Grade 5 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Ontario Curriculum Expectations
5 subjects · 34 units · 246 topics
Ages 10-11
The Arts
This course engages Grade 5 students in a multi-disciplinary exploration of the arts, focusing on how visual and performing arts communicate identity and history. Students develop technical skills in diverse media while refining their ability to analyze and critique artistic works from various cultural contexts.
Language Arts
This course focuses on developing critical literacy skills through diverse texts and collaborative communication. Students analyze author intent, refine their writing craft across genres, and build sophisticated vocabulary to express complex ideas.
Mathematics
This course guides students through the deepening of number sense and the introduction of algebraic reasoning. Students move beyond basic computation to analyze relationships between decimals, fractions, and integers while developing spatial reasoning through geometric transformations.
Science
A comprehensive inquiry into the fundamental systems of our world, focusing on the properties of substances, the complexity of biological systems, and the dynamic forces shaping our environment. Students engage in hands-on investigation to understand the interconnectedness of scientific phenomena.
Social Studies
Grade 5 Social Studies exploring the interactions between First Nations peoples and Europeans, the development of responsible citizenship, and French-English relations in early Canada.