Fifth Grade Overview

What will we learn?
Social Studies- (Teacher:  Mrs. Mucci)
Geography
American History- (first Americans, exploration, colonization, revolutionary period, early development of the United States, government, Civil war and reconstruction)

Science- (Teacher:  Mrs. Knuth)
Life Science- (cells to systems, changes in ecosystems)
Earth Science- (protecting Earth's resources)
Physical Science- (matter, motion, electricity, changing forms of energy)
Space and Technology

Math- (Teacher:  Mrs. Hedger)
Place Value
Pre-algebra
Basic Operations-(addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Fractions
Decimals
Measurement
Problem solving

Language Arts-(Teacher: Mrs. Mucci)
Daily language skills-(conventions, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure)
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Novel Studies
Story Elements

                                     Behavior Expectations
We use a specific behavior program throughout Irving School.  Rewards and consequences will be based on four basic rules.  Friday free time will be based on these behaviors as well.

  • Show RESPECT to others (and yourself)
  • Follow directions
  • Keep  your hands and feet to yourself
  • Make good choices



                                                          
    Homework Policies
  • Daily assignments should be expected (typically 45 minutes to 1 hour)
  • Use your agenda to write down all of your assignments
  • All assignments are written on our assignment board



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