5th Grade Standards
5th Grade Standards
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I can explain the three branches of government and what they do. I can describe what the Constitution says and why it’s important. I can create a timeline that shows cause and effect in history. I can determine if a historical source is useful for learning about the past. I can explain how trade works and why it’s important for our economy. I can explain how incentives change our choices. I can explain how people get paid for their work and the different types of jobs in my community. I can explain the difference between saving money and spending it. I can describe what banks do and how they help people manage their money. I can analyze how prices affect what people decide to buy. I can use maps to find cultural features in my world. I can discuss how natural disasters affect communities around the world. -
I can use models to describe that energy in animals’ food was once energy from the sun. I can support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water. I can develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. I can develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. I can describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. I can obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment. I can support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down. I can support an argument that the apparent brightness of the sun and stars is due to their relative distances from the Earth. -
I can demonstrate control while performing combinations and sequences of movements, including locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative motor skills. I can participate in daily moderate to vigorous physical activity while performing basic and combination movement patterns. I can describe the benefits of staying fit and how it helps my body stay healthy. I can check my heart rate before, during, and after physical activity, using technology or without it. I can take responsibility for my actions when participating in group physical activities. I can work cooperatively with a partner or small group to reach a shared goal during physical activity. I can identify basic body systems, like the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems, and explain their functions. I can explain the positive and negative effects of health-related actions, like drug use, exercise, and diet, on different body systems. -
I can recognize the value of digits in multi-digit numbers. I can read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths place. I can read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths in number form, word form, and expanded form. I can compare two decimals to the thousandths using >, <, and = I can round decimals to any place value I can multiply multi-digit whole numbers. I can divide multi-digit numbers by two-digit divisors. I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to the hundredths. I can convert measurements within the same system (like inches to feet or minutes to hours) and use those conversions to solve real-world problems. I can create a line plot using fractions and use addition or subtraction to solve problems based on the data. I can convert measurements within the same system. I can measure and find the volume of solid figures using unit cubes. I can find the volume of a solid figure by multiplying length × width × height. I can solve real-world problems by adding and multiplying volumes of solid figures. I can add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. I can solve word problems involving fraction addition and subtraction. I can multiply fractions and whole numbers. I can multiply a fraction by a whole number. I can find the area of a rectangle by multiplying fractions. I can explain how multiplying by a fraction changes the size of a number I can solve real-world problems using multiplication of fractions and whole numbers. I can divide a unit fraction by a whole number. I can divide a whole number by a unit fraction. I can solve real-world problems involving division of fractions. I can interpret and write expressions with parentheses, brackets, or braces. I can create patterns and identify their rules. I can create and analyze patterns and relationships using input-output tables and graphs I can graph points on a coordinate plane to solve problems. I can graph points on a coordinate plane to represent and solve real-world and math problems. I can explain how the properties of a shape apply to its subcategories (like how all rectangles are also parallelograms). I can classify and organize 2D shapes in a hierarchy based on their attributes (like sides and angles). -
I can quote accurately from a text when explaining or making inferences. I can summarize the main theme of a story. I can explain how characters see things differently in a story. I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases in a story, including figurative language. I can use context clues to understand the meaning of words and phrases in a text. I can explain how different parts of a story, poem, or drama fit together. I can describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how a story is told. I can compare and contrast how a story is told in text, audio, or visual formats. I can compare and contrast stories from the same genre and explain how they share themes or topics. I can use evidence from a text to support my thinking. I can determine the main idea of a text and explain how key details support it. I can explain the relationships between events, ideas, or concepts in an informational text. I can determine the meaning of academic and subject-specific words in a text. I can compare and contrast the structure of different informational texts. I can analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic and explain how perspectives differ. I can use information from multiple sources to understand a topic better. I can explain how authors support their points with reasons and evidence. I can integrate information from multiple texts to understand a topic. I can use context clues to understand the meaning of unknown words. I can understand and use figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. I can use grade-appropriate academic and subject-specific words in my writing and speaking. I can write an opinion piece that supports a point of view with reasons. I can write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts, and provide a conclusion. I can write a well-organized narrative with clear sequence. I can plan, revise, and fix my writing to make it better. I can use facts from books or texts to support my ideas in writing. I can use technology to publish my writing and collaborate with others. I can conduct short research projects to answer a question. I can gather and summarize information from multiple sources while avoiding plagiarism. I can use evidence from literature and informational texts to support my writing. -
I can combine different ideas to come up with something new and creative in my art. I can practice and improve my skills using different art techniques and styles. I can take care of my materials and use them properly to create neat, quality artwork. I can talk about what art means by looking at how it was made, what it shows, and how it makes me feel. -
I can create and explain music that fits a purpose and shows my ideas. I can read music and use it to perform. I can show how I use dynamics, tempo, and style to share the meaning of a piece. I can explain how music relates to my life or the world around me. I can describe how music elements and context shape how we understand a piece. I can recognize when and where different kinds of music were made. I can describe how dynamics, tempo, and tone show emotion in music. I can show how my interests and skills influence the music I make, perform, and enjoy. I can explain how music connects to other subjects, cultures, and everyday life. -
I can explain and use the basic principles of the Engineering Design Process to solve a “problem.” I can identify the different parts of the Hummingbird kit and their uses. I can write code to program the different parts of the Hummingbird kit for specific uses. I can design and build a project that uses a specific set of Hummingbird components. I can program my Sphero Bolt to roll in different directions. I can create and execute a Blocks program.