Welcome to Mrs. Zettler’s 5th Grade Science & Social Studies Class!!!

Let’s take a look at what your student will be learning this year…

Science: Unit 1: Properties of Matter Unit 2: Force Unit 3: Energy Unit 4: Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle Unit 5: Earth’s Changes Unit 6: Fossil Interactions Unit 7: Ecosystems Unit 8: Adaptations Unit 9: Space Unit 10: STAAR Review Unit 11: Speed and Density

StemScopes Online Textbook Access: Go to: www. tinyurl StemScopes Online Textbook Access: Go to: www.tinyurl.com/allenstem User Name: Students 6 digit ID number Password: rtrees *Internet Access is crucial for students success…please log onto StemScopes daily for concept review.

Homework: Students will receive a science question packet weekly Homework: Students will receive a science question packet weekly. Packets will be assigned on Mondays and will be due on Fridays. The packet will review concepts previously taught. Students may use their science journals, science folder, and/or StemScopes to help them answer the questions successfully. It is important for students to complete their homework weekly.

Science Fair: All 5th graders will have the opportunity to complete an individual science fair project…more information to come!!!

Thank You! I look forward to working with you as a team to ensure that your student is successful in 5th grade this year!!!