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Published on John XXIII Catholic Elementary School (http://www.john23middletown.org/j23)

Fifth Grade

Teacher:
Mrs. Myers/Mrs. Fedders

Main concepts taught each quarter will be:

1st Qtr.

Math
- Multiplication up to 4-digit numbers and decimals
- Place value up to the billions place
- Decimals through the thousandths
- Fraction equivalents (decimals and percents)

Science
- Classification and life science focus on amphibians and life cycles
- Cells to systems
- Human body systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Respiratory, and Digestive

Religion
- Mission and Identity of Jesus: Blessed Trinity, Jesus’ titles and their meanings
- The Gospels and Parables
- Characteristics of Church
- Extend our understanding of the bible: the books of the bible and how to use it

2nd Quarter

Math
- Multiplication up to 4-digit numbers and decimals
- Division with 2-digit divisors and decimals in the dividend

Science
- Chemistry: distinguish matter from energy
- Atom, molecule, element, compound, solutions, mixtures, chemical reactions

Religion
- Prayer forms and prayers – Nicene Creed and Rosary
- List the sacraments and begin studying each
- Begin studying saints and the communion of saints

3rd Quarter

Math
- Division with 2 and 3-digit divisors
- Fractions and mixed numbers
- Operations with fractions

Science
- Energy: Sound, Light, Thermal (Ears, Eyes in the Human Body)
- Electromagnet
- Static and current electricity: open and closed circuits, parallel and series circuits
- Nervous system of the Human Body
- D.A.R.E. – Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol education

Religion
- Further study sacraments
- Extended study of the communion of saints
- Service projects

4th Quarter

Math
- Division
- Fractions
- Geometry

Science
- Earth and Space Science: constellations, solar system, rotation and revolution of earth and moon
- Air quality and protecting earth’s resources
- Reproductive system of the Human Body

Religion
- Fully Alive program
- Church membership


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