Topics to be explored:
- the connection between Easter, Baptism and the Holy Spirit
- the Paschal Mystery
- D.A.R.E. Program led by an officer from the Richmond RCMP
- novel study: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with a focus on character analysis and cause & effect
- poetry writing
- number patterns and solving for variables
- using prior mathematical knowledge to solve word problems
- human body: systems of the body and how they work together (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive)
- immigration to Canada and discrimination faced by certain immigrant groups (Chinese Head Tax and Japanese Internment)
Ways to support learning at home:
- encourage your child to read for 15 – 30 minutes each day
- remind your child to check the Grade 5 Google Classroom for announcements
- help your child to complete any other work that may be assigned to them for home practice (you will be informed of this via email)