5th Grade Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Common Core State Standards
6 subjects · 31 units · 103 topics
Ages 10-11
Visual & Performing Arts
This course explores the intersection of visual arts, music, theater, and dance through a lens of personal expression and cultural context. Students develop technical skills while learning to analyze and critique diverse artistic works using formal vocabulary.
English Language Arts
This course develops advanced literacy skills through the deep analysis of complex literature and informational texts. Students refine their ability to synthesize multiple sources, craft evidence based arguments, and use precise language to communicate across various media and genres.
Mathematics
This course builds deep conceptual understanding of the base ten system, fraction operations, and coordinate geometry. Students transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebraic reasoning through rigorous problem solving and mathematical modeling.
PE & Health
A comprehensive physical education and health course designed to build motor competence and health literacy. Students explore complex movement patterns and personal wellness strategies to foster a lifelong commitment to physical activity and healthy decision making.
Science
Students investigate the hidden structures of matter, the complex interdependencies within ecosystems, and the vast scale of the solar system. This curriculum emphasizes evidence-based reasoning through hands-on inquiry and the application of engineering design principles to solve real world problems.
Early American History
The story of America from its earliest inhabitants through the founding of a new nation. Students in 5th grade explore Indigenous civilizations, European exploration, colonial life, the American Revolution, and the creation of the Constitution.