• Social Studies

    This curriculum focuses on Western Hemisphere history that emphasizes geography, culture, and early American life.  Beginning with an introduction to United States History, this curriculum explores Native American civilizations in both Northern and Southern America.  European exploration of the "New World," and the founding of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.  European exploration of the Americans changed the world, which included the growth of American colonies despite conflict and cultural differences. Other geography skills include Canada and Latin America.

  • Science

    UNIT 1: EARTH & SUN

    The 5th grade science curriculum focuses on giving students a broad understanding of Earth and Space. The focus is on physical science, earth science, life/biological science, technology, and engineering education, and crosscutting concepts. Students will experience an inquiry based learning approach using observation and scientific method encourages collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication.

     

    UNIT 2: MIXTURES & SOLUTIONS

    The 5th grade science curriculum focuses on giving students a broad understanding of physical science. The focus is on physical science, earth science, life/biological science, technology, and engineering education, crosscutting concepts. Students will experience an inquiry based learning approach using observation and scientific method that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication.

     

    UNIT 3: LIVING SYSTEMS

    The 5th grade science curriculum focuses on giving students a broad understanding of biological sciences. The focus is on physical science, earth science, life/biological science, technology, and engineering education, crosscutting concepts.Students will experience an inquiry based learning approach using observation, scientific method that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication.

     

     

  • Writing

    The Northern York County School District believes that students need to be deeply involved in daily authentic writing experiences that encourage students to see themselves as authors.  Students shall be provided with instruction that is appropriate to their developmental writing needs while enabling them to become effective communicators in all writing genres. A Writing Workshop model will provide grade-appropriate, explicit instruction that will enable students to learn to write as well as write to learn.