Module 1: Place Value and Decimal Fractions
Module 2: Multi- Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Module 4: Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions
Module 5: Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
Module 6: Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Our six Eureka modules are supplemented by Common Core aligned content on ST Math to help students with their spatial-temporal understanding of mathematical concepts.
Reading
1. Interpretation Book Clubs: Analyzing Themes
2. Tackling Complexity: Moving Up Levels of Non- Fiction
3. Argument & Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
4. Fantasy Book Clubs: The Magic of Themes and Symbols
Grammar / Word Study - integrated through our reading & writing unites, we focus on prefixes, suffixes, root words and grammar conventions.
Writing
1. Narrative Craft
2. The Lense of History: Research Reports
3. Research- Based Argument Essay
4. Memoir
Social Studies
Our social studies learning is integrated in our literacy units of study, including Western Expansion in the United States during our non fiction writing unit on research writing.
Science
Our major focus in 5th grade is STEM and Robotics, which in the past has occurred in the first trimester. Due to current health restrictions from COVID19, our collaborative unit on Robotics has been postponed and logistics of when and how this can happen are currently being brainstormed.