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Welcome to our 5th grade science and social studies website.

​​A journey of curiosity, deeper academic understanding, and middle school preparation awaits us!

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We began our first Social Studies unit, Native America, on September 25th. Throughout this unit, students explored an important question: How can we better honor the cultural heritage of the land we live on? Students learned how Indigenous Americans have often been misrepresented in both popular culture and historical accounts. Through a variety of sources, including artifacts, historical accounts, and oral traditions, they developed a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures, experiences, and histories of Indigenous peoples. As we concluded our inquiry, students consider ways they can take meaningful action in their own community to show greater respect for and honor the cultural heritage of the land on which we live. Students demonstrated what they learned on Thursday, October 22nd, when they took their first social studies assessment.

If your child is not satisfied with this or any first semester's tests overall score, this can be rectified quite simply. Ask the homeroom teacher for permission to retake it once more during WIN time; or any other time available during the school day.

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​Our next science unit is entitled, Watery Planet. Students will consider the profound importance of water as a natural resource. They will investigate the distribution of freshwater and saltwater on Earth, as well as explore how water cycles through Earth’s systems, investigating how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact. Students will also consider how water affects human societies and design solutions to mitigate effects of weather-related natural hazards.​