My Address Is Earth – TSP
GRADE 5 - EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE :
Systems Of Earth
Total Unit Running Time: 30-40 minutes
FIELD TRIP: Muir Woods National Monument, CA
Running Time: 3:40
NGSS: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
VVR Host, Steve Grubbs, stands among the giant Redwood trees on the west coast and highlights their characteristics. Additionally, a brief background on Muir Woods, as well as the history of the parkland dedication are told during this excursion.
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INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE : Escape Castle
Running Time: Self-paced
Learners start deep in the VictoryVR Castle which rests on a remote island. The goal is to escape the castle and reach the outside, but at each door stands a troll blocking the exit. To make it past the troll in each room, students accurately respond to a question or puzzle. An incorrect answer provides students another opportunity at the prompt. After three wrong responses, the game resets.
THEATER 1 : Sea & Sky
Running Time: 5:30
NGSS: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS2-2
Topics Covered
- Characteristics of the different atmospheric layers
- Composition of the hydrosphere
- Freshwater vs. saltwater
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- A (BT1–knowledge)
- C (BT2–comprehension)
- A (BT6–evaluation)
- D (BT5–synthesis)
- A (BT2–comprehension)
T H EAT E R 2 : Where We Live
Running Time: 6:00
NGSS: 5-ESS2-01
Topics Covered
- Characteristics and importance of the biosphere and geosphere; biomes
- Protecting the environment
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- A (BT1–knowledge)
- B (BT6–evaluation)
- D (BT3–application)
- C (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT3–application)
TEACHER DEMO : Cleaning Water with Wendy
Running Time: 10:01
NGSS: 5-ESS3-1
Topics Covered
- Process of cleaning water
- 3 main phases of water treatment
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- B (BT1–knowledge)
- A (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT5–synthesis)
- C (BT2–comprehension)
- C (BT1–knowledge)
Science Standards
NGSS: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS2-2, 5-ESS3-1; TEKS: 5(b.1.A), 5(b.1.B), 5(b.4.B), 5(b.5.C), 5(b.5.D), 5(b.7.B), 5(b.8.B), 5(b.9.A); CPALMS: SC.5.E.7.1, SC.5.E.7.2, SC.5.E.7.5, SC.5.E.7.6, SC.5.L.15.1, SC.5.L.17.1, SC.5.P.8.3