Earth's Systems
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 5 Performance Expectations related to Earth's Systems.- 5-ESS2-1: Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
- 5-ESS2-2: Describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.
- 5-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment.
Correlated Resources
Life
Habitats / Environment

Bloomin' Algae - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Marine Protected Areas - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Open Rivers: Abundant Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Teens, Frogs, and Climate Change - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Earth & Space
Atmosphere and Climate

Atmosphere and Climate - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

El Niño and La Niña - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Going Up! - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Climate Change - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Atmosphere and Climate - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Keeping Up with Carbon - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Climate Change Clues - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Volcanoes and Climate - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Atmosphere and Climate, Part 1: What Is Global Climate Change? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Atmosphere and Climate, Part 2: Signs of Global Climate Change - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Atmosphere and Climate, Part 3: Causes of Global Climate Change - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1
Changing Landforms

Waterfalls - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Changing Landforms - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1
Water

The Water Cycle - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS2-2

Water for the People - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Hailstorms - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Life in the Current - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

The Cryosphere - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2, 5-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Water - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2

Show Me the Water - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Water Harvesting - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video

Glaciers - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2

Groundwater - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2

Ice Sheets and Ice Caps - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-2

Water Pollution - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1


Water, Part 1: What Is Evaporation? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Water, Part 2: What Is Condensation? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Water, Part 3: What Is Precipitation? - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1

Water, Part 4: Completing the Water Cycle - Interactive Lesson
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS2-1
Physical
Energy Resources

Energy Resources - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
New

Green Towns - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
New

Now We're Cooking! - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital

Energy Resources - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1

Oil Spills and Pom-Poms - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Oil Spills: Causes, Effects, and Solutions - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 5-ESS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video