5th Grade Curriclum
Bible
"The Story of God and His People"
Christian Schools International
Specifics about the MCA Bible Program
- Presents the story of God and His people in chronological order and teaches the events in context, so that students understand more fully what it means to be part of God's family
- Teacher directed Bible story is the central element with multi-sensory follow-up activities which aid student retention
- Praise and worship music
- Corporate prayer time
- Weekly chapel (frequent student performances)
- Weekly Scripture Memory
Language Arts
SRA/Open Court Reading
Specifics about the MCA Reading Series
- Reviews the phonics knowledge and skills developed in fourth grade
- Continues do develop fluency
- Utilizes fiction and nonfiction selections which are organized into meaning-based learning units, each of which revolves around compelling concepts from across the curriculum
- Refines writing skills to communicate knowledge
- Pursues personal and collaborative inquiry through study and research, identification and accessibility to needed information as well as communication opportunity with classmates
- Class novels ("Bridge to Terabithia", "Johnny Tremain" and "Call It Courage")
- Research Paper - Presidents
- Book Reports - Heroes of Faith, Mystery, Historical Fiction Book from a Series, and Biography
- Study Skills/Test Taking Tips
Special Units for Language Development in 5th Grade
- Map Study
- Immigration/Descendants/History
- Revolutionary War
- Civil War
- US Government
Math
Harcourt Brace
Specifics about the MCA Math Series
- Systematically teaches math concepts through active participation
- Introduces problem-solving success through early exposure and continual practice of key math concepts and fundamental concept connections
- Exposes students to calendar, clock, money, measurement, calculators and computers
- Students analyze data, see patterns, explore mathematical relationships and number theory
- Fifth graders continue working with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, integers, ratios, proportions and percents
- Beginning Algebra
- Beginning Geometry
- Consistent connections between math and language
- Math vocabulary development
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Math in 5th Grade
- Geo Boards
- Experiences with money
- Board games designed to practice key math concepts and fine tune basic skills
- Chalk board practice
- Puzzles
- Active class math games
Social Studies
Houghton-Mifflin Social Studies
Specifics about the MCA Social Studies Series
- Journeys through American history
- Inroduces the basics of American citizenship
- Introduces land forms
- Explores the geographical, social and economic aspects of the world
- Provides more advanced experiences with maps, map reading and globes
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Social Studies in 5th Grade
- Incorporates literature and biographies
- Field Trips
- Videos
- Guest Speakers
- Special Seasonal Events
- Patriotic Music
Science
Addison-Wesley
FOSS (Full Option Science System)
Specifics about the MCA Science Series
- Students explore technological design and create scientific models to apply the scientific method
- Students investigate basic concepts of chemistry and gain experience with laboratory tools and techniques
- Students learn to observe, manipulate and explore the world around them
- Exposes students to life, physical, earth and health science
- Affords hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom
- Integrates real life applications
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Science in 5th Grade
- Fields Trips
- Class Visits from Neighborhood Experts
- School Science Center experiences
- Lab indoors and outdoors
- Classroom zoology and biology practice with plants and animals
Co-Curricular Classes
- Music
- Spanish
- PE
- Library
- Art
- Keyboarding
- Technology
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