Welcome to the Fifth Grade
Contact Information
 
Snack Policy
Students are permitted to bring in snacks that have nutritional value. It is encouraged that students bring in snacks that are healthy...low in fat, sugar, and sodium. If a student is bringing in a drink, it may not be in a can or glass bottle. Students are permitted to bring in water in plastic bottles for use throughout the day. If a student brings in juice with their snack, it is encouraged that it is 100% juice, with no sugar added. The health of our students and your children is extremely important. Providing them with a healthy snack will allow them to stay focused and do their best work throughout the day. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fifth grade snack policy, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
 
Resources, Information, and Projects


Required Supplies for 2010-2011 Fifth Grade Students

Think.com Permission Slip

Citing Sources for Research

 
Fifth Grade Curriculum
The South Brunswick School District Curriculum being taught at the fifth grade level integrates the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) with developmentally-appropriate concepts. We teach for deep understanding of the "big ideas" in each content area, and we encourage students to wonder about the "essential questions."

Technology is integrated into instruction in meaningful ways. Students and teachers use digital tools and information to solve problems individually and collaboratively to create and communicate knowledge. (NJCCCS 8.1)

Fifth Grade Curriculum

    
Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview

Fifth Grade Priority (Spelling) Words
Gift of Age Project
  
Menu Project
     
     
Research we do in the Fifth Grade
 
Social Studies: Five Themes of Geography Project - research and connect a place in the world.
 
Notetaking in all subject areas prepares students to organize and document during research.
 
Formal Research Project: A state resarch project
 
Gift of Age: Students must research a family member, ask follow-up questions, take notes, and more.
 
Formal Research Project: Spring Semester
 
Science: Research various topics throughout the year (guided and inquiry based discovery)
 
Social Studies: Extension and enrichment activities