New Jersey State Standards for Science:

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.2.A.1. Habits of Mind: Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.1.

5.1.2.A.2. Habits of Mind: Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.2.

5.1.2.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.3.

5.1.2.A.4. Habits of Mind: Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.4.

5.1.2.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Develop strategies and skills for information - gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.1.

5.1.2.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify the evidence used in an explanation. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.2.

5.1.2.C.1. Safety: Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.1.

5.1.2.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.2.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Describe how people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.A.1.

5.2.2.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Hear, read, write, and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.B.1.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.2.A.1. Numerical Operations: Determine the reasonableness of estimates, measurements, and computations of quantities when doing science. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.1.

5.3.2.A.2. Numerical Operations: Recognize and comprehend the orders of magnitude associated with large and small physical quantities. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.2.

5.3.2.A.3. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: integers, fractions. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.3.

5.3.2.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Select appropriate measuring instruments based on the degree of precision required. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.1.

5.3.2.B.2. Geometry and Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments and record measured quantities using the appropriate units. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.2.

5.3.2.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Identify patterns when observing the natural and constructed world. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.C.1.

5.3.2.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data. 113
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.D.1.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.2.B.1. Nature of Technology: Select and use simple tools and materials to complete a task. 264
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.B.1.

5.4.2.C.1. Technological Design: Make a plan in order to design a solution to a problem. 187
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.1.

5.4.2.C.2. Technological Design: Describe a toy or other familiar object as a system with parts that work together. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.2.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.2.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Investigate the basic needs of humans and other organisms. 270
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.1.

5.5.2.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Compare and contrast essential characteristics that distinguish living things from nonliving things. 84
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.2.

5.5.2.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that different types of plants and animals live in different parts of the world. 24
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.1.

5.5.2.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that some kinds of organisms that once lived on earth have completely disappeared. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.2.

5.5.2.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Recognize that humans and other organisms resemble their parents. 63
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.2.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Sort objects according to the materials from which they are made or their physical properties, and give a rationale for sorting. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.1.

5.6.2.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Use magnifiers to observe materials, then draw and describe what more can be seen using the tools. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.2.

5.6.2.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Observe that water can be a liquid or a solid and can change from one form to the other. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.3.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.2.A.1. Motion and Forces: Distinguish among the different ways objects can move such as: fast and slow; in a straight line; in a circular path; back and forth. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.1.

5.7.2.A.2. Motion and Forces: Show that the position and motion of an object can be changed by pushing or pulling the object. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.2.

5.7.2.B.1. Energy Transformations: Demonstrate that sound can be produced by vibrating objects. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.B.1.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.2.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe and describe rocks and soil. 2
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.A.1.

5.8.2.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Identify the sources and uses of water. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.1.

5.8.2.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that water can disappear (evaporate) and collect on cold surfaces (condense). 2
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.2.

5.8.2.B.3. Atmosphere and Water: Describe current weather conditions and recognize how those conditions affect our daily lives. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.3.

5.8.2.B.4. Atmosphere and Water: Describe daily and seasonal changes and patterns in the weather. 42
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.4.

5.8.2.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Record observations that describe the features of the natural world in their local environment. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.2.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize that the sun supplies light and heat to the Earth. 139
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.1.

5.9.2.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Observe the patterns of day and night and the movements of the shadows of an objects on the Earth during the course of a day. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.2.

5.9.2.B.1. Solar System: Recognize that the sun can only be seen during the day, but the moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.B.1.

5.9.2.C.1. Stars: Observe that stars are many, scattered, and different in brightness. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.1.

5.9.2.C.2. Stars: Observe that the position of the stars, with respect to each other (constellations) is unchanging. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.2.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Associate organisms' basic needs with how they meet those needs within their surroundings. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.A.1.

5.10.2.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Identify various needs of humans that are supplied by the natural or constructed environment. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.2.A.1. Habits of Mind: Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation. 33
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.1.

5.1.2.A.2. Habits of Mind: Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later. 24
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.2.

5.1.2.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.3.

5.1.2.A.4. Habits of Mind: Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people. 21
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.4.

5.1.2.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Develop strategies and skills for information - gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.1.

5.1.2.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify the evidence used in an explanation. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.2.

5.1.2.C.1. Safety: Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.1.

5.1.2.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.2.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Describe how people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.A.1.

5.2.2.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Hear, read, write, and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.B.1.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.2.A.1. Numerical Operations: Determine the reasonableness of estimates, measurements, and computations of quantities when doing science. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.1.

5.3.2.A.2. Numerical Operations: Recognize and comprehend the orders of magnitude associated with large and small physical quantities. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.2.

5.3.2.A.3. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: integers, fractions. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.3.

5.3.2.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Select appropriate measuring instruments based on the degree of precision required. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.1.

5.3.2.B.2. Geometry and Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments and record measured quantities using the appropriate units. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.2.

5.3.2.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Identify patterns when observing the natural and constructed world. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.C.1.

5.3.2.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data. 118
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.D.1.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.2.B.1. Nature of Technology: Select and use simple tools and materials to complete a task. 363
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.B.1.

5.4.2.C.1. Technological Design: Make a plan in order to design a solution to a problem. 142
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.1.

5.4.2.C.2. Technological Design: Describe a toy or other familiar object as a system with parts that work together. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.2.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.2.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Investigate the basic needs of humans and other organisms. 321
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.1.

5.5.2.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Compare and contrast essential characteristics that distinguish living things from nonliving things. 121
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.2.

5.5.2.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that different types of plants and animals live in different parts of the world. 38
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.1.

5.5.2.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that some kinds of organisms that once lived on earth have completely disappeared. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.2.

5.5.2.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Recognize that humans and other organisms resemble their parents. 65
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.2.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Sort objects according to the materials from which they are made or their physical properties, and give a rationale for sorting. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.1.

5.6.2.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Use magnifiers to observe materials, then draw and describe what more can be seen using the tools. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.2.

5.6.2.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Observe that water can be a liquid or a solid and can change from one form to the other. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.3.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.2.A.1. Motion and Forces: Distinguish among the different ways objects can move such as: fast and slow; in a straight line; in a circular path; back and forth. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.1.

5.7.2.A.2. Motion and Forces: Show that the position and motion of an object can be changed by pushing or pulling the object. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.2.

5.7.2.B.1. Energy Transformations: Demonstrate that sound can be produced by vibrating objects. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.B.1.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.2.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe and describe rocks and soil. 3
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.A.1.

5.8.2.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Identify the sources and uses of water. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.1.

5.8.2.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that water can disappear (evaporate) and collect on cold surfaces (condense). 2
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.2.

5.8.2.B.3. Atmosphere and Water: Describe current weather conditions and recognize how those conditions affect our daily lives. 67
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.3.

5.8.2.B.4. Atmosphere and Water: Describe daily and seasonal changes and patterns in the weather. 51
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.4.

5.8.2.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Record observations that describe the features of the natural world in their local environment. 80
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.2.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize that the sun supplies light and heat to the Earth. 167
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.1.

5.9.2.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Observe the patterns of day and night and the movements of the shadows of an objects on the Earth during the course of a day. 32
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.2.

5.9.2.B.1. Solar System: Recognize that the sun can only be seen during the day, but the moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. 39
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.B.1.

5.9.2.C.1. Stars: Observe that stars are many, scattered, and different in brightness. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.1.

5.9.2.C.2. Stars: Observe that the position of the stars, with respect to each other (constellations) is unchanging. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.2.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Associate organisms' basic needs with how they meet those needs within their surroundings. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.A.1.

5.10.2.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Identify various needs of humans that are supplied by the natural or constructed environment. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.2.A.1. Habits of Mind: Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.1.

5.1.2.A.2. Habits of Mind: Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.2.

5.1.2.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.3.

5.1.2.A.4. Habits of Mind: Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.A.4.

5.1.2.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Develop strategies and skills for information - gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.1.

5.1.2.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify the evidence used in an explanation. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.B.2.

5.1.2.C.1. Safety: Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.1.

5.1.2.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.2.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.2.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Describe how people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 37
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.A.1.

5.2.2.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Hear, read, write, and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context. 37
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.2.B.1.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.2.A.1. Numerical Operations: Determine the reasonableness of estimates, measurements, and computations of quantities when doing science. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.1.

5.3.2.A.2. Numerical Operations: Recognize and comprehend the orders of magnitude associated with large and small physical quantities. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.2.

5.3.2.A.3. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: integers, fractions. 47
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.A.3.

5.3.2.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Select appropriate measuring instruments based on the degree of precision required. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.1.

5.3.2.B.2. Geometry and Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments and record measured quantities using the appropriate units. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.B.2.

5.3.2.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Identify patterns when observing the natural and constructed world. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.C.1.

5.3.2.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data. 95
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.2.D.1.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.2.B.1. Nature of Technology: Select and use simple tools and materials to complete a task. 321
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.B.1.

5.4.2.C.1. Technological Design: Make a plan in order to design a solution to a problem. 142
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.1.

5.4.2.C.2. Technological Design: Describe a toy or other familiar object as a system with parts that work together. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.2.C.2.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.2.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Investigate the basic needs of humans and other organisms. 147
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.1.

5.5.2.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Compare and contrast essential characteristics that distinguish living things from nonliving things. 154
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.A.2.

5.5.2.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that different types of plants and animals live in different parts of the world. 51
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.1.

5.5.2.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that some kinds of organisms that once lived on earth have completely disappeared. 34
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.B.2.

5.5.2.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Recognize that humans and other organisms resemble their parents. 55
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.2.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.2.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Sort objects according to the materials from which they are made or their physical properties, and give a rationale for sorting. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.1.

5.6.2.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Use magnifiers to observe materials, then draw and describe what more can be seen using the tools. 24
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.2.

