5th Grade
Students are moving away from: state, tell, memorize, list, label, and toward more: design, connect, revise, analyze, create, prove, compare, investigate, draw conclusions, cite evidence, and how to develop a logical argument.
NGSS Science
Matter and its Interactions
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Energy
From Molecules to Organisms : Structure and Processes
Earth Systems and Earth's Place in the Universe
Space Systems
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics
Earth and Human Activity
Water Cycle and Weather
Assess, calculate, circumstance, cite, complement, conclusion, consider, consistent, contrary, convey, correlate, criteria, critique, debate, depict, design, dispute, elaborate, eliminate, evaluate, excessive, explain, generalize, hypothesize, identify, Imply, influence,insert, integrate, interpret, judgment, justify, model, method, organize, persuade,properties, represent, research, resolve, significant, simplify, specific
- Cyberbullying is repeated sending or posting of harmful messages, images, or videos about someone else using the Internet, cell phones, or other types of technology.
- If a student believes they are being cyberbullied, the best first step is to step away from the computer or put the cell phone down, then tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, etc.) what is going on.
- If they can, don’t delete anything the cyberbully sent. They may need this as proof of what is going on.
- If they know someone is being cyberbullied, help the person by encouraging them to talk to an adult. Tell the person being bullied that they care about them and want to help. Do not spread rumors. Tell the cyberbully to stop.
S.T.O.P
S- Step Away
T- Tell a friend or trusted adult
O- Only visit approved sites
P- Pause and Think!
Fifth Grade
Fifth grade is a real transition year for students. Fold in distance learning and we are investigating a new model of education from the start. We are so proud of our students and their positive attitudes to the new school year.
This year, we will conduct research for essays and projects and compare and contrast differing viewpoints on important topics. This is the year your fifth grader will enter the realm of deeper study in writing, reading, history, math, science, and the arts.
In math, your student will master common factors and multiples, determine and express simple ratios and percentages and deepen their knowledge of geometry and pre-algebra.
In science, we will focus on the Next Generation Science Standards and learn more about matter, molecules, motion, energy, earth systems, space systems, and water and weather cycles.
History will tell the exciting story of our country, and the people, places, and processes that led us to our government and nation of laws we have today.
Remember that there is no elevator to success-you have to take the stairs! All students will be expected to take on more responsiblity for their own learning, and rely less and less on adults at home for reminders to complete work.
Do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
Ms. Lopez, Mrs. Greenlinger, Mrs. Horn
Fifth Grade Teachers
Reading:
5th Journeys Reader's Notebook
5th Journeys Spelling City Practice
Math:
Challenge Math Problem Solving
Do you have a "Growth Mindset"? Listen to Jo Boaler!
History:
Native American Tribes and Regions of the U.S.
SCIENCE:
5 Foss Science Living System E-book
5 Foss Science Mixtures and Solutions E-book
5 Foss Science Water Planet E-book
5 Foss Science Living Systems
5 Foss Science Earth and Sun
5th Grade Interactive SCIENCE TEXT
5th Grade ONLINE SCIENCE REVIEW
5th-HM -Science(Education Place) (Cricket Connections, simulations, vocab. games)
Additional Resources:
Materials Engineering and the Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building timeline
History of the Grand Canyon National Park
Music: