Teacher Resources

Grade 5 Content: Science

Unit III - Investigating Microscopic Organisms and Systems

Essential Question or Enduring Knowledge:

In order to have a well functioning circulatory system, why is it necessary to have a healthy heart?

MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum:
Science Content Standards/
Core LearningGoals

3.A.2.a Identify and describe the function of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and nervous systems in animals.

MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum:
Library Media Content Standards/
Core LearningGoals

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information.
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

National Information Literacy
Standards for Student Learning
(American Association of
School Librarians)

Standard 1 The student who is information literate accesses
information efficiently and effectively.

Indicator 4. Identifies a variety of potential sources of
information

Indicator 5. Develops and uses successful strategies for locating
information

Standard 2 The student who is information literate evaluates
information critically and competently.

Indicator 3. Identifies inaccurate and misleading information

Indicator 4. Selects information appropriate to the problem or
question at hand

Standard 3 The student who is information literate uses
information accurately and creatively.

Indicator 1. Organizes information for practical applicationIndicator

4. Produces and communicates information and
ideas in appropriate formats

Standard 5 The student who is an independent learner is
information literate and appreciates literature and other creative
expressions of information.

Indicator 2. Derives meaning from information presented creatively
in a variety of formats

Indicator 3. Develops creative products in a variety of formats

Standard 6 The student who is an independent learner is
information literate and strives for excellence in information
seeking and knowledge generation.

Indicator 1. Assesses the quality of the process and products of
personal information seeking

Standard 8 The student who contributes positively to the
learning community and to society is information literate and
practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information
technology.

Indicator 3. Uses information technology responsibly

Standard 9 The student who contributes positively to the
learning community and to society is information literate
and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate
information.

Indicator 1. Shares knowledge and information with others

National Technology Education
Standards for Students
(International Society for
Technology in Education)

1) Basic operations and concepts

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

3) Technology productivity tools

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4) Technology communications tools

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

5) Technology research tools

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

enGauge 21st Century Skills
(North CentralRegional
Educational Laboratory)

Basic Literacy

Scientific Literacy

Technological Literacy

Visual Literacy

Information Literacy

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	Grade 5 Content: Science Unit III - Investigating Microscopic Organisms and Systems
	Essential Question or Enduring Knowledge: In order to have a well functioning circulatory system, why is it necessary to have a healthy heart?
MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum: Science Content Standards/ Core LearningGoals	3.A.2.a Identify and describe the function of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and nervous systems in animals.
MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum: Library Media Content Standards/ Core LearningGoals	2A 1. Match resources to topic of interest or need. 3A 1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively. 3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively. 7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism. 5A 2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies. 6A 1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.
National Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (American Association of School Librarians)	Standard 1 The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively. Indicator 4. Identifies a variety of potential sources of information Indicator 5. Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information Standard 2 The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently. Indicator 3. Identifies inaccurate and misleading information Indicator 4. Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand Standard 3 The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively. Indicator 1. Organizes information for practical applicationIndicator 4. Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats Standard 5 The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information. Indicator 2. Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats Indicator 3. Develops creative products in a variety of formats Standard 6 The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation. Indicator 1. Assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking Standard 8 The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology. Indicator 3. Uses information technology responsibly Standard 9 The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information. Indicator 1. Shares knowledge and information with others
National Technology Education Standards for Students (International Society for Technology in Education)	1) Basic operations and concepts Students are proficient in the use of technology. 3) Technology productivity tools Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. 4) Technology communications tools Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. 5) Technology research tools Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
enGauge 21st Century Skills (North CentralRegional Educational Laboratory)	Basic Literacy Scientific Literacy Technological Literacy Visual Literacy Information Literacy