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5th Grade Science NGSS, Unit by Unit
The Next Generation Science Standards organize 5th grade around Physical Science (matter and energy), Life Science (structure and function), and Earth and Space Science performance expectations. Every MindSpark unit below lists its NGSS codes directly in the lesson materials.
Scientific Method — 3-5-ETS1
Engineering design and scientific inquiry practices
Properties & Changes in Matter — 5-PS1
Matter and its interactions
Forms of Energy — 4-PS3 review
Energy forms and transformations
Plant Life & Adaptations — 5-LS1, 5-LS2
Structure, function, and matter cycling in ecosystems
Human Body Systems — 5-LS1
Structure and function in living systems
NGSS codes shown are the closest performance-expectation matches; each mission's lesson materials list exact standards. Always confirm against your district's current scope and sequence.
