SCIENCE Lessons and Investigations - Grade 5 Paperback

Inspire students to explore real-world science with this comprehensive Grade 5 curriculum. Featuring 14 robust units aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Science Lessons and Investigations covers life, earth, and physical science through the proven 5E instructional model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. Each unit combines concept-engagement activities, hands-on investigations, reading selections, vocabulary review, and higher-order thinking exercises. Students apply their learning through science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, and cross-curricular projects. Topics include ecosystems, food chains, matter properties, Earth's systems, gravity, and environmental protection—building critical thinking skills while connecting science to real-world applications.