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Fifth Grade Science
Georgia Performance Standards
Classification of Organisms
Fifth Grade Science Georgia Performance Standard S5L1.
Students will
classify organisms into groups and relate how they determine the groups with
how and why scientists use classification.
a. Demonstrate how animals are sorted into groups (vertebrate and invertebrate) and
how vertebrates are sorted into groups (fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, and
mammal).
b.
Demonstrate how
plants are sorted into groups.
National Life Science
Standards for Grades 5-8:
CONTENT STANDARD C:
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop
understanding of
- Structure and function in living systems
- Reproduction and heredity
- Regulation and behavior
- Populations and ecosystems
- Diversity and adaptations of organisms
National
Educational Technology Standards for Students
1.
Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
a.
apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b.
create original
works as a means of personal or group expression.
c.
use models and
simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
d.
identify trends
and forecast possibilities.
2.
Communication and
Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a.
interact,
collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of
digital environments and media.
b.
communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats.
c.
develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of
other cultures.
d.
contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
3.
Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a.
plan strategies to
guide inquiry.
b.
locate, organize,
analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media
c.
evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks.
d.
process data and
report results.
4.
Critical Thinking,
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage
projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital
tools and resources. Students:
a.
identify and
define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b.
plan and manage
activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c.
collect and
analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d.
use multiple
processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
5.
Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related
to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
a.
advocate and
practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
b.
exhibit a positive
attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity.
c.
demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
d.
exhibit leadership
for digital citizenship.
6.
Technology Operations and
Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology
concepts, systems and operations. Students:
a.
understand and use
technology systems.
b.
select and use
applications effectively and productively.
c.
troubleshoot
systems and applications.
d.
transfer current
knowledge to learning of new technologies.
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