5th Grade Science: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Human Brain and Senses Earth and Space Systems Engineering Design
5th Grade Mathematics: We will use the EnVisions math program this year. It is aligned with the Common Core state standards. Major topics of study include: Numerical Expressions Patterns and Relationships Place Value Operations with Multi-Digit Whole Numbers and Decimals to the Hundredths Equivalent Fractions Adding and Subtracting Fractions Multiplication and Division of Fractions Converting Units of Measure Representing and Interpreting Data Geometric Measurement Graphing on the Coordinate Plane Classifying Two Dimensional Figures by Properties We also weave in Project Based Learning opportunities throughout our Math units. 5th Grade Social Literacy: 5th graders will participate in a daily Social Literacy block. Students will delve into Social Studies topics through novel study and Project Based Learning. Within that framework, teachers have the opportunity to read to students (mentor texts), to read with students (shared texts), and to have students read independently (books or texts at their independent reading levels). During read-aloud time, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, students will have multiple opportunities to read and review various texts for the purpose of enhancing genre knowledge and attaining a deeper understanding of genre-specific information. Our major units will center around Native Americans, Colonial America, Invention and Innovation, and the American Revolution. |