Fifth Grade Curriculum:

Literature and skills-based reading program including novels. Increased independent reading.

Expanded research, reports, and projects. Library and internet skills.

Computer skills, including word processing and the use of the internet.

Pre-Civil War American History and Geography.

Creative and expository writing, spelling, English grammar, editing, and proofreading.

Science, including life, earth, and physical science with experiments.

Math, concentrating on deepening skills through the use of manipulatives, games, and direct instruction, including problem solving and fractions.

Art and music instruction, including music appreciation.

Life skills such as home economics and personal hygiene.

Physical Education, including the President's Challenge and team sports.

Bible Studies of the life of Christ and an introduction to the New Testament Church.