BIBLE Fifth Grade 2006-2008
Fruit of the Spirit: Applying these gifts to real life
Know that each person has been given unique talents
and spiritual gifts by God
Understand that God always was and will always be a
God of love
Understand that God created humanity with the power
of choice
Know that Gods character of love is revealed through
His laws and interaction with His people
Understand that the God of the Old Testament is the
same God as the New Testament
Understand the covenant relationship God initiated
with His people and the role of faith, repentance, and forgiveness
Recognize the importance of showing kindness toward
and acceptance of people who are different
Recognize that as the Holy Spirit works in lives of
people, people become more and more like Jesus and will reflect His love and
goodness to others
Understand that God continues to offer the gift of
salvation
Understand the importance of daily commitment to God
and relying on His power for a victorious life
LANGUAGE ARTS
Viewing
Interpret impressions from visual media that impact
understanding
Understand similarities and differences among a
variety of media
Determine correct word meaning from visual context
using electronic devices
Listening
Interpret a speakers topic, purpose, and perspective
Use listening skills in group settings
Take brief notes to identify main points and key
information
Draw inferences and reach conclusions
Read independently, selecting appropriate reading
strategies
Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, encyclopedia,
card catalog, and electronic devices
Use abstract vocabulary to extend reading vocabulary
Use skim and scam to improve comprehension
Use compare and contrast to improve comprehension
Speaking
Use oral language skills in a variety of settings
Participate in group discussions, refine/use
cooperative processes
Identify persuasive messages
Visually Representing
Develop visual media to model responsible
decision-making skills
Demonstrate how visual media techniques establish
mood
Develop visual media to show similarities and
differences
Writing
Practice the writing process
Use characteristics of good writing
Use figurative language to describe characters
Number and Operations
Understand place value through billions
Be proficient in counting money and making change
Develop, use number sense for whole numbers,
fractions, decimals
Develop and apply number theory concepts, e.g.
multiples, primes and factors in real world and mathematical situations
Determine pairs of numbers given a relation or rule,
and determine the relation or rule of given pairs of numbers
Understand how basic mathematical operations are
related
Develop, analyze and explain procedures for
computation and techniques for estimation
Select appropriate methods and tools for computing
with whole numbers, fractions and decimals from among mental computation,
estimation, calculator and paper/pencil
Round whole numbers to the designated place value
Identify/generate equivalent forms of fractions,
decimals, percents
Recognize, model/describe multiples, factors,
composites, primes
Determine the GCF and LCM of two numbers
Convert fractions to the LCD
Reduce fractions to simplest form (lowest terms)
Add and subtract time using renaming
Algebra
Graph linear equations with one variable
Use calculators, computers, tables and graphs to
develop and interpret patterns
Understand and use formulas
Develop skill in solving and writing linear equations
using informal and formal methods
Investigate inequalities and nonlinear equations
Apply order of operation rules
Geometry
Learn the relationship between radius and diameter
Classify angles according to the measure
Identify and select appropriate units to measure
angles (degrees)
Understand and use linear, square and cubic units
Count faces, vertices and edges
Create perspective drawings
Describe ray, segment, interior and exterior of an
angle
Recognize and create patterns with tessellations
Measurement
Identify the paths between points on a grid or
coordinate plane and compare the lengths of the paths
Demonstrate and describe difference between covering
the faces (surface area), and filling interior (volume), of 3-dimensional
objects
Use standard angles (45Ί,90Ί,120Ί) to estimate the
measure of angles and use a protractor to measure and draw angles
Convert one metric unit to one customary unit
Understand that measurement is not exact, e.g. when
measured multiple times, measurements may give slightly different numbers
Understand and explain how differences in units
affect precision
Measure length to the nearest cm and ⅛ of an
inch
Data Analysis and Probability
Collect and organize data, then determine appropriate
method and scale to display data
Find the mean, median, mode and range of a given set
of data and use these measures to describe the set of data
Analyze data and make predictions/conjectures based
on samples
Discuss the reasonableness of the data and the
results
List all possible outcomes of an event
Read, construct and interpret frequency tables
Make predictions based on experimental/theoretical
probabilities
SCIENCE
Life: Living Things
Describe, explain and compare the structure
and function of cells
Identify the characteristics of living things
and non-living things
Use the standard classification system to
group animals based on their characteristics
Identify features of fish that distinguish
