A collection of 20 TEKS-aligned assessments designed to reveal student thinking. Each task is centered on a real-world phenomenon and integrates core ideas, science practices, and recurring themes and concepts. Includes assessment plans, student handouts, and scoring tools—perfect for formative, summative, or instructional use.

All books include FREE access to the ADI Learning Hub. This access allows you to download student handouts and use the presentation mode specifically designed for the 5th Grade Assessment Book tasks. You will find the code to access the Learning Hub on the back of your book.

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Assessments of Physical Science Core Ideas

• Column of Materials (TEKS 6A, 5F, and 1E)
• Magnetic Slime (TEKS 6B, 5F, and 1B)
• Jello (TEKS 6C, 5C, and 2C)
• Marshmallow Fluff (TEKS 6D, 5D, and 1G)
• Levitating Spinning Top (TEKS 7A, 5C, and 1B)
• Marble Run (TEKS 7B, 5B, and 1B)
• Baby Chickens Under a Heat Lamp (TEKS 8A, 5E, and 1G)
• DIY Flashlight (TEKS 8B, 5E, and 1A)
• Lights and Gummy Bears (TEKS 8C, 5F, and 1E)

Assessments of Earth Space Science Core Ideas

• The Day-Night Cycle (TEKS 9, 5D, and 2A)
• January 2022 Houston Weather Forecast (TEKS 10A, 5A, and 3A)
• Sedimentary Rock and Oil in Texas (TEKS 10B, 5G, and 2A)
• Deltas, Canyons, and Sand Dunes in Texas (TEKS 10C, 5G, and 2A)
• Oil and Timber in Texas (TEKS 11, 5E, and 3A)

Assessments of Life Science Core Ideas

• Ecosystems of Texas (TEKS 12A, 5A, and 2B)
• The San Marco River Food Web (TEKS 12B, 5E, and 1G)
• The San Antonio Watershed (TEKS 12C, 5G, and 2D)
• Animal Mimics (TEKS 13A, 5F, and 3A)
  
• Bottlenose Dolphin Behavior (TEKS 13B, 5B, and 1E)

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