5.6.2.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Observe that water can be a liquid or a solid and can change from one form to the other. 21
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.2.A.3.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.2.A.1. Motion and Forces: Distinguish among the different ways objects can move such as: fast and slow; in a straight line; in a circular path; back and forth. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.1.

5.7.2.A.2. Motion and Forces: Show that the position and motion of an object can be changed by pushing or pulling the object. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.A.2.

5.7.2.B.1. Energy Transformations: Demonstrate that sound can be produced by vibrating objects. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.2.B.1.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.2.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe and describe rocks and soil. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.A.1.

5.8.2.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Identify the sources and uses of water. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.1.

5.8.2.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that water can disappear (evaporate) and collect on cold surfaces (condense). 3
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.2.

5.8.2.B.3. Atmosphere and Water: Describe current weather conditions and recognize how those conditions affect our daily lives. 91
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.3.

5.8.2.B.4. Atmosphere and Water: Describe daily and seasonal changes and patterns in the weather. 34
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.B.4.

5.8.2.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Record observations that describe the features of the natural world in their local environment. 77
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.2.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.2.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize that the sun supplies light and heat to the Earth. 228
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.1.

5.9.2.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Observe the patterns of day and night and the movements of the shadows of an objects on the Earth during the course of a day. 38
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.A.2.

5.9.2.B.1. Solar System: Recognize that the sun can only be seen during the day, but the moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. 46
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.B.1.

5.9.2.C.1. Stars: Observe that stars are many, scattered, and different in brightness. 49
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.1.

5.9.2.C.2. Stars: Observe that the position of the stars, with respect to each other (constellations) is unchanging. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.2.C.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.2.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Associate organisms' basic needs with how they meet those needs within their surroundings. 63
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.A.1.

5.10.2.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Identify various needs of humans that are supplied by the natural or constructed environment. 40
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.2.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.4.A.1. Habits of Mind: Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation. 53
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.1.

5.1.4.A.2. Habits of Mind: Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later. 45
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.2.

5.1.4.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected. 43
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.3.

5.1.4.A.4. Habits of Mind: Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.4.

5.1.4.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Develop strategies and skills for information - gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. 46
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.B.1.

5.1.4.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify the evidence used in an explanation. 44
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.B.2.

5.1.4.C.1. Safety: Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices. 44
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.C.1.

5.1.4.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 44
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.4.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Describe how people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 61
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.4.A.1.

5.2.4.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Hear, read, write, and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context. 61
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.4.B.1.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.4.A.1. Numerical Operations: Determine the reasonableness of estimates, measurements, and computations of quantities when doing science. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.1.

5.3.4.A.2. Numerical Operations: Recognize and comprehend the orders of magnitude associated with large and small physical quantities. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.2.

5.3.4.A.3. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: integers, fractions. 7
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.3.

5.3.4.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Select appropriate measuring instruments based on the degree of precision required. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.B.1.

5.3.4.B.2. Geometry and Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments and record measured quantities using the appropriate units. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.B.2.

5.3.4.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Identify patterns when observing the natural and constructed world. 94
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.C.1.

5.3.4.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.D.1.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.4.A.1. Science and Technology: Distinguish between things that occur in nature and those that have been designed to solve human problems. 2
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.A.1.

5.4.4.B.1. Nature of Technology: Demonstrate how measuring instruments are used to gather information in order to design things that work properly. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.B.1.

5.4.4.C.1. Technological Design: Describe a product or device in terms of the problem it solves or the need it meets. 104
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.1.

5.4.4.C.2. Technological Design: Choose materials most suitable to make simple mechanical constructions. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.2.

5.4.4.C.3. Technological Design: Use the design process to identify a problem, look for ideas, and develop and share solutions with others. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.3.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.4.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Identify the roles that organisms may serve in a food chain. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.1.

5.5.4.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Differentiate between the needs of plants and those of animals. 88
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.2.

5.5.4.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Recognize that plants and animals are composed of different parts performing different functions and working together for the well being of the organism. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.3.

5.5.4.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe the basic functions of the major systems of the human body including, but not limited to: digestive system; circulatory system; respiratory system; nervous system; skeletal system; muscular system; reproductive system. 199
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.4.

5.5.4.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Develop a simple classification scheme for grouping organisms. 21
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.B.1.

5.5.4.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that individuals vary within every species, including humans. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.B.2.

5.5.4.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Identify different stages in the lives of various organisms. 233
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.4.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Sort materials based on physical characteristics that can be seen by using magnification. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.1.

5.6.4.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Observe that water can be a liquid or a solid and can change from one form to the other and the mass remains the same. 1
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.2.

5.6.4.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that water, as an example of matter, can exist as a solid, liquid or gas and can be transformed from one state to another by heating or cooling. 1
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.3.

5.6.4.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Show that not all materials respond the same way to what is done to them. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.4.

5.6.4.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Combine two or more materials and show that the new material may have properties that are different from the original material. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.B.1.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.4.A.1. Motion and Forces: Recognize that changes in the speed or direction of a moving object are caused by force and that the greater the force, the greater the change in motion will be. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.A.1.

5.7.4.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that some forces can act at a distance: gravity, magnetism, static electricity. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.A.2.

5.7.4.B.1. Energy Transformations: Identify sources of heat and demonstrate that heat can be transferred from one object to another. 84
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.1.

5.7.4.B.2. Energy Transformations: Identify sources of light and demonstrate that light can be reflected from some surfaces and pass through others. 234
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.2.

5.7.4.B.3. Energy Transformations: Use devices that show electricity producing heat, light, sound, and magnetic effects. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.3.

5.7.4.B.4. Energy Transformations: Show that differences in sound (loud or soft, high or low) can be produced by varying the way objects vibrate 125
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.4.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.4.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.1.

5.8.4.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 3
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.2.

5.8.4.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 189
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.3.

5.8.4.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that air is a substance that surrounds us, takes up space, and moves around us as wind. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.1.

5.8.4.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that most of Earth's surface is covered by water and be able to identify the characteristics of those sources of water: oceans; rivers; lakes; underground sources; glaciers. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.2.

5.8.4.B.3. Atmosphere and Water: Observe weather changes and patterns by measurable quantities such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and amounts of precipitation. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.3.

5.8.4.B.4. Atmosphere and Water: Observe that when liquid water disappears, it turns into a gas (vapor) in the air and can reappear as a liquid when cooled, or as a solid if cooled below its freezing point. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.4.

5.8.4.B.5. Atmosphere and Water: Observe that rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation come from clouds, but that not all clouds produce precipitation. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.5.

5.8.4.B.6. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that clouds and fog are made of tiny droplets of water and possibly tiny particles of ice. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.6.

5.8.4.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that some changes of the Earth's surface are due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering, and some changes are due to rapid changes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. 180
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.C.1.

5.8.4.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that moving water, wind, and ice continually shape the Earth's surface by eroding rock and soil in some areas and depositing them in other areas. 93
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.C.2.

5.8.4.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Use maps to locate and identify physical features on the Earth. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.4.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Observe patterns that result from the Earth's position relative to the sun and rotation of the Earth on its axis. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.A.1.

5.9.4.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize and describe the phases of the moon. 225
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.A.2.

5.9.4.B.1. Solar System: Describe Earth as one of several planets that orbit the sun and the moon as a satellite of the Earth. 1088
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.B.1.

5.9.4.C.1. Stars: Observe that stars are not all the same in brightness, size, and color. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.C.1.

5.9.4.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Recognized that images of celestial objects can be magnified and seen in greater detail when observed using binoculars and light telescopes. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.D.1.

5.9.4.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the night sky. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.D.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.4.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Differentiate between natural resources that are renewable and those that are not. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.4.A.1.

5.10.4.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Explain how meeting human requirements affects the environment. 32
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.4.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.4.A.1. Habits of Mind: Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek answers through making careful observations and experimentation. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.1.

5.1.4.A.2. Habits of Mind: Keep records that describe observations, carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations, and are understandable weeks and months later. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.2.

5.1.4.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that when a science investigation is replicated, very similar results are expected. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.3.

5.1.4.A.4. Habits of Mind: Know that when solving a problem it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other people. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.A.4.

5.1.4.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Develop strategies and skills for information - gathering and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.B.1.

5.1.4.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify the evidence used in an explanation. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.B.2.

5.1.4.C.1. Safety: Recognize that conducting science activities requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for safe practices. 44
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.C.1.

5.1.4.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.4.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.4.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Describe how people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 68
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.4.A.1.

5.2.4.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Hear, read, write, and talk about scientists and inventors in historical context. 68
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.4.B.1.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.4.A.1. Numerical Operations: Determine the reasonableness of estimates, measurements, and computations of quantities when doing science. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.1.

5.3.4.A.2. Numerical Operations: Recognize and comprehend the orders of magnitude associated with large and small physical quantities. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.2.

5.3.4.A.3. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: integers, fractions. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.A.3.

5.3.4.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Select appropriate measuring instruments based on the degree of precision required. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.B.1.

5.3.4.B.2. Geometry and Measurement: Use a variety of measuring instruments and record measured quantities using the appropriate units. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.B.2.

5.3.4.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Identify patterns when observing the natural and constructed world. 76
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.C.1.

5.3.4.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret data. 58
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.4.D.1.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.4.A.1. Science and Technology: Distinguish between things that occur in nature and those that have been designed to solve human problems. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.A.1.

5.4.4.B.1. Nature of Technology: Demonstrate how measuring instruments are used to gather information in order to design things that work properly. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.B.1.

5.4.4.C.1. Technological Design: Describe a product or device in terms of the problem it solves or the need it meets. 221
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.1.

