Missouri State Standards for Science: Grade 5

MO.ME.1.1. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Changes in properties and states of matter provide evidence of the atomic theory of matter

ME.1.1.C.5.a. Properties of matter can be explained in terms of moving particles too small to be seen without tremendous magnification: Recognize how changes in state (i.e., freezing/melting, condensation/evaporation) provide evidence that matter is made of particles too small to be seen 8
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.C.5.a.

ME.1.1.D.5.b. Physical changes in the state of matter that result from thermal changes can be explained by the Kinetic Theory of Matter: Classify matter as a solid, a liquid, or a gas, as it exists at room temperature, using physical properties (i.e., volume, shape, ability to flow) 8
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.D.5.b.

ME.1.1.D.5.c. Physical changes in the state of matter that result from thermal changes can be explained by the Kinetic Theory of Matter: Predict the effect of heat energy on the physical properties of water as it changes to and from a solid, liquid, or gas (i.e., freezing/melting, evaporation/condensation) 8
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ME.1.1.I.5.a. Mass is conserved during any physical or chemical change: Recognize the mass of water remains constant as it changes state (as evidenced in a closed container) 8
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MO.ME.1.2. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Energy has a source, can be transferred, and can be transformed into various forms but is conserved between and within systems

ME.1.2.A.5.a. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Recognize light can be transferred from the source to the receiver (eye) through space in straight lines 3
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ME.1.2.A.5.b. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Recognize how an object (e.g., moon, mirror, objects in a room) can only be seen when light is reflected from that object to the receiver (eye) 3
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.5.b.

ME.1.2.C.5.a. Electromagnetic energy from the Sun (solar radiation) is a major source of energy on Earth: Recognize the Sun as the primary source of energy for temperature change on Earth 4
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MO.FM.2.2. Properties and Principles of Force and Motion: Forces affect motion

FM.2.2.A.5.a. Forces are classified as either contact forces (pushes, pulls, friction, buoyancy) or noncontact forces (gravity, magnetism), that can be described in terms of direction and magnitude: Identify the forces acting on a load and use a spring scale to measure the weight (resistance force) of the load 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.A.5.a.

FM.2.2.D.5.a. Newton's Laws of Motion explain the interaction of mass and forces, and are used to predict changes in motion: Describe how friction affects the amount of force needed to do work over different surfaces or through different media 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.D.5.a.

FM.2.2.F.5.a. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheel and axle, pulleys) affect the force applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Explain how work can be done on an object (force applied and distance moved) (No formula calculations at this level) 19
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.5.a.

FM.2.2.F.5.b. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheel and axle, pulleys) affect the force applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Recognize simple machines change the amount of effort force and/or direction of force 19
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.5.b.

FM.2.2.F.5.c. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheel and axle, pulleys) affect the force applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Compare the measures of effort force (measured using a spring scale to the nearest Newton) needed to lift a load with and without the use of simple machines 19
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FM.2.2.F.5.d. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheel and axle, pulleys) affect the force applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Identify the simple machines in common tools and household items 19
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MO.LO.3.1. Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms: There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living organisms

LO.3.1.D.5.a. Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism: Compare structures (e.g., wings vs. fins vs. legs; gills vs. lungs; feathers vs. hair vs. scales) that serve similar functions for animals belonging to different vertebrate classes 19
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LO.3.1.E.5.a. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Explain how similarities are the basis for classification 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.E.5.a.

LO.3.1.E.5.b. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Distinguish between plants (which use sunlight to make their own food) and animals (which must consume energy-rich food) 10
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.E.5.b.

