Classroom Highlights - Grade 5/6

Grade 5

Literature: Ancient India, Persia, Mesopotamia Egypt and Greece
English and Grammar: Parts of speech, syntax, research papers, vocabulary and spelling
Math: Decimals, fractions mixed numbers and metric system
Science: Zoology - adaptations of animals to environment and botany
Geography: United States geography
Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Grammar, simple text, syntax, and short descriptions
Music: Recorder, violin, choir, three-part singing, major and minor scale, and Greek music
Art and Handwork: Form drawing, watercolor painting, geometric drawing, chain stitch, clay, and woodworking
Physical Education: Greek pentathlon sports, softball, basketball, kickball, gymnastics, and volleyball

Literature: Founding of Rome, life of Christ, crusades, life of Mohammed, Islam medieval society
English and Grammar: Advanced grammar, composition, exposition, narration, description, outlining vocabulary
Math: Practical applications, geometry, beginning algebra
Science: Botany, physics and geology
Geography: Geography of Canada, Central and South America,
Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Reading texts, stories, and translation
Music: Alto and tenor recorders, choir, orchestra, minstrel songs, and Roman music
Art and Handwork: Form drawing, watercolor painting, geometric drawing, four needle knitting, clay, and woodworking
Physical Education: Softball, basketball, kickball, gymnastics, and volleyball