5.4.4.C.2. Technological Design: Choose materials most suitable to make simple mechanical constructions. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.2.

5.4.4.C.3. Technological Design: Use the design process to identify a problem, look for ideas, and develop and share solutions with others. 159
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.4.C.3.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.4.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Identify the roles that organisms may serve in a food chain. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.1.

5.5.4.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Differentiate between the needs of plants and those of animals. 75
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.2.

5.5.4.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Recognize that plants and animals are composed of different parts performing different functions and working together for the well being of the organism. 46
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.3.

5.5.4.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe the basic functions of the major systems of the human body including, but not limited to: digestive system; circulatory system; respiratory system; nervous system; skeletal system; muscular system; reproductive system. 169
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.A.4.

5.5.4.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Develop a simple classification scheme for grouping organisms. 32
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.B.1.

5.5.4.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that individuals vary within every species, including humans. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.B.2.

5.5.4.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Identify different stages in the lives of various organisms. 173
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.4.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.4.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Sort materials based on physical characteristics that can be seen by using magnification. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.1.

5.6.4.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Observe that water can be a liquid or a solid and can change from one form to the other and the mass remains the same. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.2.

5.6.4.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that water, as an example of matter, can exist as a solid, liquid or gas and can be transformed from one state to another by heating or cooling. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.3.

5.6.4.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Show that not all materials respond the same way to what is done to them. 64
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.A.4.

5.6.4.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Combine two or more materials and show that the new material may have properties that are different from the original material. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.4.B.1.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.4.A.1. Motion and Forces: Recognize that changes in the speed or direction of a moving object are caused by force and that the greater the force, the greater the change in motion will be. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.A.1.

5.7.4.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that some forces can act at a distance: gravity, magnetism, static electricity. 47
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.A.2.

5.7.4.B.1. Energy Transformations: Identify sources of heat and demonstrate that heat can be transferred from one object to another. 71
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.1.

5.7.4.B.2. Energy Transformations: Identify sources of light and demonstrate that light can be reflected from some surfaces and pass through others. 166
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.2.

5.7.4.B.3. Energy Transformations: Use devices that show electricity producing heat, light, sound, and magnetic effects. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.4.B.3.

5.7.4.B.4. Energy Transformations: Show that differences in sound (loud or soft, high or low) can be produced by varying the way objects vibrate

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.4.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 21
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.1.

5.8.4.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.2.

5.8.4.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 37
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.A.3.

5.8.4.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that air is a substance that surrounds us, takes up space, and moves around us as wind. 73
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.1.

5.8.4.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that most of Earth's surface is covered by water and be able to identify the characteristics of those sources of water: oceans; rivers; lakes; underground sources; glaciers. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.2.

5.8.4.B.3. Atmosphere and Water: Observe weather changes and patterns by measurable quantities such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and amounts of precipitation. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.3.

5.8.4.B.4. Atmosphere and Water: Observe that when liquid water disappears, it turns into a gas (vapor) in the air and can reappear as a liquid when cooled, or as a solid if cooled below its freezing point. 61
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.4.

5.8.4.B.5. Atmosphere and Water: Observe that rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation come from clouds, but that not all clouds produce precipitation. 29
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.5.

5.8.4.B.6. Atmosphere and Water: Recognize that clouds and fog are made of tiny droplets of water and possibly tiny particles of ice. 58
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.B.6.

5.8.4.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that some changes of the Earth's surface are due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering, and some changes are due to rapid changes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. 247
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.C.1.

5.8.4.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that moving water, wind, and ice continually shape the Earth's surface by eroding rock and soil in some areas and depositing them in other areas. 110
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.C.2.

5.8.4.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Use maps to locate and identify physical features on the Earth. 168
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.4.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.4.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Observe patterns that result from the Earth's position relative to the sun and rotation of the Earth on its axis. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.A.1.

5.9.4.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize and describe the phases of the moon. 186
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.A.2.

5.9.4.B.1. Solar System: Describe Earth as one of several planets that orbit the sun and the moon as a satellite of the Earth. 1193
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.B.1.

5.9.4.C.1. Stars: Observe that stars are not all the same in brightness, size, and color. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.C.1.

5.9.4.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Recognized that images of celestial objects can be magnified and seen in greater detail when observed using binoculars and light telescopes. 34
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.D.1.

5.9.4.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the night sky. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.4.D.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.4.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Differentiate between natural resources that are renewable and those that are not. 3
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.4.A.1.

5.10.4.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Explain how meeting human requirements affects the environment. 43
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.4.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.6.A.1. Habits of Mind: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. 46
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.1.

5.1.6.A.2. Habits of Mind: Communicate experimental findings to others. 83
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.2.

5.1.6.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that the results of scientific investigations are seldom exactly the same and that replication is often necessary. 65
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.3.

5.1.6.A.4. Habits of Mind: Recognize that curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty are attributes of scientists. 63
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.4.

5.1.6.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. 65
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.1.

5.1.6.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. 65
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.2.

5.1.6.B.3. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. 65
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.3.

5.1.6.C.1. Safety: Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.C.1.

5.1.6.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.6.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize that scientific theories: develop over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. 75
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.1.

5.2.6.A.2. Cultural Contributions: Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems. 63
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.2.

5.2.6.A.3. Cultural Contributions: Describe how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 63
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.3.

5.2.6.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Describe the impact of major events and people in the history of science and technology, in conjunction with other world events. 230
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.B.1.

5.2.6.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Describe the development and exponential growth of scientific knowledge and technological innovations. 325
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.B.2.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.6.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.A.1.

5.3.6.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Perform mathematical computations using labeled quantities and express answers in correctly derived units. 29
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.B.1.

5.3.6.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Express physical relationships in terms of mathematical equations derived from collected data. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.C.1.

5.3.6.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Represent and describe mathematical relationships among variables using: graphs; tables. 338
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.1.

5.3.6.D.2. Data Analysis and Probability: Analyze experimental data sets using measures of central tendency: mean, mode, median. 361
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.2.

5.3.6.D.3. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and use a graph of experimental data to draw a line of best fit and identify a linear relationship between variables when appropriate. 49
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.3.

5.3.6.D.4. Data Analysis and Probability: Use computer spreadsheets, graphing and database applications to assist in quantitative analysis of data. 92
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.4.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.6.A.1. Science and Technology: Distinguish between things that occur in nature and those that have been designed to solve human problems. 175
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.A.1.

5.4.6.B.1. Nature of Technology: Demonstrate how measuring instruments are used to gather information in order to design things that work properly. 52
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.B.1.

5.4.6.C.1. Technological Design: Select a technological problem and describe the criteria and constraints that are addressed in solving the problem. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.C.1.

5.4.6.C.2. Technological Design: Identify the basic components of a technological system: input, process, output, feedback. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.C.2.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.6.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how systems of the human body are interrelated and regulate the body's internal environment. 59
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.A.1.

5.5.6.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Identify and describe the structure and function of cells and cell parts. 87
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.A.2.

5.5.6.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Describe and give examples of the major categories of organisms and of the characteristics shared by organisms. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.B.1.

5.5.6.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Compare and contrast acquired and inherited characteristics in human and other species 43
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.B.2.

5.5.6.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe life cycles of humans and other organisms. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.6.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that about 100 different elements have been identified and most materials on Earth are made of a few of them. 80
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.1.

5.6.6.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. 24
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.2.

5.6.6.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Describe the properties of mixtures and solutions, including concentration and saturation. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.3.

5.6.6.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Measure characteristic physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and solubility, and recognize that the property is independent of the amount of sample. 54
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.4.

5.6.6.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Recognize evidence of a chemical change. 29
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.B.1.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.6.A.1. Motion and Forces: Recognize that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object moving in a straight line at a steady speed will continue to move in a straight line at a steady speed unless a net (unbalanced) force acts on it. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.1.

5.7.6.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that motion can be retarded by forces such as friction and air resistance. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.2.

5.7.6.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize that everything on or near the earth is pulled toward the earth's center by gravitational force. 58
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.3.

5.7.6.B.1. Energy Transformations: Recognize that heat flows through materials or across space from warmer objects to cooler ones. 49
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.1.

5.7.6.B.2. Energy Transformations: Show that vibrations in materials can generate waves that can transfer energy from one place to another. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.2.

5.7.6.B.3. Energy Transformations: Design an electric circuit to investigate the behavior of a system. 84
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.3.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.6.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.1.

5.8.6.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 64
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.2.

5.8.6.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.3.

5.8.6.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe the composition, circulation, and distribution of the world's oceans, estuaries, and marine environments. 164
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.B.1.

5.8.6.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Describe and illustrate the water cycle. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.B.2.

5.8.6.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Summarize the process involved in the rock cycle and describe the characteristics of the rocks involved. 66
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.C.1.

5.8.6.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Utilize various tools such as map projections and topographical maps to interpret features of Earth's surface. 154
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.6.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: days, months, years. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.A.1.

5.9.6.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize that changes in the Earth's position relative to the sun produces differing amounts of daylight seasonally. 587
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.A.2.

5.9.6.B.1. Solar System: Using models, demonstrate an understanding of the scale of the solar system that shows distance and size relationships among the sun and planets. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.B.1.

5.9.6.B.2. Solar System: Recognize that the sun's gravitational pull holds the planets in their orbits and that the planets' gravitational pull holds their moons in their orbits. 294
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.B.2.

5.9.6.C.1. Stars: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the positions of the constellations in the night sky. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.C.1.

5.9.6.C.2. Stars: Observe that the planets appear to change their position against the background of stars. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.C.2.

5.9.6.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Recognized that images of celestial objects can be magnified and seen in greater detail when observed using binoculars and light telescopes. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.D.1.

