5D Curriculum Night 2010
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This document provides an overview of the Grade 5 curriculum for the school year. It outlines the 6 units of inquiry that will be covered, with a theme and focus for each. It also describes the goals and focus for literacy, numeracy, technology, and fine arts. An assessment timeline is included with details on student portfolios, learning reviews, and progress reports. Finally, there is a homework policy outlined and information about parent communication through a class website.
5D Curriculum Night 2010
- 1. Welcome to Grade 5 Friday, September 17, 2010
- 2. The 6 Units of Inquiry Theme: How We Express Ourselves Focus: Communication Technology Theme: How The World Works Focus: The States of Matter Theme:How We Organize Ourselves Focus: Solid Waste Management Theme: Sharing The Planet Focus: Rights of Children Around the World Theme: Where We Are In Place & Time Focus: How we Study the Past Theme: Who We Are Focus: Changes in the Human Body Friday, September 17, 2010
- 3. Stand Alone Material Literacy Goals for the 21st Century Classroom - Information and communication skills - Thinking and problem-solving skills - Interpersonal and self-directional skills - Learning academic content through real-world examples Friday, September 17, 2010
- 4. Stand Alone Material Numeracy Goals for the 21st Century Classroom - Students learn to value mathematics - Students become confident in their ability to do mathematics - Students become mathematical problem solvers - Students learn to communicate mathematically - Students learn to reason mathematically Friday, September 17, 2010
- 5. Stand Alone Material Technology Goals for the 21st Century Classroom - Students learn independence and personal, ethical responsibility - Students learn to navigate in a world that they will be active in as they grow and develop - Students are receive and become part of a global audience - Students can express their understanding more creatively and quickly in a variety of ways Friday, September 17, 2010
- 6. Stand Alone Material Fine Arts Goals for the 21st Century Classroom - Students develop their fine motor skills - Students are able to creatively express themselves - Students are exposed to a variety of art forms which fosters art appreciation and understanding - Students learn about art from other cultures and times, encouraging their global perspective and developing open-mindedness Friday, September 17, 2010
- 7. Assessment Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Portfolios Reports Friday, September 17, 2010
- 8. Assessment Timeline Student Portfolio, learning update & goal-setting sheet are sent home November 5th, 2010 3-Way Learning Reviews with parents, student and teacher present November 19th & 22nd, 2010 Student Portfolio & Progress Report are sent home February 18th, 2010 Student Portfolio with follow-up to goal setting are sent home April 13th, 2010 Student-Led Learning Reviews April 29th, 2010 Student Portfolio & Progress Report are sent home June 16th, 2010 Friday, September 17, 2010
- 9. 5D Homework Policy Reading Expectations Minimum 30 minutes each evening 50 min. Maximum/Night Including Chinese Weekends/Holidays Always homework-free Friday, September 17, 2010
- 10. Parent Communication New 5D Class Website http://si tes.cdni s.edu.hk/teachers/al oni cahusac/ Weekly Friday Updates Programme Overview Unit of Inquiry Updates Literacy Page Numeracy Page Homework Friday, September 17, 2010