1. Fulton Elementary School 5th Grade Curriculum
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Janezic
Mrs. Nordquist
Mrs. Pratt
Mr. Telford

2. Unity
I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child's mind, and they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher; the tools he used were books and music and art; One a parent with a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart. Day after day the teacher toiled, with touch that was deft and sure, While the parent labored by his side and polished and smoothed it o’er.
And when at last their task was done, they stood proud of what they had wrought. For things they had molded into the child could neither be sold or bought. And each agreed he would have failed if he had worked alone, For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher, the home. (Author Unknown)

3. 5th Grade Website Parent Handbook Daily Schedule Academic Websites
Specials Schedule 3

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Science
History and Nature of Science
Science in daily life
Important contributions in science
Life Science
Skeletal System
Nervous System
Muscular System
Physical Science
Properties of
and changes in matter
Simple Machines
Motion and Forces
Scientific Process
Experiments
Observations
Questions
Hypotheses
Analysis and Conclusions
Communication
Earth/Space Science
Objects in the Sky
Solar System
Gravity
Phases of the moon 4

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Social Studies
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American History
Exploration and Colonization
American Revolution
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Economics JA
Biztown
Civics and Government
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
Functions of Government
World History
Native Americans
Chronological Timelines
Age of Revolution
Geography
Latitude and Longitude
Identify States
Use maps to interpret information
Locate physical and human features 5

6. JA Biztown The culminating activity of our ECONOMICS unit.
Students run JA Biztown, a Junior Achievement model city, for one day.
Students learn about the concepts of opportunity cost, scarcity, needs, and wants.
They also are involved in the process of completing resumes and job applications.
May 2012

8. Halle Heart Children’s Museum
Aligns with our human body unit.
Interactive discovery center where students learn about how the circulatory system works.
Students learn risk factors of heart disease and stroke as well as lifestyle choices that should be made to maintain a healthy heart.

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Math
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Build on Prior Knowledge
Multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, measurement, conversions, problem solving, & algebra.
New Concepts
Multiplying Decimals, averaging, statistics, math vocabulary and terminology, Euler paths & circuits
Math Facts
Memorization of
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division 10

11. Reading
Reading
Literature Studies
- Frindle, Holes, My Side of the Mountain, Shiloh and more
Harcourt Series Themes
- Survival, teamwork, creative individuals, courage, the world around us, and heroes.
Reading
- Read Naturally skills practice to differentiate learning of reading comprehension skills and to improve decoding, fluency, and retell.
- Analysis of vocabulary words.
- In depth class discussions on Literature Study books to strengthen comprehension skills.

12. Language Arts Writing Process Spelling 6 + 1 Traits
Incorporates Write From the Beginning
Pre-writing
Drafting
Conferencing/Revising
Editing
Publishing
Reflecting
Spelling
Harcourt Words
Tested with dictation sentences
6 + 1 Traits
Organization, Word Choice, Voice, Sentence Fluency, Ideas, Conventions, Presentation

13. The Responsible Thinking Process
The Responsible Thinking Process teaches students to think about their actions and be responsible for their own behavior.
What are you doing?
What are the rules?
What happens when you break a rule?
Is that what you want to happen?
What do you want to do now?
What will happen if you disrupt again?
Buddy Classroom Plan

14. Homework
Homework requirements will be different for each classroom. Please look at the individual teacher’s website to see you classrooms policy.

15. Thank You!
We are looking forward to an exciting, memorable school year! Thanks for your continued support as a partner in your child’s education!