Grade 5: Science ecosystems and web of life

Course Description

Dive into the interconnected systems that make up our planet in this immersive science course! Aligned with NGSS, learners will explore topics like the structure of living organisms, the properties of waves and light, and the Earth's dynamic history. Through innovative projects such as designing a water filtration system, learners will apply their learning to solve real-world problems. Along the way, they'll sharpen their critical thinking and collaboration skills, preparing them to tackle future scientific challenges with confidence.

Format: Live Virtual - Interactive real-time sessions with immediate feedback, hands-on virtual experiments, collaborative investigations, and peer engagement in scientific exploration and innovative problem-solving projects.

What You'll Learn

• Explore the structure and function of living organisms
• Investigate the properties of waves and light phenomena
• Study Earth's dynamic history and geological processes
• Design innovative water filtration systems
• Apply scientific learning to solve real-world problems
• Sharpen critical thinking and collaboration skills
• Prepare for future scientific challenges with confidence
• Understand interconnected planetary systems and relationships

Course Features

• Immersive exploration of interconnected planetary systems
• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment
• Water filtration system design project
• Innovative projects solving real-world problems
• Living organisms structure and function investigations
• Waves and light properties exploration
• Earth's dynamic history and geological studies
• Live virtual format with expert science instruction

Key Scientific Topics

• Living Systems - Structure, function, and interactions of organisms
• Waves and Light - Properties, behavior, and applications
• Earth's History - Geological processes and dynamic changes
• Engineering Design - Problem-solving and system creation
• Environmental Systems - Interconnections and sustainability
• Scientific Practices - Investigation, analysis, and communication

Materials Needed

• Digital course materials and virtual lab resources (provided)
• Basic household materials for hands-on experiments
• Water filtration project supplies and building materials
• Science notebook for observations and data recording
• Access to online research databases and scientific resources

Prerequisites

Grade 4 Science completion or equivalent understanding of basic scientific concepts and inquiry methods. Students should be curious about the natural world and ready to engage in hands-on experimentation and engineering challenges. This course is designed for Grade 5 students ready to explore complex scientific systems and innovative problem-solving.