Science
Grade 5 · Canadian Curriculum (General)
Grade 5 science covers human organ systems, forces acting on structures and mechanisms, the properties and changes of matter, and conservation of energy and resources.
Students study the structure and function of major organ systems and how lifestyle affects them, investigate internal and external forces acting on structures, classify matter and distinguish physical from chemical change, and examine renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Curriculum Breakdown
Important Topics
- Human Organ SystemsDigestive, circulatory and respiratory systems and how they interact.
- Forces on StructuresInternal and external forces and how structures withstand them.
- Properties of MatterClassifying matter and its states, and measuring its properties.
- Physical & Chemical ChangeReversible and irreversible changes and the evidence for each.
- Conservation of EnergyRenewable and non-renewable sources and using energy responsibly.
- Scientific InquiryControlled investigation, accurate measurement and evidence-led conclusions.
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