Mrs. Mejia teaches... Science- Students will explore science units based on the Michigan Science Standards/NGSS. Many hands-on learning opportunities will be provided for all students. The inquiry process of investigating scientific problems will be the foundation of all science lessons.
Reading- The Literacy Café will be the focus of fifth grade reading this year. Students will learn and apply reading strategies they choose from the Café menu. Individual conferencing and instruction are integral components of this reading system.
Spelling- Students will use themed lists to extend their skills and enrich their vocabulary. Weekly word work and other forms of practice will prepare student for weekly tests.
Social Studies-Building upon the geography, civics and government, and economics concepts of the United States mastered in 4th grade and historical inquiry from earlier grades, the 5th grade expectations begin a more discipline-centered approach concentrating on the early history of the United States. Students begin their study of American history with Indigenous Peoples before the arrival of European explorers and conclude with the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791. Although the content expectations are organized by historical era, they build upon students’ understanding of the other social studies disciplines from earlier grades and require students to apply these concepts within the context of American history.