5.9.6.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the night sky. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.D.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.6.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Explain how organisms interact with other components of an ecosystem. 339
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.A.1.

5.10.6.A.2. Natural Systems and Interactions: Describe the natural processes that occur over time in places where direct human impact is minimal. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.A.2.

5.10.6.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Describe the effect of human activities on various ecosystems. 201
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.B.1.

5.10.6.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Evaluate the impact of personal activities on the local environment. 129
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.B.2.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.6.A.1. Habits of Mind: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. 29
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.1.

5.1.6.A.2. Habits of Mind: Communicate experimental findings to others. 43
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.2.

5.1.6.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that the results of scientific investigations are seldom exactly the same and that replication is often necessary. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.3.

5.1.6.A.4. Habits of Mind: Recognize that curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty are attributes of scientists. 99
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.A.4.

5.1.6.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.1.

5.1.6.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.2.

5.1.6.B.3. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. 36
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.B.3.

5.1.6.C.1. Safety: Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.C.1.

5.1.6.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.6.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology. 193
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard NJ.5.2.

5.2.6.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize that scientific theories: develop over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. 106
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.1.

5.2.6.A.2. Cultural Contributions: Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems. 106
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.2.

5.2.6.A.3. Cultural Contributions: Describe how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 98
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.A.3.

5.2.6.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Describe the impact of major events and people in the history of science and technology, in conjunction with other world events. 242
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.B.1.

5.2.6.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Describe the development and exponential growth of scientific knowledge and technological innovations. 253
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.6.B.2.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.6.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation. 7
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.A.1.

5.3.6.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Perform mathematical computations using labeled quantities and express answers in correctly derived units. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.B.1.

5.3.6.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Express physical relationships in terms of mathematical equations derived from collected data. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.C.1.

5.3.6.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Represent and describe mathematical relationships among variables using: graphs; tables. 234
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.1.

5.3.6.D.2. Data Analysis and Probability: Analyze experimental data sets using measures of central tendency: mean, mode, median. 223
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.2.

5.3.6.D.3. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and use a graph of experimental data to draw a line of best fit and identify a linear relationship between variables when appropriate. 23
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.3.

5.3.6.D.4. Data Analysis and Probability: Use computer spreadsheets, graphing and database applications to assist in quantitative analysis of data. 35
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.6.D.4.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.6.A.1. Science and Technology: Distinguish between things that occur in nature and those that have been designed to solve human problems. 90
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.A.1.

5.4.6.B.1. Nature of Technology: Demonstrate how measuring instruments are used to gather information in order to design things that work properly. 117
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.B.1.

5.4.6.C.1. Technological Design: Select a technological problem and describe the criteria and constraints that are addressed in solving the problem. 25
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.C.1.

5.4.6.C.2. Technological Design: Identify the basic components of a technological system: input, process, output, feedback. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.6.C.2.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.6.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how systems of the human body are interrelated and regulate the body's internal environment. 33
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.A.1.

5.5.6.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Identify and describe the structure and function of cells and cell parts. 68
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.A.2.

5.5.6.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Describe and give examples of the major categories of organisms and of the characteristics shared by organisms. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.B.1.

5.5.6.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Compare and contrast acquired and inherited characteristics in human and other species 51
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.B.2.

5.5.6.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe life cycles of humans and other organisms. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.6.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.6.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that about 100 different elements have been identified and most materials on Earth are made of a few of them. 179
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.1.

5.6.6.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. 8
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.2.

5.6.6.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Describe the properties of mixtures and solutions, including concentration and saturation. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.3.

5.6.6.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Measure characteristic physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and solubility, and recognize that the property is independent of the amount of sample. 18
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.A.4.

5.6.6.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Recognize evidence of a chemical change. 18
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.6.B.1.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.6.A.1. Motion and Forces: Recognize that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object moving in a straight line at a steady speed will continue to move in a straight line at a steady speed unless a net (unbalanced) force acts on it. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.1.

5.7.6.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that motion can be retarded by forces such as friction and air resistance. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.2.

5.7.6.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize that everything on or near the earth is pulled toward the earth's center by gravitational force. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.A.3.

5.7.6.B.1. Energy Transformations: Recognize that heat flows through materials or across space from warmer objects to cooler ones. 22
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.1.

5.7.6.B.2. Energy Transformations: Show that vibrations in materials can generate waves that can transfer energy from one place to another. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.2.

5.7.6.B.3. Energy Transformations: Design an electric circuit to investigate the behavior of a system. 52
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.6.B.3.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.6.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 10
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.1.

5.8.6.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 18
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.2.

5.8.6.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 16
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.A.3.

5.8.6.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe the composition, circulation, and distribution of the world's oceans, estuaries, and marine environments. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.B.1.

5.8.6.B.2. Atmosphere and Water: Describe and illustrate the water cycle. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.B.2.

5.8.6.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Summarize the process involved in the rock cycle and describe the characteristics of the rocks involved. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.C.1.

5.8.6.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Utilize various tools such as map projections and topographical maps to interpret features of Earth's surface. 84
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.6.D.1.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.6.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: days, months, years. 6
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.A.1.

5.9.6.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Recognize that changes in the Earth's position relative to the sun produces differing amounts of daylight seasonally. 284
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.A.2.

5.9.6.B.1. Solar System: Using models, demonstrate an understanding of the scale of the solar system that shows distance and size relationships among the sun and planets. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.B.1.

5.9.6.B.2. Solar System: Recognize that the sun's gravitational pull holds the planets in their orbits and that the planets' gravitational pull holds their moons in their orbits. 126
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.B.2.

5.9.6.C.1. Stars: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the positions of the constellations in the night sky. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.C.1.

5.9.6.C.2. Stars: Observe that the planets appear to change their position against the background of stars. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.C.2.

5.9.6.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Recognized that images of celestial objects can be magnified and seen in greater detail when observed using binoculars and light telescopes. 32
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.D.1.

5.9.6.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the night sky. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.6.D.2.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.6.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Explain how organisms interact with other components of an ecosystem. 150
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.A.1.

5.10.6.A.2. Natural Systems and Interactions: Describe the natural processes that occur over time in places where direct human impact is minimal. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.A.2.

5.10.6.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Describe the effect of human activities on various ecosystems. 131
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.B.1.

5.10.6.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Evaluate the impact of personal activities on the local environment. 77
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.6.B.2.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.8.A.1. Habits of Mind: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.1.

5.1.8.A.2. Habits of Mind: Communicate experimental findings to others. 64
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.2.

5.1.8.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that the results of scientific investigations are seldom exactly the same and that replication is often necessary. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.3.

5.1.8.A.4. Habits of Mind: Recognize that curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty are attributes of scientists. 151
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.4.

5.1.8.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.1.

5.1.8.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.2.

5.1.8.B.3. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.3.

5.1.8.C.1. Safety: Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.C.1.

5.1.8.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.8.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize that scientific theories: develop over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. 182
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.1.

5.2.8.A.2. Cultural Contributions: Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems. 182
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.2.

5.2.8.A.3. Cultural Contributions: Describe how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 151
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.3.

5.2.8.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Describe the impact of major events and people in the history of science and technology, in conjunction with other world events. 335
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.B.1.

5.2.8.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Describe the development and exponential growth of scientific knowledge and technological innovations. 409
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.B.2.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.8.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation. 9
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.A.1.

5.3.8.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Perform mathematical computations using labeled quantities and express answers in correctly derived units. 47
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.B.1.

5.3.8.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Express physical relationships in terms of mathematical equations derived from collected data. 55
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.C.1.

5.3.8.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Represent and describe mathematical relationships among variables using: graphs; tables. 194
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.1.

5.3.8.D.2. Data Analysis and Probability: Analyze experimental data sets using measures of central tendency: mean, mode, median. 194
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.2.

5.3.8.D.3. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and use a graph of experimental data to draw a line of best fit and identify a linear relationship between variables when appropriate. 54
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.3.

5.3.8.D.4. Data Analysis and Probability: Use computer spreadsheets, graphing and database applications to assist in quantitative analysis of data. 144
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.4.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.8.A.1. Science and Technology: Compare and contrast science with technology, illustrating similarities and differences between these two human endeavors. 231
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.A.1.

5.4.8.B.1. Nature of Technology: Analyze a product or system to determine the problem it was designed to solve, the design constraints, trade-offs and risks involved in using the product or system, how the product or system might fail, and how the product or system might be improved. 118
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.B.1.

5.4.8.C.1. Technological Design: Recognize how feedback loops are used to control systems. 52
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.C.1.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.8.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how the products respiration and photosynthesis are recycled. 254
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.A.1.

5.5.8.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Recognize that complex multicellular organisms, including humans, are composed of and defined by interactions of the following: cells, tissues, organs, systems. 252
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.A.2.

5.5.8.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Compare and contrast kinds of organisms using their internal and external characteristics. 328
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.1.

5.5.8.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Discuss how changing environmental conditions can result in evolution or extinction of a species. 290
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.2.

5.5.8.B.3. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that individual organisms with certain traits are more likely to survive and have offspring. 301
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.3.

5.5.8.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how the sorting and recombining of genetic material results in the potential for variation among offspring of humans and other species. 80
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.8.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that all matter is composed of atoms that may join together to form molecules. 151
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.1.

5.6.8.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the phase of matter is determined by the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules and that the motion of these particles is related to the energy of the system. 151
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.2.

5.6.8.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that there are groups of elements that have similar properties, including highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive non-metals, and some almost completely non-reactive gases. 183
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.3.

5.6.8.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that a mixture often can be separated into the original substances using one of more of their characteristic physical properties 129
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.4.

5.6.8.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Show how substances can chemically react with each other to form new substances having properties different from those of the original substances. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.1.

