Eaton Elementary Fifth Grade

     Fifth Grade at Eaton Elementary is an exciting educational experience. To facilitate the transition from elementary to middle school, the children exchange classrooms and teachers for math, reading, science and social studies. This gives the students a variation in teachers and teaching techniques and it trains the fifth graders in responsibility and organizational skills.

ACADEMICS                                       

MATH:

     It is imperative that fifth grade students master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. The following are skills and projects that have been developed to enhance the Eaton 5th grade program:

  • We do daily support skill sheets on probability, story problems, algebra, geometry, fractions, number sense, plus multiplication and division problems.
  • F.U.N. Fridays (Figuring Unusual Numbers) is a "hands on" reinforcement of the concepts that have been taught during the previous Monday through Thursday.
  • Computers are incorporated into the curriculum when the creation of graphs and charts is needed.
  • Measurement projects using our own system and the metric system are often displayed throughout the school.

SCIENCE:

     Our fifth grade science program utilizes a combination of activities, projects and group discoveries combined with reading, lecture and discussion using the basal text. In order to meet both state and national requirements, we strive for a balance that will assist each student to be successful in reaching the necessary knowledge and skills. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Science Fair and similar science projects
  • Ruth Lily Center field trip
  • D.A.R.E. Program
  • Star Lab

LANGUAGE ARTS:

     Literature is a major component of the language arts program. Written expression is integrated into all subjects with the emphasis on developing paragraphs, punctuation and capitalization. The following are skills which are emphasized in the language arts program:

  • Literature-based reading program which includes emphasis on grade level novels
  • Emphasis is placed on comprehension
  • Written expression is integrated into all subject areas
  • Grammatical skills are reviewed and reinforced

SOCIAL STUDIES:

     American history in fifth grade covers the time frame from prehistoric Indians to the present. These goals are accomplished through group discussion, lectures, The Star Press newspaper program and the Vocational Educational Curriculum. The Vocational Educational Curriculum is offered weekly and keeps the students aware of the happenings of current events.

     States and capitals knowledge is emphasized throughout the year. Reports in different areas of study, relating to social studies, will be initiated during the fifth grade experience.

     In the spring, we participate in a pioneer , three day outdoor educational trip to Camp Tecumseh, where students, parents and teachers come together for the benefit of all involved.

EXTENDED LEARNING ACTIVITIES available to all 5th grade students:

  1. Camp Adventure (Fall)
  2. Camp Tecumseh (Spring)                                         
  3. Math Bowl
  4. Spell Bowl
  5. Student Council
  6. Science Fair
  7. Choir
  8. Communications                                  Supply List

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Eaton Elementary School
200 N.E. Union Street
Eaton, Indiana 47338