Fifth
Grade Units of Study |
| Math |
- Number Sense
- Elapsed Time
- Fractions
- Geometry
- Discrete Math
- Algebra
- Problem Solving
- Measurement
- Decimals
- Probability
- Data Analysis
- Functions
| Reading |
- Shared Novels
- Comparison Novels
- Literature Circles
- Time For Kids Magazine
- Assorted Reading Material for Reading Skills
- Guided Reading
- Book Reports
| Social Studies |
- Geography
- Fertile Crescent
- Ancient Indus Valley
- Prehistory and Beginnings of Society
- Ancient Egypt and Nubia
- Ancient China
| Science |
- Light
- Microworlds
- Solar Energy
| Health |
- Tobacco
- Personal Health and Growth
- Cybersafety
| Language Arts |
- Lessons geared to the South Brunswick Writing Rubric (Grades 3-6)
- Written and Oral Usage
- Writing - Timed piece at the beginning and end of the school year
- Class Books
- Best Works Portfolio - Includes three pieces throughout the year with reflections
- Running Records
- Study Island
| Spelling |
- Words are "Good To Know Words" that are likely to be used in students writing through a word study program. This is a developmental program.
- Related Language Arts work - alphabetizing, sentences, and word patterns.
| Fifth Grade Project |
- Lessons geared to teach the process of research.