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Language Arts:
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Communications
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Research
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Universal
Themes
Mathematics:
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Number
Sense, Numeration, and Operations
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Geometry,
Measurement, and Spatial Sense
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Probability
and Statistics
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Problem
Solving
Social Studies:
Science:
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Earth,
Space, and Physical Environment
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Forces,
Matter, and Energy
Drama:
Fine Arts:
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Visual
Arts:
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Music:
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Fundamentals
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Performance/Production
Career & Technology:
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Applied
Academics
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Personal/Interpersonal
Development
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Technical
Skills & Workplace Applications
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Communication
It is our goal to
develop students' ability to clearly and effectively to communicate what
they what they wish to learn as well as what they have discovered through
their explorations. Throughout this unit students will be asked to
share their thoughts and ideas both verbally as well as in writing.
Students will be expected to convey their findings individually, in small
and large group settings.
Problem Solving
In this course of
study, students will be asked to look at problems derived from literature
as well as real life. Using cooperative groups, students will be
asked to state, examine, and plan possible solutions to everyday dilemma.
Students will be afforded the opportunity to use inquiry methods to explore
various concepts and ideas, form opinions, and draw conclusion.
Making Learning Relevant
Using their knowledge
of the playground and an amusement park students will investigate the natural
forces such as gravity, friction, and mechanical advantage.
Creative Thinking
Students will be
asked to stretch their imagination to create ways it incorporated the principles
of simple machines into kitchen appliances and an amusement park for the
Littles.
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| Benchmarks
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5.65 Expand reading vocabulary.
A. Use structural
analysis to determine word meaning.
B. Use context clues to
determine word meaning.
5.66 Read and comprehend
grade level material.
A. Recall specific
details from a novel including: main character, themes, plot, setting,
time, and climax.
B. Identify stated and unstated
main idea.
C. Recognize elements of
fantasy and reality.
D. Distinguish between fact
and opinion.
E. Recognize and interpret
figurative language.
F. Understand likenesses
and differences in texts.
5.68 Demonstrate effective
speaking and listening skills.
A. Make an oral
presentation to a group.
B. Maintain appropriate
eye contact.
C. Decide when to use formal
and/or informal language.
D. Apply information heard.
5.69 Expand spoken vocabulary.
A. Integrate content
vocabulary across all academic disciplines.
5.70 Demonstrate an understanding
of the five steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing, and publishing.
A. Write a three-paragraph
composition on a given topic.
5.71 Use grammatically correct
written expression.
A. Use appropriate
capitalization.
B. Spell age appropriate
words correctly.
C. Use appropriate sentence
structure.
D. Demonstrate appropriate
word usage.
E. Use correct punctuation.
5.72 Expand written vocabulary.
A. Integrate content
vocabulary across all academic disciplines.
B. Something to add other
vocabulary rather than content.
5.73 Identify and compose
various forms and styles of writing.
A. Identify and
apply the following forms of writing: fictional, nonfictional, technical,
persuasive/informative, expository; letters - friendly, business, e-mail;
poetry - haiku, cinquain, free verse, concrete.
B. Write legibly in manuscript
and cursive.
5.74 Select research topics
and use a variety of resources to gather and report information.
A. Select appropriate
topics
B. Determine key points
and prioritize information.
C. Accurately report information
verbally, in writing, or through physical actions.
5.75 Use a variety of sources
A. Use table of
contents, title page, and index to find information.
B. Use the atlas, thesaurus,
and additional resource materials to find information.
C. Use CD-ROMs, laser discs,
and the Internet to access information.
5.76 Recognize literature
reflects life and traditions.
A. Compare and contrast
elements of literature to their own experiences.
B. Determine cause and effect
of events in literature.
5.77 Examine literature as
it relates to historical context.
A. Identify a relationship
between art and literature.
B. Recognize the influence
of history on literature.
5.78 Compare and contrast
characters' motivations, emotions, and related actions.
A. Identify motivation
emotion and related actions of characters.
B. Identify how motivations
emotions and related actions are revealed in story.
C. Relate motivations, emotions,
and related actions to own life experiences.
5.26 Multiply and divide
with whole numbers.
A. Multiply two
3-digit numbers.
B. Divide with a 2-digit
divisor.
C. Use money in multiplication
and division problems.
5.27 Add and subtract numbers.
A. Add any two whole
numbers.
B. Subtract any two whole
numbers.
E. Make estimates and recognize
when they are appropriate.
5.30 Describe and determine
length, capacity, weight, mass, area, volume, perimeter, temperature, and
angle.
A. Measure objects
using metric tools.
B. Measure objects using
standard customary tools.
5.36 Use a variety of models
to determine probabilities through random sampling.
A. Determine probability
ratios through repeated trials.
5.37 Use calculators.
A. Add, subtract,
divide, multiply whole numbers and decimals.
5.38 Interpret the multiple
uses of numbers encountered in the real world.
A. Incorporate mathematical
language and symbols into conversation language and real world situations.
