Update...

We have started our unit on Life Science.

The first topic we are covering is the human body. 

SC.5.L.14.1 Identify the organs in the human body and describe their functions, including the skin, brain, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas, muscles and skeleton, reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, and sensory organs.

Students will be learning about these organs, what they do, and how they fit into different body systems.

Continent and Ocean Study Games and Videos

Here are some resources to help you practice knowing where the continents and oceans are located.


Continent and Ocean Practice Quiz

Practice Game against timer

This video doesn't include the Southern Ocean

Solar Eclipse

Here are a couple of videos about the upcoming solar eclipse from PBS's Star Gazers.  Each is about 5 minutes and gives a quick overview of what to expect, what's happening, and how to view safely.

If you found those cool, James Albury, one of the cohosts will be doing "Ask a Scientist" at the Florida Museum of Natural History on Sunday August 13th from 1-4 pm. 

5th Grade Supply List

5th Grade Supply List

Each Student will need

• 1 ½ inch three-ring binder (Take home binder)
• 2 composition books (Science/Social Studies)
• ONE 1 subject spiral notebook (Reading)
• ONE 1 subject spiral notebook (Math)
• zippered pencil pouch
• pocket dividers for binder
• inexpensive headphones (ear buds)

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Supplies that will be shared

• pencils (at least TWO dozen)  regular, not decorative
• notebook paper (1 pack wide rule)
• black EXPO markers (dry erase) LOTS AND LOTS
• sticky notes
• cap erasers
• colored pencils
• markers
• highlighter pens
• glue sticks
• glue
• tissues
• hand sanitizer
• paper towels
• Clorox disinfectant wipes
• Scissors

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Also Appreciated Throughout the Year

• individually wrapped snacks
• Skittles
• M & M’s
• Starburst
• Pencils
• Cap Erasers

Social Studies

We have been studying the thirteen colonies.  We will be having a quiz/test on Friday 5/12.  Students will need to label a map of the 13 original colonies.

Melrose Rocks

You may be aware of a new thing that seems to be sweeping the area (perhaps the world) decorated rocks. People are hiding decorated rocks for others to find and spread a little joy.  So some of my students have joined in.  Their task was to create a a rock that represents something they learned in science this year.  You can see the first of their creations in the photo below.

And because I can't just leave it at that they have also included why they created the rock that they did, with a bit of an explanation. You can find those on my class blog here.  I've hidden these rocks around campus, hoping other students will find these treasures.  Hoping that if others find them they'll either keep them or hide them for others to find.

Out of the World Solar System Projects

A sampling of the amazing projects students created