Fifth Grade Teacher Resources
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Fifth Grade Pacing & Modules
Pacing Guide: 5th Grade ScienceModule 1: EngineeringModule 3: Traits and HeredityModule 4: Learn from the PastModule 5: The Solar System and BeyondModule 6: MatterModule 7: Forces and Motion
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Assessment Resources
TCAP Science Overview: 2025 Factsheet
TCAP Science Blueprint: 2025 5th Grade Blueprint
TCAP Practice Test: 5th Grade Science
MVP Assessment Archive: 5th Grade Science Archive
MVP Slide Decks: 5th Grade Science Google Slides
Exemplar Lessons
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Picture-Perfect Lessons (click to expand)
Picture-Perfect lessons use literature to teach science concepts.
- Download Picture-Perfect science lessons here and also request checkout of the children's books used in each lesson.
- Find EVEN MORE Picture-Perfect lessons here. This book, titled Even More Picture-Perfect Science, can be found in your KCS elementary school.
- Find Picture-Perfect STEM lessons here. The books containing the STEM lessons can be found in your KCS elementary school.
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Lessons Shared in Professional Development (click to expand)
Fifth Grade Exemplar Lesson Library.: download the lessons and materials here.
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Lessons Available in Canvas Commons (click to expand)
- 3-5th KCS Science Emergency Sub Plan #1 (released Fall '20)
- 3-5th KCS Science Emergency Sub Plan #2 (released Spring '21)