Math - Place value and decimals. See this great parent tip sheet for our first math unit!
Reading - We will start the year with independent reading and Fountas and Pinnell testing. Media Center Orientation will be on Aug 12. I hope everyone participated in a summer reading program! Writing - Narrative writing of small moment stories.
Science - we will have another great first day STEM activity ... want a hint? This year is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
Social Studies - We will start with a quick review of the Civil War and Reconstruction from 4th grade. Then, we will move on to Cowboys and Cattle Trails! Check out this 3 mins video from Oklahoma if you want to get ahead! Can you answer who, what, when, where, why, and how about cattle drives? You will be able to after that video!