At Heritage Elementary, we are so fortunate to have access to the best curriculum to use for our students. This allows me, as a teacher, to be creative while still meeting state standards along with the needs of my students. In my classroom, you will see a lot of student collaboration integrated in daily lessons. I strive to cultivate critical, analytical thinking in teaching in hopes that your child will become an independent and creative thinker. If you have any questions regarding what curriculum we are using, please let me know!
Reading
Wonders (ConnectEd): Reading Curriculum
Novel Studies (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Front Desk)
iReady Reading Lessons
Writing
Wonders Writing Curriculum
Thinking Maps
Think SRSD (DCSD writing curriculum)
Daily Grammar (spiral program)
Word Work (Vocabulary/Morphology studies)
Math
Envisions (Pearson Realize): Math Curriculum
Topic 1: Understanding Place Value
Topic 2: Use Models and Strategies to Add and Subtract Decimals
Topic 3: Fluently Multiply Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Topic 4: Use Models and Strategies to Multiply Decimals
Topic 5: Use Models and Strategies to Divide Whole Numbers
Topic 6: Use Models and Strategies to Divide Decimals
Topic 7: Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions
Topic 8: Apply Understanding of Multiplication to Multiply Fractions
Topic 9: Apply Understanding of Division to Divide Fractions
Topic 10: Represent and Interpret Data
Topic 11: Understand Volume Concepts
Topic 12: Convert Measurements
Topic 13: Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions
Topic 14: Graph Points on the Coordinate Plane
Topic 15: Algebra (Analyze Patterns and Relationships)
Topic 16: Geometric Measurement: Classify Two-Dimensional Figures
Topic 17: Step Up to 6th Grade
Reflex: weekly math fact practice
iReady Math Lessons
Social Studies
Geography: In 5th grade geography, students learn how to use maps, globes, and other tools to understand the world. They explore how geography affects where people live, how they adapt to their environment, and how different places are connected.
History: In 5th grade history, students learn about the founding and growth of the United States, including important people, events, and ideas that shaped our country. They explore topics like colonization, the American Revolution, westward expansion, and how different groups contributed to our nation’s history.
Economics (Young AmeriTowne Curriculum): In 5th grade economics, students learn how people make choices about using money and resources. They explore concepts like saving, spending, trade, supply and demand, and how these decisions affect families, businesses, and communities.
Civics: In 5th grade civics, students learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how our government works. They explore the U.S. Constitution, how laws are made, and how people can make a difference in their communities.
Science
Mystery Science Curriculum
Physical Science: In 5th grade physical science, students learn that all matter has properties and is made of tiny particles. They explore how matter can change physically or chemically, and discover that even when it changes, the total amount of matter stays the same.
Earth/Space Science: In 5th grade Earth and space science, students learn how Earth’s surface changes over time and how natural events like earthquakes and erosion shape our planet. They also explore patterns in the sky, like the movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars, and how people use Earth’s resources and work to protect them.
Life Science: In 5th grade life science, students learn how living things get what they need to survive and how they interact with each other in ecosystems. They explore how plants and animals depend on each other and how changes in the environment can affect them.