5.6.8.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that in most chemical reactions energy is transferred into or out of a system. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.2.

5.6.8.B.3. Chemical Reactions: Demonstrate that regardless how substances within a simple closed system interact, the total mass of the system remains the same. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.3.

5.6.8.B.4. Chemical Reactions: Illustrate how atoms are rearranged when substances react, but that the total number of atoms and the total mass of the products remain the same as the original substances. 27
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.4.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.8.A.1. Motion and Forces: Use quantitative data to show that when more than one force acts on an object at the same time, the forces can reinforce or cancel each other producing a net (unbalanced) force that will change speed and/or direction of the object. 12
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.A.1.

5.7.8.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object, and that the force depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are. 14
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.A.2.

5.7.8.B.1. Energy Transformations: Recognize that the sun is a major source of the Earth's energy and that solar energy includes visible, infrared and, ultraviolet radiation. 47
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.1.

5.7.8.B.2. Energy Transformations: Describe the nature of various forms of energy, including heat, light, sound, chemical, mechanical, and electrical and trace energy transformations from one form to another. 417
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.2.

5.7.8.B.3. Energy Transformations: Describe how heat can be conducted through materials or transferred across space by radiation and know that if the material is a fluid, convection currents may aid the transfer of heat. 128
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.3.

5.7.8.B.4. Energy Transformations: Show that light is reflected, refracted, or absorbed when it interacts with matter and that colors may appear as a result of this interaction. 421
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.4.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.8.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.1.

5.8.8.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 51
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.2.

5.8.8.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 19
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.3.

5.8.8.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. 340
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.B.1.

5.8.8.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. 98
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.C.1.

5.8.8.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Show how successive layers of sedimentary rock and the fossils contained in them can be used to confirm the age, history, changing life forms, and geology of Earth. 115
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.C.2.

5.8.8.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Utilize data gathered from emerging technologies (i.e. geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS)) to create representations and describe processes of change on the Earth's surface. 116
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.D.1.

5.8.8.D.2. How We Study the Earth: Explain how technology designed to investigate features of the Earth's surface impacts how scientists study the Earth. 119
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.D.2.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.8.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses. 1206
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.1.

5.9.8.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides. 137
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.2.

5.9.8.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns. 1250
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.3.

5.9.8.B.1. Solar System: Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. 20
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.B.1.

5.9.8.C.1. Stars: Understand that the sun is a star and that it shares characteristics with other stars. 449
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.C.1.

5.9.8.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Know that the universe consists of many billions of galaxies, each including billions of stars. 107
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.D.1.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.8.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Investigate the impact of catastrophic events such as forest fires, floods, and hurricanes on the environment of New Jersey. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.8.A.1.

5.10.8.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Compare and contrast practices that affect the use and management of natural resources. 188
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.8.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.8.A.1. Habits of Mind: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data, claims, and arguments. 28
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.1.

5.1.8.A.2. Habits of Mind: Communicate experimental findings to others. 59
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.2.

5.1.8.A.3. Habits of Mind: Recognize that the results of scientific investigations are seldom exactly the same and that replication is often necessary. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.3.

5.1.8.A.4. Habits of Mind: Recognize that curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and honesty are attributes of scientists. 85
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.A.4.

5.1.8.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.1.

5.1.8.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.2.

5.1.8.B.3. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. 26
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.B.3.

5.1.8.C.1. Safety: Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.C.1.

5.1.8.C.2. Safety: Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. 4
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.1.8.C.2.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.8.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize that scientific theories: develop over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. 101
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.1.

5.2.8.A.2. Cultural Contributions: Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems. 101
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.2.

5.2.8.A.3. Cultural Contributions: Describe how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 85
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.A.3.

5.2.8.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Describe the impact of major events and people in the history of science and technology, in conjunction with other world events. 193
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.B.1.

5.2.8.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Describe the development and exponential growth of scientific knowledge and technological innovations. 234
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.2.8.B.2.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.8.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation. 9
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.A.1.

5.3.8.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: Perform mathematical computations using labeled quantities and express answers in correctly derived units. 47
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.B.1.

5.3.8.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Express physical relationships in terms of mathematical equations derived from collected data. 30
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.C.1.

5.3.8.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Represent and describe mathematical relationships among variables using: graphs; tables. 188
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.1.

5.3.8.D.2. Data Analysis and Probability: Analyze experimental data sets using measures of central tendency: mean, mode, median. 191
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.2.

5.3.8.D.3. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and use a graph of experimental data to draw a line of best fit and identify a linear relationship between variables when appropriate. 51
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.3.

5.3.8.D.4. Data Analysis and Probability: Use computer spreadsheets, graphing and database applications to assist in quantitative analysis of data. 141
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.3.8.D.4.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.8.A.1. Science and Technology: Compare and contrast science with technology, illustrating similarities and differences between these two human endeavors. 110
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.A.1.

5.4.8.B.1. Nature of Technology: Analyze a product or system to determine the problem it was designed to solve, the design constraints, trade-offs and risks involved in using the product or system, how the product or system might fail, and how the product or system might be improved. 71
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.B.1.

5.4.8.C.1. Technological Design: Recognize how feedback loops are used to control systems. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.4.8.C.1.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.8.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how the products respiration and photosynthesis are recycled. 236
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.A.1.

5.5.8.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Recognize that complex multicellular organisms, including humans, are composed of and defined by interactions of the following: cells, tissues, organs, systems. 149
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.A.2.

5.5.8.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Compare and contrast kinds of organisms using their internal and external characteristics. 187
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.1.

5.5.8.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Discuss how changing environmental conditions can result in evolution or extinction of a species. 165
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.2.

5.5.8.B.3. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Recognize that individual organisms with certain traits are more likely to survive and have offspring. 168
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.B.3.

5.5.8.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how the sorting and recombining of genetic material results in the potential for variation among offspring of humans and other species. 78
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.5.8.C.1.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.8.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that all matter is composed of atoms that may join together to form molecules. 150
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.1.

5.6.8.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the phase of matter is determined by the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules and that the motion of these particles is related to the energy of the system. 150
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.2.

5.6.8.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that there are groups of elements that have similar properties, including highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive non-metals, and some almost completely non-reactive gases. 177
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.3.

5.6.8.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that a mixture often can be separated into the original substances using one of more of their characteristic physical properties 129
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.A.4.

5.6.8.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Show how substances can chemically react with each other to form new substances having properties different from those of the original substances. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.1.

5.6.8.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that in most chemical reactions energy is transferred into or out of a system. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.2.

5.6.8.B.3. Chemical Reactions: Demonstrate that regardless how substances within a simple closed system interact, the total mass of the system remains the same. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.3.

5.6.8.B.4. Chemical Reactions: Illustrate how atoms are rearranged when substances react, but that the total number of atoms and the total mass of the products remain the same as the original substances. 17
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.6.8.B.4.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.8.A.1. Motion and Forces: Use quantitative data to show that when more than one force acts on an object at the same time, the forces can reinforce or cancel each other producing a net (unbalanced) force that will change speed and/or direction of the object. 11
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.A.1.

5.7.8.A.2. Motion and Forces: Recognize that every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object, and that the force depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are. 13
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.A.2.

5.7.8.B.1. Energy Transformations: Recognize that the sun is a major source of the Earth's energy and that solar energy includes visible, infrared and, ultraviolet radiation. 40
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.1.

5.7.8.B.2. Energy Transformations: Describe the nature of various forms of energy, including heat, light, sound, chemical, mechanical, and electrical and trace energy transformations from one form to another. 191
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.2.

5.7.8.B.3. Energy Transformations: Describe how heat can be conducted through materials or transferred across space by radiation and know that if the material is a fluid, convection currents may aid the transfer of heat. 127
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.3.

5.7.8.B.4. Energy Transformations: Show that light is reflected, refracted, or absorbed when it interacts with matter and that colors may appear as a result of this interaction. 418
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.7.8.B.4.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.8.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals. 5
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.1.

5.8.8.A.2. Earth's Properties and Materials: Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life. 48
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.2.

5.8.8.A.3. Earth's Properties and Materials: Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time. 2
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.A.3.

5.8.8.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe conditions in the atmosphere that lead to weather systems and how these systems are represented on weather maps. 108
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.B.1.

5.8.8.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. 43
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.C.1.

5.8.8.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Show how successive layers of sedimentary rock and the fossils contained in them can be used to confirm the age, history, changing life forms, and geology of Earth. 53
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.C.2.

5.8.8.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Utilize data gathered from emerging technologies (i.e. geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS)) to create representations and describe processes of change on the Earth's surface. 54
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.D.1.

5.8.8.D.2. How We Study the Earth: Explain how technology designed to investigate features of the Earth's surface impacts how scientists study the Earth. 119
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.8.8.D.2.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.8.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses. 1180
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.1.

5.9.8.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides. 127
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.2.

5.9.8.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns. 1224
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.A.3.

5.9.8.B.1. Solar System: Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. 15
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.B.1.

5.9.8.C.1. Stars: Understand that the sun is a star and that it shares characteristics with other stars. 147
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.C.1.

5.9.8.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Know that the universe consists of many billions of galaxies, each including billions of stars. 71
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.9.8.D.1.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.8.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Investigate the impact of catastrophic events such as forest fires, floods, and hurricanes on the environment of New Jersey. 41
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.8.A.1.

5.10.8.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Compare and contrast practices that affect the use and management of natural resources. 88
Suggested Titles for New Jersey Science State Standard 5.10.8.B.1.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.12.A.1. Habits of Mind: When making decisions, evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit.

5.1.12.A.2. Habits of Mind: Assess the risks and benefits associated with alternative solutions.

