US Curriculum · Grade 5 Science · IXL Framework

Grade 5 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A flexible, full-year learning roadmap for Grade 5 Science, aligned to the USA IXL Framework. Week-by-week pacing for 1–3 days of instruction, with built-in concept reviews, lab activities and enrichment tasks.

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Grade 5 Science learning map

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September · Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter

Grade 5 Science — Pacing Guide — September

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 1: Compare properties of objectsProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 1: Compare properties of objectsProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 1: Compare properties of objects 2: Change-of-state diagrams: melting, freezing, evaporating, and condensing
September 2nd week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 2: Change-of-state diagrams: melting, freezing, evaporating, and condensingProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 2: Change-of-state diagrams: melting, freezing, evaporating, and condensing 3: Particles of matterProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 3: Particles of matter 4: Identify mixtures
September 3rd week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 3: Particles of matterProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 4: Identify mixturesProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 4: Identify mixtures 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Particles of Matter Applied Practice Task
October · Modeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets

Grade 5 Science — Pacing Guide — October

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Modeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 1: Interpret ball-and-stick modelsModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 1: Interpret ball-and-stick modelsModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 1: Interpret ball-and-stick models 2: Identify directions of forces
October 2nd week
(Science)		Modeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 2: Identify directions of forcesModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 2: Identify directions of forces 3: Identify magnets that attract or repelModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 3: Identify magnets that attract or repel 4: Match chemical formulas to ball-and-stick models
October 3rd week
(Science)		Modeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 3: Identify magnets that attract or repelModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 4: Match chemical formulas to ball-and-stick modelsModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Modeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 4: Match chemical formulas to ball-and-stick models 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizModeling Matter & Force and Motion & Magnets Applied Practice Task
November · Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy

Grade 5 Science — Pacing Guide — November

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Energy transformationEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Energy transformationEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Energy transformation 2: Predict heat flow
November 2nd week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 2: Predict heat flowEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 2: Predict heat flow 3: Predict temperature changesEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 3: Predict temperature changes 4: How are temperature and mass related to thermal energy?
November 3rd week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 3: Predict temperature changesEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 4: How are temperature and mass related to thermal energy?Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 4: How are temperature and mass related to thermal energy? 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizEnergy & Heat and Thermal Energy Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear question to guided exploration and a check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world science question and connect it to what the student already knows from everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore together

Work through hands-on investigations, diagrams or reading with tutor guidance and student participation.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Use a short practice task or quiz to identify what is secure and what should come next.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 5 Science

Concept lessons

Short explanations of key Grade 5 Science ideas, from particles to ecosystems.

Practice materials

Guided questions and independent practice matched to the weekly focus.

Lab activities

Hands-on investigations and applied tasks to make learning stick.

Progress notes

A clear record of strengths, next steps, and topics to revisit.

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