the relationship between force and motion.

SC05-S5C2-01. Describe the following forces: Gravity; friction. 2
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SC05-S5C2-02. Describe the various effects forces can have on an object (e.g., cause motion, halt motion, change direction of motion, cause deformation). 6
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SC05-S5C2-03. Examine forces and motion through investigations using simple machines (e.g., wedge, plane, wheel and axle, pulley, lever). 13
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SC05-S5C2-04. Demonstrate effects of variables on an object's motion (e.g., incline angle, friction, applied forces). 6
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SC05-S5C3. Transfer of Energy: Understand that energy can be stored and transferred.

SC05-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC05-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC05-S6C1. Structure of the Earth: Describe the composition and interactions between the structure of the Earth and its atmosphere.

SC05-S6C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC05-S6C2. Earth's Processes and Systems: Understand the processes acting on the Earth and their interaction with the Earth systems.

SC05-S6C2-01. Describe how the Moon's appearance changes during a four-week lunar cycle. 5
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SC05-S6C2-02. Describe how Earth's rotation results in day and night at any particular location. 3
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SC05-S6C2-03. Distinguish between revolution and rotation. 3
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SC05-S6C2-04. Describe the role of gravity as an attractive force between celestial objects. 27
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SC05-S6C3. Earth in the Solar System: Understand the relationships of the Earth and other objects in the solar system.

SC05-S6C3-01. Identify the known planets of the solar system. 28
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SC05-S6C3-02. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the known planets in the solar system. 28
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SC05-S6C3-03. Describe various objects in the sky (e.g., asteroids, comets, stars, meteors/shooting stars). 16
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SC05-S6C3-04. Describe the change in position and motion of the following objects in the sky over time: real motion - Moon, planets; apparent motion (due to the motion of the Earth) - Sun, Moon, stars. 29
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SC05-S6C3-05. Explain the apparent motion of the Sun and stars. 11
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SC05-S6C3-06. Describe efforts to explore space (e.g., Apollo missions, space shuttles, Hubble space telescope, space probes) (See Strand 2). 25
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