Fifth Grade Curriculum
	General Math Description: Students attend class no less than 50 minutes a day/five days per week in grade appropriate activities designed to develop higher order thinking skills, problem-solving skills, an understanding of mathematical concepts, and an ability to make appropriate, correct calculations. Text(s): Title: Math Grade 5 Authors: Allan, Cooley, Elliott, Crown, Johnson, Leinwand, and Van de Walle Publisher/Copyright Date: Scott Foresman, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1999 General Objectives: 1. The student will learn to value mathematics, reason mathematically, communicate mathematically, develop confidence in the use of mathematics, solve problems using mathematics, and compute accurately. 2. The student will demonstrate effective usage of thinking skills and problem solving strategies, real number applications, operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, estimation, measurement with metric and English units, organizing data, ratios, proportions, percentages, exponents, basic probability, basic statistics, and basic geometry.   General Science Description: An overview of the basic concepts in life, earth, the human body, and the physical sciences designed to enhance the student’s understanding for and appreciation of the world in which we live. Text(s): Title: Scott Foresman Science Author: Cooney, DiSpezio, Foots, Matamoros, Nyquist, Ostlund, Chamont, Cummins, Kahn, Sipkovich, Weinberg Publisher/Copyright Date: Scott Foresman, 2000 Edition: First General Objectives: The student will: 1. be introduced to: a. life science b. physical science c. earth science d. the human body e. proper notebook management and study skills   Reading/Creative Writing Description: A reading/literature program designed to enrich the student’s comprehension and fluency needed to be successful readers and writers. Text(s): Title: Open Court Reading Level 5 Author: C. Bereiter, M.J. Adams, M. Pressley, M. Roit, R. Case, A. McKeough, J. Hirshberg, M. Scardamalia, A. Brown, J. Campoine, I. Carruthers, G.H. Treadway Publisher/Copyright Date: SRA/McGraw-Hill, 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. recognize different types of literature. 2. build fluency in reading- leading to improved comprehension. 3. use knowledge acquired from study of different genres to write creatively. Short title: HANDWRITING Description: Students will continue to develop cursive handwriting skills. Text(s): Title: Handwriting 5 Author: C.S. Hackney, P.J. Farris, J.T. Jones, L.L. Lemme Publisher/Copyright Date: Zaner-Bloser, 1991 General Objectives: The student will: 1. use cursive writing correctly in a written work.   Grammar Description: A curriculum designed to enable students to express ideas effectively. This is accomplished through study of grammar and writing. Text(s): Title: World of Language (Grade Six) Author: M.D. Toth, N.N. Ragno, B.G. Gray Publishers/Copyright Date: Silver Burdett Ginn, 1996 General Objectives: The student will: 1. use correct grammar while writing. 2. use correct grammar while speaking.   Spelling Description: Students are exposed daily to fundamental principles of effective and correct spelling of age-appropriate words. Text(s): Title: Wordly Wise 3000 Book 2 Author: K. Hodkinson, S. Adams Publisher/Copyright Date: Silver Burdett Ginn, 2001 General Objectives: The student will: 1. accurately spell fifteen new words each week. 2. recognize and understand the meaning of the weekly spelling words through vocabulary study. 3. correctly use the weekly spelling words in sentences.   United States History Description: A study of the United States and its role in the world from the first Americans to present day. Student attend class not less than 50 minutes per day, five days a week. Text(s): Title: United States Author: Dr. Richard G. Boehm, Claudia Hoone, Dr. Thomas McGowan, Dr. Mabel C. McKinney-Browning, Dr. Ofelia Miramontes, Dr. Priscilla H. Porter Publisher/Copyright Date: Harcourt Brace and Company, 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. understand the United States through the study of its history, geography, cultural diversity, government, and economics. 2. gain an appreciation for the United States and its people. 3. understand the United States’ role in the world and its effect on world history. 4. develop good study skills and organizational techniques.   Art Description: Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes and study sequential and interdisciplinary studio and classroom experiences in the visual arts. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. continue to develop and expand knowledge in the fine arts through hands-on activities and studies. 2. enjoy the world of art and showcase personal abilities. 3. develop and expand fine arts knowledge. 4. develop and express skills related to the fine arts. 5. acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments. 6. build a base from which to make informed aesthetic judgments. Music Description: By participating in music class, fifth grade students will have a greater understanding and appreciation for music. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. by listening, singing, and moving, the student will be able to: a. feel meters and syncopation b. refine listening skills of dynamics c. identify letter names of notes, scales, and sing d. distinguish I, IV, V chords and various textures e. identify instruments and ethnic styles f. recognize various musical forms g. be aware of deviation from original tempo   Physical Education Description: A basic program designed to promote good physical health and encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity. Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Demonstrate competency in many different movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. 2. Apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. 3. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle. 4. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 5. Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. 6. Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 7. Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.   Library Description: The fifth graders come to the library once a week for a fifty minute period. The students continue their study and use of the library and its resources. Text(s): Title: The Complete Library Skills Grade 5 Author: Linda Turrell Publisher/Copyright Date: T.S. Denison, 1994 Title: Developing Library Skills Author: Esther Lakritz Publisher/Copyright Date: Frank Schaffer Publications, Inc., 1989 General Objectives: The student will: 1. continue to learn about the variety of written media. 2. practice independent use of Accelerated Reader. 3. continue to develop reference skills.   Computer Science Description: To reinforce basic computer components and functions. To provide reinforcements of the skills taught in fourth grades. To expose the students to Microsoft Excel and Micro Type Pro. Student will come to the lab three times a week. Text(s): Title: Microsoft Office 2000 Author: Connie Morrison Publisher/Copyright Date: South-Western Educational Publishing, Thomson Learning, 2001 Title: Microsoft Office 2000 Activities Workbook Author: Connie Morrison Publisher/Copyright Date: South-Western Educational Publishing, Thomson Learning, 2001 Title: Century 21 Keyboarding & Information Processing Author: Robinson, Hoggatt, Shank, Beaumont, Crawford, Erickson, Graves Publisher/Copyright Date: South-Western Educational Publishing, Thomson Learning 2000 General Objectives: The student will: 1. become comfortable using a computer. 2. have an introduction of how to use Microsoft Word 2000. 3. be exposed to Excel. 4. become exposed to Windows 98.   Spanish Description: A basic introduction to Spanish culture and language. Students attend class once a week for 20 minutes. Text: None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish. 2. Use greetings, farewell expressions, and polite expressions in Spanish. 3. Carry out a few commands. 4. Identify objects, colors, numbers, days of the week, months, dates, seasons, parts of the body, emotions, animals, hobbies, clothing, and foods. 5. Describe themselves and discuss things they like to do.