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Properties of Matter Force, Motion and Energy
Sun, Earth and Moon
Foss Landforms Sharing the Planet
Terrestrial Environments
Biomes and Ecosystems
SolubilityDensityDisplacementParticlesConductorInsulatorMelting/Freezing PointBoiling PointDissolveMixtureSolutionMassVolumePhysical PropertiesMatter
CoilCurrentElectrical EnergyElectromagnetLight EnergySound EnergyThermal EnergySwitchInertiaSpeedReflectionRefractionCircuitMechanical EnergyForceFrictionGravityMotion/MovementPosition
AxisTilt Lunar CycleTidesOrbitRevolutionRotation
CanyonConstructive ForceDestructive ForceGlacierPlateauSand DuneDeltaSedimentary Rock WeatheringDepositionErosion
Fossil FuelsFossilsBiofuelAlternative EnergyHydroelectricGeothermal
ClimateCarbon Dioxide-Oxygen CycleGerminationPhotosynthesisPollinationTerrarium Ground WaterWeatherTranspirationProducerRun Off
DecomposerComplete MetamorphosisBiomeEcosystemsIncomplete MetamorphosisInstinctNicheNymphScavenger ConsumerHabitatInherited TraitLearned BehaviorAbiotic Biotic
Grade 5 Critical Vocabulary Content Words
Investigating Science Safely*Teacher Notes: Unit one vocabulary has a large range of words. Not all words will be introduced within unit one. The words need to be introduce throughout the year as needed.
Theory
a general beliefor idea based on aset of facts or observations
Claima statement thatcan be proven or disproven by an experiment, test,or investigation
Inquirydiscovery; investigating to find an explanationto a scientific question based on evidence
Testable Question
a testable question can be easily tested and answered
through evidence of measurable change in an
investigation
InvestigationInvestigate
the process of searching for the answer to a question through
observation, data, and concluding based on
evidence
Experimenta process used to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate aknown scientificfact
Scientific Methodthe process scientists use to study and learn about the world around them;asking questions and finding answers
Procedurea particular way
of doing something;
a series of steps inan experiment or
investigation
Processa series of things
that happen which achieves some
result
Sequencethe order in which something happens
or is done
Modela small representation of an object or occurrence used
to study the real life object/occurrence
HypothesisHypothesize
an answer to the question based on prior knowledge;
will be tested through the experiment or investigation
If we increase the temperature of
a cup of water, then the amount
of sugar that can dissolve will
increase too.
PredictionPredict, Predictable
Statement of what will happen before it actually happens;sometimes based
on prior knowledge
VariableVary
the factor in an investigation or experiment that can change or be
changed; the thingbeing tested
Water No Water
Factorany thing or certain
condition in an investigation or situation
Significanta factor that is important or
makes a difference in the results
Water is a significant factor in plant growth.
ObserveObservation
to closely look at the physical properties of
something by using the 5 senses; describe how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, measure
it, look for changes, compare
InteractInteraction
to act a certain way towards something; a relationship; causing some effect or change to the other thing
MeasureMeasurement
to find out the length, mass, volume, weight of an object by using tools such as a ruler, balance, graduated
cylinder, or scale
AccurateAccurately
a statement, measurement or
result that is exact, correct in details,
very close to being perfect
Inaccuratenot correct or accurate, an error may have been made
Supportgiving evidence that, or reasons why something
could be true or isthe best choice;
supporting a hypothesis
Reasonableif something, a
statement, hypothesis, or
conclusion makes sense or not
Evidencefacts, observations, or information that prove
something could be true
Increaseto become more, greater; to grow
Decreaseto become less,
smaller
Changeto become different in
appearance, size,behavior; found by
observing and comparing
Analyzeto study data and results closely and think about what the results mean; to understand allof the parts
Compareto look for similarities and differences between two
or more objects, organisms,
situations, or the before and after in
an experiment
Classifyto arrange in groups or categories basedon characteristics or
properties thatobjects or organisms
have in common
Determineto figure something out;
to make a decision by looking at observations,
evidence, results
Estimateto come up with an approximate result ormeasurement; close to the exact, real resultor measurement
Identifyto recognize and know who or what someone
or something is
Affectto cause a difference or change in something
Effecta change or difference that is a result of an action or interaction between factors
Resultsthe outcome or information from an investigation or experiment, used to support a hypothesis or make a conclusion
Datafacts or observations
gathered from an investigation to be
analyzed and used to draw a conclusion
Trialthe number of times an
experiment or investigation is repeated
