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Outstanda XP STEM 5th Grade

Elementary Level | 4 Weeks of Lessons (English)

Outstanda XP STEM 5th Grade is an interdisciplinary learning experience that strengthens problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills. Through hands-on projects, real-world applications, and critical thinking challenges, students will explore how math, science, and literacy work together to explain and shape the world around them. This course ensures students build strong foundational skills while making meaningful connections across disciplines.

Students Earn $100.00*
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1. The Power of Patterns: How We Think, Solve, and Predict

This lesson explores how patterns shape our understanding of the world, from decoding messages in texts to recognizing trends in data and nature. Students will analyze patterns in numbers, words, and scientific observations to strengthen their reasoning, inference skills, and ability to explain their thinking effectively.

  • Recognize and analyze patterns in numbers, language, and science.
  • Use inference skills to predict outcomes in stories and data.
  • Apply logical reasoning to solve real-world challenges.
  • Write structured explanations to support conclusions.
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2. Scaling Up: Math, Money & Measurement

This lesson connects numbers to real life through financial literacy, scale models, and scientific measurement. Students will explore how fractions, decimals, and ratios are used in everything from cooking to budgeting to understanding the universe.

  • Use fractions, decimals, and ratios to solve practical problems.
  • Analyze real-world data to make informed decisions.
  • Read and interpret nonfiction texts related to measurement and finance.
  • Write clear, logical explanations about numerical relationships.
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3. Investigating the World Through Numbers & Words

This lesson encourages students to become data detectives, learning how to read graphs, interpret scientific reports, and make sense of statistics. They will explore how measurement and data help us understand natural phenomena and make better decisions.

  • Convert and compare measurements across different systems.
  • Analyze graphs, charts, and tables to interpret data.
  • Read and evaluate nonfiction sources for key information.
  • Write informative texts that explain data trends and findings.
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4. Big Questions, Big Answers: Using STEM to Change the World

This final lesson challenges students to apply everything they've learned to solve real-world problems. They will work through inquiry-based challenges, integrating math, science, and literacy to develop innovative solutions, justify their reasoning, and communicate their findings effectively.

  • Apply STEM concepts to analyze and solve real-world problems.
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources to make data-driven arguments.
  • Use scientific reasoning to justify conclusions.
  • Write persuasive explanations and present findings effectively.
Outstanda   This Learning Gig development generously funded by Outstanda.
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