Gizmos for Saskatchewan - Science: 5th Grade (Saskatchewan Foundational and Learning Objective adopted 1993)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this province's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

1: : Heat

1.2: : Describe the transfer of heat energy.

1.2.1: : Contrast conduction, convection, and radiation of heat energy.

2: : Matter and its Changes

2.1: : Describe the particle theory of matter.

2.1.2: : Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.

2.2: : Investigate and describe the physical and chemical properties of matter.

2.2.1: : Distinguish between physical properties and chemical properties of substances.

2.2.2: : Identify some physical properties of objects.

2.2.4: : Measure the mass and the weight of some objects.

2.2.6: : Observe and describe some physical changes.

2.2.7: : Observe and describe some chemical changes.

3: : Plant Structure and Function

3.1: : Describe the characteristics of vascular plants.

3.1.1: : Identify the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of plants.

3.2: : Explain some of the functions of the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of plants.

3.2.2: : Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.

3.2.3: : Describe the process of pollination and seed production.

3.2.5: : Experiment with the variables which influence seed germination.

4: : Resources

4.2: : Describe human impact on the environment.

4.2.1: : Describe the water cycle.

4.2.2: : Identify water pollutants and their sources.

4.2.3: : Recognize the importance of proper waste disposal.

5: : Communities and Ecosystems: Optional

5.1: : Understand the concept of the ecosystem.

5.1.2: : Identify and describe the niches of the populations comprising a community.

5.1.3: : Discuss the factors which limit the population of a species.

5.2: : Investigate and describe the ecosystem of the local community.

5.2.1: : Identify and describe the animal, plant, fungi, algae, and protist populations in the local community.

6: : Human Circulation and Breathing: Optional

6.1: : Describe the functioning of the circulatory system.

6.1.1: : Identify the four chambers of the heart and the role of each chamber.

6.1.6: : Describe some conditions which impair the efficiency of the circulatory system.

7: : Machines and Work: Optional

7.1: : Explain the principles of simple machines.

7.1.1: : Demonstrate how the three classes of levers work.

7.1.2: : Demonstrate how to use pulleys to lift a mass.

7.1.3: : Compare force required to lift objects directly and with simple machines.

7.1.4: : Identify some common applications of simple machines.

7.2: : Work done in moving objects.

7.2.1: : Use a spring scale to measure force.

7.2.2: : Define work.

7.2.3: : Calculate the work done on an object.

8: : Oceans: Optional

8.1: : Describe the physical characteristics of the ocean.

8.1.2: : Investigate the formation of waves.

8.1.3: : Describe how tides form.

8.2: : Describe the diversity of life in the ocean.

8.2.2: : Investigate the effect of pollutants on life in the ocean.

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Saskatchewan - Science: 5th Grade

Saskatchewan Foundational and Learning Objective | Adopted: 1993