5th Grade Team Syllabus 2011-2012 Tidal Flat
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SCIENCE
Oceanography is the theme for the year in 5th grade science. We will learn about geology, matter, light, sound, cells, and classification through the study of the ocean. Additionally, as this is an SOL year for science, we will spend time reviewing concepts from 4th grade including electricity, motion, plants, and the solar system.
Overview of Course by Quarter:
First Quarter Introduction to Scientific Investigation Geology
o The Rock Cycleo Composition and history of the
Eartho Forces that change the Earth
Second Quarter Matter
o Periodic Table of Elementso Characteristics of matter
Third Quarter Sound
o Characteristics and behavior of sound waves
Lighto Characteristics and behavior of
light waves Cells
o Basic cell structure and functionso Microscopes
Fourth Quarter Classification
o Kingdoms of living thingso Sea Creature Project!
Review for the SOL
Scientific Investigation:Throughout the year, we will continue to
explore the components of scientific investigation through various experiments and demonstrations in the classroom.
ABOUT FIFTH GRADE....
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/NORMS:Each class will work together to form classroom expectations that will then be posted in the classroom.
HOMEWORK POLICY: Students are expected to complete all homework assignments.
GRADING SCALE:A+= 98-100 A= 92-97 A-= 90-91B+= 88-89 B= 82-87 B-= 80-81C+= 78-79 C= 72-77 C-= 70-71D+= 68-69 D= 62-67 D-= 60-61
F= 59 and below
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Leah PartridgeFun Facts: Coaches Mason Mustangs JV Girls Soccer Grew up in northern Vermont Loves the outdoors
Contact Information: [email protected] (703) 720-5791 https://sites.google.com/site/
misspartridges5thgradeclass/
Lynn VarshneyaFun Facts: Has a dog named Pearl Native Californian, lived through 25 + earthquakes Lives on a lake
Contact Information: [email protected] (703) 720 – 5764 http://www.varshneyal.webs.com/
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle SchoolFifth Grade2011-2012
Each team is named after zones of the ocean!
The Tidal FlatsMs. Partridge, Mrs. Varshneya
The Sunlight ZoneMs. Blandford, Mr. Lo, Mr. Malone
The Twilight ZoneMiss Dengler, Mrs. McCann,
Mr. Mendenhall
The AbyssMr. Andrews, Ms. Mueller
EDUCATIONAL PHIILOSOPHY:
We will collaborate to develop an innovative, integrated, and challenging curriculum which is relevant to the diverse and creative needs of our fifth graders.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In 5th grade, reading and writing skills continue to support content area learning. The students will continue to develop an appreciation for literature by reading a variety of genres and to increase communication skills using online, print, and media resources.
Overview of Course by Quarter:
First QuarterReading Use background knowledge to connect to texts Determine the most important information depending on the
purpose for reading Ask questions to set guidelines for learningWriting Identify and audience and format for writing Brainstorm and plan ideas prior to writing Organized main idea and details to support a central idea
Second Quarter Reading Organize key ideas from the text, world and self to create a
deeper meaning Identify patterns and structures within texts Writing Write a clear topic sentence Use descriptive vocabulary to create voice Revise for clarity Collect information to develop meaningful notes
Third Quarter Reading Summarize a text using main ideas and details Identify confusing parts of texts Use comprehension strategies to make meaning from text Writing Write multi-paragraph compositions Use transition words to vary sentence structure
Fourth Quarter Reading Draw conclusions and make inferences by combining clues
from the text with personal experiencesWriting Use technology to gather and share information using a
variety of media
Skills we will develop throughout the year:o Word Study: applying learned spelling strategies to newly
encountered vocabulary o Vocabulary: making meaning from words using clues from
the texto Reading Fluency: reproducing and understanding the
author’s intended meaning from the texto Editing Writing: correcting grammar, capitalization,
spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing
MATH
In 5th Grade Mathematics, students will develop number sense and demonstrate proficiency in using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to solve problems. We will transition from exploring mathematical concepts using hands-on materials to more abstract math that builds a foundation for algebra. Our pacing guide is based on the Virginia Grade 5 Mathematics standards. Teachers develop differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of the students in each class.
Overview of Course by Quarter
First Quarter Graphing: Collecting, organizing,
displaying data Data Analysis: Median, Mean, Mode,
and Range Decimals and Place Value
Second Quarter Multiplication and division with whole
numbers and decimals
Third Quarter Fractions: Adding and subtracting with
like and unlike denominators. Probability
Fourth Quarter Geometry: properties 2-D geometric
shapes
Skills we will develop during the year:
Using variables to represent unknown values in an expression
Solving for a single variables in an equation
Measurement: US Customary and Metric
SOCIAL STUDIES
In 5th grade, students will learn the U.S. History I curriculum which begins with the early inhabitants of North America and ends with the Civil War. Throughout the year, students will use maps, atlases, political cartoons, biographies, and other texts to help them develop connections between the past and the present.
Overview of Course by Quarter:
First Quarter Geography (continents, bodies of
water, landforms, and the eight Geographic Regions)
Native Americans Explorers of North America
Second Quarter Colonization of North America Revolutionary War
Third Quarter Birth of Our Nation Westward Expansion Abolitionists and Women Suffragists Civil War
Fourth Quarter Civil War Review for the SOL
Skills we will develop during the year: Identifying historical figures Map reading Locating and identifying the 50 United
States Interpreting political and societal cartoons Comparing past and present issues of our
nation