Grade 5 Science West Virginia standards Standards

Impacts of Computing

Programming and Algorithms

Data and Information

Networks and Cyber Infrastructure

Computer Systems and Computational Thinking

Verbalize the steps to solve a problem.

Understand how to decompose a larger problem into smaller sub-problems using sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.

With support and guidance, design, create, test, and debug procedures/algorithms.

Research and discuss how technology has changed over time.

Identify ways that technology can assist with their daily life.

With guidance and support, brainstorm ways to improve the accessibility and usability of technology products for the diverse needs and wants of others.

Work together in a team to solve a problem.

Identify various components and functions of technology.

Identify various components and functions of computers and technology.

Utilize appropriate digital tools for connecting people through network/Internet.

Identify the importance of staying safe while using family- and educator-approved Internet sites.

Collect and organize data using appropriate digital tool.

Analyze, interpret, and communicate data to support or refute a claim.

With support and guidance, analyze and write the steps to solve problems.

Engineering Design

Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System

Earth's Systems

Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

Structure and Properties of Matter

Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

Use models to describe that energy in animals' food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and maintenance of body warmth) originated as energy from the sun.

Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment.

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Earth and Space Science

Life Science

Physical Science

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on the human population.

Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.

Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.

Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.

Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

Describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.

Global Collaborator

Creative Communicator

Computational Thinker

Innovative Designer

Knowledge Constructor

Digital Citizen

Empowered Learner

Explore a variety of age-appropriate technologies that can assist with the learning process.

Demonstrate responsible use of technology by respecting intellectual property with both print and digital media when using and sharing the work of others.

Create original work through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources and tools.

Demonstrate creativity and learning through technology (e.g., digital storytelling, portfolio creation, digital media displays, etc.).

With support and guidance, select appropriate technology tools to solve problems and communicate information.

With support and guidance, create a product usinga step-by-step process through the use of age-appropriate digital and non-digital resources.

Use appropriate technology to transfer learning to a variety of tools or learning environments.

Research information on topics of interest through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources provided by the classroom teacher.

With support and guidance, deepen learning across content areas through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources.

Graph data using a spreadsheet. Analyze and produce a report that explains the analysis of data.

Communicate with others through the use of electronic mail (email) or other digital resources.

Explore multiple ways to share ideas and organize information about themselves and the things around them using appropriate digital resources (pictures, portfolio, etc.)

Utilize embedded digital tools for feedback.

Connect with others and explore and different points of view on various topics through the use of age-appropriate technology resources.

Explore multiple ways to share ideas and information about themselves and the world around them, considering the expected audience.

Evaluate digital sources for accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance.

Learn proper keyboarding techniques.

Demonstrate responsible use of technology (e.g., seek guidance and appropriate support when selecting digital content, understand how to be safe online, follow safety rules when using media, etc.).

Practice using safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology and interacting online.

Collaborate with peers, teams, and individuals within their communities and home through the use of age-appropriate technology.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role an online identity plays in the digital world and learn the permanence of decisions made when interacting online.

Demonstrate appropriate methods of sharing personal data online and how to keер personal data private.