LO.3.1.E.5.c. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates 40
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LO.3.1.E.5.d. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Classify vertebrate animals into classes (amphibians, birds, reptiles, mammals, fish) based on their characteristics 14
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LO.3.1.E.5.e. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Identify plants or animals using simple dichotomous keys 14
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MO.LO.3.2. Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms: Living organisms carry out life processes in order to survive

LO.3.2.C.5.a. Complex multicellular organisms have systems that interact to carry out life processes through physical and chemical means: Recognize the major life processes carried out by the major systems of plants and animals (e.g., support, reproductive, digestive, transport/circulatory, excretory, response) (Do NOT assess naming of organs within each system or explanation of the processes carried out by those systems) 19
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MO.ES.5.1. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Earth's systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures

ES.5.1.B.5.a. The hydrosphere is composed of water (a material with unique properties) and other materials: Classify major bodies of surface water (e.g., rivers, lakes, oceans, glaciers) as fresh or salt water, flowing or stationary, large or small, solid or liquid, surface or groundwater 25
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.1.B.5.a.

ES.5.1.B.5.b. The hydrosphere is composed of water (a material with unique properties) and other materials: Relate the type of water body to the process by which it was formed 25
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ES.5.1.C.5.a. The atmosphere (air) is composed of a mixture of gases, including water vapor, and minute particles: Recognize the atmosphere is composed of a mixture of gases, water, and minute particles 4
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.1.C.5.a.

MO.ES.5.2. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Earth's systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes

ES.5.2.E.5.a. Changes in the form of water as it moves through Earth's systems are described as the water cycle: Describe and trace the path of water as it cycles through the hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere (i.e., the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface run-off/ groundwater flow) 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.E.5.a.

ES.5.2.E.5.b. Changes in the form of water as it moves through Earth's systems are described as the water cycle: Identify the different forms water can take (e.g., snow, rain, sleet, fog, clouds, dew) as it moves through the water cycle 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.E.5.b.

ES.5.2.F.5.a. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Identify and use appropriate tools (i.e., thermometer, anemometer, wind vane, hygrometer, barometer, rain gauge, satellite images, weather maps) to collect weather data (i.e., temperature, wind speed and direction, relative humidity, air pressure, precipitation, cloud type and cover) 14
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ES.5.2.F.5.b. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Recognize and summarize relationships between weather data (e.g., temperature and time of day, cloud cover and temperature, wind direction and temperature) collected over a period of time 10
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MO.ES.5.3. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth's resources and systems

ES.5.3.A.5.a. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Explain how major bodies of water are important natural resources for human activity (e.g., food, recreation, habitat, irrigation, solvent, transportation) 25
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ES.5.3.A.5.b. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Describe how human needs and activities (e.g., irrigation, damming of rivers, waste treatment, sources of drinking water) have affected the quantity and quality of major bodies of fresh water 41
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.3.A.5.b.

ES.5.3.A.5.c. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Propose solutions to problems related to water quality and availability that result from human activity 8
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MO.UN.6.1. Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It: The universe has observable properties and structure

UN.6.1.A.5.a. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Recognize the Earth is one of several planets within a solar system that orbits the Sun 3
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.5.a.

UN.6.1.A.5.b. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Recognize the moon orbits the Earth 4
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.5.b.

UN.6.1.A.5.c. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Recognize planets look like stars and appear to move across the sky among the stars 16
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.5.c.

UN.6.1.B.5.a. The Earth has a composition and location suitable to sustain life: Describe physical features of the planet Earth that allows life to exist (e.g., air, water, temperature) and compare these to the physical features of the Sun, the moon, and other planets 8
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MO.UN.6.2. Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It: Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces

UN.6.2.B.5.a. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Sequence images of the lit portion of the moon seen from Earth as it cycles day-to-day in about a month in order of occurrence (Do NOT assess cause of moon phases) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.5.a.

UN.6.2.C.5.a. The regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on Earth, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Recognize the Earth rotates once every 24 hours 2
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.5.a.

UN.6.2.C.5.b. The regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on Earth, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Relate changes in the length and position of a shadow to the time of day and apparent position of the Sun in the sky, as determined by Earth's rotation 2
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.5.b.

UN.6.2.C.5.c. The regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on Earth, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Relate the apparent motion of the Sun, moon, and stars in the sky to the rotation of the Earth (Do not assess apparent motion of polar constellations) 2
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MO.IN.7.1. Scientific Inquiry: Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

IN.7.1.A.5.a. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Formulate testable questions and explanations (hypotheses) 26
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.5.a.

