Grade 5 Science Unit 6


	Grade 5 Science Unit 6
¡Sólo el Sol! (Only the Sun!) Essential Question: How can we explain the effect of the sun's energy on our planet?

Enduring Understandings	Resources
Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere The sun is the main source of energy that causes changes in water on Earth.	Water Cycle Review Use this activity to help check your skills and knowledge about the water cycle. Solar Energy and the Water Cycle View this simulation of the water cycle and the role of the sun in the cycle. Careers in Science Read about the role of a meteorologist. Drip, Drop, Drip Read about the water cycle and complete a diagram. Detailed Water Cycle- Learn about multiple elements that make up the water cycle. Click on a specific element to learn more about it.
Flow of Matter and Energy The sun is the primary source of energy for all living organisms.	Energy Flow Explore the path that energy follows and how it is transferred from one type of organism to another. Virtual Owl Pellets Dissect a virtual owl pellet to investigate a woodland food change.
Required Lab: Evaporation Evacuation	Resources
Student Outcome: Collect and analyze data in order to determine the effects of the sun on the water cycle.	Create a Graph Create graphs displaying data from classroom lab experiments.
Project: Solar Controller	Resources
Student Outcome: Design and build a solar powered invention.	Careers in Science: Cool Jobs Planet Protectors Read about different jobs related to solar energy.

Unit Resources
Curriculum Links	Resources
Readings, SMART board Lessons, and Websites	Water Cycle Song Water Cycle Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs Dirty Jobs - Owl Vomit Collector Video Clip (Includes show trailers, be sure to set-up video prior to students arrival) Decomposer and Scavenger Video Clip
Required Lab:Required Lab: Evaporation Evacuation	Resources
Student Outcome: The student will gather data in order to support observations of water when exposed to sunlight. The student will be able to explain that the sun is the main source of energy that causes the changes in water on Earth.	Follow A Drop Through the Water Cycle A Dire Shortage of Water
Project: Solar Controller	Resources
Student Outcome: Design and build a solar powered invention.	Not Seeing Sunspots Student Inventor: Solared Powered House Note: If the link does not open, be sure to login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Roofus' Home Roofus' Home Hot Dog Cooker Pizza Box Cooker Solar Cookers

Teacher Notes
Standards	Resources
Content Standard: 2.5.E.1.a Describe how water on Earth changes. Condensation Precipitation Evaporation 2.5.E.1.b 2.5.E.1.b Explain that the sun is the main source of energy that causes the changes in the water on Earth. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Water Cycle Song Water Cycle Lesson Careers in Science
2.5.E.1.c Describe the relationship between the amount of energy from the sun and the quantity of water that is changed. 2.5.E.1.d Describe the processes that maintain a continuous water cycle. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Follow A Drop Through the Water Cycle A Dire Shortage of Water
Content Standard:Content Standard: 3.5.E.1.a Identify the sun as the primary source of energy for all living organisms. Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Food Chains and Food Webs
Content Standard: 3.5.E.1.b Cite evidence from observations and research that some insects and various other organisms depend on dead plant and animal material for food. 3.5.E.1.c Provide examples that justify the statement "Most animals' food can be traced back to plants." Technology Standard: 5.A.1.a Select relevant information from technology resources.	Dirty Jobs - Owl Vomit Collector Video Clip Virtual Owl Pellets Hot Dog Cooker Pizza Box Cooker Solar Cooker Decomposer and Scavenger Video Clip

August 2016