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Science in Real Life

5th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.1.b

make informed choices in the conservation, disposal, and recycling of materials.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.3.a

analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.3.b

draw or develop a model that represents how something that cannot be seen such as the Sun, Earth, and Moon system and formation of sedimentary rock works or looks; and

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 5.3.c

connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.1.g

develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.2.a

identify advantages and limitations of models such as their size, scale, properties, and materials;

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.3.c

listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.4.a

explain how scientific discoveries and innovative solutions to problems impact science and society; and

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.4.b

research and explore resources such as museums, libraries, professional organizations, private companies, online platforms, and mentors employed in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to investigate STEM careers.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.5.c

use scale, proportion, and quantity to describe, compare, or model different systems;

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.5.d

examine and model the parts of a system and their interdependence in the function of the system;

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): SCIENCE.5.11

Earth and space. The student understands how natural resources are important and can be managed. The student is expected to design and explain solutions such as conservation, recycling, or proper disposal to minimize environmental impact of the use of natural resources.

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