5th grade with Mrs. Ranney
Hello and welcome to the fabulous Fifth Grade! This year is full of a variety of educational adventures that enhance the social and spiritual growth of each student. Our rigorous curriculum guarantees that each day is filled with a wide range of learning activities. From book tastings, to escape rooms, to virtual field trips, children become invested in their own academic success and spiritual enlightenment.
We have a very strong emphasis on Language Arts this year to prepare students for junior high studies. Students are exposed to an array of literature including The Indian in the Cupboard, The Westing Game, Anne Frank and much more. Through analysis and discussion, we delve into the meaning of theme, genre, character development and story structure. Writing is also an integral part of our curriculum. Each student participates in the Nanowrimo Novel Writing Challenge for the month of November along with writing College Research Reports, personal autobiographies, and completing their own original graphic novels.
Our Social Studies units focus on early U.S. History and culminates with a fun-filled final project, Walk Through the American Revolution, where students explore the famous events, historical figures, and relevant vocabulary of this pivotal point in America’s history. Through dramatic activities, students “become” famous men and women of the American Revolution. Flags, maps, re-enactments, music, and games help students explore and understand the importance of American liberty and patriotism.
The Fifth Grade class participates in many field trips that coincide with our studies including the LaBrea Tar Pits, The Museum of Tolerance, and The Nutcracker play. Our biggest trip occurs in January when we take a 3 day overnight trip to Astrocamp in the mountains of Idyllwild. AstroCamp’s expert instructors guide students through an exploration of the universe with astronomy labs, physical science labs, field exercises, and team-building activities. AstroCamp is designed to stimulate minds, build character, develop social skills, and most importantly, create excitement about science.
All of these activities empower students to become lifelong learners and meaningful contributors to the community around them!
We have a very strong emphasis on Language Arts this year to prepare students for junior high studies. Students are exposed to an array of literature including The Indian in the Cupboard, The Westing Game, Anne Frank and much more. Through analysis and discussion, we delve into the meaning of theme, genre, character development and story structure. Writing is also an integral part of our curriculum. Each student participates in the Nanowrimo Novel Writing Challenge for the month of November along with writing College Research Reports, personal autobiographies, and completing their own original graphic novels.
Our Social Studies units focus on early U.S. History and culminates with a fun-filled final project, Walk Through the American Revolution, where students explore the famous events, historical figures, and relevant vocabulary of this pivotal point in America’s history. Through dramatic activities, students “become” famous men and women of the American Revolution. Flags, maps, re-enactments, music, and games help students explore and understand the importance of American liberty and patriotism.
The Fifth Grade class participates in many field trips that coincide with our studies including the LaBrea Tar Pits, The Museum of Tolerance, and The Nutcracker play. Our biggest trip occurs in January when we take a 3 day overnight trip to Astrocamp in the mountains of Idyllwild. AstroCamp’s expert instructors guide students through an exploration of the universe with astronomy labs, physical science labs, field exercises, and team-building activities. AstroCamp is designed to stimulate minds, build character, develop social skills, and most importantly, create excitement about science.
All of these activities empower students to become lifelong learners and meaningful contributors to the community around them!
