1. Welcome to 5 Green Curriculum Night

2. Introductions Mrs. Matthews Mrs. deLeon Mrs. Bradley Mrs. Alvarez

3. Agenda Social Curriculum Schedule Flexible Groups Academic Curriculum Homework/Homework Academy Student Led-Conferences Exit ticket-Parking Lot Cafeteria with Mrs. Lizotte and Mrs. Melick

4. 5 Green Social Contract 2011-2012 -Follow the Golden Rule and be respectful of school materials and property. -Be calm and have self-control. -Be honest with yourself and others. -Work hard and give 100% with a positive attitude.

6. Flexible Grouping “Middle School students are members of heterogeneous, interdisciplinary teams designed to include all achievement and ability levels. The teachers on the teams make decisions about the groups within their teams and utilize a variety of grouping strategies throughout the year” SMS Parent Handbook and Curriculum Guide.

7. Active Learning Credo What I hear, I forget. What I hear and see, I remember a little. What I hear, see and ask questions about or discuss with someone else, I begin to understand. What I hear, see discuss and do, I acquire knowledge and skill. What I teach to another, I master. Teaching Actively by Mel Silberman

8. English Language Arts Standards Reads and comprehends a variety of grade level texts Analyzes the elements of literature to demonstrate comprehension Writes with focus, organization and supporting details Uses standard English conventions in writing, revising and editing Applies research skills

9. Math Standards Applies number theory concepts, divisibility rules, primes, and factors Solves addition/subtraction/multiplication/division problems involving whole number and decimals Identifies, analyzes and tesselates geometric figures based on properties Compare, add, subtract and multiply fractions Determines equivalencies of fractions Solves measurement problems using formulas Solves problems using tables, graphs, models and other algebraic methods

10. Social Studies Standards Describes the exploration of North America Analyzes the development and settlement of the 13 Colonies Describes the causes, battles and leaders of the American Revolution Identifies principals and functions of American constitutional government Explains key events in the growth of the United States Understands and uses new social studies vocabulary Uses historical data and documents to better understand events

11. Science Standards Recognizes effects of Earth’s rotation/revolution on day/night Describes the changes in the observable shape of the moon Recognizes light as a form of energy and explains it’s properties Understands how physical conditions influence weather Differentiates between weather and climate Gives examples of the effects of the water cycle on climate Understands the transfer of the sun’s energy within a food chain Describes altering of inherited traits due to environmental factors Recognizes how both instinctive/learned behaviors enhance survival

12. Where can I find more information on Curriculum? On the district website homepage Click on Teaching/Learning tab Scroll down to Curriculum Scroll across to Curriculum Road Maps. http://schools.shrewsbury-ma.gov/ 5 Green Wiki http://5greenteam.wikispaces.com

13. Exit Ticket 1) Please stop by your child’s desk on the way out and read their Hopes and Dreams for 5th grade. 2) Sign up for Student-Led Conferences 3) Still have questions? Record your question on a post-it note and place it on the Parking Lot in the hallway.