Religion
The Religion Curriculum focuses on the theme of growing in our relationship with God through the sacraments.
- To develop an awareness that we must work together to develop and care for the whole of God’s creation
- To present the sacrament of Baptism enabling the student to understand that through family we become members of God’s family
- To present the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation enabling the students to understand the full initiation into the church along with Baptism
- To present the sacraments of Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick enabling the students to understand the sacrament of healing
- To present the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders enabling the students to understand commitment
- To present the understanding of social justice as a part of our Christian call with the values of truth, justice, freedom and love
- To assist the student in learning that each person is a lovable, unique gift from God with individual talents and abilities
English/Language Arts
The students will focus on communications through oral presentation and the written language.
Language
- Express orally an interpretation of texts read or listened to (offering opinions and drawing conclusions)
- Use an extended vocabulary identifying meanings of words using a variety of strategies; antonyms, synonyms, homographs, homophones, contractions, and compound words; using a dictionary; identifying and using common prefixes, suffixes and root words
- Use standard mechanics and usage involving punctuation, parts of speech, paragraph format, spelling, subject-verb agreement, and complete simple and compound sentences
Literature
- Identify and analyze main ideas, supporting ideas, details and organizational structures
- Identify and analyze characteristics of fiction, nonfiction and poetry
- Write a story using elements of plot, character, setting, conflict, and main idea
Composition
- Write with clear focus, logical, organizational, and sufficient detail: stories, poems, research projects and basic letters
- Show development in organization, content paragraph development, level of detail, mechanics, word usage and sentence structure
- Use graphic organizers and additional strategies (note taking, summarizing, technological sources, such as the internet), to plan and write the paragraph
Reading
Good readers develop and advance by reading both inside and outside of the classroom. Students participate in a series of classroom reading/discussion groups throughout the school year. Participation in these groups combines out-of-class reading assignments within class group discussion.
Math
Problem Solving
- Introduce and develop strategies for problem solving
- Use plans that involve graphs, tables, lists, formulas, models and classification to problem solve
Estimation
- Introduce and develop strategies for estimation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Strategies include using properties, patterns, compatible numbers, and compensation
Number Sense and Operations
- Introduce rounding of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Introduce and develop comparing and ordering of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Introduce order of operations, prime factorization, prime and composites, greatest common factors and least common multiples
- Review four basic operations of whole numbers and decimals
- Develop division with two and three digit divisors
Fractions
- Identify equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents
- Simplify fractions using GCF
- Introduce and develop adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators including renaming
- Introduce multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers
Geometry and Measurement
- Introduce lineal and square unit measurement
- Introduce perimeter of polygons
- Introduce area of rectangles
Algebra
- Evaluate algebraic expressions
- Use inverse operation to solve one-step equations
- Multiply and divide by powers of ten
- Introduce integers
Science
Grade 5 will work to support a more global understanding of scientific knowledge through collaborative learning.
Students will be able to use critical thinking skills to assess a scientific situation bringing prior knowledge into a situation to generate alternatives and make a logical and reasonable judgment.
Life Science
- Respect for one’s own body and for others as God’s creation
- Identify the functions of the systems of the body
- Develop and apply scientific knowledge and skills to a variety of relevant life situations
Earth Science
- Through observations and activities the students will discover they types of rocks and understand the rock cycle
- Explore Plate Tectonics using a variety of activities and media
- Have an understanding of common minerals, including where they come from and what they are used for
- Through observations and experiments students will have a better understanding of weather; including the atmosphere, the water cycle, fronts, and storms
Physical Science
- Studying the interactions between forces and masses and their relationships to motion
- Using activities and projects to understand potential and kinetic energy
- Evaluate simple machines
Social Studies
The students of Grade 5 will develop a better understanding of American History.
Geography
- Use maps to identify latitude, longitude, poles, and hemispheres, read scales and legends, and specialized maps, such as population and historical maps
- Distinguish political from topographical maps, and identify other types of specialized maps
History
Identify different ways of dating historical events and interpret timelines, cartoons, photographs, charts and graphs
- Identify several groups within the general population by their distinct cultural beliefs, location, etc., and their influence throughout history showing the diversity of culture within the United States of America
- Identify important explorers in history and their influences on North American culture
- Explore the American History from 1600 through 1776
Civics and Government
- Identify and become aware of local, state, national and international events and issues
- Define and correctly use words such as citizen, suffrage, federal, state, and town
- Understand the different branches of the Federal government and the responsibilities and powers of each branch
Economics
- Explore the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
- Understand supply and demand, and profit and loss
Spanish
One-half hour 2 days per week
Review and reinforce material covered in Grade 4
Introduce
- Subject pronouns
- Concept of you (familiar) and you (polite)
- Verb conjugation using “ser”
- Adjective use with “ser” to enforce understanding of agreement (gender/number)
- Tag words to ask questions
- Detailed letter writing to “pen pal” in Uruguay
- Verb conjugation using “ir”
- Ir + a + infinitive and the contraction “al”
Special Projects
- ¿Quién soy yo? (Who am I?)
- Los Verbos (verb booklet) to house conjugation sheets of all verbs students study from Grades 5-8
- “Correct These Sentences”
- “Win, Lose or Draw” in Spanish
- Vamos a …(We’re going to…) map project
Enhance
- Conversation
- Vocabulary retention
- Culture/Hispanic Catholic Traditions/Saints
- Prayers in Spanish (Gloria/Ave María)
- How to describe themselves and classmates (verbal/written)
Enhance
- Detailed conversation segments
- Understanding of masculine/feminine noun concept
- Vocabulary through special projects/culture
Art
Visual art is centered around self-expression. Students solve many artistic problems through creative, critical thinking and the use of a variety of drawing and sculptural materials. Students are taught to:
- Understand how to translate their thoughts and feelings into the visual language through the use of symbols, theme, and attention to craftsmanship
- Study the artwork of many cultures of the world, with focus on ancient societies
- Hone drafting skills with a concentration on design, resulting in familiarity with geometric shape, rhythm in pattern, delineation of space, and visual depth
- Take ownership of their personal expression
Music
The Music Curriculum focuses on the following standards:
- Sing a varied repertoire of music alone and with others
- Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments
- Listen to, analyze, and describe music
- Understand music in relation to history and culture
- Read and notate music
- Compose and arrange music within specific guidelines
- Use of recorders
Information Computer Technology
The Technology Curriculum is designed to ensure that the student has mastered the appropriate beginning and intermediate computer knowledge and skills as defined by New Hampshire state ICT standards. Learning/usage of skills is integrated into the classroom curriculum and instruction is taught in the lab. Students will learn:
- Technology operations and concepts
- Intermediate word processing skills with a focus on written communication, research, and critical thinking
- Creativity and innovation skills with a focus on visual and verbal communication
- Analytical skills with a focus on critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
- What is means to be a good digital citizen
Physical Education
The Physical Education Curriculum is designed to focus on the growth of each individual to reach his/her fullest potential. Through a variety of activities in the gymnasium and outdoors, the children will grow physically, cognitively, and socially. The objectives of our curriculum include the following:
- Sport skills, team concepts, rules, and safety
- Decision making
- Principles of training and conditioning
- Demonstration of responsible conduct
- Beginning game strategies
Library
Children come to the library weekly. They learn to explore the reading materials and find books to take home. Library and listening skills are introduced. Children learn the responsibility of borrowing and returning books on a weekly basis.
The Librarian works in conjunction with the classroom teacher on class projects. Children are guided to select appropriate materials at their leisure.
