Fifth Grade Homeroom
Religion: The fifth grade Class uses Sadiler "We Believe". The topics covered are
- Jesus Christ Shares His Life with Us
- Confirmation and Eucharist Complete our Initiation
- The Sacraments of Healing Restore Us
- We Love and Serve as Jesus Did
Math: The fifth grade class uses the Big Ideas Math. The topics covered are
- Place Value Concepts
- Numerical Expressions
- Add and Subtract Decimals
- Multiply Whole Numbers
- Multiply Decimals
- Divide Whole Numbers
- Divide Decimals
- Add and Subtract Fractions
- Multiply Fractions
- Divide Fractions
- Convert and Display Units of Measure
- Patterns in the Coordinate Plane
- Undertand Volume
- Classify Two-Dimentional Shapes
Science
Grade 5: The fifth grade class used Science Fusion. The topics covered are
- How Scientists Work
- The Engineering Process
- Cell to Body Systems
- How Living Things Grow and Reproduce
- Ecosystems
- Energy and Ecosystems
- Natural Resources
- Change's to Earth's Surface
- The Rock Cycle
- Fossils
- Earth's Oceans
- The Solar System and the Universe
- Matter
- Light and Sound
- Forces and Motion
Grades 6, 7 and 8: The 6-8 grades uses Science Fusions that are broken into specialized topics. The topics for the 2020-2021 school year are
Cells and Heredity
- The Characteristics of Cell
- Chemistry of Life
- Cell Structure and Function
- Levels of Cellular Organization
- Homeostasis and Cell Process
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respitation
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Sexual and AsexuaL Reproduction
- Heredity
- Punnett Squares and Pedigrees
- DNA Structures
- Biotechnology
The Diversity of Living Things
- Introduction to Living Things
- Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
- Evidence of Evolution
- The History of Life on Earth
- Classification of living Things
- Archaea, Bacteria and viruses
- Protist and Fungi
- Introduction to plants
- Plant Processes
- Introduction to Animals
- Animal Behavior
Ecology and the Environment
- Introduction to Ecology
- Poles in Energy Transfer
- Popular Dynamics
- Interactions in Communities
- Land Biomes
- Aquatic Ecosystems Energy and Matter in Ecosystem
- Human Activity and Ecosystems
- Earth's Support of Life
- Natural Resources
- Nonrenewable Energy Resources
- Renewable Energy Resources
- Managing Resources
- Human Impact on Water
- Human Impact on Land
- Human Impact on the Atmoshere
- Protecting Earth's Water Land and Air
Meet Mrs. Reynolds
My name is Mrs. Reynolds. I am a certified teacher in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am also a Highly Qualified Teacher. This is my 3rd year here at MSMA. I have been teaching for 14 years. I teach Science to grades 5-8. I also teach grade 5 Math and Religion.
When I am not in school I enjoy going to the theater. I love cruising with my family and friends. Listening to music and reading is a great way to spend the day. I have a great husband and a 23 year old son. We also have a retired greyhound racer named Grizzly.
My Schedule
7:30-8:00 Students arrive
8:00-8:30 Religion
8:30-9:15 6th Grade Science
9:15-9:30 Snack
9:30-10:15 5th Grade Math
10:15-10:50 7th/8th Grade Science
10:50-11:05 Work on Morning work
11:05-11:30 Recess
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:45 5th Grade Science
12:45-1:30 Specials
1:30-2:20 Monday 7th/8th Science
Tuesday Special
Wednesday Specials
Thursday Targeted Instruction/ Band
Friday Friday Family Meeting
2:20-2:30 Get ready to leave, Prayer and Dissmisal