Fifth Grade Unit 2 Investigati


Fifth Grade Unit 2 Investigation
Enduring Understanding: We understand the world by investigating, or seeking answers, to our questions. Essential Question: How do scientists learn about the natural world?
Inquiry and Research Project / Week 1 / Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5
Week 1: Hidden Worlds	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
"I Can" Statements: I can explain how different concepts are alike and different. I can tell what important details have in common. I can use sequence to explain the realtionship between ideas. Standards: RI 5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details. RI 5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas or concepts in historical, scientific or technical text based on specific information in the text.	Vocabulary: Hidden Worlds Vocabulary Teachers share vocabulary presentation. Related Concepts: LearnZillion Students examine relationships between three concepts. Flow Map Sequence important events in this notebook. Microscopes: Seeing Microscopic Life This video looks at the history of microscopes. Mirrors and Lenses This video examines mirrors and lenses in microscopes.	Vocabulary: Vocabulary Game Microscopes: Microscopic Pictures I can match pictures that are magnified in the Smart Notebook. The Importance of Microscopes I can record myself reading the selection in Pixie fluency practice. Microscopes Britannica I can read to compare the types of microscopes that scientists use. Scientist Trading Cards I can read advice from the photographer David Kunkel and create a trading card on what a scientist is like in this Pixie file. Wanted Poster I can research different types of bacterica and create a wanted poster to warn others.
Week 2: Rattlers!	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
"I Can" Statements: I can explain what the important details in a selection have in common. I can determine how text organization aids comprehension. I can present information gathered from multiple texts. Standards: RI 5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize RI 5.5 Compare and contrast the overall structure of evernts, ideas and concepts or information in two or more texts. RI 5.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about a subject knowledgeably.	Vocabulary: Rattlers Vocabulary Treasures vocabulary cards in PowerPoint. Main Idea: BrainPop Video Use as an introduction or reteaching Thinking Map: Tree Map Use the blank Smart notebook to identify the main idea and supporting details of each section of text. Main Ideas Are Supported By Details In this lesson, students learn to explain how main ideas are supported by key details. Note: Login to LearnZillion before selecting the link. Rattlesnake Research: Rattlesnake Video Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com	Vocabulary: Vocabulary Game I can review the story vocabulary. Diamondbacks I can practice fluent reading. Main Idea: Hamburger Main Idea Game I can determine the main idea from this PBSLearningMedia game. Rattlesnake Research: Rattlesnake Organizer Rattlesnakes Discovery Board Britannica Article San Diego Zoo I can research different types of rattlesnakes and record the information on an inspiration organizer.
Week 3: These Robots are Wild!	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
"I Can" Statements: I can use quotes from the text to support my conclusions. I can determine the author's purpose and point of view. Standards: RI 5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. RI 5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text. RI 5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.	Vocabulary: These Robots are Wild! Vocabulary Author's Point of View: Author's Points Students learn to explain the point an author wants to convey and evidence that supports that point. Note: Login to LearnZillion before selecting the link. Author's Opinion Students learn how to explain the way an author persuades the reader. Note: Login to LearnZillion before selecting the link. Robotic Research: Robotic Video Discovery Education video about a vehicle based on a six-legged insect. Note: If the link doesn't open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Spider Robots Video segment interviewing Matt Denton, designer of a 6 legged robot. Note: If the link doesn't open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Lego Robotics Building Group of students explain how to build a robot to complete a series of tasks for a competition. Preview other segments from the series. Note: If the link doesn't open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Biomorphic Robots Video clip from PBSLearningMedia on using animals as models for designing robots.	Vocabulary: Vocabulary Game Vocabulary Scatter Vocabulary Matching I can review vocabulary through online games. Fluency Practice I can record myself reading. Robotic Projects: Design A Robot I can use the robot factory to create my own robot. I can describe the robot's features and the tasks it can complete. Robot Commercial I can write a persuasive paragraph to convince people to purchase my robot. I can create a commercial for the robot.
Week 4: Up in the Air: The Story of Balloon Flight	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
"I Can" Statements: I can research a topic. I can describe the overall structure of concepts in a text. Standards: RI 5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text. RI 5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. RI 5.8 Explain how the author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which points.	Vocabulary: Up In The Air Vocabulary Hot Air Balloon Research: Hot Air Balloons Video showing a brief history of hot air balloons and how they work. Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com The First Hot Air Balloons Preview the video and begin at 34 seconds to avoid information geared towards high schoolers. Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com	Vocabulary: Vocabulary Game I can review vocabulary. (P) Flight I can practice fluency. Hot Air Balloon Research: Reading Rainbow: Hot Air Henry *Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* How Does a Hot Air Balloon Fly? Hot Air Balloon Experiments Stem in 30: Hot Air Balloons Great Balloon Race Game I can research how hot air balloons fly. I can use a word processing program to create an examine for prospective hot air balloon pilots to take including questions on safety and the history of balloon flight. Inspiration Timeline Project I can research how hot air balloons have changed history.
Week 5: Hurricanes	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
"I Can" Statements: I can gather information from multiple sources and create a brochure. Standards: RI 5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.	Vocabulary: Hurricanes Vocabulary Hurricane Research: Weather Smart: Hurricanes Discovery Education video detailing the elements of a hurricane. Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com	Vocabulary: Vocabulary Game I can review text vocabulary. Scientists and Severe Weather I can record myself reading an article on how scientists predict severe weather. Hurricane Research: Hurricanes Floyd & Andrew I can compare research on two different hurricanes and record information in Inspiration. I can write an essay about which hurricane was the most destructive. Hurricane Brochure: TrueFlix - Hurricane Sandy WeatherWizKids FactCite Weather Watch Scientist Profile:Hurricane Researcher I can research how hurricanes develop and how scientists track them. Product Option 1: Publisher Product Option 2: ReadWriteThink I can create a brochure for other students based on my research.
Inquiry and Research Project	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
I can report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes		Scientist Research I can research different types of scientists then create a presentation. Scientist Profile I can compare different scientist types from videos on PBS LearningMedia.

