Grade 5 Science — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 5 Science explores human organ systems, investigates properties and changes of matter, examines forces acting on structures, and studies conservation of energy and resources. Students design more sophisticated experiments and analyze results critically.
Curriculum Units
STEM Skills and Connections
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Students explore experimental design, controlled experiments, data analysis, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Scientific Inquiry and Design
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Understanding Life Systems
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Students explore digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Human Organ Systems
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Understanding Matter and Energy
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Students explore physical properties, chemical changes, states of matter, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Properties of Matter
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Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
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Students explore compression and tension, structural design, load distribution, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Forces Acting on Structures
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Understanding Earth and Space Systems
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Students explore renewable vs non-renewable, energy conservation, environmental impact, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Conservation of Energy and Resources
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What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 5 Science
Identify and describe major human organ systems and their functions
Investigate physical and chemical properties of matter
Understand how forces affect structures in the built environment
Explore conservation of energy and natural resources
Design experiments with controlled variables
Analyze and communicate scientific findings
Parent Tips for Grade 5 Science
Use an anatomy app or poster to explore organ systems together — quiz each other on what each organ does.
Discuss energy conservation at home — which appliances use the most energy? How can your family save resources?
Build model bridges from spaghetti and marshmallows to test how forces affect different structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What science topics are taught in Grade 5 in Canada?
Grade 5 Science covers human organ systems, properties of matter, forces acting on structures, and conservation of energy and resources, along with advanced scientific inquiry skills.
Do Grade 5 students learn about the human body?
Yes. Grade 5 is when students study major human organ systems including the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
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