CER How To:
Claim: 1 sentence statement that answers the question. Evidence: State what you see/observe in at least 3 bullet points. Reasoning: Explain your observations using scientific proof (show off all that you know). |
Amplify is our designated science curriculum. Eacher chapter will be taught using the 5E lesson plan (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate). Depending on the chapter, we will take approximately 1-3 weeks to cover the material.
The Amplify "textbook" is completely online. Your child will have an account that they can access at home. They will have access to the assignments online.
This sight provides opportunities for families to connect what students are learning in the classroom with experiments and conversations that can take place at home. With each scientific concept, I have posted a "Home Connection" if you're interested ways to bring science into your home. The discussion questions make for great dinner table conversations!
In addition, science videos are also posted here to provide opportunities for reteaching and enrichment. These are great resources to assist with studying for quizzes/tests.
Tests are usually administered at the end of every chapter. Test formats include: multiple choice, open-ended, or CER - claim, evidence, reasoning.
The best way to prepare for tests is to think of the “Big Idea” that we have talked about during the chapter and make sure you can explain this idea using learned vocabulary and examples that we have read about and discussed. Other useful study tools include the study guide provided to students, science journal notes, and science "textbooks" (digital copies can be found in students' Amplify account - which they can access through Class Link).
The Amplify "textbook" is completely online. Your child will have an account that they can access at home. They will have access to the assignments online.
This sight provides opportunities for families to connect what students are learning in the classroom with experiments and conversations that can take place at home. With each scientific concept, I have posted a "Home Connection" if you're interested ways to bring science into your home. The discussion questions make for great dinner table conversations!
In addition, science videos are also posted here to provide opportunities for reteaching and enrichment. These are great resources to assist with studying for quizzes/tests.
Tests are usually administered at the end of every chapter. Test formats include: multiple choice, open-ended, or CER - claim, evidence, reasoning.
The best way to prepare for tests is to think of the “Big Idea” that we have talked about during the chapter and make sure you can explain this idea using learned vocabulary and examples that we have read about and discussed. Other useful study tools include the study guide provided to students, science journal notes, and science "textbooks" (digital copies can be found in students' Amplify account - which they can access through Class Link).
CAST
Students in 5th Grade will take the CAST (California Science Test) in the spring. Please visit the site below for the CAST online practice test.