Science 
I teach science to both fifth and sixth graders. The curriculum will loop; year A begins at the start of school.

Science is inqury based. This focus will include the following:

Observations
Framing Questions
Predicting/ Hypothesizing
Designing and Experimenting
Using Tools/Technology
Collecting Data
Organizing and Representing Data
Reporting Out

Year A: 2010-2011

Conservation/Management/Ecology
Human Body
Puberty Grade 5/ Sexual Education Grade 6
Physical Science/ Chemistry

Year B: 2009-2010

Earth Science ( volcanoes, rocks)
Physical Science ( light, heat)
The Brain and Nervous System
Puberty Grade 5/ Sexual Education Grade 6
Cells and Kingdoms