The Wonder of Grade 5: Full Grade

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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 civilizations and cultures, culminating in the study of Greece, will inspire your child on every level! 


This purchase includes a digital copy (PDF) of all 10 curriculum units for Grade 5, each with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. These units will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.


​And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.


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The Wonder of Ancient Civilizations


​Grade 5 Units

The Wonder of Botany 1

​Step into a world of wonder with the first Botany Unit! Students will embark on an adventure of artistic and scientific exploration as they create their own Botany Book filled with sketches, poetry, and scientific inquiries. This unit emphasizes sensory exploration, fostering a deep and meaningful connection to the plant world as it relates to your child's experiences. Children will embark on a learning journey that demonstrates how the plant world follows a similar developmental path to humans, with stages like "babies," "toddlers," and "school-age children" influenced by the wisdom they receive from the sun. 

The Wonder of Ancient India

​Transport your child to ancient India's glorious, colourful, spirit-infused world, a time of unparalleled richness in our human history. Learn how this culture and belief system led to Siddhartha Gautama's birth, who became the Buddha. Explore the geographical landscape, creation stories, and myths, and gain a unique perspective on how these ancient people perceived the world. Your child will be captivated by the stories of Rama, Sita, Krishna, and the great Buddha. They choose an aspect of the Buddhist Eight-Fold Path to focus on and embark on a journey of self-discovery that you can be proud to support.

The Wonder of Decimals

​Discover the Wonder of Decimals! Our comprehensive unit helps children understand the practical connection between fractions and decimals, making math fun and easy. Learn the practical and user-friendly process for working with parts of a whole. With our step-by-step guidance, kids can navigate the "math fog" with confidence and clarity. We provide engaging games, worksheets, and online resources for daily practice, ensuring that math skills are mastered with enjoyment and variety. Patience and positive reinforcement are at the heart of our approach, allowing children to build confidence and absorb new concepts at their own pace. For advanced learners, we offer seamless progression into higher decimal values, ensuring every child is challenged and motivated. Join us in unlocking the potential of decimals and nurturing a love for math!

The Wonder of Persia & Mesopotamia

This engaging unit profoundly explores the first farmers and city-builders, awakening a sense of wonder and respect for the human journey on earth. Delve into the epic tales of Gilgamesh and the ancient civilization's quest for meaning while guiding children to develop practical skills, confidence, and empathy. By studying ancient civilizations, we gain a deeper understanding of our modern world and foster critical thinking and a connection to our ancestors. Explore the shared themes of different religions and encourage thoughtful reflection. Let "The Wonder of Persia & Mesopotamia" inspire curiosity and understanding in your students, making history come alive in a way that resonates with them.

The Wonder of My Country

​Through mapping, stories, and an immersive research project, this unit provides a holistic understanding of your nation's size, shape, and diverse geographical features, as well as the intricate relationships between the First Peoples and settlers. By delving into language arts and social studies concepts, this unit encourages critical thinking and empowers children to question historical narratives, ultimately fostering a deep and meaningful connection to the country's past and inspiring them to shape its promising future.

​An important note about our geography units: Daily Wonder has students all around the world, so when it comes to learning about your specific country in Grade 5, we provide step-by-step guidance as to what aspects of history and geography you'll bring to your child each week of the unit. You, the parent or teacher, will then research and gather the information necessary to share with your child or learning pod students. And with Daily Wonder, each week is laid out so you can prepare with ease. 

​For this geography unit, please ensure you have gathered the necessary library books, which you will need starting on Day 1. For book themes, refer to the Materials List in the unit.
​Read about Daily's Wonder's approach to History & Geography here.

The Wonder of Ancient Egypt

​Step back in time and uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with our captivating unit! This immersive experience will transport your child to the realm of grandeur, architectural feats, royalty, and riches, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the daily life of this ancient civilization.

The Wonder of Greek Mythology

​This unit allows your child to explore the emotional trials, rich characters, and cultural roots within Greek mythology while gaining insight into the geographical and historical aspects of ancient Greece, the Greek alphabet, the Olympics, and the Greek influence on the English language. This learning adventure will develop your child's love for storytelling and literature and uncover the timeless connections between ancient myths and the present-day world.

The Wonder of Freehand Geometry

​This unit brings the study of earth and measure to life through shapes, designs, and ancient discoveries, encouraging students to observe nature, patterns, and everyday shapes with freehand drawings and hands-on activities. It covers topics such as lines, angles, polygons, circles, and delves into the remarkable story of the Trojan War and the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece. The seamless integration of language arts and mathematics fosters a deeper sense of balance, spatial awareness, and geometric understanding, while also promoting an exploration of creativity and the timeless wisdom of the ancient world.

The Wonder of Ancient Greece

​Immerse your child in the wonders of Ancient Greece with our captivating unit. Through engaging lessons and activities, students will explore the birth of logic and reason, the epic tales of Homer, the legendary city-states, and the monumental impact of Ancient Greece on modern civilization. With a focus on ethical judgment, language arts, social studies, and math, this unit promises to ignite a passion for learning and critical thinking, and your child's curiosity and creativity will soar.

The Wonder of Botany 2

​Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the captivating world of plants with the second botany unit, and watch your child's love for learning blossom! Spring is the perfect time for your child to deepen their understanding of the plant kingdom. In this engaging unit, your child will delve into the intricate anatomy of flowering plants, learning about annual and perennial growth, monocotyledons, dicotyledons, and the vital organs of plants. They will also unlock the mysteries of photosynthesis and gain insight into the essential relationship between pollinators and flowers through hands-on experiments. This enriching educational experience will inspire your child to bloom and flourish like the most splendid springtime flowers. 

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