CURRICULUM OUTLINE
GRADE 5
In an effort to provide parents with a better understanding of fifth grade, the fifth grade teachers compiled an outline that highlights many of the curriculum topics that will be covered in fifth grade. We hope parents find this document useful in understanding the fifth grade curriculum.
To prepare well-rounded successful students with a vision for the future, HASD middle school students, staff, parents, and community, working together as a team, are committed to providing a challenging, quality education, in a safe, positive, fun and respectful environment which addresses the unique needs of middle school students.
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N1450 Fawn Ridge Drive
Greenville, WI 54942
(920) 757-7140
Travis Lawrence, Principal
Hortonville Area School District
Welcome to
Greenville Middle School
Greenville Middle School, which is part of Hortonville Area School District, opened its doors in the fall of 2002 for the first time with approximately 375 grade 5-8 students. Expected enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year is approximately 550 students. Most students attending Greenville Middle School have attended Greenville Elementary School.
In addition to a five hour core academic block, extensive curricular offerings are available to our students. They include, two foreign languages, computer education, art, health, physical education, band, chorus, and music lab.
Depending on a student’s grade level, co-curricular activities such as: football, basketball, track, cross country, volleyball, wrestling, student council, forensics, and many others are also available for students to participate in during and after school.
Greenville Middle School recognizes that successful students are encouraged and supported when the school, parents, student, and community all work together.
Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), supports students, parents, and staff with informational and family programs.
Physical Education
· Name and fundamentally describe the five components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition) and how to apply to lifestyle
· Demonstrate the application of learned movements in a variety of activities
· Demonstrate basic strategies and knowledge of rules to be successful in team sports
· Perform basic recreational skills that increase eye hand, eye foot coordination
· Exhibits positive citizenship in all activities
Library
· Review previously taught skills
· Identify appropriate materials for research
· Verify and evaluate information from various sources (Internet, books….)
· Develop keyword search skills when using online sources
· Conduct effective advanced searches of the Internet and online databases
· Demonstrate effective and safe uses of the Internet for school and personal reasons
· Develop multimedia and presentation skills using PowerPoint
· Explore multimedia design using MS Office to create graphics and flyers
· Demonstrate effective uses of technology for educational purposes
Guidance
· Developing and practicing positive study habits
· Building self-esteem
· Identifying & practicing positive conflict resolution skills
· Recognizing the short and long-term risks of drugs and alcohol
· Practicing resistance skills
· Demonstrating respect for diversity
· Understanding bullying & practicing positive interventions
· Exercising personal safety
· Working cooperatively in groups
· Exploring personal interests and developing career awareness
Spanish
· Continue to improve on listening, reading, writing, and conversational skills
· Continue to build on vocabulary & reinforce certain vocabulary learned in the past; new topics of exploration include Mexico, Map Skills, and Sports
· Identify cultural events & activities in Spanish speaking countries
· Connect to and reinforce what student is learning in other content areas
Social Studies
· Read and interpret various maps
· Study North American history including:
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Early Native American cultures
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European exploration of North and Central America
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Colonization of North America
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American Revolution
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U.S. Constitution
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Westward expansion
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Civil War
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Industrial Revolution, WWI, WWII
Math
· Multiply up to a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number.
· Divide up to a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number.
· Estimate outcomes using an appropriate strategy.
· Relate fractions and mixed numbers using concrete models.
· Compare and order fractions with like an unlike denominators
· Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with renaming in simplest form.
· Read, write, compare, add, and subtract decimals to hundredths.
· Solve and communicate problems using a variety of strategies.
· Collect data and interpret graphs.
· Measure and convert using both standard and metric units.
Science
· Cell structure, plant, and animal classification.
· Plant and animal reproduction, life cycles of plants, and animals.
· Ecosystems and biomes of Earth
· Earth’s landforms, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes
· Rocks and minerals, soil and fossils.
· Properties of matter, elements of the Periodic Table.
· Components, mixtures, chemical changes.
· Forces and motions, work and energy, simple machines.
· Heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism.
· Rocks and minerals, soil and fossils.
· Atmosphere and weather, climate.
· Sun and moon, solar system.
Reading
· Read during regular silent reading time.
· Read many types of written resources.
· Use a variety of strategies and skills to recognize unfamiliar words and monitor comprehension.
· Integrate and use new vocabulary.
· Summarize and paraphrase what was read.
· Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details.
· Make inferences and draw conclusions after reading.
· Recognize and use figurative language.
· Develop, support, and change opinions based on what has been read.
· Read Trade Books as a class.
Language
· Use correct grammar in spoken and written language.
· Identify and use correctly parts of speech including: nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions.
· Demonstrate effective oral communication.
· Use the steps of the writing process: plan, first draft, revise, edit, final draft.
· Demonstrate effective written communication using the 6 traits of writing (ideas, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions).
· Express ideas clearly in writing.
· Use correct mechanics in written language.
· Develop and write various types of writing including: personal narrative, directions (instructions) fiction, letter (business & friendly), descriptive writing, persuasive writing.
Spelling
· Demonstrate ability to spell frequently used words.
· Spell words correctly in all writing.
· Apply a variety of strategies, including phonetics and resources, to spell words.
Health
Units of Study:
· Body systems
· Nutrition
· Consumer awareness
· Physical fitness
· Drugs and alcohol
· Safety and first aid
· Personal health practices
· Disease prevention and control
· Human growth & development
Art
· Demonstrate the elements of art
· Recognize some art & styles
· Through art integrate the diversity of cultures and history
· Demonstrate the principles of design (balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, movement)
· Illustrate feelings and thoughts visually and creatively
· Integrate their environment with their art
· Continue development of problem solving, abstract and special thinking processes
· Respect, care and organization of tools, materials, and work environment
· Continue development of cooperative work skills
Music
· Sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to cues of a conductor
· Perform easy rhythmic, melodic, and choral patterns accurately and independently on rhythmic, melodic and harmonic classroom instruments
· Complete unit on the basic elements of music
· Learn about various classical composers
· Perform in 5th grade Music Program
Optional for 2nd semester during lunch hour to participate in 5
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