Justifyto show or prove to be right or reasonable; a conclusion to an investigation can be
justified by observations or results
ConclusionConclude
an answer to the question; a statement
made that can be justified or proven by
data and results
InferenceInfer
a conclusion made using reasoning
and evidence
ExplainExplanation
making something understandable by giving details and reasons behind
a conclusion or decision
Triple beam balance
used to measure the mass
of solid objects by moving gram
weights across three bars
Double-pan balance
used to compare the mass of two different objects
Digital scaletool used to
measure the massor weight of an
object or substance in grams
Graduated cylinder
tool used to measure the
volume of liquidsin milliliters (mL)
Hot platea tool used to heat
materials in beakers
and other containers
Thermometerused to measure
the temperature of various substances
in degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius
Hand lensMagnifying glass
a tool used to magnify a small object
or material in order to closely
observe the physical properties
Spring scale
a tool used to measure the
weight ofan object in
Newtons (N) using the force of gravity
Unit of measurethe name given to the
measurement based on what is being
measured volume= mL
mass= glength= cm
Centimeter (cm) millimeter, meter, kilometerunit used to
measure distance or length, height, width of an object
Gram (g)milligram
unit used to measure the mass or weight of
something
Milliliter (ml)liter
unit used to measure the volume of a liquid
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Properties of Matter
Mattersomething that has mass and takes up space
Conductorto have the quality of transmitting something (as light, heat, sound, or electricity)
Mixture
a combination of two or more substances where each keep their own properties and can be easily separated
Density
objects that are more dense sink in water; less dense objects float in water
Insulatormaterial that slows down or stops electric current or heat from flowing
Melting point
Oº C
the temperature at which a substance changes states from a solid to a liquid.
Freezing Point
Oº C
the temperature at which a substance changes states from a liquid to a solid
Boiling Point
100oC
the temperature at which a substance changes states from a liquid to a gas
Mass
the amount of matter in an object
Dissolveto break down and spread evenly in a liquid
Solutiona mixture of one substance dissolvedevenly in another
Volumethe amount of space that an object or substance occupies
Physical Propertiesappearances of an object including:mass, magnetism, physical state, relativedensity, solubility, and the ability to insulate or conduct heat or electricity
Particlesone of the extremely small pieces of matter that make up a solid, liquid, and gas
Solubilitymeasurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid
Displacementthe difference between the initial position of something and any later position
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Force, Motion and Energy
Coila wound spiral of two or more turns of insulated wire
Currentthe flow or passing of something such as electricity
Electrical Energy energy produced by the movement of electrons
Electromagnet type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by the flow of electric current
Light Energywaves of radiant
energy
Sound Energyenergy produced by vibration transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas
Thermal Energy
energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials
Switcha device for turning on or off electric current
Refraction
energy waves that bend as they pass from one type of material to another (such as from air to liquid)
Reflection
energy waves bouncing off the surface of an object
Circuit
the pathway in which electrical current flows
Mechanical Energyenergy produced by motion
Inertiathe tendency of an object to maintain its state of rest or motion unless acted upon by an external force
Motion/Movement
a change of position
Frictionthe force that slows or stops motion when objects rub together
Gravity
the force that pulls objects to the center of the Earth
Position
NEAR
FAR
BEHIND
BESIDE
CLOSER
Where an object is located in space
Force
PUSH PULL
a push or pull that causes an object to stop, move or
change direction
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Sun, Earth and Moon
Axisthe imaginary line about which a rotating body, such as the Earth, turns
Tiltthe angle at which a planet is positioned as it is on its axis usually a slight slope
Lunar Cyclethe appearance of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer, usually on Earth
Ocean Tides
High Tide
Low Tide
the periodic rise and fall of the waters of the ocean produced by the gravity of the moon, and occurring about every 12 hours
Rotateto turn or spin on an axis; for Earth, one complete rotation is 24 hours
Revolve
the orbiting around another object; for Earth, it takes 1 year to
revolve around the Sun
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
FOSS Landforms
SedimentsSmall particles of rock,
soil, sand, or shell deposited by water, wind,
or ice
Canyon
a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream or river flowing
through it
DeltaSediment
deposited at the mouth of a river.
