The Wonder of Grade 5: Full Year
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Often this year is known as the Golden Age for children. There is a temporary balance, grace and confidence that you and your child can feel. Your child has awakened enough to their individuality but has not entered puberty yet. Soak it up! What a beautiful time to enjoy with your child!
The Grade 5 curriculum brings many opportunities to bask in the Golden achievements of humanity. The study of the history of ancient cultures, culminating in the study of Greece, will inspire your child on every level!
Monthly Subscription
Prefer to make monthly payments? No problem, just sign up for our 10 month subscription plan. Each month you will be charged $44 and will be emailed access to your next month of daily lesson plans. Just click the button below for this monthly option.
Year Overview
This purchase includes a digital download (pdf) of all 10 months of curriculum for Grade 5, as well as access to our members-only content with supporting documents, videos, resources and community.
MONTH 1: The Wonder of Botany
Botany provides the science focus for the Grade 5 year. In this unit, you will guide your child to learn about the plant world by understanding the relationship of plants to human beings. The lessons come alive with experiments and time spent in nature.
MONTH 2: The Wonder of Ancient India
Ancient India, a glorious, colourful, spirit-infused time in our human history! During this unit, your child will learn about the culture and belief system that led to the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.
MONTH 3: The Wonder of Decimals
This math block demonstrates the connection between fractions and decimals, and your child will learn the practical and user-friendly process for working with parts of a whole.
MONTH 4: The Wonder of Persia and Mesopotamia
Learning about the people of Persia and Mesopotamia awakens wonder and respect for the human journey upon earth. Here we have the first farmers and city-builders.
MONTH 5: The wonder of My Country
Your child is ready to delve into the history and geography of their country. Through the history of the Indigenous people, mapmaking, stories and a research project, the country they live in comes alive!
MONTH 6: The Wonder of Ancient Egypt
With its grandeur, architectural feats, royalty, and riches, Ancient Egypt is always a wonder to children. In addition to these aspects, you will guide your child to see the River Nile's role in the daily lives of Ancient Egyptians and the progression of our human story through myths, language, arts, and science.
MONTH 7: The Wonder of Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology begins to make way for human history. In this unit, your child will hear myths that bring real Greece locations to life. This time in history is the turning point for children of this age, as we mark the final time when ancient mythology forms the basis for the curriculum.
MONTH 8: The Wonder of Freehand Geometry
Geometry, the study of earth and measure, is brought through the wonder of shapes and designs. By observing nature and patterns in their lives, the familiar forms they are surrounded by will come to life in their full glory, and children will practice their drawings in freehand for the final time.
MONTH 9: The Wonder of Ancient Greece
The study of Ancient Greece moves away from myth and becomes historical. The focus is now on the logic and reason awakening in the human being. Your child will learn about the city-states, the Olympics, great wars and great thinkers of the time.
MONTH 10: The wonder of Botany 2
Spring brings a wonderful opportunity to observe the plant world in all its glory. Plant observation, experiments, and sketching form the backdrop for deep learning experiences.
MONTH 1: The Wonder of Botany
- Science
- Language Arts
- Critical Thinking
Botany provides the science focus for the Grade 5 year. In this unit, you will guide your child to learn about the plant world by understanding the relationship of plants to human beings. The lessons come alive with experiments and time spent in nature.
MONTH 2: The Wonder of Ancient India
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Arts Education
- Communication
Ancient India, a glorious, colourful, spirit-infused time in our human history! During this unit, your child will learn about the culture and belief system that led to the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.
MONTH 3: The Wonder of Decimals
- Math
- Language Arts
- Personal Awareness
This math block demonstrates the connection between fractions and decimals, and your child will learn the practical and user-friendly process for working with parts of a whole.
MONTH 4: The Wonder of Persia and Mesopotamia
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Communication
Learning about the people of Persia and Mesopotamia awakens wonder and respect for the human journey upon earth. Here we have the first farmers and city-builders.
MONTH 5: The wonder of My Country
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Awareness and Responsibility
Your child is ready to delve into the history and geography of their country. Through the history of the Indigenous people, mapmaking, stories and a research project, the country they live in comes alive!
MONTH 6: The Wonder of Ancient Egypt
- Social studies
- Language Arts
- Career Education
- ADST
- Creative Thinking
- Personal Awareness
With its grandeur, architectural feats, royalty, and riches, Ancient Egypt is always a wonder to children. In addition to these aspects, you will guide your child to see the River Nile's role in the daily lives of Ancient Egyptians and the progression of our human story through myths, language, arts, and science.
MONTH 7: The Wonder of Greek Mythology
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Arts Education
- Personal Awareness
Greek Mythology begins to make way for human history. In this unit, your child will hear myths that bring real Greece locations to life. This time in history is the turning point for children of this age, as we mark the final time when ancient mythology forms the basis for the curriculum.
MONTH 8: The Wonder of Freehand Geometry
- Math
- Science
- Arts Education
- Language Arts
- Creative Thinking
Geometry, the study of earth and measure, is brought through the wonder of shapes and designs. By observing nature and patterns in their lives, the familiar forms they are surrounded by will come to life in their full glory, and children will practice their drawings in freehand for the final time.
MONTH 9: The Wonder of Ancient Greece
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Critical Thinking
The study of Ancient Greece moves away from myth and becomes historical. The focus is now on the logic and reason awakening in the human being. Your child will learn about the city-states, the Olympics, great wars and great thinkers of the time.
MONTH 10: The wonder of Botany 2
- Science
- Language Arts
- ADST
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Spring brings a wonderful opportunity to observe the plant world in all its glory. Plant observation, experiments, and sketching form the backdrop for deep learning experiences.