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FIFTH GRADE ACTIVITIES: MATH AND SCIENCE

Math


Investigating Populations
Compare existing populations in different areas of the world and trends in the future world population growth.
  • Investigation I: Visualizing world data
  • Investigation II: Taking a closer look at world data
  • Investigation III: Predicting future world population
Investigations - Name That Portion and Changes Over Time
Everyday Mathematics - Rates
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Coin Tossing
Calculate the probabilities of a tossed coin using a spreadsheet.
  • Investigation I: Collecting experimental data
  • Investigation II: Collecting simulated data
Investigations - Between Never and Always
Everyday Mathematics - Fractions & Their Uses; Chances and Probability
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Matching Motion
Match a motion graph with real time movement.
  • Investigation I: Messing Around
  • Investigation II: Matching constant motion graphs
  • Investigation III: Matching changing motion graphs
Investigations - Patterns of Change
Everyday Mathematics - Rates
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Displaying Velocity
Personally experience changes of velocity over time with a sonar ranger.
  • Investigation I: Moving at the same speed
  • Investigation II: Are you coming or going?
  • Investigation III: Speeding up!
Investigations - Patterns of Change
Everyday Mathematics - Rates
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Science


Calibrating Thermometers
Calibrate and scale a thermometer.
  • Investigation I: Testing an unmarked thermometer in freezing and boiling water
  • Investigation II: Creating a scale on your thermometer
  • Investigation III: Testing different temperatures with your thermometer and temperature probe
FOSS - Variables
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Hot and Cold Cups
Investigate how different kinds of containers keep solutions hot or cold.
  • Investigation I: Warming chilled water
  • Investigation II: Cooling warm water
  • Investigation III: Observing overnight results
FOSS - Variables
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Pulse Rate
Use a spreadsheet to display the change in your pulse with different amounts of exercise.
  • Investigation I: Finding your resting pulse rate
  • Investigation II: Determining pulse rate during exercise
FOSS - Variables
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Reaction Time
Use a spreadsheet to analyze data from reaction time tests.
  • Investigation I: Measure reaction time with a ruler
  • Investigation II: Measure reaction time with a simulation
FOSS - Variables
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