them from other classes of animals
Identify the main characteristics of birds,
reptiles, amphibians, and mammals and how these affect behavior and function of
the animal
Health: Personal Mental Health,
Interpersonal Human Health, Human Sexuality
Describe how personality, relationships and
self-concept affect mental and emotional health
Define stress including its positive and
negative aspects and how stress relates to decision making
Identify factors that influence how friends
are chosen and the impact of friends on peer pressure
Know ways to seek assistance if worried,
abused or threatened
Explain human reproduction and development
Identify the physical, emotional, intellectual
and social changes that occur at puberty
Describe Gods plan for human sexual behavior
Physical: Heat, Energy Waves,
Sound, Light
Describe the relationship between heat and
kinetic theory of matter
Identify, describe and compare different types
of wave energy
Describe the organization of the
electromagnetic spectrum and the uses/applications of each type of
electromagnetic wave
Compare electromagnetic waves and mechanical
waves
Explore characteristics of heat, sound, and
light
Compare and contrast types of mirrors and
lenses
Earth: Meteorology and
Oceanography
Define meteorology, and purpose of various
weather instruments
Describe how clouds are formed
Identify characteristics of different storms
Distinguish between climate and weather
Describe Earths atmospheric layers and the
greenhouse effect
Explain air pressure and local/global winds,
how they are measured and their effects on weather
Explain water cycle and relationship to
weather/climatic patterns
Describe physical structures and ecosystems
present in the ocean
Explain currents, tides, ocean waves, and
ocean water composition
Identify resources from the sea, how humans
affect ocean ecology
Scientific Inquiry: May be included in each
unit of study
Make observations
Ask questions or form hypotheses based on
these observations
Plan a simple investigation
Collect data from the investigation
Use the data collected from the investigation
to explain the results
Safely use and store tools and equipment
Service/Career Options
Explore ways to use Physical, Life, Health,
and/or Earth Science to serve the community
Identify careers in areas of Science
SOCIAL STUDIES
History: The development
of the US through the ravages of the
Civil War
Trace the routes of major European explorers
Identify the founders and study how the
colonies grew
Explain reasons for people moving from Europe
to the Americas
Describe the impact of exploration and
settlement on native Indians
Explain causes,conditions,consequences of
French and Indian War
Identify the causes of the American Revolution
Evaluate contributions of women during the
American Revolution
Discuss the United States Constitution
Discuss the Bill of Rights
Describe the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and
Clark expedition
Explain concept of Manifest Destiny
Describe issues associated with the westward
expansion of slavery
Understand the War of 1812
Analyze the causes of events leading to the
Civil War
Discuss Ellen Whites vision that shows Gods
involvement in the outcome of the Civil War
Civics and Government
Explain the Magna Carta and development of the
US Constitution
Summarize the Preamble to the US Constitution
Compare the Constitution to the Ten
Commandments
Describe various kinds of elections and how
they are conducted
Describe the 3 branches of the US government
and their functions
Examine how citizens voice opinions, monitor
government and bring about change
Geography
Demonstrate the understanding of latitude and
longitude
Demonstrate how maps are used to portray
specific information
Learn the continents and their locations
Recognize the four hemispheres of the Earth
Trace boundaries between the North and South
during Civil War
Name and locate major regions, rivers,
mountain ranges, drainages, and the continental divides of North America
Understand and explain reasons for human migration
Know how the Earths position, relative to the
sun, affects earth
Describe how land was used by Native Indians
and colonists
Describe the abuse of natural resources in the
past and how their use has changed to preserve those resources over time
Tell how natural features influenced
historical events - movements
Individuals, Society, and
Culture
Understand the importance of a personal
relationship with Christ
Identify qualities that make people unique a
part of Gods plan
Tell how cultural groups have contributed to
American way of life
Discuss the impact of prejudice on society
Recognize the impact of immigration on
cultural diversity
Understand the importance of religious freedom
Recognize the churchs efforts to alleviate
social problems
TECHNOLOGY
Demonstrate proper use/care of computers,
input/output devices
Learn to troubleshoot for basic malfunctions
Practice keyboarding, using correct hand
position and posture
Use word processing, editing and file
management skills
Begin using presentation software
Use electronic resources to enhance and access
information
Know proper technology terms
Understand consumer issues regarding
technology
Investigate technology-related occupations
Use courtesy while sharing computer time
Become aware of legal issues when using
software
Identify computer abuse including use of
Internet