1. Science Curriculum Overview
Ms. Fascianella
St. Bernadette School
Grades 5-8

2. Science Curriculum We follow the New York State standards
Standards can be found at
Each grade focuses on different topics
Grades 5-8 participates in a school Science Fair in March
Labs will be conducted once a month
Microscopes
Triple Beam Balances

3. Grade 5 Living Environment Physical Setting
Structures of Plants and Animals
Classifying Living Things
Organization of Living Things
Populations and Ecosystems
Physical Setting
Earth’s Atmosphere
Water, Carbon, Nitrogen Cycles
Weather & Climate

4. Grade 6 Physical Setting Living Environment Properties of Matter
Types of Energies(Heat, Light, Sound, etc.)
Electricity and Magnetism
Objects in Motion (speed, velocity, forces)
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Work and Machines
Living Environment
The Plant Kingdom
The Animal Kingdom
Genetics

5. Grade 7 – Life Science Cell Structure Cell Reproduction
Genetics/ Heredity
Kingdoms of Living Things
Plant Reproduction
Body Systems

6. Grade 8 – Earth Science Earth, Moon and Sun The Solar System
Geological Time
Minerals
Rocks
Weathering
Erosional Forces
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
NYS Science Exam Test Prep