Fifth Grade:
Law (required):
Fifth grade PACE curriculum lays the foundation for skills associated with middle school PACE expectations in both divergent/creative thinking and convergent/analytical thinking. Students participate in complex, focused analysis through an introduction to law. Students review cases related to aspects of the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. A consideration of intellectual property law and skills related to civil discourse furthers the depth and complexity of this unit. Students are compelled to justify opposing points of view, identify facts, interpret documents, and support arguments culminating in a formal debate.
Students will be able to independently use their learning to…
Students will show their learning by evidence…
The Unique You:
Students research the parts and functions of the human brain and learn ways of how to be successful through understanding yourself by doing various self-realization activities. We discuss left, right, and whole brain learning, in addition we delve into personality types (true colors surveys) and learning styles.
Stock Market (Required):
Stock Market Game
In the Stock Market Game, students will be able to independently use their learning to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful to manage one's financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial security. Students will understand that economic trends affect everyone, investing in stocks is worth the risk, and successful investors rely on research, diversification and trends. Given a fictional $100,000 to invest in the stock market, students will put their knowledge into action.
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Bloom with Books: Grades 1-5
This interdisciplinary unit includes lessons for each grade level 1-5 connected to different children’s books, selected for their rich use of language and high interest for advanced readers. The activities are based upon a variety of content areas, including language arts, math, science, and social studies.
Students will be able to independently use their learning to…
- Develop an appreciation of reading by selecting and reviewing texts.
- Comprehend and explain a variety of texts.
- Make connections to real-life experiences.
Students will show that they really understand by evidence of…
- Rating and recommending books through book talks.
- Reviewing books organized by grade and genre.