Fifth Grade
At ten or eleven years old, the fifth grader begins to look at what is coming in the teen years and wonder how they will handle the changes they are beginning to experience in themselves. It is a time for reflection and solidifying foundations. They explore how various cultures of the world have grappled with the questions of existence, as they themselves are exploring their own purpose and place in the world.
They will delve into the ancient civilizations of India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, as well as Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History. They will study North American history and geography including regions of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Native peoples of each region, and how and how and when they were colonized. Botany is the main science study in fifth grade, learning about all of the plant kingdoms and how they interact. Mathematics studies will include decimals as they relate to fractions and place value, measurement and conversion, and geometry including area, volume, and angles.
