Students in 5th Grade will learn about the following topics:
Art – Various activities will be used to teach the history and appreciation of art, and to improve skills in the areas of drawing, painting, prints, and crafts
Christian Religion – Study God and His Word, Law, Gospel, Confession, Repentance, Forgiveness, and Grace. Finally, a history of the Reformation is studied, and how we can witness our faith for life
Computer – Students will attend the courses twice weekly and will learn keyboard and basic computer skills
Handwriting – Cursive handwriting in most subject areas with emphasis on neatness, correct letter formation, and legibility
Language Arts – Reading, comprehension, good study skills, improving vocabulary, phonics, grammar, and composition
Math – Review/Learn: Place Value; Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers; Number theory and fractions; Probability and Statistics; Geometry; Customary and Metric Measurement; Area, volume, and perimeter; Ratios, proportions, and percentages; Algebra Concepts
Memory Work – Daily prayers, Bible passages, hymns, Luther’s Small Catechism, musical and chapel presentations
Music – Sing at Chapel, Worship Services, and other functions. Attend music twice a week, and will have the opportunity to sing a variety of songs including religious, patriotic, folk, and multicultural songs.
Physical Education – Learn/review exercises and stretches as well as games. Sports such as volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, and track will be taught
Science – Astronomy, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Engineering
Social Studies – Students will learn map and globe skills, review the location of states and their capitals, and study other countries of the Western Hemisphere in addition to learning United States history and geography
