Fifth Grade
Please see the resources below.
Reading
Click here to go the Nutmeg page with links to book trailers.
Type in the name of your favorite author and this site will create a map of other authors with similar books. Fun!
Social Studies
Colonial America
A collection of short and concise articles covering colonies and places, daily life, people, events and a timeline.
Short Descriptions of Colonial Jobs
American Revolution
School House Rocks: American Revolution
A short kid-friendly introduction or overview of the American Revolution.
U.S. History: American Revolution
A collection of short and concise articles covering events leading up to the war, major events, battles, people and general information on weapons and battle tactics and soldiers.
Liberty! The American Revolution from PBS
Newspaper Chronicles let you experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened. Click on a city to read the historical articles that shaped the war and America.
Get to know the people and times of the American Revolution by clicking on the activities. Includes a comparison of the British and American soldier.
French and Indian War and American Revolution
Mr. Nussbaum's site has links to the French and Indian War and American Revolution topics such as cause and effect, people, loyalist and patriots etc.
Weapons of the American Revolution
Westward Expansion
U.S. History: Westward Expansion
A collection of short and concise articles covering major events (gold rush, railroad, Homestead Act, Louisiana Purchase, Mexican American War, Oregon Trail, Pony Express),frontier life and people.
Wagons, food and Equipment on the Trail
Dangers on the Westward Trails
Oregon Trail Video: 3 minute overview
Civil War
A collection of short and concise articles starting with an overview and covering major events, Civil War life, people and battles.
Persuasive Topic Articles
Should kids be allowed to have cell phones?
Should kids be allowed to play a sport that may cause a concussion?
Should kids wear school uniforms?
Should kids be allowed to have phones in school?
Should we have year-round school?
Should high school start later and elementary school earlier?
Do teachers assign too much homework?
Online Articles
“Do our kids have too much homework?” by: Marian Wilde in Great!Kids
“Stanford Research Shows Pitfalls of Too Much Homework,” Stanford Report, March 10, 2014.
Multimedia
“Homework in Australia: Less is More.” From WISE in Learning World. YouTube, January 27, 2016. (video)
“Homework in America.” Infographic from the Brookings Institute, YouTube, January 27, 2016. (video)
“Do Kids Really Need Homework?” a report by CBS News, YouTube, January 27, 2016. (video)
Snow Days
Remote Learning Replaces Snow Days
State Board of Education allows remote learning on Snow Day
Some CT towns will have Snow Days
In defense of snow days
Chocolate Milk Resources
Link to Video: Kids Voice Their Opinions
Link to Video: Nutrition In Disguise (Midwest Dairy Council)
Link to Video: Should My Child Drink Chocolate Milk?"
Text Source: Nutrition in Disguise
Text Source: Flavored Milk: Frequently Asked Questions
Text Source: Flavored Milk: Just the Facts
Text Source: Rethink Your Drink
Text Source: Milk: A Nutrient Powerhouse
Text Source: Chocolate Milk: More Harmful Than Healthful
Text Source: Sugary Drinks Can Be Unhealthy, But is Cow's Milk Unhealthy Too?
Text Source: Is Chocolate Milk Healthy For Kids?
Text Source: The Hard Facts About Flavored Milk
Online Article: USA Today: Schools May Ban Chocolate Milk Over Added Sugar
Cell Phone for Kids
Should Kids have their own cell phone?
Cell Phones at school
When is your child ready for a cell phone?
Cell Phone Safety 1
Cell Phones for Kids Video
Homework Debate
Homework 1
Homework 2
Homework 3
Homework 4
Do Kids get too much Homework?
Seatbelts on Buses
Reasons why there are no seat belts on buses
Family Education - Seat Belts on Buses
Video Games
Too Much Technology
Health Line - Too Much Technology
Effects of too much screen time
Benefits of Technology for kids
Bottle Water or Tap Water?
National Geographic Kids: Drinking Water: Bottled or from the Tap?
Bottle Water Top 4 Pros and Cons
Is Bottled Water Really Better?
Multimedia:
ABC News: Bottled Water vs Tap Water. Can You Tell the Difference?
Should schools be in session all year round?
“The Pros and Cons of Year-Round School.” From Scholastic.
“Year-Round School.” From Family Education.
“Districts Weigh Pros and Cons of Year-round Schools.” From the NEA.
“Year-Round Schooling: How it Affects Students.” From Education Week.
“Could Students Benefit from Year-Round School?” From PBS.
Multimedia
(video) “Interview on Pros and Cons of Year-Round School.” Channel 7 News. YouTube.
(video) “Why Students May Benefit from a Year-Round Calendar.” PBS. YouTube.