Grade 5 · Science · Semester 1 · 2026–2027

Exploring matter, living ecosystems, and Earth's interconnected systems.

Follow along with our Grade 5 Science journey as students explore the physical properties of matter and dive into living ecosystems—discovering plant survival, food webs, decomposers, and Earth's major systems.

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Semester progression timeline — click a node to jump directly to that week's curriculum.
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Key Milestones & Checkpoints

Important semester milestones to guide your child's scientific discovery and review.

Break

National Vacation

Week 5 · Sep 20

National holiday observance (Sep 23 & 24) amidst our physical science study.

Break

Autumn Break

Week 14 · Nov 22

A mid-term rest week before diving into matter cycles and energy transfer.

Checkpoint

Revision Week

Week 18 · Dec 20

A dedicated week to review key concepts across matter and ecosystems.

Assessment

Semester 1 Exams

Weeks 19–20 · Dec 27 – Jan 3

Comprehensive evaluation of all Unit 1 and Unit 2 modules.

W1
Aug 23, 2026
Identify Properties of Materials
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
  • L1: Identify Properties of materials

Students kick off the semester by observing and classifying the physical properties of matter.

W2
Aug 30, 2026
Properties & Mixtures
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
  • L1: Identify Properties of materials
  • L2: Mixtures and Solutions

Building on material properties to understand how different substances interact when combined.

W3
Sep 6, 2026
Mixtures and Solutions
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
  • L2: Mixtures and Solutions

Exploring solubility, solutions, and methods used to separate mixtures.

W4
Sep 13, 2026
Physical and Chemical Changes
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
  • L3: Physical and Chemical Changes

Learning to distinguish between reversible physical changes and chemical transformations.

W5
Sep 20, 2026
Changes & States of Matter
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
National Holiday
  • National vacation Sep 23 & 24
  • L3: Physical and Chemical Changes
  • L4: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Connecting chemical/physical changes with particle behavior in different states of matter.

W6
Sep 27, 2026
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Unit 1: Investigate Matter
  • L4: Solids, Liquids, and gases

In-depth study of gas properties, particle arrangement, and thermal energy transfers.

W7
Oct 4, 2026
Plant Survival
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part I)
  • Part I; L1: Plant Survival

Transitioning to life science by investigating how plants produce energy and survive.

W8
Oct 11, 2026
Interactions of Living Things
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part I)
  • Part I; L2: Interactions of Living Things

Examining food chains, webs, and organism interactions in varied habitats.

W9
Oct 18, 2026
Interactions Deep Dive
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part I)
  • Part I; L2: Interactions of Living Things

Further analysis of symbiotic relationships and competitive dynamics in ecosystems.

W10
Oct 25, 2026
Role of Decomposers
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part I)
  • Part I; L3: Role of Decomposers

Understanding nature's recyclers and how organisms break down organic waste.

W11
Nov 1, 2026
Decomposers & Soil Health
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part I)
  • Part I; L3: Role of Decomposers

Investigating how decomposers return vital nutrients to the soil and energy cycle.

W12
Nov 8, 2026
Earth's Major Systems
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part II)
  • Part II; L1: Earth's Major Systems

Exploring the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interactions.

W13
Nov 15, 2026
Earth's Sphere Interactions
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part II)
  • Part II; L1: Earth's Major Systems

Analyzing how Earth's four spheres shape climate, weather, and life.

W14
Nov 22, 2026
Autumn Break
Break · Autumn Break
Autumn Break
  • Autumn Break — No Classes

A school-wide holiday break to rest and refresh for the second half of the term.

W15
Nov 29, 2026
Cycles of Matter in Ecosystems
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part II)
  • Part II; L2: Cycles of Matter in Ecosystems

Tracking how carbon, water, and essential nutrients cycle endlessly through ecosystems.

W16
Dec 6, 2026
Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part II)
  • Part II; L3: Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

Tracing energy flow from sunlight through producers, consumers, and apex predators.

W17
Dec 13, 2026
Energy Transfer & Pyramids
Unit 2: Ecosystems (Part II)
  • Part II; L3: Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

Quantifying energy movement through trophic levels and ecological pyramids.

W18
Dec 20, 2026
Revision Week
Revision
Revision
  • Comprehensive Semester Review
  • Reviewing Unit 1 & Unit 2 Concepts

Consolidating key vocabulary and core scientific concepts across all topics.

W19
Dec 27, 2026
Semester 1 Exams Start
Final Exams
Exams Start
  • Semester 1 Examinations

Beginning of the mid-year assessment period.

W20
Jan 3, 2027
Semester 1 Exams Conclude
Final Exams
Finals Wrap-Up
  • Semester 1 Examinations & Wrap-up

Finalizing term assessments and wrapping up Semester 1.