Teachers: Megan Fogarty, Allison Kruckow, and Monica Martin

Language Arts:

Students are provided differentiated reading instruction which is integrated when possible with content curriculum and daily language use. Written language is emphasized daily across the curriculum.

Math:

Students will work on basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and problem solving using the Everyday Mathematics Program and some supplemental materials.

Social Studies:

Students will study Virginia's role in modern history beginning with the Civil War and progressing through Virginia's current events. Skills such as map and chart reading, discussion, debate, and analysis are also stressed.

Science:

The students will study a mixture of physical and biological topics including sound, light, color, matter, basic chemistry, cells and their characteristics, the ocean environment, geology, and survival skills. Scientific process skills, logic, and reasoning are also stressed through experimentation.

Field Trips:

The fifth grade traditionally goes on a one day trip to historical sights in Virginia relative to Virginia history and the Civil War. Fifth grade also participates in a trip to Dixie Caverns which coordinates with our studies of Earth. We also try to attend a music presentation at the middle school to help the 5th graders begin to think about their elective possibilities for their course work in 6th grade.

Special End of Year Activities: 
Our fifth graders enjoy several special activities at the end of the school year. We go bowling, visit the middle school for their first orientation, and we have a special promotion ceremony the evening before the last day of school. We also provide a wonderful talent show to entertain our school community the last day of school.

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Margaret Beeks Elementary