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Language Arts
Concepts:
Creative writing (news articles, personal letters), correct writing errors, refinement of typing skills
Co-curricular:
Spelling Bee, essay contests
Workbook:
Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Language Arts
Pearson Realize
Mathematics
Concepts:
Identifying place value with decimals, multiplying and dividing three-digit numbers, adding and subtracting mixed numbers, multiplying and dividing fractions, Geometry
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math
Pearson Success
Science
Concepts:
Evolution in species, adaptation in species, The Solar System, compounds and minerals
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Science
Mystery Doug (Pearson)
Social Studies
Concepts:
Early European colonies, The American Revolution, American Civil War, extensive exploration of primary sources
Co-Curricular:
Geography Bee
Textbooks:
Indiana Social Studies (McGraw Hill)
U. S. Communities & Neighbors (McGraw Hill)
Software:
IXL Social Studies
Reading
Concepts:
Demonstrate fluency while reading aloud, emphasis on non-fiction, emphasis on science and social studies, literary vocabulary comprehension
Novels:
The Cay, Three Cups of Tea
Textbooks:
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Pearson Realize
Religion
Concepts:
Christ as Savior, living a Christian faith in Church and with our actions
Prayers:
Stations of the Cross, Prayer to Holy Spirit, Acts of Faith, Acts of Hope, Acts of Love
Terms:
Trinity, Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, The Four Last Things
Co-curricular:
Religion Bee
Textbooks:
Holy Bible (NAB), Holy Bible (NRSV), Catechism of the Catholic Church
Online Content:
Formed.org, Covenant Kids Club, Saddleback Kids, Ascension Presents
Faith building:
Morning Prayer, Daily Meal Prayers, Weekly Mass
Visual Art
Concepts:
Printmaking, Art in Indiana’s History, Intercultural Art History
Terms:
Print, craftsmanship, clay, weaving
Media:
Printmaking, iPad portraits, photo manipulation (digital media)
Methodology:
Discipline-Based Art Education
(Aesthetics, Criticism, Art History, Art Production)
Artists studied by grade 5:
Leonardo da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Winslow Homer, Jasper Johns, Frida Kahlo, Gustave Klimt, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Claude Money, Georgia O’Keefe, Vincent van Gogh
Technology
Enhanced skill building with: Keyboarding, Google classroom, coding, internet safety, digital citizenship, Sphero robotics, 3/D design and printing, video production, Makey Makey product design, Ozobots, Lego robotics, school email account
Advanced G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings)
Using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning
Co-Curricular:
STREAM Team (Technology Club)
Software:
typing.com, Google Classroom, G Suite, code.org
Music
Beat:
Controlled and original movement, conduct in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4
Rhythm:
Perform dotted 1/8, then 1/16 and reverse
Melody:
Matching pitch for folk song repertoire
Harmony:
Sing and play ostinato
Form:
Instrument tone, size, and shape; flat, sharp, & natural
Instruments:
Orff, recorder, ukulele
Physical Education
Skills:
Teamwork, strategy, throwing, catching, striking, fitness
Activities:
Tennis, flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, kickball, Kinball, floor hockey, team handball, whiffle ball, Frisbee, bowling, skating
Trips
Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*, Indianapolis Indians Game, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, Muncie Civic Theatre
Performances
Advent Program, Spring Concert, Spring Art Show, Spring Fling, Passion Play*
Fairs
Religion Fair and Family Day, Science Fair*, Literary Fair*
Outings
Field Day, Skating Parties, Movie Nights, All Saints Day Party, Advent Party, Saint Valentine's Party, Easter Party
Catholic Schools Week
Mass with Bishop, service projects, spirit days, special convocation
*occurs in alternate years