What We Will Be Learning This Year
The Standards of Learning expectations for student learning and
achievement in grades K-12 are in English, mathematics, science,
history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health
and physical education. These standards represent a broad consensus of what
parents, classroom teachers, school administrators, academics, and business
and community leaders believe schools should teach and students should learn.
In the four core areas of English, mathematics, science, and
history/social science, a curriculum framework also is provided that details
the specific knowledge and skills students must possess to meet the standards
for these subjects.
The following is a synopsis of the curriculum for the fifth grade.
English (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
Communication Skills/Reference.
Presentation, Conversation, Discussion, Speaking/Listening, Reference
Materials, Notetaking
Vocabulary Development.
Word Study, Structural Analysis, Study Skills
Literature.
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Literary Elements, Comprehension Strategies
Composition.
Writing Process, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Editing/Proofreading,
Writing for Different Purposes, Word Use, Sentence Structure, Using
Technology
Math
Computation.
All Operations of Whole Numbers, Division (4 digits by 2 digits or less),
Addition/Subtraction of Fractions/Mixed Numbers
Decimals.
Place Value/Comparison/Multiplication/Division through Ten Thousandths Place
Perimeter and Area of Polygons.
Measurement of Area/Perimeter, Differentiation of Area from Perimeter
Circles.
Measurement of a Circle, Circle Terms
Metric and Customary Measurement.
Length, Weight, Liquid Volume, Area, Temperature
Time.
Elapsed Time, Time to the Hour and Minute
Geometry.
Angles, Coordinate Graphing
Probability/Statistics.
Tree Diagram, Sample Space, Line/Bar Graphs, Stem-and-Leaf Plots, Statistical
Analysis, Mean/Mode
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra.
Numeric/Geometric Patterns, Variables, Problem Solving
History and Social Sciences (U.S. History to 1877)
Historical Analysis.
Primary/Secondary Sources, Contemporary Media, Timelines, Geography
Pre-Columbian Life in North America.
Arrival of First Americans, Effects of Climate/Geography, Settlement/Life-
styles, American Indian Arts/Culture
Early Exploration and Settlement.
Motivation for Exploration, Early European Settlements, Impact on American
Indians, Causes of Competition Among European Powers, Contributions of West
African Societies
Colonial America.
Reasons for Colonization, Contrasts Among Colonial Regions, Life in the
Colonies, Slavery, Economic/Political Issues, Seeds of the American
Revolution, Key Individuals/Events
American Revolution.
Causes and Results, Key Events, Roles of Individuals
U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
British/American Heritage, Declaration of Independence, Constitutional Powers
Expansion and Reform from 1801-1861.
Territorial Expansion/Settlement, Movement of People/Goods/Services,
Relationships Between the U.S./It's Neighbors, Inventions, Economics
Civil War and Reconstruction.
Differences Between North/South, Events Leading to Secession/War, Key
Leaders, Progress of the War, Life on the Battlefield/Homefront,
13th/14th/15th Amendments, Impact of Reconstruction
Science
Scientific Investigation.
Measurement, Classification, Prediction
Sound.
Transmission of Sound, Sound as a Communication Tool
Light.
Spectrum, Optical Tools
States of Matter.
Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Solutions, Effects of
Temperature
Living Systems.
Cell Parts, Kingdoms of Living Things, Vascular/Nonvascular Plants,
Vertebrates/Invertebrates
Oceans.
Geological/Physical/Biological Characteristics, Public Policy and Ocean
Environments
The Changing Earth.
Rock Cycle, Fossils, Plate Tectonics, Weathering, Erosion, Human Impact
Special Area Classes
Music
Physical Education
Art
Technology
