5th Grade Science Milestones Vocabulary

This is the process of making very small objects and parts of objects so they can be seen by and appear larger. This process can also make it easier to see small details of an object.

• Cells

• Conductor

• Magnification

• Electricity

This the effect of the apparent flow of electrons through a conductor. People also refer to this when they talk about using electrical energy to power their homes, cars, and other things.

• Current

• Electricity

• Circuit

• Conductor

These are any type of object through which an electric current can flow. Metal wire is the most common. These are used in electric circuits. are any type of object through

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Cell

• Electric Charge

These have a backbone, or spine, that runs the length of their body, and they are sorted into five groups: fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal. Bass, tree frogs, alligators, brown thrashers, and deer are examples this classification group.

• Invertebrate

• Classify

• Circuit

• Vertebrate

These are the many different parts that make up a cell. (Nucleus, Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm Chloroplasts, and Cell Wall)

• Microorganism

• Organelle

• Cell

• Virus

These are single-celled microorganisms that can live in almost every environment and grow and

reproduce on their own. Many types of these are beneficial, like the ones that make cheese or break down chemicals and waste. Many others are harmful, like the ones that cause illness or spoil food.

• Virus

• Microorganism

• Bacteria

• Flu

Animals without backbones are part of this classification group. They include insects, spiders, and crabs.

• Vertebrate

• Invertebrate

• Animal

• Mammal

These use seeds to reproduce. Some plants make their seeds in flowers, while other plants do not. Pine trees are classified as plants that make seeds without using flowers. Apple trees and roses are examples of plants that make seeds by using flowers.

• Seed Producing Plants (Seed Producers)

• Plant

• Non- Seed Producers

• Cactus

Behaviors like where to find food or how to raise offspring are taught to an organism, or discovered through interactions with the environment. Being able to tie shoelaces is an example of is type of behavior.

• Inherited Traits

• Acquired Traits

• Learned Behavior

• Trait

These are developed after the organism is born and are not passed to offspring by parents. Having a scar or being a fast runner are examples.

• Learned Behavior

• Traits

• Physical Traits

• Acquired Traits