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Case Study: Grade 5 Physical Science Lesson Adaptation


Focal Science Practices:
  • Asking questions
  • Developing and using models
  • Planning and carrying out investigations
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • Using mathematical and computational thinking
  • Constructing explanations
  • Engaging in argument from evidence
  • Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Lesson Description:
  • Mr. Wells’ 5th grade class is in the middle of a unit on matter and its interactions. In this particular lesson, students are conducting an investigation to determine whether the mixing of several substances results in new substances. Students conduct an investigation where they observe and list the properties of the substances before and after mixing them together. Students then conclude based on the resulting properties of the mixture whether a new substance was formed during the investigation.

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Related NGSS Performance Expectation:
  • 5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
Grade 5 Lesson Adaptation
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Grade 5 Lesson Adaptation Key
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