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Curriculum Night
Mrs. Mitchell - Mr. Dionne - Ms. Kirkwood

2019 - 2020
Mrs. Mitchell - Social Studies
5th Grade Social Studies
Early American History
Through the adoption of U.S. Bill of Rights
● Students explore how significant events shaped the nation
● Examine our government, colonization, American Revolution

Current Events
● Time for Kids, weekly classroom news magazine
Daily Geography
● Basic geography skills and terms
Mr. Dionne - Science
Next Generation Science Standards: Stemscope

Daily Science Notes and Quizzes (notes can be used)

Quizzes Friday (WEBSITE)

Matter and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Observing Our Sky

Interaction with Matter Human Impact on Earth Systems

Mrs. Kirkwood - Writing
-Workshop approach for writing
-Whole-group, guided practice, independent/small group work

-Fifth Grade Units of Study:

-Narrative Writing
-Persuasive Essay
-Literary Nonfiction Essay
-Informational Research writing
-Memoir

- Google Classroom- All Classes

Reading
Reading Logs/Book Challenge
Students are required to read 20-30 minutes each night.

Units of Study
● Launching Strong Reading Habits

● Analyzing Characters

● Informational Reading

● Interpretive and Analytical Reading

● Historical Fiction
Math Expressions
-Upcoming Units of Study
-Addition and Subtraction with Fractions
-Addition and Subtraction with Decimals
-Multiplication and Division with Factors
-Division with Whole Numbers and Decimals
-Operation and Word Problems
-Algebra, Patterns, Coordinate Graphs
-Measurement and Geometry

Homework Helper
Specials
Spanish (Twice a week for 25 minutes) Gym (Twice a week for 25 minutes)

Art (Once a week for 50 minutes) Music (Twice a week for 25 minutes)
Agenda/Homework Policies
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5th Grade Field Trips
Smoklerville - October 27th
-Survival simulation
-Experience life as a pioneer traveling back to 1862 in Smoklerville.
-Teamwork
A Christmas Carol (Meadow Brook) - December 10th
-Classic by Charles Dickens
Troy Historical Museum - January 9th
Life 1900-1915 Print Shop
Primary Sources 20th Century Commerce
Judge Meinecke - Date to be determined
-See firsthand how the the court system works.
Gleaners - Date to be determined ( late spring)
-Community Service Project
-We will be sorting and boxing food for those in need.
Clinton River Water Festival (May)
Students learn about the Clinton River Watershed and the importance of clean water.
Visible Thinking
How Does This Impact Students?
● Focuses on the process of learning instead of the completion
of work
● Develops curiosity
● Promotes growth mindset vs. fixed mindset
● Encourages independent rather than dependence
● Foster deep learning over surface learning