1. Mr. Dee: Math Mrs. Sockel: Science Welcome 5 th Grade Curriculum Night September 22, 2014

2. Math Fifth grade is a year of growing into becoming efficient mathemacticians. There are five objectives in math: 1. Numbers and Operations 2. Algebraic Reasoning 3. Geometry and Measurement 4. Data Analysis 5. Personal Financial Literacy Process Standards Embedded throughout!

3. MATH HOMEWORK Goes home every Monday and is due on Friday of that week. This includes a variety of math concepts and problem solving practice. It doesn’t always directly tie to the current curriculum, but is a review of learned material. Spiral Reviews How can I help my child? Check over their weekly homework and help them with questions or misconceptions. Encourage students to utilize all resources on the Netschool page to improve areas for growth. Preview the videos each week to prepare for the weeks lessons. Netschool Resources This is regularly updated with the curriculum content including study resources and games.

4. SCIENCE Problem-based/Inquiry Inquiry and Processes Matter Forces and Energy Earth and Space Life Sciences Areas of Study

5. Science Homework There will not be homework sent home on a regular basis. All homework assignments are sent home as needed. Students will write these in their planners when they are assigned. Netschool Resources How can I help my child? My page is updated regularly with resources. Make sure to read the parent briefings. Check out the Forward Thinking link to see projects on this Padlet. There is also a forum to describe these projects. Please check my netschool page for the parent briefings, slideshows, and extra videos. Review these with your child as they are added to the page. Encourage them to advocate for themselves by coming to me with questions about grades, class curriculum, homework, etc.

6. NETSCHOOL PAGE AND WEBSITE RESOURCES Mr. Dee’s website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/823 Mr. Dee’s netschool page: http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id=12030 Mrs. Sockel’s Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/3118 Mrs sockel’s netschool page: http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id=12019http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/823 http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id=12030http://www.nisdtx.org/Domain/3118 http://moodle.nisdtx.org/course/view.php?id=12019

7. Other Important Websites Beck Webpage Beck Webpage www.nisdtx.org www.nisdtx.org www.nisdtx.org Select Beck Elem. from ‘select a school’ drop down menu Select Beck Elem. from ‘select a school’ drop down menu Access teacher webpages / “Staff” Access teacher webpages / “Staff”

8. WWW.TEA.STATE.TX.US YOU CAN SELECT THE “T” FROM THE A-Z MENU. SELECT THE “TEXAS ESSENTIAL OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS” SELECT SPECIFIC GRADE LEVEL Where can you find the standards for each subject area?

9. Thank you so much for spending this time with us! We are looking forward to a great year. Ethan Dee and Jessica Sockel