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I have linked some information from the Florida Department of Education for parents and students to use in preparation for the science FCAT.

ALL 5th graders need to be using FCAT Explorer - Science Station.  Username:  lastnamefirstinitial  Password:  06LLLLMMDD (LLLL=first 4 letters of last name, MM = 2 digit birth month, DD = 2 digit birth date). 

The following is information from the FCAT 101 presentation.  Please contact me if you have any questions (either by commenting on this page or by emailing info@sleuthacademy.org directly.

The test is divided into 2-sixty (60) minute portions given over two days. There are 45-55 multiple choice questions and 5-8 short (2 point) or extended (4 point) response questions in total over the 2 days (120 minutes) - PLENTY of time to read and reread questions and responses to verify that the question asked is the one answered!

The glossary is linked here: FCAT Science Glossary
Sample test material and answer keys are available here: http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/fcatsmpl.htm

The content tested is 25% in each of the following 4 clusters:

Physical and Chemical Sciences

• understands that matter can be described, classified, and compared

• traces the flow of energy in a system

• identifies the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources

• describes, predicts, and measures the types of motion and effects of forces

• identifies the types of force that act upon an object

Earth and Space Sciences

• understands that changes in climate, geological activity, and life forms can be traced and compared

• recognizes that Earth’s systems change over time

• identifies the cause of the phases of the Moon and seasons

• recognizes the role of Earth in the vast universe

Life and Environmental Sciences

• understands that living things are different but share similar structures

• recognizes that many characteristics of an organism are inherited

• explains the relationship and interconnectedness of all living things to their environments

• understands that plants use carbon dioxide, minerals, and sunlight to produce
food (photosynthesis)

Scientific Thinking

• uses scientific methods and processes to solve problems

• recognizes that most natural events occur in consistent patterns

• understands the interdependence of science, technology, and society
Please comment here to ask any questions!