5th Grade Science Standards
Every published 5th Grade Science TEKS standard, explained in plain English, each with a real sample lesson. Grouped by strand, the way the curriculum actually reads. Includes a free printable worksheet where available.
Force, motion, and energy
1 standardb.7 · Force, motion, and energy. The student knows the nature of forces and the patterns of their interactions. The student is expected to:
Matter and energy
3 standardsb.6 · Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties that determine how matter is identified, classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to:
TEKS §112.7.6.A asks fifth graders to compare and contrast matter using properties they can measure, test, or observe, such as mass, volume, density,
TEKS §112.7.6.C asks fifth graders to compare the properties of substances before and after they form a solution, and to show that the matter is still there
TEKS §112.7.6.D asks fifth graders to illustrate how matter is made of tiny particles too small to see.
Organisms and environments
1 standardb.12 · Organisms and environments. The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. The student is expected to:
Scientific and engineering practices
2 standardsb.1 · Scientific and engineering practices. The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models. The student is expected to:
TEKS §112.7.1.C asks fifth graders to demonstrate safe practices and use safety equipment correctly during investigations.
TEKS §112.7.1.D asks fifth graders to use science tools such as graduated cylinders, balances, thermometers, and rulers to collect accurate measurements.
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