Usually in a triangular shape.
Sand Dune
a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes
and oceans
Plateaua large, flat area of land that is higher
than the surrounding land
Sedimentary Rockformed from the deposition of sediments; sedimentary rocks consist of sediments that have been compacted and cemented together
Destructive Forcewear or break apart rock in landforms;earthquakes, water erosion, wind erosion
Glacier
an extended mass of ice formed from snow falling and accumulating over the years and moving very slowly
Constructive Force
force that builds something; when forces create new things like lava hardening creating new land
Weathering
the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces from water, wind and ice
Erosion
the movement of weathered material from Earth’s surface by water, wind and ice
Depositionthe build up of land by depositing sediments into a new location
Rapid Changechanges to the Earth’s surface that happen suddenly and may take seconds, days, or weeks to see
Slow Changechanges to the Earth’s surface that take thousands or millions of years to notice
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Sharing the Planet
Fossilsthe remains or imprint of an organism from a previous geologic time
Fossil Fuelfuel created from something that was previously living; most common forms are coal, oil and natural gas
Alternative Energy
energy generated by natural processes; renewable sources of energy
Hydroelectric
electricity produced by falling or moving water
Geothermal
energy created from the internal heat of the Earth
Biofuel
fuel made from decomposing plants and animal waste
Wind Energy
moving air is converted by aturbine to mechanical and then to
electrical energy
Solar Energythermal and light energy from the sun that is used for heat
and to produce electricity
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Terrestrial Environments
Germination
the process a seed goes throughto become a seedling
Pollination
the transfer of pollen from one flower to another; results in fertilization of a flower
Photosynthesis
the process in which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to release oxygen into the atmosphere and to produce sugar (food energy)
Carbon Dioxide-Oxygen Cycle
Plants “breathe” in carbon dioxide and “breathe” out oxygen. Animals “breathe” in oxygen and “breathe” out carbon dioxide.
Transpiration
the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to the leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the atmosphere from the leaves
Producer
an organism that uses sunlight to make its own food for energy
Runoffthe movement of land water to the oceans by rivers, lakes, and streams
Climate
weather conditions of a region throughout the year or averaged over many years
Terrariuma glass container, usually enclosed, for growing and displaying plants
Weatherthe state of the atmosphere on a given day such as, temperature, precipitation, and humidity
Groundwaterthe water beneath the surface of the ground, consisting largely of surface water that has seeped down; the source of water in springs and wells
5th Grade Science Vocabulary
Biomes and Ecosystems
Incomplete Metamorphosis
insect development that happens in 3 stages: egg, nymph, adult
Complete Metamorphosis
insect development that happens in 4 stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult
Decomposer
an organism that gets its energy by eating dead organisms, non-living material, or wastes
Scavengeran organism that feeds on dead organic matter
Instinct
a behavior that an organism is born
knowing how to do
Nymphthe stage of incomplete
metamorphosis during which an
insect eats and grows and resembles a
smaller version of the adult insect
Ecosystema community of
living and nonliving things
within an environment
Biome an area with a specific climate that is home to a major community of plants and animals with similar requirements of environmental conditions
Nichethe role an
organism plays in its environment
Consumeran organism that feeds on plants or
other animals
Habitatthe natural
environment of an organism; where
the organism lives
Inherited Traitsa characteristic
passed from the male and female
parents to the offspring or child
Biotic
Factors in the environment that
are living.
Abiotic
Factors in the environment that
are not living
Learned Behaviorbehavior that is
acquired as a result of the experience of
the individual organism (e.g., learning to play baseball well)