5.1.12.A.3. Habits of Mind: Engage in collaboration, peer review, and accurate reporting of findings.

5.1.12.A.4. Habits of Mind: Explore cases that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific enterprise.

5.1.12.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations.

5.1.12.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Show that experimental results can lead to new questions and further investigations.

5.1.12.C.1. Safety: Understand, evaluate and practice safe procedures for conducting science investigations.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.12.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and political conditions and how scientific and technological achievement effect historical events.

5.2.12.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Examine the lives and contributions of important scientists who effected major breakthroughs in our understanding of the natural and designed world.

5.2.12.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Discuss significant technological achievements in which science has played an important part as well as technological advances that have contributed directly to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

5.2.12.B.3. Historical Perspectives: Describe the historical origin of important scientific developments such as atomic theory, genetics, plate tectonics, etc., showing how scientific theories develop, are tested, and can be replaced or modified in light of new information and improved investigative techniques.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.12.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation.

5.3.12.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: When performing mathematical operations with measured quantities, express answers to reflect the degree of precision and accuracy of the input data.

5.3.12.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Apply mathematical models that describe physical phenomena to predict real world events.

5.3.12.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and interpret graphs of data to represent inverse and non-linear relationships, and statistical distributions.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.12.A.1. Science and Technology: Know that scientific inquiry is driven by the desire to understand the natural world and seeks to answer questions that may or may not directly influence humans, while technology is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems.

5.4.12.B.1. Nature of Technology: Assess the impacts of introducing a new technology in terms of alternative solutions, costs, tradeoffs, risks, benefits and environmental impact.

5.4.12.C.1. Technological Design: Plan, develop, and implement a proposal to solve an authentic, technological problem.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.12.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate the structure of molecules to their function in cellular structure and metabolism.

5.5.12.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how plants convert light energy to chemical energy.

5.5.12.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe how plants produce substances high in energy content that become the primary source of energy for life.

5.5.12.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate disease in humans and other organisms to infections or intrinsic failures of system.

5.5.12.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain that through evolution the Earth's present species developed from earlier distinctly different species.

5.5.12.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain how the theory of natural selection accounts for extinction as well as an increase in the proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics within a species.

5.5.12.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how information is encoded and transmitted in genetic material.

5.5.12.C.2. Reproduction and Heredity: Explain how genetic material can be altered by natural and/or artificial means; mutations and new gene combinations may have positive, negative, or no effect on organisms or species.

5.5.12.C.3. Reproduction and Heredity: Assess the impact of current and emerging technologies on our understanding of inherited human characteristics.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.12.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that atoms are made of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons and that the nucleus, a tiny fraction of the volume of an atom, is composed of protons and neutrons, each almost 2,000 times more massive than an electron.

5.6.12.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that the number of protons in the nucleus defines the element.

5.6.12.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that an atom's electron arrangement, particularly the outermost electrons, determines how the atom can interact with other atoms.

5.6.12.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain that atoms form bonds (ionic and covalent) with other atoms by transferring or sharing electrons.

5.6.12.A.5. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain how the Periodic Table of Elements reflects the relationship between the properties of elements and their atomic structure.

5.6.12.A.8. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that many biological, chemical and physical phenomena can be explained by changes in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.

5.6.12.A.7. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the properties of matter are related to the structure and arrangement of their molecules and atoms, such as in metallic and nonmetallic crystals and carbon compounds.

5.6.12.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Explain that the rate of reactions among atoms and molecules depends on how often they encounter one another and that the rate is affected by nature of reactants, concentration, pressure, temperature, and the presence of a catalyst.

5.6.12.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that some changes in chemical bonds require a net input or net release of energy.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.12.A.1. Motion and Forces: Apply the mathematical relationship between the mass of an object, the net force exerted on it, and the resulting acceleration.

5.7.12.A.2. Motion and Forces: Explain that whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal and opposite force is exerted on the first object.

5.7.12.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize gravity as a universal force of attraction between masses and that the force is proportional to the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

5.7.12.A.4. Motion and Forces: Recognize that electrically charged bodies can attract or repel each other with a force that depends upon the size and nature of the charges and the distance between them and know that electric forces play an important role in explaining the structure and properties of matter.

5.7.12.A.5. Motion and Forces: Know that there are strong forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together and that significant amounts of energy can be released in nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, and nuclear decay) when these binding forces are disrupted.

5.7.12.A.8. Motion and Forces: Explain how electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces can be used to produce energy by causing chemical, physical, or nuclear changes and relate the amount of energy produced to the nature and relative strength of the force.

5.7.12.A.7. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate that moving electric charges can produce magnetic forces and moving magnets can produce electric forces

5.7.12.B.1. Energy Transformations: Explain how the various forms of energy (heat, electricity, sound, light) move through materials and identify the factors that affect that movement.

5.7.12.B.2. Energy Transformations: Explain that while energy can be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of a closed system is constant.

5.7.12.B.3. Energy Transformations: Recognize that whenever mechanical energy is transformed, some heat is dissipated and is therefore unavailable for use.

5.7.12.B.4. Energy Transformations: Explain the nature of electromagnetic radiation and compare the components of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.12.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Explain the interrelationship of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.

5.8.12.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe how weather (in the short term) and climate (in the long term) involve the transfer of energy in and out of the atmosphere.

5.8.12.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Use the theory of plate tectonics to explain the relationship among earthquakes, volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, and deep-sea trenches.

5.8.12.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Know that Earth is a system in which chemical elements exist in fixed amounts and move through the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and living things as part of geochemical cycles.

5.8.12.C.3. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that the evolution of life on Earth has changed the composition of Earth's atmosphere through time.

5.8.12.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Analyze the evidence produced by a variety of techniques that is used to understand changes in the Earth that have occurred over time: topography, fossils, Rock stratification, ice cores, radiometric data.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.12.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses.

5.9.12.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides.

5.9.12.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns.

5.9.12.B.1. Solar System: Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of gas and dust left from exploding stars.

5.9.12.C.1. Stars: Describe the physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of stars.

5.9.12.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond.

5.9.12.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Cite evidence to describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current explanations of its evolution.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.12.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Distinguish naturally occurring process from those believed to have been modified by human interaction or activity: climate change, ozone production, erosion and deposition, threatened and endangered species.

5.10.12.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Assess the impact of human activities on the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through ecosystems.

5.10.12.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Use scientific, economic, and other data to assess environmental risks and benefits associated with societal activity.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.12.A.1. Habits of Mind: When making decisions, evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit.

5.1.12.A.2. Habits of Mind: Assess the risks and benefits associated with alternative solutions.

5.1.12.A.3. Habits of Mind: Engage in collaboration, peer review, and accurate reporting of findings.

5.1.12.A.4. Habits of Mind: Explore cases that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific enterprise.

5.1.12.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations.

5.1.12.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Show that experimental results can lead to new questions and further investigations.

5.1.12.C.1. Safety: Understand, evaluate and practice safe procedures for conducting science investigations.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.12.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and political conditions and how scientific and technological achievement effect historical events.

5.2.12.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Examine the lives and contributions of important scientists who effected major breakthroughs in our understanding of the natural and designed world.

5.2.12.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Discuss significant technological achievements in which science has played an important part as well as technological advances that have contributed directly to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

5.2.12.B.3. Historical Perspectives: Describe the historical origin of important scientific developments such as atomic theory, genetics, plate tectonics, etc., showing how scientific theories develop, are tested, and can be replaced or modified in light of new information and improved investigative techniques.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.12.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation.

5.3.12.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: When performing mathematical operations with measured quantities, express answers to reflect the degree of precision and accuracy of the input data.

5.3.12.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Apply mathematical models that describe physical phenomena to predict real world events.

5.3.12.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and interpret graphs of data to represent inverse and non-linear relationships, and statistical distributions.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.12.A.1. Science and Technology: Know that scientific inquiry is driven by the desire to understand the natural world and seeks to answer questions that may or may not directly influence humans, while technology is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems.

5.4.12.B.1. Nature of Technology: Assess the impacts of introducing a new technology in terms of alternative solutions, costs, tradeoffs, risks, benefits and environmental impact.

5.4.12.C.1. Technological Design: Plan, develop, and implement a proposal to solve an authentic, technological problem.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.12.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate the structure of molecules to their function in cellular structure and metabolism.

5.5.12.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how plants convert light energy to chemical energy.

5.5.12.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe how plants produce substances high in energy content that become the primary source of energy for life.

5.5.12.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate disease in humans and other organisms to infections or intrinsic failures of system.

5.5.12.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain that through evolution the Earth's present species developed from earlier distinctly different species.

5.5.12.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain how the theory of natural selection accounts for extinction as well as an increase in the proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics within a species.

5.5.12.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how information is encoded and transmitted in genetic material.

5.5.12.C.2. Reproduction and Heredity: Explain how genetic material can be altered by natural and/or artificial means; mutations and new gene combinations may have positive, negative, or no effect on organisms or species.

5.5.12.C.3. Reproduction and Heredity: Assess the impact of current and emerging technologies on our understanding of inherited human characteristics.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.12.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that atoms are made of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons and that the nucleus, a tiny fraction of the volume of an atom, is composed of protons and neutrons, each almost 2,000 times more massive than an electron.

5.6.12.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that the number of protons in the nucleus defines the element.

5.6.12.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that an atom's electron arrangement, particularly the outermost electrons, determines how the atom can interact with other atoms.

5.6.12.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain that atoms form bonds (ionic and covalent) with other atoms by transferring or sharing electrons.

5.6.12.A.5. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain how the Periodic Table of Elements reflects the relationship between the properties of elements and their atomic structure.

