Grade 5 Science — Term 1, Week 11
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T1 G5
Day 1: Pollution and Its Effects
Grade 5 Science · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe types of pollution and their impact. |
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| Materials | Pollution pictures, data |
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| Key vocabulary | pollution, air, water, land, impact, source |
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| Engage (starter) | "How does pollution spread through our environment?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: identify pollution types and sources; trace impacts through ecosystems; tap-to-reveal effects. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a source of water pollution. |
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| Assessment | Describes pollution. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep it solution-focused. |
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Day 2: Climate Change and Global Warming
Grade 5 Science · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain climate change simply and its effects on the Caribbean. |
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| Materials | Climate diagrams, data |
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| Key vocabulary | climate change, global warming, greenhouse, sea level |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why is the Caribbean especially affected by climate change?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model the greenhouse effect simply; discuss rising seas and stronger storms for island nations; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one effect of climate change on the Caribbean. |
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| Assessment | Explains climate change. |
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| Teacher notes | Regionally relevant and factual. |
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Day 3: Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Grade 5 Science · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Compare renewable and non-renewable energy and their impact. |
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| Materials | Energy-source pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | renewable, non-renewable, solar, wind, fuel, clean |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which energy sources are best for our islands?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort energy sources; discuss solar and wind for the Caribbean; weigh clean versus polluting; tap-to-reveal. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a renewable energy source for the Caribbean. |
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| Assessment | Compares energy sources. |
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| Teacher notes | Caribbean sun and wind are strong renewables. |
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Day 4: Natural Disasters: Hurricanes and Earthquakes
Grade 5 Science · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain Caribbean natural disasters and safety. |
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| Materials | Hazard pictures, safety plans |
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| Key vocabulary | hurricane, earthquake, hazard, prepare, safety |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do we prepare for hurricanes and earthquakes?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss how hurricanes and earthquakes form; make a family preparedness plan; tap-to-reveal safety steps. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way to prepare for a hurricane. |
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| Assessment | Explains disaster safety. |
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| Teacher notes | Atlantic hurricane season June-November; keep it calm and practical. |
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Day 5: Review: Environment and Our Region
Grade 5 Science · Term 1, Week 11 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate pollution, climate, energy, and disasters. |
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| Materials | Review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, environment, climate |
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| Engage (starter) | "Caribbean environment challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match environmental issues to solutions and safety at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | How can we protect our environment? |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Empower stewardship and preparedness. |
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