Revised April 2005
In Grade 5, students will …
RELIGION:
· Understand the Church as a sign of Christ’s
presence among us
· Know the role of bishops and archbishops in the church
· Know the Laws/Precepts of the Church
· Know what a martyr is and the lives of some martyrs
· Know what ecumenism is
· Be familiar with the Toledo Diocesan Mission of
Accompaniment in
· Understand how people enter the Church through the
RCIA
· Deepen their understanding of each of the Sacraments,
their signs, symbols, and meanings
· Realize that their Baptismal vows are a call to
holiness
· Know that some women and men take special vows as a
fulfillment of their Baptismal vows; these are sisters, brothers, and priests
· Know the names of some religious communities
· Know the vestments, articles, liturgical roles,
postures, etc., used during Mass
· Deepen their knowledge of the Liturgical Year
· Experience prayers of praise, thanksgiving, petition
and sorrow, and realize the differences among them
· Know the mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of
the Cross
LANGUAGE ARTS:
·
Summarize
important information in written work
·
Use the elements
of a book and search engines on the internet to access information
·
Use the
five-stage writing process to develop a variety of forms of writing
·
Develop the
skill of revising and editing an initial draft
·
Deliver
presentations using clear diction and tone, change volume and speed to stress
ideas
·
Locate sources
and collect information from several sources
·
Define
plagiarism and cite sources of information
MATH:
·
Use
different forms of “one” to show how fractions are equal
(18/24=9/12)
·
Recognize
and identify perfect squares and their roots
·
Use order of
operations, including parentheses to simplify problems
·
Create and
understand the meaning of equations and inequalities to represent mathematical
situations
·
Select and use
appropriate statistical methods to analyze and evaluate data
·
Understand and
apply basic concepts of probability
SCIENCE:
· Describe the characteristics of the Earth and
its orbit about the Sun
· Trace the organization of simple food chains
and food webs
· Define temperature as the measure of thermal
energy and describe the way it is measured
· Describe that electrical current in a circuit
can produce thermal energy, light, sound and/or magnetic forces
· Observe the transmission, refraction and
reflection of light and sound
SOCIAL STUDIES:
·
Explain how
American Indians settled the continent
·
Explain why
European countries explored and colonized
·
Use a map
elements and coordinates to locate physical and human features of
·
Compare
traditions and products of North American cultural groups
·
Identify the responsibilities of the branches of
the
ART:
·
Identify
complementary, transparent, translucent, and opaque colors
·
Identify
symmetrical and asymmetrical balance
·
Paint with
tempera and watercolor
MUSIC:
·
Understand and
use music reading skills and terms
·
Develop music
performance skills
·
Participate
musically in the Liturgy
HEALTH:
·
Understand the
stages of drug addiction
·
Focus on the
development of life skills
·
Understand the
differences between positive and negative peer pressure
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
·
Develop
social/emotional skills including team play, positive social interaction,
problem solving, acceptable display of emotion, and responsibility
·
Understand the
importance of safety considerations when taking part in physical activities
TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKS:
· Develop proper
keyboarding techniques
· Understand basic
issues related to responsible use of technology
· Use a variety of technology
tools for writing and communication
· Use the Internet
for research
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FORMATIVE OUT COMES
The Catholic
FAITH-BASED DISCIPLESHIP:
Students will …
- deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- actively experience a community of faith in the school and
parish.
- know and understand the teachings of the Roman Catholic
Church.
- be able to see the presence of God in the events and
experiences of their lives.
- make choices based on the Catholic faith.
- appreciate and experience worship and prayer.
CHRISTIAN LIVING:
Through his/her Baptismal call to
holiness, each student will strive to become…
- a person of integrity.
- a person of compassion and forgiveness.
- a person of courage and justice willing to confront
wrongs.
- a person who respects self and others.
- a person of service.
- a person of collaboration.
INTRA-PERSONAL SKILLS:
Students will …
- recognize how they learn.
- know how to be reflective.
- have personal care and respect for their body.
- understand and appreciate their personal gifts.
- demonstrate personal responsibility, understanding that choices
have consequences.
- be flexible.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE:
Students will…
- demonstrate an understanding of the Catholic Social Principles.
- understand how political systems work and their responsibility to
participate in them.
- recognize and challenge oppression and exploitation.
- learn to contribute time, talent, and treasure for the good
of others.
- demonstrate an understanding of and respect for other cultures and
languages.
CRITICAL THINKING:
Based on Christian values, students
will…
- evaluate and interpret what is seen, read, and heard.
- make informed decisions.
- develop and apply problem-solving strategies.
- learn to question their world through higher-order thinking
skills.
- listen actively with the intent to understand.
- clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.
CREATIVITY:
Students will…
- exhibit an appreciation of the arts.
- express ideas and talents in a variety of positive ways.
- function in a variety of situations and environments.
- recognize and respect others’ expressions of creativity.
- be empowered to be creative.
- recognize their creative gifts and talents.