Time4Learning presents a logical and sequential approach to teaching science and social studies.
Electricity, light and organisms are introduced in the fifth grade science curriculum, while studies continue in scientific investigation, classification of living things and lifecycles and reproduction. Weather is looked at indepth in the fifth grade science lessons as well. These units will cover subjects such as: Timeline of Scientific Events, the Periodic Table, Structure of Circuits, Reflections and Refractions of Light, Life Cycle of a Plant, and Meteorology. Complete details are in the fifth grade lesson plans.
Early civilizations ranging from the Olmecs to the Phoenicians are the focus of fifth grade history, along with 19th century United States history, including the events leading up to the Civil War, the war itself, and post-war reconstruction. Economics, US and world geography, and government systems round out the fifth grade social studies curriculum. Individual lessons cover such things as: Phoenician Civilization, The Golden Age of China, Greek Civilization, Lewis & Clark Expedition, and Time Zones Around the World. Complete details are in fifth grade social studies lesson plans.
There are 143 lessons in the Time4Learning fifth grade science curriculum, and 286 in the social studies curriculum. The Time4Learning program combines illustration, animation, real pictures, audio, text, video and embedded simulations in multimedia online lessons and activities. It also combines math and writing skills in cross-curricular activities that are completed both on and offline.
To find out more about the Fifth Grade science or social studies program at Time4Learning, try out one of the demo lessons, ask a question in our parents forum, or even view the entire Fifth Grade Scope and Sequence. Sign up today to let your Fifth Grader experience the fun and learning encompassed in the Time4Learning Fifth Grade Science and Social Studies Program
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This post was written by Kerry on August 7, 2009
