Learning in Fifth Grade

In fifth grade, students learn about the biodiversity of our world, deepen their understanding of how numbers work in real-world contexts, and continue to explore fractions and decimals.  They will write literary essays and informational reports to share information they’ve learned.  It’s an exciting year to watch them continue to grow as readers of and study stories of human rights and leaders of social change.

Overview

Residencies

  • Students work with kids from across PS19 EVCS to create school-wide art projects and musical pieces to build community to start the school year.

  • 8-week program learning West African Dance in partnership with Alvin Ailey dance instructors and percussionists.

  • Students choose one course to take each semester on Tuesdays including 3D Art, paleontology, glee club, basketball, chess, and more!

Special Events

  • Students tour the United Nations building as part of their Human Rights unit.

  • Students attend a rainforest workshop at the Botanical Gardens during their biodiversity in the rainforest unit.

  • Students visit the Alley Pond Environmental Center to enrich their learning about biodiversity.

  • Students learn more about Jackie Robinson’s activism during their Athletes Leaders of Social Change unit.

  • Students attend an overnight trip at Frost Valley and engage in team building activities as a culminating experience before graduating from PS19 EVCS.

Units of Study

Meet the Team

  • Christina

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  • Walter

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  • Ruth

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  • Jenna

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  • Ms. Hansen

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  • Ms. Chung

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  • Sarah

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