Muldowney, Mark - Fifth Grade Teacher

5^TH GRADE MATHEMATICS

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Single- and Multi-step Practical Problems Using Whole Number Operations

Prime/Composite, Odd/Even

Variables, Expressions, and Equations

Perimeter and Area

(with whole numbers)

Distributive Property

Order of Operations

Relationships in Numerical and Geometric Patterns

Problem Solving

Elapsed Time

Graphs

Decimal Place Value & Rounding

Fraction/Decimal Equivalents, Comparing, Ordering

Probability & Sample Space

Relationships in

Numerical Patterns

Adding and Subtracting Fractions in Single- and Multi-Step Problem Solving

Fractions: Simplest Form

Problem Solving

Elapsed Time

Graphs

Decimal Operations

Metric & Customary Measurement

 Perimeter/Area/Volume with Fractions and Decimals

Relationships in Numerical Patterns (conversions)

Angles

Triangles

Plane Figures: Combining and Subdividing

Circles

Problem Solving

Elapsed Time

Graphs

Stem and Leaf, Line Graphs

Mean, Median, Mode, Range

Review for SOL Assessment

5^TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Nonfiction:

 Identifying parts of nonfiction reading selections and preparations for reading nonfiction

Reading Skills:

1) Following characterization into meaning: envision, predict, synthesize, infer, and interpret.

2) Launch independent reading opportunities with experienced readers

3) Genre Study: Realistic Fiction

Writing:

1) Writing workshop with personal narratives.

2) Editing & Revision Skills

Nonfiction: Using Text Structures to Comprehend Expository, Narrative, and Hybrid Nonfiction

Reading Skills:

1) Investigate Plot development and conflict resolution.

2) Analyzing text and comparing/contrasting to previously read texts.

3) Genre Study: Historical Fiction

Writing:

1) Writing workshop with persuasive essays.

2) Editing and Revision Skills

3) Writing in a Test Taking environment review

Nonfiction: Navigating nonfiction text sets using critical analytical skills to read for specific purpose and information

Reading Skills:

1) Investigation of poetry and the characteristics of free verse, rhymed and patterned poetry

2) Literary devices associated with poetry.  Ex. Alliteration

3) Genre Study: Fantasy

Writing:

1) Writing workshop with informational essays.

2) Editing and Revision Skills

Nonfiction: Navigating nonfiction text sets using critical analytical skills to read for specific purpose and information

Reading Skills:

1) Investigation of author’s choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality & enjoyment of selections.

2) Analyzing cause and effect relationships in texts.

3) Genre Study: Science Fiction & Mystery

Writing:

1) Writing workshop with research essays.

2) Editing and Revision Skills

5^TH GRADE SCIENCE

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Scientific Investigation
Measurement, Scientific Method

Changing Earth
1.Changes to earth’s surface: Erosion, Weathering, Deposition          
2.Plate tectonics: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Mountain formation
3.Rock Cycle
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Fossils

Ocean Environment
Ocean Features, Continental Margin, Salinity, Pressure, Currents, Tides, ecology

Cells and Organization of Living Organisms
Parts of cells, vascular/nonvascular, vertebrates/invertebrates, parts of a plant, ecology – human impact

Cells and Organization of Living Organisms continued

Structure and Phases of Matter
Solid, liquid, gas (temperature), Parts of an atom, Elements,  Periodic Table, compounds, Periodic table, Solutions, mixtures

Light
Reflection, refraction, opaque, transparent, translucent, speed of light, visible spectrum

Sound

Wavelength/amplitude, Pitch/frequency, Absorption, speed through mediums

5^TH GRADE SOCIAL SCIENCE & GLOBAL STUDIES

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Geography

Skills

Geography of the Northeast

Geography of the Southeast

Geography of the Midwest

Geography of the Southwest

Geography of the Rocky Mountains

Geography of the Pacific States

Geography Affects How People Live