5th Grade

     We will be working on Mixtures and Solutions using the FOSS science inquiry.  Students will be working in groups with a specific job for that week.  Keeping neat and accurate science journal is key.  Below are the science stories for investigation 1 that we will be reading in class.  Make sure to use post it notes just like we will be doing in class.  Use all of the stratagies that you would use in reading class.  We will also be using Habitsof mind.

Parent Letter for Investigation 1


Reading in Science- First Module

Mixtures and Solutions

A Salty Story

Earth Elements


Science Supplies for 2011
1" binder any color - (used to matter but not this year)
composition notebook 100 sheets -  wide rule $.40 Target
simple calculator - A S M D
Good quality folder
looseleaf paper 100 sheets - wide rule