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Intermediate Science – Grade 5 Topic Content Major Understanding (throughout year) What is a scientific experiment? What are the steps of the scientific method? What is a hypothesis? How can we analyze data using data tables and graphs? Safety in Science Using Scientific Methods for Science Inquiry Science Tools STANDARD 1—Analysis, Inquiry, and Design Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions. STANDARD 2—Information Systems Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information, using appropriate technologies. STANDARD 6—Interconnectedness: Common Themes Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning. Plants Cells-make up living things and carry out necessary life functions Identify and label parts of a plant cell – very basic, minimal detail, cell wall, chloroplasts, membranes, cytoplasm, nucleus, only. 1.1a Living things are composed of cells. Cells provide structure and carry on major functions to sustain life. Cells are usually microscopic in size. 1.1b The way in which cells function is similar in all living things. Cells grow and divide, producing more cells. Cells take in nutrients, which they use to provide energy for the work that cells do and to make the materials that a cell or an organism needs. 1.1c Most cells have cell membranes, genetic material, and cytoplasm. Some cells have a cell wall and/or chloroplasts. Many cells have a nucleus.