Interactive Guide Grade 5

CHC Typical Course of Study Fifth Grade

MATHEMATICS · Multiplying decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers · Dividing with decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers · Number theory: prime and composite numbers, GCF, LCM, divisibility · Indirect measure: scale factor, scale drawings, scale models · Geometry: planes, complex figures, trapeziums, circumference · Algebraic concepts and procedures · Statistics, data analysis, and probability · Problem-solving methods LANGUAGE ARTS · Increased reading comprehension · Literary elements: setting, character, plot, and theme · Literary devices including irony, literary perspective, personification, and more · Creative writing: journaling and short story · Writing research paragraphs · Oral-presentation skills · Spelling and vocabulary development · Increased language skills: parts of speech, diagramming, crafting better paragraphs

SCIENCE · Scientific research, classification, recording data, taxonomy, graphs · Metamorphosis, facilitation, food webs, bioaccumulation · Atoms, molecules, elements · Photosynthesis, physiology, biochemistry, chemical equations · Circulatory system, heart and lung health · Logic, scientific reasoning and experiments, forming hypothesis · Earth’s movements and seasons, clouds, atmosphere, water cycle · Plate tectonics, rocks, minerals, fossils · Genetics, DNA, genes, chromosomes HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY · American exploration and discovery, colonial life in the New World · Revolutionary War, Civil War · Westward movement, pioneer life · Democracy’s principles and documents · Map and globe skills RELIGION · Deeper understanding of the teachings of Holy Mother Church · Challenge of a living faith: service to others, sacrifice, obedience, prayer, charity ELECTIVES

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