Grade 5 Science Unit 2

	Grade 5 Science Unit 2
Shake, Rattle and Roll Essential Question: How can we explain the composition of Earth and the changes that occur to its surface?

Enduring Understandings	Resources
Materials and Processes that Shape a Planet Rapid and slow processes change Earth’s surface.	Hurricanes Learn how a hurricane is formed and how it changes the Earth's surface. Natural Disasters Students investigate the causes and effects of tornadoes and volcanic eruptions. Tornadoes Understand how a tornado forms and the changes it can cause to the Earth's surface. A Volcano Wakes Up Read about Mt. St. Helens and how after years of dormancy it has become active. Careers in Science Read about the job of a volcanologist. Eastern Quakes Can Trigger Big Shakes Read about earthquakes that occur near the Rockies. Forces of Nature: Earthquakes Investigate what an earthquake is and where they occur. The Effects of Earthquakes Learn about where earthquakes of varying intensities commonly occur and the destruction they can cause. Tsunami: An Interactive Guide that Could Save Your Life Explore how a tsunami is created and what effects it has on the Earth's surface. Ahead of the Wave Read about how tsunamis are formed and detected, and the damage they can cause to coastal communities. Snowflakes and Avalanches Read about the causes and avalanche and its effects.
Materials and Processes that Shape a Planet Rock is formed from a combination of different minerals. Soil is made from weathered rock, plant remains, and remains of other organisms.	Dig It! The Secrets of Soil Take a tour of the Smithsonian's exhibit on soil at the Natural History Museum. Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - State Soil Interactive Learn about soils from across the United States and the scientists who study them. Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - Big Picture Game How well do you know soil? Take this quiz to learn more. Careers in Science: Geologist/Geophysicist Students will read an interview with a Geologist/Geophysicist. Write a summary of the interview. Careers in Science: Become a Geophysicist… A What? Students will read about becoming a geophysicist including background information about schooling in high school and college. Erosion Blues Songs
Required Lab: Marvelous Mystery Minerals	Resources
Student Outcome: The student will classify a collection of minerals based on their physical properties by conducting a series of tests.	Careers in Science Read the job description facts and information to find out more about a geology career. Mineralogical Society of America. Mineralogy 4 Kids Use this site to review the types of tests you will be conducting to identify minerals. Social Studies Connection: “California Gold Rush.”
Project: Shake It, Don't Break It	Resources
Student Outcome: Describe the processes that cause rapid or slow changes in Earth's surface by creating a presentation to explain such events.	Possible Resources for Student Research: AACPS Online Databases National Geographic for Kids Volcanoes: Kids Britannica Natural Events Volcanoes EPA-Volcanoes Earthquakes: Earthquake Ready USGS Learning Facts USGS for Kids Tornadoes: Tornado Ready NOAA Floods: Flood Ready PBS Floods Hurricanes: Hurricane Ready Miami Science Hurricanes

Teacher Resources
Curriculum Links	Resources
Readings, SMART board Lessons, and Websites	Compare Rocks and Minerals Sand Dune Erosion Lab Erosion 5E lesson Modeling Station Erosion Blues Lesson Hurricanes Earthquake Effects Flood! Hands on Activity World's Largest Landslide Laboratory What tools do scientists use in the study of landslides? Watch the following video (approximately 5 minutes) about how scientists study landslides. *Note: If link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* Cake pan erosion lab Provides directions for creation of demonstration. Soil Erosion Demonstration Instructions Provides another possible demonstration of erosion. Check out 13 new links to learn more about Soil here!
Required Lab: Marvelous Mystery Minerals	Resources
Student Outcome: The student will classify a collection of minerals based on their physical properties by conducting a series of tests.	Marvelous Mystery Minerals Investigation Mineral Word Cards
Project: Shake It, Don't Break It	Resources
Student Outcome: Describe the processes that cause rapid or slow changes in Earth's surface by creating a presentation to explain such events.	Sleep Tangled Read Bullying

Teacher Notes
Standards	Resources
Content Standard: 2.A.3. Explain how rock is formed from combinations of different minerals and that smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of bedrock (solid rock underlying soil components) and larger rocks; soil is made partly from weathered rock, partly from plant remains-and also contains many living organisms. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Dig It! The Secrets of Soil Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - State Soil Interactive Dig It! The Secrets of Soil - Big Picture Game
Content Standard: **2.A.3.a Observe and classify a collection of minerals based on their physical properties. Color, luster, hardness, streak** Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Marvelous Mystery Minerals Investigation Careers in Science Mineral Word Cards Mineralogical Society of America. Mineralogy 4 Kids
Content Standard: *2.A.3.b Identify an compare the properties of rocks that are composed of a single mineral with those of other rocks made of several minerals using their physical properties.* Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Compare Rocks and Minerals
Content Standard: 2.A.2.c Cite examples that demonstrate how the natural agents of wind, water, and ice produce slow changes on the Earth's surface such as carving out deep canyons and building up sand dunes. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Sand Dune Erosion Lab Cake pan erosion lab Soil Erosion Demonstration Instructions
Content Standard: *2.A.3.c* *Describe ways that the following processes contribute to changes always occurring to the Earth's surface. Weathering, Erosion, Deposition.* Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Erosion 5E lesson Modeling Station Erosion Blues Lesson Careers in Science: Geologist/Geophysicist Careers in Science: Become a Geophysicist… A What?
Content Standard: 2.A.2.a. Identify and describe events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and flooding which change surface features rapidly. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Hurricanes Natural Disasters Tornadoes A Volcano Wakes Up Careers in Science Eastern Quakes Can Trigger Big Shakes Forces of Nature: Earthquakes The Effects of Earthquakes Tsunami: An Interactive Guide that Could Save Your Life Ahead of the Wave Flood! Hands on Activity Possible Resources for Student Research: AACPS Online Databases National Geographic for Kids Volcanoes: Kids Britannica Natural Events Volcanoes EPA-Volcanoes Earthquakes: Earthquake Ready USGS Learning Facts USGS for Kids Tornadoes: Tornado Ready NOAA Floods: Flood Ready PBS Floods Hurricanes: Hurricane Ready Miami Science Hurricanes
Content Standard: 2.A.2.b Recognize that the natural force of gravity causes changes in the Earth's surface features as it pulls things towards Earth, as in mud and rocks slides, avalanches, etc. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Snowflakes and Avalanches The World's Largest Landslide Laboratory

August 2016