Water & Wetlands
http://pbskids.org/eekoworld/
5.1.1 describe the characteristics of water
5.1.2 describe the steps of the water cycle.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water/default.asp?lang=En&n=23CEC266-1 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/Water/ http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/groundwater/index.htm
5.1.3 identify the characteristics of different types of wetland, including plant and animal adaptations
http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/vital/what.html
5.1.4 identify a wetland food web.
5.1.5 examine the functions of a wetland
5.1.6 summarize the effects of land and water use on habitats.
5.1.7 describe the life cycle of water and wetland organisms
Chemistry
http://www.chem4kids.com/ http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table - (interactive periodic table features history, alchemy, podcasts, videos, and data trends across the periodic table) http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/chemistry.html http://www.solpass.org/5s/AP/5.4scienceactivity.htm
5.2.1 investigate physical properties of matter (color, odor, elasticity, weight and volume)
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.zoil/ http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.matter.zegg http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.descwrld.zhot/
5.2.2 identify state changes observed by heating and cooling liquids, solids and gases
5.2.3 investigate and explain physical properties of matter using metric measurements (mass, volume and density)
5.2.4 identify mixtures and pure substances (elements and compounds)
5.2.5 observe and describe physical and chemical changes
http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/kitchenchemistry/virtual-start.html http://beautifulchemistry.net/
Rocks and Minerals
5.3.1 identify the properties of rocks, minerals and soils.
http://www.mineralogy4kids.org/ http://www.rockhoundkids.com/ http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/506/deploy/interface.swf http://www.neok12.com/Types-of-Rocks.htm - (This site is used for videos only. All other parts require a paid subscription.)
5.3.2 describe, identify, and classify rocks as sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous based on their formation.
http://geology.com/rocks/ http://www.onegeology.org/extra/kids/rocks_and_minerals.html http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/swfs/rockCycle.swf
5.3.3 identify minerals through results of the luster, streak, hardness, and acid tests.
http://www.mineralogy4kids.org/mineral-identification http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/rockssoils.html http://geology.com/minerals/
5.3.4 describe how weathering and erosion change Earth’s surface.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/weathering-and-erosion.htm
5.3.5 describe how landslides, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes change Earth’s surface
5.3.6 identify how Earth’s materials are used (fuels, building materials and sustaining plant life)
Scientific Investigations
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/studies_scimethod.html http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/Labs/ScientificMethod/sci_method_main.html http://www.factmonster.com/cig/science-fair-projects/understanding-using-scientific-method.html
5.4.1. understand the use of measurement tools (ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer, balance, dropper) that are used in science.
5.4.2. identify and apply the components of a scientific investigation (question, controlled and manipulate variables, hypothesis, procedure, results, and conclusion).