5th & 6th Grade Learning Pod - Full Curriculum - Section 3 of 4

Learners will greatly enjoy this pod style classroom.  We will meet daily for an hour and 30 minutes with the same group of learners each day and cover 5th and 6th grade curriculum.  This is a great option for homeschooling families, such as mine!
    
In this semester long course, we will learn about different aspects of ELA, Science, Social Studies, Geography, Writing, and World Language curriculums.  We will have a discussion based on the daily topic through a shared screen presentation. Students will be able to work on hands-on projects and have completed work that can be used in a learning portfolio.  Unit will end with a Kahoot game and quiz.

We will begin class with a homeroom type format of sharing and guided discussions. There will be a break halfway through class for any snacks, stretching, or any brain breaks. 

The following format will be followed for each class.
9:30-11AM EST
9:30 - 9:35 Homeroom
9:35 - 10:15AM Class
10:15 - 10:20 Brain Break
10:20 - 10:55AM Class
10:55 - 11AM Wrap up & Social Time

Tuesday:  States and World Geography / World Geography and World History  - Learners will be provided with a worksheet to use and track information learned each week.  

We will learn/discuss the following topics:
Historical Research and Archaeology
Agriculture & The Beginnings of Human Societies
Continent and Countries of Africa
Early Civilizations
New Empires
Continent and Countries of Asia

Wednesday: Science Class
Weeks 1 & 2: Nature of Science
Week 3 & 4: Living Things & Experiment
Weeks 5 & 6: Cell Biology & Experiment/Assignment
Weeks 7 & 8: Genetics Lesson, Research and Assignment

Thursday: Spelling and Vocabulary weekly - Writing Prompts every other week. 
Nearpod will also be utilized every other week for lessons.
Introduction to French will be taught the 1st semester and Intro to Spanish in the 2nd semester.

Mrs. Cristina will be available for any individual assistance at an agreed time with the parent and student through the classroom, as often as needed.

This is an inclusive class in which students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work develop a way for your learner to participate in a way that they are able.