Quebec · Grade 5
Science and Technology, Grade 5
Quebec’s Grade 5 science course, from Material World to Living Things.
- Units
- 3
- Lessons
- 16
- Skills
- 16
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- quebec.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 7 skills
Material World
Physical properties and buoyancy
Physical properties and buoyancy
I can explain the buoyancy of a substance in another substance, using their respective densities (relative density).
Skill 1.1
Chemical changes make new substances
Chemical changes make new substances
I can demonstrate that chemical changes (e.g. cooking, combustion, oxidation, acid-base reactions) change the properties of matter.
Skill 1.2
Circuits, conductors, and insulators
Circuits, conductors, and insulators
I can identify the components of a simple electric circuit (wire, source, light bulb, switch).
Skill 1.3
Light rays and energy changing in devices
Light rays and energy changing in devices
I can describe the behaviour of light rays (reflection, refraction).
Skill 1.4
Magnets and electromagnets
Magnets and electromagnets
I can distinguish between a magnet and an electromagnet.
Skill 1.5
Gravity, pressure, and combined forces
Gravity, pressure, and combined forces
I can describe the effect of gravitational attraction on an object (e.g. free fall).
Skill 1.6
Complex machines and robotics
Complex machines and robotics
I can identify the main function of some complex machines (e.g. cart, waterwheel, wind turbine).
Skill 1.7
The official wording · 7 outcomes
- 1.1
- Explains the buoyancy of a substance in another substance
- 1.2
- Demonstrates that chemical changes
- 1.3
- Identifies the components of a simple electric circuit
- 1.4
- Describes the behaviour of light rays
- 1.5
- Distinguishes between a magnet and an electromagnet
- 1.6
- Describes the effect of gravitational attraction on an object
- 1.7
- Identifies the main function of some complex machines
Watch out for
- Thinking floating depends only on weight, not on density compared to the liquid.
- Thinking burning or rusting is just a physical change that can be reversed.
- Thinking a circuit works even when it is not a complete loop.
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Unit 2 · 5 skills
Earth and Space
Rocks, minerals, and Earth's surface
Rocks, minerals, and Earth's surface
I can distinguish between a rock and a mineral.
Skill 2.1
Natural phenomena and their impact
Natural phenomena and their impact
I can describe certain natural phenomena (e.g. erosion, lightning, tornado, hurricane).
Skill 2.2
Nonrenewable energy and heat transfer
Nonrenewable energy and heat transfer
I can identify fossil fuel-based energy (e.g. oil, coal, natural gas).
Skill 2.3
Tides, the solar system, and beyond
Tides, the solar system, and beyond
I can recognize the main components of the solar system (sun, planets, natural satellites).
Skill 2.4
Why seasons happen and what makes a climate
Why seasons happen and what makes a climate
I can associate the changing of the seasons with the revolution and tilt of the Earth.
Skill 2.5
The official wording · 5 outcomes
- 2.1
- Distinguishes between a rock and a mineral
- 2.2
- Describes certain natural phenomena
- 2.3
- Identifies fossil fuel-based energy
- 2.4
- Recognizes the main components of the solar system
- 2.5
- Associates the changing of the seasons with the revolution and tilt of the Earth
Watch out for
- Thinking rock and mineral mean the same thing.
- Thinking erosion happens all at once rather than slowly.
- Thinking fossil fuels will never run out.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 4 skills
Living Things
Metabolism and reproduction
Metabolism and reproduction
I can describe activities connected to the metabolism of living things (transformation of energy, growth, maintenance of systems and body temperature).
Skill 3.1
Metamorphosis, human growth, and evolution
Metamorphosis, human growth, and evolution
I can describe the changes in appearance of animals that undergo a metamorphosis (e.g. butterfly, frog).
Skill 3.2
Photosynthesis, respiration, and energy flow
Photosynthesis, respiration, and energy flow
I can describe how photosynthesis works.
Skill 3.3
How plants move
How plants move
I can distinguish among the three types of motion in plants (geotropism, hydrotropism, phototropism).
Skill 3.4
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- 3.1
- Describes activities connected to the metabolism of living things
- 3.2
- Describes the changes in appearance of animals that undergo a metamorphosis
- 3.3
- Describes how photosynthesis works
- 3.4
- Distinguishes among the three types of motion in plants
Watch out for
- Thinking metabolism is only about eating.
- Thinking a caterpillar and a butterfly are two unrelated animals.
- Thinking plants get their food from the soil like eating.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Plan the term
Pick your term and the days you study. Each unit gets its share of the weeks and comes back a week later for a review. The last two weeks go over the whole course.
The official curriculum
This page follows Quebec’s own curriculum for Science and Technology, Grade 5.
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Questions about Science and Technology, Grade 5
What is Science and Technology, Grade 5?
Quebec’s Grade 5 science course: 3 units and 16 skills, from Material World to Living Things.
What units are in Science and Technology, Grade 5?
1. Material World, 2. Earth and Space and 3. Living Things.
Is there a provincial exam for Science and Technology, Grade 5?
No. Quebec gives no provincial exam for Science and Technology, Grade 5.
What comes after Science and Technology, Grade 5?
Science and Technology, Grade 6.
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