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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 (IXL Learning),
Pearson Realize (Pearson)
Mathematics
Concepts:
Identifying place value with decimals, multiplying three-digit numbers, dividing three-digit numbers, adding mixed numbers, subtracting mixed numbers
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math (IXL Learning), Pearson Success (Pearson)
Science
Concepts:
Evolution in species, adaptation in species, The Solar System, compounds and minerals
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
Mystery Doug Pearson Success (Pearson)
IXL Science (IXL Learning)
Social Studies
Concepts:
Early European colonies, The American Revolution, 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 (IXL Learning)
Reading
Concepts:
Demonstrate fluency while reading aloud, emphasis on non-fiction, science and social studies
Novels:
Holes, Three Cups of Tea
Textbooks:
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR) (Renaissance Learning),
Pearson Realize (Pearson)
Religion
Concepts:
Christ as Savior, living a Christian faith in Church and with our actions
Prayers:
Prayer to Holy Spirit, Acts of Faith, Hope and Love
Terms:
Trinity, Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, The Four Last Things
Co-curricular:
Religion Bee
Textbooks:
Holy Bible (NAB), Catechism of the Catholic Church,
We Believe (Sadlier)
Faith building:
Morning Prayer, Daily Meal Prayers, Weekly Mass
Visual Art
Concepts:
Printmaking, Art in Indiana’s History
Terms:
Print, craftsmanship
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 and digital citizenship, Advanced G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings), school email, using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning, Sphero robotics, 3/D design and printing, video production, Makey Makey product design
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
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
Trips
Delaware County Farm Fest, Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*, Indianapolis Indians Game, Conner Prairie*, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches Ohio Trip*
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