5th Grade
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Fifth grade is an exciting year at Saint Justin Martyr Parish School! There are many things to look forward to such as moving to an upstairs classroom, being able to participate in the sports program, and going to Astrocamp.
Here is a glimpse of the wonderful 5th grade curriculum.
Religion
Ways that Jesus shares his life with us
Liturgical Year
Sacraments
Loving and serving as Jesus did
Family Life
Virtues and Emotions
Puberty and Hormones
Sexuality
Families and Society
English: Grammar and Composition
Students will review and study nouns, verbs, types of sentences, adverbs, adjectives, and pronouns. They will also write paragraphs, essays, poetry, and daily journal entries.
Science
Students will complete labs, hands-on projects, and book work to learn these concepts:
Structure and Properties of Matter
Cell Structure of Living Organisms
Different Systems of the Human Body
Weather Patterns
The Solar System
Social Studies
Students learn most of the following material through projects that are supported by research and the Social Studies book.
The United States: Past and Present
Immigration
Exploring and Settling America
Life in the English Colonies
The Revolutionary War
American Independence
Geography
Math
See the 5th grade Math section
Spelling
List of 20 words with 5 Challenge words that will be used as Bonus words
Vocabulary
Editing
Workbook pages
Literature
Each week students will read a story and do assignments and activities related to the story. Students will also read the novel Tuck Everlasting and complete assignments and projects to support the story.