5.6.12.A.8. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that many biological, chemical and physical phenomena can be explained by changes in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.

5.6.12.A.7. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the properties of matter are related to the structure and arrangement of their molecules and atoms, such as in metallic and nonmetallic crystals and carbon compounds.

5.6.12.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Explain that the rate of reactions among atoms and molecules depends on how often they encounter one another and that the rate is affected by nature of reactants, concentration, pressure, temperature, and the presence of a catalyst.

5.6.12.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that some changes in chemical bonds require a net input or net release of energy.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.12.A.1. Motion and Forces: Apply the mathematical relationship between the mass of an object, the net force exerted on it, and the resulting acceleration.

5.7.12.A.2. Motion and Forces: Explain that whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal and opposite force is exerted on the first object.

5.7.12.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize gravity as a universal force of attraction between masses and that the force is proportional to the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

5.7.12.A.4. Motion and Forces: Recognize that electrically charged bodies can attract or repel each other with a force that depends upon the size and nature of the charges and the distance between them and know that electric forces play an important role in explaining the structure and properties of matter.

5.7.12.A.5. Motion and Forces: Know that there are strong forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together and that significant amounts of energy can be released in nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, and nuclear decay) when these binding forces are disrupted.

5.7.12.A.8. Motion and Forces: Explain how electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces can be used to produce energy by causing chemical, physical, or nuclear changes and relate the amount of energy produced to the nature and relative strength of the force.

5.7.12.A.7. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate that moving electric charges can produce magnetic forces and moving magnets can produce electric forces

5.7.12.B.1. Energy Transformations: Explain how the various forms of energy (heat, electricity, sound, light) move through materials and identify the factors that affect that movement.

5.7.12.B.2. Energy Transformations: Explain that while energy can be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of a closed system is constant.

5.7.12.B.3. Energy Transformations: Recognize that whenever mechanical energy is transformed, some heat is dissipated and is therefore unavailable for use.

5.7.12.B.4. Energy Transformations: Explain the nature of electromagnetic radiation and compare the components of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.12.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Explain the interrelationship of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.

5.8.12.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe how weather (in the short term) and climate (in the long term) involve the transfer of energy in and out of the atmosphere.

5.8.12.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Use the theory of plate tectonics to explain the relationship among earthquakes, volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, and deep-sea trenches.

5.8.12.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Know that Earth is a system in which chemical elements exist in fixed amounts and move through the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and living things as part of geochemical cycles.

5.8.12.C.3. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that the evolution of life on Earth has changed the composition of Earth's atmosphere through time.

5.8.12.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Analyze the evidence produced by a variety of techniques that is used to understand changes in the Earth that have occurred over time: topography, fossils, Rock stratification, ice cores, radiometric data.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.12.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses.

5.9.12.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides.

5.9.12.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns.

5.9.12.B.1. Solar System: Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of gas and dust left from exploding stars.

5.9.12.C.1. Stars: Describe the physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of stars.

5.9.12.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond.

5.9.12.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Cite evidence to describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current explanations of its evolution.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.12.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Distinguish naturally occurring process from those believed to have been modified by human interaction or activity: climate change, ozone production, erosion and deposition, threatened and endangered species.

5.10.12.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Assess the impact of human activities on the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through ecosystems.

5.10.12.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Use scientific, economic, and other data to assess environmental risks and benefits associated with societal activity.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.12.A.1. Habits of Mind: When making decisions, evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit.

5.1.12.A.2. Habits of Mind: Assess the risks and benefits associated with alternative solutions.

5.1.12.A.3. Habits of Mind: Engage in collaboration, peer review, and accurate reporting of findings.

5.1.12.A.4. Habits of Mind: Explore cases that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific enterprise.

5.1.12.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations.

5.1.12.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Show that experimental results can lead to new questions and further investigations.

5.1.12.C.1. Safety: Understand, evaluate and practice safe procedures for conducting science investigations.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.12.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and political conditions and how scientific and technological achievement effect historical events.

5.2.12.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Examine the lives and contributions of important scientists who effected major breakthroughs in our understanding of the natural and designed world.

5.2.12.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Discuss significant technological achievements in which science has played an important part as well as technological advances that have contributed directly to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

5.2.12.B.3. Historical Perspectives: Describe the historical origin of important scientific developments such as atomic theory, genetics, plate tectonics, etc., showing how scientific theories develop, are tested, and can be replaced or modified in light of new information and improved investigative techniques.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.12.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation.

5.3.12.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: When performing mathematical operations with measured quantities, express answers to reflect the degree of precision and accuracy of the input data.

5.3.12.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Apply mathematical models that describe physical phenomena to predict real world events.

5.3.12.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and interpret graphs of data to represent inverse and non-linear relationships, and statistical distributions.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.12.A.1. Science and Technology: Know that scientific inquiry is driven by the desire to understand the natural world and seeks to answer questions that may or may not directly influence humans, while technology is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems.

5.4.12.B.1. Nature of Technology: Assess the impacts of introducing a new technology in terms of alternative solutions, costs, tradeoffs, risks, benefits and environmental impact.

5.4.12.C.1. Technological Design: Plan, develop, and implement a proposal to solve an authentic, technological problem.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.12.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate the structure of molecules to their function in cellular structure and metabolism.

5.5.12.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how plants convert light energy to chemical energy.

5.5.12.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe how plants produce substances high in energy content that become the primary source of energy for life.

5.5.12.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate disease in humans and other organisms to infections or intrinsic failures of system.

5.5.12.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain that through evolution the Earth's present species developed from earlier distinctly different species.

5.5.12.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain how the theory of natural selection accounts for extinction as well as an increase in the proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics within a species.

5.5.12.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how information is encoded and transmitted in genetic material.

5.5.12.C.2. Reproduction and Heredity: Explain how genetic material can be altered by natural and/or artificial means; mutations and new gene combinations may have positive, negative, or no effect on organisms or species.

5.5.12.C.3. Reproduction and Heredity: Assess the impact of current and emerging technologies on our understanding of inherited human characteristics.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.12.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that atoms are made of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons and that the nucleus, a tiny fraction of the volume of an atom, is composed of protons and neutrons, each almost 2,000 times more massive than an electron.

5.6.12.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that the number of protons in the nucleus defines the element.

5.6.12.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that an atom's electron arrangement, particularly the outermost electrons, determines how the atom can interact with other atoms.

5.6.12.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain that atoms form bonds (ionic and covalent) with other atoms by transferring or sharing electrons.

5.6.12.A.5. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain how the Periodic Table of Elements reflects the relationship between the properties of elements and their atomic structure.

5.6.12.A.8. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that many biological, chemical and physical phenomena can be explained by changes in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.

5.6.12.A.7. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the properties of matter are related to the structure and arrangement of their molecules and atoms, such as in metallic and nonmetallic crystals and carbon compounds.

5.6.12.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Explain that the rate of reactions among atoms and molecules depends on how often they encounter one another and that the rate is affected by nature of reactants, concentration, pressure, temperature, and the presence of a catalyst.

5.6.12.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that some changes in chemical bonds require a net input or net release of energy.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.12.A.1. Motion and Forces: Apply the mathematical relationship between the mass of an object, the net force exerted on it, and the resulting acceleration.

5.7.12.A.2. Motion and Forces: Explain that whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal and opposite force is exerted on the first object.

5.7.12.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize gravity as a universal force of attraction between masses and that the force is proportional to the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

5.7.12.A.4. Motion and Forces: Recognize that electrically charged bodies can attract or repel each other with a force that depends upon the size and nature of the charges and the distance between them and know that electric forces play an important role in explaining the structure and properties of matter.

5.7.12.A.5. Motion and Forces: Know that there are strong forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together and that significant amounts of energy can be released in nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, and nuclear decay) when these binding forces are disrupted.

5.7.12.A.8. Motion and Forces: Explain how electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces can be used to produce energy by causing chemical, physical, or nuclear changes and relate the amount of energy produced to the nature and relative strength of the force.

5.7.12.A.7. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate that moving electric charges can produce magnetic forces and moving magnets can produce electric forces

5.7.12.B.1. Energy Transformations: Explain how the various forms of energy (heat, electricity, sound, light) move through materials and identify the factors that affect that movement.

5.7.12.B.2. Energy Transformations: Explain that while energy can be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of a closed system is constant.

5.7.12.B.3. Energy Transformations: Recognize that whenever mechanical energy is transformed, some heat is dissipated and is therefore unavailable for use.

5.7.12.B.4. Energy Transformations: Explain the nature of electromagnetic radiation and compare the components of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.12.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Explain the interrelationship of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.

5.8.12.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe how weather (in the short term) and climate (in the long term) involve the transfer of energy in and out of the atmosphere.

5.8.12.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Use the theory of plate tectonics to explain the relationship among earthquakes, volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, and deep-sea trenches.

5.8.12.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Know that Earth is a system in which chemical elements exist in fixed amounts and move through the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and living things as part of geochemical cycles.

5.8.12.C.3. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that the evolution of life on Earth has changed the composition of Earth's atmosphere through time.

5.8.12.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Analyze the evidence produced by a variety of techniques that is used to understand changes in the Earth that have occurred over time: topography, fossils, Rock stratification, ice cores, radiometric data.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.12.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses.

5.9.12.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides.

5.9.12.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns.

5.9.12.B.1. Solar System: Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of gas and dust left from exploding stars.

5.9.12.C.1. Stars: Describe the physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of stars.

5.9.12.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond.

5.9.12.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Cite evidence to describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current explanations of its evolution.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.12.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Distinguish naturally occurring process from those believed to have been modified by human interaction or activity: climate change, ozone production, erosion and deposition, threatened and endangered species.

