5th Grade Full Curriculum Homeschool Learning Pod: Marking Period 5

Hey there, future fifth-grade superstars! Get ready to dive into our awesome full-curriculum learning pod! You'll hang out with the coolest teacher, Miss Sarah, all year long, making friends and mastering new skills along the way.

Classes run Monday to Friday, giving you plenty of chances to catch up with Miss Sarah for extra help before or after each session. Homework? No sweat! You'll have one assignment per subject each week, but here's the best part: it's not due until the following week! So, whether it's math or social studies, you've got time to ace it.

And guess what? We've got some seriously fun stuff lined up! From wild science experiments to fascinating social studies projects, every week is packed with excitement. Plus, writing is sprinkled into everything we do, so get ready to unleash your creativity!

But wait, there's more! You'll team up with your fellow learners for group projects and brainstorm sessions using our super cool classroom features, including breakout rooms.

So, what are you waiting for? Come join the fun and let's rock fifth grade together! 🚀

✨ Each class kicks off with our lively morning meeting! For 15 minutes, students can share the latest exciting news, dive into educational games, and catch up with their awesome classmates! 🌞🎉

✨ In every class, we'll make the most of breakout rooms! Here's the scoop: students will get to learn a cool new skill, get guidance, and tackle fun activities in small groups. And don't worry, Miss Sarah's got it all under control! She'll be zipping between rooms, keeping an eye on things, and lending a hand wherever it's needed. Plus, she'll be right there in the main session for any one-on-one help you might need. Just give her a holler, and together, we'll crack those problems wide open! 🌟🔍

Monday:
- Homeroom: Students will share what they did over the weekend and respond to a short writing prompt. New goals will be introduced for the week.
- Math Lesson (new topic)
- Math assignment and group work

Tuesday:
- Spelling and Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading/Writing

Wednesday:
- Social Studies Reading and Lesson
- Special Area project

Thursday:
- Science Lesson (new topic)
- Conceptual understanding questions, visuals and examples
- Experiment preparation and analysis

Friday:
- Math Mini Lesson (continued topic from Monday)
- Math practice and game
- Weekly Wrap-up: Students will review what goals we completed this week and discuss where we may need to add more practice. If necessary, optional weekend practice will be provided.

The following topics will be covered:

Comprehensive Final Project: Restaurant Project

Week 1:
Math: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Language Arts: Organizing Sentences 
Reading Book: The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes
Science: Forces in Motion
Social Studies: Industrialization and Immigrants
Reading Circle: The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes

Week 2:
Math: Fractions Word Problems
Language Arts: Pronouns - subjective and objective 
Science: Energy
Social Studies: Expansion Abroad

Week 3:
Math: Fractions Project
Language Arts: Prefixes and suffixes
Science: Electricity
Social Studies: World War I

Week 4:
Math: Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Language Arts: Using dictionaries and glossaries
Science: Astronomy
Social Studies: The Great Depression

Week 5:
Math: Data Collection
Language Arts: Using the thesaurus 
Science: Earth’s Place in Space
Social Studies: World War II

Week 6:
Math: Graphing Data
Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms 
Science: Solar System Project
Social Studies: Civil Rights in America

Week 7:
Math: Graphing Project
Language Arts: Writing a Poem
Science: Earthquake Demonstration
Social Studies: Post World War I

Get ready for a seamless learning experience! After the final class for the week, all materials you need will be uploaded to the classroom. Once you've completed your assignments, simply submit them through the classroom platform. You'll receive personalized feedback on your work. Plus, get ready to showcase your talents because you'll also have the chance to share your work with classmates, honing those peer review skills! 📚👩‍🏫

** Discounts **
All students who enroll in parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 will receive a 10% discount!