Nature’s Neighborhoods – TSP
GRADE 5 - LIFE SCIENCE :
Ecosystems
Total Unit Running Time: 25-35 minutes
FIELD TRIP: Quad City Botanical Center, IL
Running Time: 4:36
NGSS: 5-LS2-1
VVR Host, Steve Grubbs, takes students inside the Quad City Botanical Center to talk about ecosystems and the interdependence of humans and plants. Surrounded by lush floral and standing inches away from the koi pond, Steve addresses the movement of matter among living organisms. For more information visit here.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE : Boulder Roll
Running Time: Self-paced
Learners stand atop a virtual hill in the VictoryVR Valley as ogres charge up toward them. By rolling boulders down the hill, the ogres are pushed back, allowing students to earn more time to make it to the finish. Rolling boulders is easy, but getting enough of them to conquer the ogre. Students must correctly respond to rapid-fire questions based on the unit.
THEATER 1 : Energy & Matter
Running Time: 5:08
NGSS: 5-LS2-1; 5-PS3-1
Topics Covered
- Concepts of photosynthesis and plant respiration
- Producers vs. consumers
- Carnivores, decomposers, herbivores, omnivores
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- D (BT2–comprehension)
- A (BT1–knowledge)
- B (BT3–application)
- C (BT4–analysis)
- D (BT6–evaluation)
THEATER 2: Endangered Species
Running Time: 5:23
Topics Covered
- Concepts of ecosystems, endangered species, extinction
- Highlights of regulation and legislation to help address preservation issues
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- B (BT2–comprehension)
- C (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT3–application)
- D (BT3–application)
- A (BT6–evaluation)
TEACHER DEMO : Hydroponic Farming with Wendy
Running Time: 8:55
NGSS: 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1
Topics Covered
- Plants’ needs (without soil)
- Benefits and purpose of hydroponic farming
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- C (BT1–knowledge)
- B (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT2—comprehension)
- D (BT4–analysis)
- A (BT1–knowledge)
Science Standards
NGSS: 5-LS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-LS3-1; TEKS: 5(b.6.A), 5(b.9.A), 5(b.9.B), 5(b.9.C), 5(b.9.D); CPALMS: SC.5.P.10.1, SC.5.L.10.1, SC.5.L.15.1