Term Planner:Grade 5, Term 2015

Unit of Study: Human Body Essential Question: What are the body systems and what are
their roles?
Focus questions:
UNIT QUESTIONS:
  • What are the changes that occur during puberty, why do they occur?
  • How many types of health are there, what does it mean to be healthy?
  • What are the five food groups and how are they used by the body?

English / Maths / Integrated studies
  • Writing using a variety of writing styles. Narrative on the digestive system, free writing, using the 6 traits of writing.
  • Read, interpret and respond to a wide range of literacy, everyday and media texts in print and multimodal formats.
  • Rehearsal of presentations with attention to variation of pace, volume, pitch and pronunciation to enhance meaning.
  • CAFÉ reading comprehension strategies.
  • Spelling, grammar & punctuation sub topics.
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  • Using units of measurement
  • Data representation and interpretation
  • Chance
  • Shape
  • Patterns and Algebra
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  • Human body – as above.
  • Learn and present dance and songs in Musical format.
  • Children develop a sense of their bodies abilities through dance and song.
  • Science incursions from Monash University: States of Matter and Renewable Energy.
  • SEPEP competitive sport tournament amongst gr. 5/6 students.
  • iPad integration as a learning resource.
  • First Aid training from St. John Ambulance

Personal and Interpersonal Skill Development
Protocols of dispute management.
Effective teamwork.
Communication skills, effective oral and written forms of communication to a wider audience.
Developing time management skills.
Girls with Attitude (SYFS) / Parental Support: please assist with the following
  • Please ensure your child has the opportunity to access Mathletics and Study Ladder.
  • Maths Mentals Friday test needs to be completed at home, books to be returned to school every Tuesday.
  • Listen to your child read and ask questions about the text to ensure comprehension.

Recommended Websites & Programs.
Belgrave South website

All staff/Level Teams/Parent Planner Proforma