Grade 5

LOWER SCHOOL:
Grade Five

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
The basal reader is supplemented with novels and short stories. Skills focused on are: study, reference, vocabulary, comprehension. The language text is supplemented with DOL. Emphasis is placed on: writing in a variety of genres, grammar, and spelling.

MATHEMATICS
Basic mathematics facts, computation, concepts, applications, problem solving, geometry, measurement, spatial/logic problems, decimals/fractions

SOCIAL STUDIES
Library resources supplement the text. Subjects studied are: early explorers, formation of the

United States

from colonization to the Revolutionary War, notetaking and study skills.

SCIENCE
The science text, library resources, and Windows on Science are used in the study of these units: animals, plants, chemistry, solar system, earth science. Notetaking and study skills are part of this curriculum.

COMPUTER
In a hands-on lab environment, students apply learned computer applications such as: word processing, computer graphics, spreadsheets, data bases, internet search strategies, and electronic presentations to classroom lessons and projects. Fifth grade students participate in an in-depth unit exploring computer programming and robotics.

ART
Drawing, painting, printmaking, cutting and fastening, fibers and design, modeling/construction.

MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS
Vocal music includes: two-part songs, correct vocal production, and choral performance. Music literacy helps to: expand rhythmic reading skills, increase solfege skills, and identify note names in the treble clef. A wide variety of music from many cultures and periods is explored. Orchestra is an option for fifth grade students.

RELIGION
The subjects studied are: prayer, Scripture, and family life. Prayer services and service projects involve students in their religious education. Fifth grade studies the parts of the Mass and the Sacraments.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The areas of activity are: physical fitness; individual and team sports; leadups; games of high organization; creative and cooperative, and jumprope activities.

LANGUAGE
French

LIBRARY SKILLS
Library and research skills tied to curriculum, literature appreciation

HEALTH
Growth and development, physical/mental/social

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