Thank you to all the parents who sent in baked goods - and especially to those who came in and led crafts with the students. Having parent support is what makes this day happen.
Hello, below is our curriculum for the year. Things may move a little (already we have made some adjustments), but these are the topics we will cover in fifth grade. Also, you may check the sites of Mr. Speno and Russell Williams by clicking on the buttons on your left, under "Fifth."
2011 – 2012 5th Grade Curriculum Overview:
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Month |
Theme: |
Math: |
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September |
- Biomes/Ecosystems (animals, landscape features |
Multiplication/Division |
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October |
- Conclude Biomes/Ecosystems - Brain and Central Nervous System |
3D Geometry |
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November |
- Conclude Brain and Central Nervous System - Exploration and Discovery |
Subtraction |
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December |
- Exploration and Discovery |
Fractions |
|
January |
- Health Curriculum |
2d Geometry & Measurement |
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February |
- Solar System/Universe |
Fractions/Decimals/Percents |
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March |
- Forms of Energy/ Sustainability |
Multiplication/Division |
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April |
- Colonial America and American Revolution |
Continue Multiplication/Division |
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May |
- Conclude American Revolution - World Cultures |
Algebra (patterns, function, change, growth rates) |
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June |
- World Cultures |
Data Collection |
Literacy:
- 5th Graders will continue work from the Spellography program and begin where they left off in 4th grade.
- 5th Graders will be reading books to familiarize them with many genres while making several connections to 5th grade curriculum themes.
- Writing topics will include Constructed Response, Persuasive Essay, Research Report, Narrative and Creative Writing.
Journey North Mystery Classroom Homepage
https://sites.google.com/a/wcsvt.com/mystery-classroom-collaboration/
Porta Portal
http://guest.portaportal.com/russell_williams
