Science Standards for New Haven Public Schools:
1.0
Grade 4 and Grade 5
Scientific Inquiry:
Develop powers of observation by observing similarities and differences.
Construct a simple classification system, and name the properties used for classification.
Arrange objects in order according to size, mass, volume, or quantity.
Select appropriate materials for an activity, and set up and conduct an experiment using control and experimental groups.
Recognize definitions based on observations.
Identify relevant data.
Learn to pose different kinds of questions appropriate for different kinds of investigations.
2.0
Grade 4 and grade 5
Life Science
:
Study animals with backbones.
Learn the identification and function of the systems of the human organism (movement and control).
5.0
Grade 5
Science and Technology:
Explore how everyday problems can be solved or improved through scientific methodology or development of a new product or process.
Power Standards
Structure and Function-How are organisms structured to ensure efficiency and survival?
5.2 Perceiving and responding to information about the environment is critical to the survival of organisms. The sense organs perceive stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain through the nervous system.