IN.7.1.A.5.b. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Recognize the characteristics of a fair and unbiased test 26
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.5.b.

IN.7.1.A.5.c. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Conduct a fair test to answer a question 26
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.5.c.

IN.7.1.A.5.d. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Make suggestions for reasonable improvements or extensions of a fair test 26
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IN.7.1.B.5.a. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Make qualitative observations using the five senses 5
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IN.7.1.B.5.b. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Determine the appropriate tools and techniques to collect data 26
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IN.7.1.B.5.c. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Use a variety of tools and equipment to gather data (e.g., hand lenses, magnets, thermometers, metric rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, spring scales) 26
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.B.5.c.

IN.7.1.B.5.d. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Measure length to the nearest centimeter, mass to the nearest gram, volume to the nearest milliliter, temperature to the nearest degree Celsius, weight to the nearest Newton 13
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IN.7.1.B.5.e. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Compare amounts/measurements 13
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IN.7.1.B.5.f. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Judge whether measurements and computation of quantities are reasonable 13
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IN.7.1.C.5.a. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use quantitative and qualitative data as support for reasonable explanations 13
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IN.7.1.C.5.b. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use data as support for observed patterns and relationships, and to make predictions to be tested 24
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IN.7.1.D.5.a. Scientific inquiry includes evaluation of explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) in light of scientific principles (understandings): Evaluate the reasonableness of an explanation 13
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.D.5.a.

IN.7.1.D.5.b. Scientific inquiry includes evaluation of explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) in light of scientific principles (understandings): Analyze whether evidence and scientific principles support proposed explanations 13
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IN.7.1.E.5.a. The nature of science relies upon communication of results and justification of explanations: Communicate the procedures and results of investigations and explanations through: oral presentations; drawings and maps; data tables; graphs (bar, single line, pictograph); writings 37
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MO.ST.8.1. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: The nature of technology can advance, and is advanced by, science as it seeks to apply scientific knowledge in ways that meet human needs

ST.8.1.A.5.a. Designed objects are used to do things better or more easily and to do some things that could not otherwise be done at all: Design and construct a machine, using materials and/or existing objects, that can be used to perform a task (Assess Locally) 20
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ST.8.1.B.5.a. Advances in technology often result in improved data collection and an increase in scientific information: Describe how new technologies have helped scientists make better observations and measurements for investigations (e.g., telescopes, electronic balances, electronic microscopes, x-ray technology, computers, ultrasounds, computer probes such as thermometers) 17
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ST.8.1.C.5.a. Technological solutions to problems often have drawbacks as well as benefits: Identify how the effects of inventions or technological advances (e.g., complex machinery, technologies used in space exploration, satellite imagery, weather observation and prediction, communication, transportation, robotics, tracking devices) may be helpful, harmful, or both (Assess Locally) 14
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MO.ST.8.2. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: Historical and cultural perspectives of scientific explanations help to improve understanding of the nature of science and how science knowledge and technology evolve over time

ST.8.2.A.5.a. People of different gender and ethnicity have contributed to scientific discoveries and the invention of technological innovations: Research biographical information about various scientists and inventors from different gender and ethnic backgrounds, and describe how their work contributed to science and technology (Assess Locally) 36
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MO.ST.8.3. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: Science and technology affect, and are affected by, society

ST.8.3.A.5.a. People, alone or in groups, are always making discoveries about nature and inventing new ways to solve problems and get work done: Identify a question that was asked, or could be asked, or a problem that needed to be solved when given a brief scenario (fiction or nonfiction of people working alone or in groups solving everyday problems or learning through discovery) 26
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ST.8.3.A.5.b. People, alone or in groups, are always making discoveries about nature and inventing new ways to solve problems and get work done: Work with a group to solve a problem, giving due credit to the ideas and contributions of each group member (Assess Locally) 26
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