Grade 05 Science - EC: S5.C.2.1.4
Grade 05 Science - EC: S5.C.2.1.4
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Grade Levels
5th Grade
Course, Subject
Science
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- Give 3 synonyms for the word “conservation.”
- What is the most energy-efficient method for drying your clothes?
- Hair dryer
- Clothes line
- Clothes dryer
- Microwave
- What is the most energy-efficient way to stay cool in the summer?
- Since we need to use energy to make the things we use everyday, one way to save energy would be to re-use things. Identify something you can re-use to save energy, and explain how you would re-use it.
- Explain why energy conservation is important and identify ways you can conserve energy.
Answer Key/Rubric
- Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:
- preserve
- protect
- maintain
- save
- B
- Answers may include, but are not limited to: open windows to allow a breeze, use a fan instead of an air conditioner
- Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:
- Students should identify an object that they use in their daily lives. Examples include, but are not limited to: soda bottles, plastic bags, cans, packing materials, ect.
- Students should identify at least one way they could re-use the item they chose. Examples include, but are not limited to: using the plastic bag to pick up dog poop, using a soda bottle as a water bottle, etc.
- Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:
- Conserving energy can help reduce costs.
- Conserving energy can help the power plants work more smoothly.
- Conserving energy will us less of our planet’s resources.
- Ways students can conserve energy may include, but are not limited to:
- Unplugging electronics when not in use
- Unplug chargers when not in use
- Turning off lights when not needed/when you leave a room
- Only run dishwashers/washing machines when they are full
