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PEMPAMSIE
Strength through
Unity
2015-2016
Build knowledge of grade level words with an emphasis on those that signal a contrast in ideas or logical
relationships, such as on the other hand, similarly, and therefore
Use technology to produce various genres of writing
Mathematics
Your child will focus on concepts and skills that will develop into a more formal study of algebra for middle school. To
be ready for algebra, students must have an understanding of fractional arithmetic; thus math during this year will
consist of developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, developing understanding of the multiplication
of fractions and of division of fractions in limited cases (unit fractions divided by whole numbers and whole numbers
divided by unit fractions), extending division to 2-digit divisors, integrating decimal fractions into the place value
system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths, developing fluency with whole
number and decimal operations; and developing skills and understanding of Operations and Algebraic Thinking,
Measurement and Data, and Geometry concepts. In addition, students will utilize and have access to Think Through
Math (TTM); a web-based math program accessible from anywhere with an Internet or Wi-Fi connection.
Social Studies
Your child will engage in a chronological study of early American history through the adoption of the United States
Bill of Rights. The fifth grade Social Studies content is the departure point from the social studies approach taken in
previous grades. Building upon the geography, civics and government, and economics concepts of the United States
mastered in fourth grade and historical inquiry from earlier grades, the fifth grade Social Studies curriculum begin a
more discipline-centered approach concentrating on the early history of the United States. Students will begin their
study of American history with an introduction to the United States Constitution and move on to study the meeting of
Three Worlds; where they will learn about the interactions among American Indians, Africans, and Europeans in
North America. Students also examine how these interactions influenced colonization and settlement. They will explore
how geography of North America influenced daily life and economic activities as the three distinct English colonial
regions developed. Students will also learn how ideas about government, colonial experiences with self-government,
and interactions with Great Britain influenced the decision to declare independence. Within the historical study
emphasis is placed on ideas about government as reflected in the Declaration of Independence, Articles of
Confederation, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Although the content expectations are organized by
historical era, they build upon students understandings of the other social studies disciplines from earlier grades and
require students to apply these concepts within the context of American history.
Science
Using an inquiry-based learning method your child will engage, explore, explain, extend (or elaborate), and evaluate
four disciplines in science: Science Processes, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth Science. They will design
and conduct their own scientific investigations, with consideration of fair tests, variables, and multiple trials and sets of
data; generate questions and develop solutions to problems through reasoning and observation.
In Life Science, students explore the variation of ecosystems as they gain an in-depth knowledge of the biotic and
abiotic factors influencing the balance of an ecosystem. Whereas, in Physical Science they will deepen their
understanding of energy through investigations demonstrating the transformation of kinetic energy and energy transfer
by radiation, conduction, or convection. Finally, in Earth Science students extend their knowledge of earth processes
such as plate tectonics, how rocks are formed, and how surface features of the earth and the origin, composition, and
importance of soil. Fossils are used to explore the geologic history of the earth. Students will use their knowledge in
new situations, to solve problems by generating new ideas, and to make connections between what they learn in
class to the world around them.