5.10.12.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Assess the impact of human activities on the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through ecosystems.

5.10.12.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Use scientific, economic, and other data to assess environmental risks and benefits associated with societal activity.

NJ.5.1. Scientific Processes: All students will develop problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills, reflected by formulating usable questions and hypotheses, planning experiments, conducting systematic observations, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.

5.1.12.A.1. Habits of Mind: When making decisions, evaluate conclusions, weigh evidence, and recognize that arguments may not have equal merit.

5.1.12.A.2. Habits of Mind: Assess the risks and benefits associated with alternative solutions.

5.1.12.A.3. Habits of Mind: Engage in collaboration, peer review, and accurate reporting of findings.

5.1.12.A.4. Habits of Mind: Explore cases that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of the scientific enterprise.

5.1.12.B.1. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Select and use appropriate instrumentation to design and conduct investigations.

5.1.12.B.2. Inquiry and Problem Solving: Show that experimental results can lead to new questions and further investigations.

5.1.12.C.1. Safety: Understand, evaluate and practice safe procedures for conducting science investigations.

NJ.5.2. Science and Society: All students will develop an understanding of how people of various cultures have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, and how major discoveries and events have advanced science and technology.

5.2.12.A.1. Cultural Contributions: Recognize the role of the scientific community in responding to changing social and political conditions and how scientific and technological achievement effect historical events.

5.2.12.B.1. Historical Perspectives: Examine the lives and contributions of important scientists who effected major breakthroughs in our understanding of the natural and designed world.

5.2.12.B.2. Historical Perspectives: Discuss significant technological achievements in which science has played an important part as well as technological advances that have contributed directly to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

5.2.12.B.3. Historical Perspectives: Describe the historical origin of important scientific developments such as atomic theory, genetics, plate tectonics, etc., showing how scientific theories develop, are tested, and can be replaced or modified in light of new information and improved investigative techniques.

NJ.5.3. Mathematical Applications: All students will integrate mathematics as a tool for problem-solving in science, and as a means of expressing and/or modeling scientific theories.

5.3.12.A.1. Numerical Operations: Express quantities using appropriate number formats, such as: decimals, percents, scientific notation.

5.3.12.B.1. Geometry and Measurement: When performing mathematical operations with measured quantities, express answers to reflect the degree of precision and accuracy of the input data.

5.3.12.C.1. Patterns and Algebra: Apply mathematical models that describe physical phenomena to predict real world events.

5.3.12.D.1. Data Analysis and Probability: Construct and interpret graphs of data to represent inverse and non-linear relationships, and statistical distributions.

NJ.5.4. Nature and Process of Technology: All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

5.4.12.A.1. Science and Technology: Know that scientific inquiry is driven by the desire to understand the natural world and seeks to answer questions that may or may not directly influence humans, while technology is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems.

5.4.12.B.1. Nature of Technology: Assess the impacts of introducing a new technology in terms of alternative solutions, costs, tradeoffs, risks, benefits and environmental impact.

5.4.12.C.1. Technological Design: Plan, develop, and implement a proposal to solve an authentic, technological problem.

NJ.5.5. Characteristics of Life: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms and will investigate the diversity of life.

5.5.12.A.1. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate the structure of molecules to their function in cellular structure and metabolism.

5.5.12.A.2. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Explain how plants convert light energy to chemical energy.

5.5.12.A.3. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Describe how plants produce substances high in energy content that become the primary source of energy for life.

5.5.12.A.4. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems: Relate disease in humans and other organisms to infections or intrinsic failures of system.

5.5.12.B.1. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain that through evolution the Earth's present species developed from earlier distinctly different species.

5.5.12.B.2. Diversity and Biological Evolution: Explain how the theory of natural selection accounts for extinction as well as an increase in the proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics within a species.

5.5.12.C.1. Reproduction and Heredity: Describe how information is encoded and transmitted in genetic material.

5.5.12.C.2. Reproduction and Heredity: Explain how genetic material can be altered by natural and/or artificial means; mutations and new gene combinations may have positive, negative, or no effect on organisms or species.

5.5.12.C.3. Reproduction and Heredity: Assess the impact of current and emerging technologies on our understanding of inherited human characteristics.

NJ.5.6. Chemistry: All students will gain an understanding of the structure and behavior of matter.

5.6.12.A.1. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that atoms are made of a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons and that the nucleus, a tiny fraction of the volume of an atom, is composed of protons and neutrons, each almost 2,000 times more massive than an electron.

5.6.12.A.2. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that the number of protons in the nucleus defines the element.

5.6.12.A.3. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that an atom's electron arrangement, particularly the outermost electrons, determines how the atom can interact with other atoms.

5.6.12.A.4. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain that atoms form bonds (ionic and covalent) with other atoms by transferring or sharing electrons.

5.6.12.A.5. Structure and Properties of Matter: Explain how the Periodic Table of Elements reflects the relationship between the properties of elements and their atomic structure.

5.6.12.A.8. Structure and Properties of Matter: Know that many biological, chemical and physical phenomena can be explained by changes in the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.

5.6.12.A.7. Structure and Properties of Matter: Recognize that the properties of matter are related to the structure and arrangement of their molecules and atoms, such as in metallic and nonmetallic crystals and carbon compounds.

5.6.12.B.1. Chemical Reactions: Explain that the rate of reactions among atoms and molecules depends on how often they encounter one another and that the rate is affected by nature of reactants, concentration, pressure, temperature, and the presence of a catalyst.

5.6.12.B.2. Chemical Reactions: Show that some changes in chemical bonds require a net input or net release of energy.

NJ.5.7. Physics: All students will gain an understanding of natural laws as they apply to motion, forces, and energy transformations.

5.7.12.A.1. Motion and Forces: Apply the mathematical relationship between the mass of an object, the net force exerted on it, and the resulting acceleration.

5.7.12.A.2. Motion and Forces: Explain that whenever one object exerts a force on another, an equal and opposite force is exerted on the first object.

5.7.12.A.3. Motion and Forces: Recognize gravity as a universal force of attraction between masses and that the force is proportional to the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

5.7.12.A.4. Motion and Forces: Recognize that electrically charged bodies can attract or repel each other with a force that depends upon the size and nature of the charges and the distance between them and know that electric forces play an important role in explaining the structure and properties of matter.

5.7.12.A.5. Motion and Forces: Know that there are strong forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together and that significant amounts of energy can be released in nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, and nuclear decay) when these binding forces are disrupted.

5.7.12.A.8. Motion and Forces: Explain how electromagnetic, gravitational, and nuclear forces can be used to produce energy by causing chemical, physical, or nuclear changes and relate the amount of energy produced to the nature and relative strength of the force.

5.7.12.A.7. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate that moving electric charges can produce magnetic forces and moving magnets can produce electric forces

5.7.12.B.1. Energy Transformations: Explain how the various forms of energy (heat, electricity, sound, light) move through materials and identify the factors that affect that movement.

5.7.12.B.2. Energy Transformations: Explain that while energy can be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of a closed system is constant.

5.7.12.B.3. Energy Transformations: Recognize that whenever mechanical energy is transformed, some heat is dissipated and is therefore unavailable for use.

5.7.12.B.4. Energy Transformations: Explain the nature of electromagnetic radiation and compare the components of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays.

NJ.5.8. Earth Science: All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of the earth.

5.8.12.A.1. Earth's Properties and Materials: Explain the interrelationship of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.

5.8.12.B.1. Atmosphere and Water: Describe how weather (in the short term) and climate (in the long term) involve the transfer of energy in and out of the atmosphere.

5.8.12.C.1. Processes that Shape the Earth: Use the theory of plate tectonics to explain the relationship among earthquakes, volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, and deep-sea trenches.

5.8.12.C.2. Processes that Shape the Earth: Know that Earth is a system in which chemical elements exist in fixed amounts and move through the solid Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and living things as part of geochemical cycles.

5.8.12.C.3. Processes that Shape the Earth: Recognize that the evolution of life on Earth has changed the composition of Earth's atmosphere through time.

5.8.12.D.1. How We Study the Earth: Analyze the evidence produced by a variety of techniques that is used to understand changes in the Earth that have occurred over time: topography, fossils, Rock stratification, ice cores, radiometric data.

NJ.5.9. Astronomy and Space Science: All students will gain an understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

5.9.12.A.1. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Investigate the Earth, moon, and sun as a system and explain how the motion of these bodies results in the phases of the moon and eclipses.

5.9.12.A.2. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the regular and predictable motions of the Earth and moon produce tides.

5.9.12.A.3. Earth, Moon, Sun System: Explain how the tilt, rotation, and orbital pattern of the Earth relative to the sun produce seasons and weather patterns.

5.9.12.B.1. Solar System: Explain that our solar system coalesced from a nebular cloud of gas and dust left from exploding stars.

5.9.12.C.1. Stars: Describe the physical characteristics, stages of development, and the apparent motions of stars.

5.9.12.D.1. Galaxies and Universe: Describe data gathering and observation technologies and explain how they are used to explore the solar system and beyond.

5.9.12.D.2. Galaxies and Universe: Cite evidence to describe the scientific theory of the origin of the universe and the current explanations of its evolution.

NJ.5.10. Environmental Studies: All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

5.10.12.A.1. Natural Systems and Interactions: Distinguish naturally occurring process from those believed to have been modified by human interaction or activity: climate change, ozone production, erosion and deposition, threatened and endangered species.

5.10.12.B.1. Human Interactions and Impact: Assess the impact of human activities on the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through ecosystems.

5.10.12.B.2. Human Interactions and Impact: Use scientific, economic, and other data to assess environmental risks and benefits associated with societal activity.