Fifth Grade Curriculum

Fifth Grade Curriculum

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Your fifth grader is transitioning from concrete to abstract thinking. Our fifth-grade curriculum strengthens writing skills through the process of researching, planning, and developing ideas. Math units focus on mastering fraction and decimal operations, developing algebraic thinking, and exploring coordinate planes. In science, fifth graders delve into the properties of matter and learn more about physical and chemical changes. In social studies, kids embark on a new virtual road trip to study important locations and events that shaped U.S. history before 1860.

Fifth graders are experiencing significant growth in many areas and are starting think more abstractly and critically. Our curriculum challenges problem-solving skills and enables fifth graders to tackle more complex tasks.

At Time4Learning fifth graders discover:

  • Operations with fractions and decimals 
  • Variables and how are they are used in complex equations
  • Volume and how to measure it using unit cubes and formulas

Fifth graders will focus on reading and comprehending more complex texts. They will also write detailed essays and reports. Finally, they'll focus on vocabulary, speech, grammar, and strong writing skills.

At Time4Learning, fifth graders explore:

  • Language and grammar skills along with parts of speech
  • Advanced comprehension skills with inference, comparing, contrasting, and summarizing
  • Narrative, opinion, research and informative writing
  • Integrated language arts activities that enhance reading and writing

Fifth graders are developing a greater understanding of historical events and their impact on the world around them. At Time4Learning students embark on a virtual road trip to important historical locations across the United States studying the events that shaped US History before 1860.

At Time4Learning, fifth graders explore:

  • Indigenous American people and colonists
  • Life in the British colonies
  • The Revolution and its key turning points
  • The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
  • Westward Expansion of America

Fifth graders can now test questions and analyze data to confirm a hypothesis, strengthening their ability to apply the scientific method.

At Time4Learning, fifth graders discover:

  • How to test and analyze data to support a hypothesis
  • Physical and chemical changes in the world around us
  • Ecosystems and the vital roles of air, water, and soil in the environment
  • Patterns throughout the year influenced by the sun, moon, and constellations
  • The impact of computers on society and their expanding role in everyday life

This outline shows an example of both what your child will learn (the scope) and the order in which the lessons build on each other (the sequence). More detailed lesson plans are available in the parent account. All lessons are entirely customizable.

Fifth Grade Math

Chapter 1: Whole Number Operations

  • Place Value and Rounding
  • Multi-Digit Multiplication
  • Long Division

Chapter 2: Decimals

  • Place Value and Comparing
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

Chapter 3: Fractions

  • Adding and Subtracting Fractions
  • Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Chapter 4: Algebra and Patterns

  • Expressions and Equations
  • Number Patterns

Chapter 5: Geometry

  • Lines, Angles, and Shapes
  • Volume and Area

Chapter 6: Measurement

  • Conversions and Units

Chapter 7: Data

  • Graphs and Line Plots

Chapter 8: Probability

  • Simple Probability

Chapter 9: Review and Test Prep

  • Mixed Practice

Fifth Grade Language Arts

Chapter 1: Vocabulary Skills

  • Context Clues and Word Relationships

Chapter 2: Grammar and Usage

  • Parts of Speech
  • Subject-Verb Agreement

Chapter 3: Sentence Structure

  • Types of Sentences
  • Combining Sentences

Chapter 4: Punctuation and Capitalization

  • End Punctuation
  • Commas, Quotation Marks

Chapter 5: Writing Process

  • Prewriting to Publishing

Chapter 6: Narrative Writing

  • Personal Narratives

Chapter 7: Expository Writing

  • Informative Paragraphs

Chapter 8: Opinion Writing

  • Persuasive Arguments

Chapter 9: Research and Reports

  • Researching and Summarizing

Chapter 10: Poetry

  • Sound Devices and Imagery

Chapter 11: Drama and Dialogue

  • Plays and Speaking Parts

Chapter 12: Literary Elements

  • Theme, Character, Plot

Chapter 13: Reading Comprehension

  • Main Idea, Inference, Summary

Chapter 14: Figurative Language

  • Metaphor, Simile, Personification

Chapter 15: Informational Text

  • Text Structures and Features

Chapter 16: Listening and Speaking

  • Group Discussions and Presentations

Chapter 17: Integrated Projects

  • Reading and Writing Connections

Fifth Grade Science

Chapter 1: Scientific Investigation

  • Tools and Methods

Chapter 2: Life Science

  • Cells, Adaptations, Ecosystems

Chapter 3: Earth and Space

  • Earth’s Systems and Solar System

Chapter 4: Physical Science

  • Forces, Energy, Matter

Chapter 5: Engineering and Design

  • Design Thinking and Problem Solving

Fifth Grade Social Studies

Chapter 1: Native Peoples of North America

  • Tribes and Traditions

Chapter 2: Exploration and Colonization

  • Early Settlements

Chapter 3: Colonial Life

  • Economy and Culture

Chapter 4: Road to Revolution

  • Taxes and Resistance

Chapter 5: American Revolution

  • Key Battles and Leaders

Chapter 6: Forming a New Nation

  • Declaration, Constitution

Chapter 7: Westward Expansion

  • Trail of Tears, Growth

Chapter 8: Civil War and Reconstruction

  • Causes and Effects

Chapter 9: Industrialization and Immigration

  • Factories and Urban Growth

Chapter 10: America Becomes a World Power

  • WWI and Foreign Policy

Chapter 11: Modern America

  • Technology and Culture

Chapter 12: Citizenship and Government

  • Civic Duties and Rights

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Flexible subject levels

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