TAKS and the Houston Gem and Mineral Show

Elementary Science: Grade 5

OBJECTIVE 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science.

(3.1,4.1,5.1) Scientific Processes. The student conduct field and laboratory investigation following home and school safety procedures and environmentally appropriate and ethical practices. The student is expected to

(A) demonstrate safe practices during field and laboratory investigations

(3.3, 4.3, 5.3) Scientific Processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to

(C) represent the natural world using models and identify their limitations

(5.4) Scientific Processes. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct scientific inquiry. The student is expected to

(A) collect and analyze information using tools including calculators, microscopes, hand lenses, rulers, thermometers, compasses, balances, meter sticks, timing devices, magnets, collecting nets, and safety goggles

OBJECTIVE 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the earth sciences.

(5.12) Science Concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to

(A) interpret how landforms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces such as deposition of sediment and weathering

(5.11) Science Concepts. The student knows that certain pat events affect present and future evens. The student is expected to

(C) identify past events that led to the formation of the Earth’s renewable, non-renewable and inexhaustible resources

(3.11) Science Concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and objects in the sky. The student is expected to

(A)identify and describe the importance of earth materials including rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere in the local area and classify them as renewable, nonrenewable or inexhaustible resources.