5.1 Predict solutions for
past, present, or future conflicts.
A. Compare and contrast
historical conflicts with other possible outcomes predicted by choosing
other decision-making options.
5.2 The student will interact
in a cooperative manner with peers.
A. Analyze ways
people live and work cooperatively to achieve desired goals.
B. State the importance
of individual similarities/differences and the need for tolerance.
C. Analyze an individual's
role in a group.
5.6 Explain how people engage
in basic economic activities of producing, exchanging, consuming, and saving.
A. Define production,
exchange, consumption, and saving.
B. Give examples of producing,
exchanging, consuming, and saving.
C. Examine the students'
place within basic economic activities of their community.
5.10 Use the steps of the
scientific method at a developmentally appropriate level in the study of
earth, space and physical environment.
A. State the problem.
B. Form a hypothesis.
C. Experiment and collect
data.
D. Draw conclusions
5.16 Use tools of technology
at a developmentally appropriate level to gather and explain scientific
information about the earth, space and physical environment.
5.17 Use the steps of
the scientific method at a developmentally appropriate level in the study
of forces, matter and energy.
A. State the problem.
B. Form a hypothesis.
C. Experiment and collect
data.
D. Draw conclusions.
5.18 Demonstrate understanding
of forces and energy.
A. Identify and
describe forces and explain how simple machines are used to make work easier.
B. Distinguish between kinetic
and potential energy.
5.42 Follow instructions
and directions.
5.48 Generate creative
ideas through knowledge of elements and principles of art.
A. Identifies positive
and negative space, depth, movement, contrast and value (light and dark).
5.49 Describe differences
between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks.
5.50 Manipulate the elements
and principles of art.
A. Create artworks
using overlapping.
B. Produce and use light
and dark, bright and dull colors.
D. Create artworks which
demonstrate an awareness of details observed in the environment
5.51 Create 2-dimensional
and 3-dimensional art.
B. Use materials
such as clay, found objects, paper mache , and paper to create 3-dimensional
artworks.
5.54 Listen to, describe,
and evaluate the music of various styles and diverse cultures.
C. Identify the
sounds of a variety of orchestral, folk and ethnic instruments.
5.55 Perform a variety of
age appropriate music, alone and with others.
A. Sing with expression
and increasing accuracy.
C. Sing counter melodies,
ostinato (repeated patterns), partner songs and rounds.
D. Perform rhythmic, melodic
and chordal patterns.
E. Perform independent instrumental
parts.
5.56 Create music within
age appropriate guidelines.
A. Improvise simple
rhythmic and melodic accompaniments
B. Compose and arrange short
songs.
5.58 Describe the impact
of information technology on society.
A. Describe the
effect of technological advancements on our community, state, and nation.
B. Describe the effect of
technological advancements on the way people live and work
5.59 Demonstrate knowledge
of the systems of weights and measures used in the workplace.
A. Identify examples
of how the workplace uses standard and/or metric systems.
B. Identify standard and
metric measurement tools used in the workplace.
5.60 Demonstrate understanding
of basic social and legal issues related to information technology.
A. Respect the computer
work and privacy of others.
B. Respect copyright laws.
C. Recognize inappropriate
uses of technology.
5.62 Demonstrate the ability
to identify problems and generate solutions.
A. Identify and
clarify key issues.
B. Use techniques for creative
thinking.
C. Identify important details.
D. Employ reasoning skills
to anticipate consequences.
5.64 Demonstrate developmentally
appropriate computer technology skills.
A. Perform developmentally
appropriate keyboarding operations.
B. Perform developmentally
appropriate word processing operations.
E. Demonstrate research
skills using computer technology.
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I. Social Studies
A. Cultural
Environment
1. Timeline-
historical
B. Natural Environment
1. Maps and
globe skills
2. Tables and graphs
II. Language Arts
A. Reading/Literature
1. Fiction/non-fiction
2. Reading skills
3. Figurative language
B. Speaking /Listening
1. Skits
2. Express ideas orally
3. Literature for
response /reaction
4. Listening skills
a. Oral comprehension
b. Actively attending
speaker
C. Composition/Grammar
1. Grammar
a. Nouns
b. Verbs
2. Creative writing
3. Journal writing
D. Research
1. Reference
skills
a. Table of
contents
b. Index
c. Definitions
2. Research
a. Encyclopedia
b. CD-Rom
E. Universal Themes
1. Literature
a. Art activities
b. Dramatic activities
III. Math
A. Number
Sense, Numeration, and Operation
1. Money,
addition/subtraction
2. Multiplication
facts to nine
3. Division facts
to nine
B. Geometry, Measurement,
Spatial Sense
1. Geometric
shapes
2. Measurement in
customary and metric unit
C. Patterns and Relationships
1. Pictograph
2. Bar graph
D. Problem Solving
1. Use calculators
to multiply
2. Steps in problem
solving
IV. Music
A. Performance/Productions
1. Improvise
repeated patterns
2. Accompany music
V. Art
A. Performance/Production
1. Create
3-D Artworks
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