Grade 5 Science - Microscopy Curriculum Map
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Grade 5 Science - Microscopy Curriculum Map
Teacher Instructions Includes:
- At a Glance
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Student Rubrics
- Group Work Rubric
- Short Answer Class Checklist
- Independent Investigation Rubric
- Vocabulary
- Bibliography
- Materials
Lesson 1 - Microscopy Introductory Skill Activities
Activity 1 - Look Closely
Activity 2 - Using a Hand Lens
Activity 3 - Making and Recording Observations
Activity 4 - Microscope Anatomy
Activity 5 - Caring for your Microscope
Activity 6 - Focusing the Microscope
Activity 7 - Changing the Lens
Activity 8 - Observing Objects in Three Dimensions
Activity 9 - Using Top and Bottom Lighting
Activity 10 - Handling Small Objects
Activity 11 - Dry Mounting
Activity 12 - Wet Mounting
Activity 13 - Making Section Mounts
Answer Key
Cross Curricular Extensions
Teacher Instructions and Assessments
Lesson Two: Physical Science:
Letters Up Close
Which Paper Is Which? Observation Sheet 3
Sand Mystery
Rock Classification
Crystal Shapes
Growing Crystals
Soil Sampling
Physical Science Independent Investigation
Lesson Three: Human Science:
Making a Cheek Smear
Observing Blood
Comparing Fingerprints
Hair Mystery
Human Science Independent Investigation
Lesson Four: Single-Celled Organism Science:
Growing Yeast
Examining Bacteria Key to Bacteria Shapes
Single-Celled Organisms Independent Investigation
Lesson Five: Animal Science:
Observing Microscopic Animals Key to Microscopic Animals
Investigating Insects
Aging Fish
Animal Science Independent Investigation
Lesson Six: Plant Science:
Exploring Celery Cells
Looking at Leaves
Examining Roots
Observing Pollen
Spice Mystery
Plant Science Independent Investigation.
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