Theme Connections
Writing Resources	Unit Project Resources
PERSUASIVE WRITING	Theme Statement: We study the world by investigating, or seeking answers to our questions. How can I learn to study the natural world the way a scientist does? (page xvi)
Supporting Opinions This notebook activity gives students the chance to support their opinion on different topics. Don't Buy It This website examines advertising and the messages that are sent. Supporting Details This interactive activity reviews supporting details and has a quiz as well.	Space Suit Research Students will research space suits and why they are effective.

Teacher Notes
Standards	Resources
Common Core Standard: L.5.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships Technology Standard: 3- Technology for Learning and Collaboration	Visual Vocabulary Cards-(Hidden Worlds) Vocabulary Game(Hidden Worlds) Visual Vocabulary Cards-(Rattlers) Vocabulary Game(Rattlers) Vocabulary Game(These Robots are Wild) Visual Vocabulary Cards- (These Robots are Wild) Vocabulary Game(Up in the Air) Visual Vocabulary Cards- (Up in the Air) Vocabulary Game(Hurricanes) Visual Vocabulary Cards- (Hurricanes)
Common Core Standard: SL.5.5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. Technology Standard: 3- Technology for Learning and Collaboration	Rattlesnake video Weather Smart: Hurricanes Hot Air Balloons Robotic video Mirrors and Lenses Thinking Map: Double Bubble Examine the relationship between three concepts Determine the main idea by summarizing key details Explain how main ideas are supported by key details Explain the point the author wants to convey Explain the way an author persuades the reader
Common Core Standard: RI.5.7. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. Technology Standard: 3- Technology for Learning and Collaboration	Can you identify these microscopic pictures? Virtual Microscope Rattlesnake Research How does a Hot Air Ballon Fly? Hot Air Balloon Experiments
Common Core Standard: RL.5.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. Technology Standard: Standard 5.0 – Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information.	Thinking Map: Flow Map Thinking Map: Brace Map Thinking Map: Bubble Map
Common Core Standard: W.5.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Technology Standard: 3- Technology for Learning and Collaboration	Wanted Poster Design your own robot Hurricane brochure- Teacher Note: This activity is differentiated for content as well as for product. Product Option 1 using Publisher Product Option 2 using ReadWriteThink

August 2016