Grade 5 Curriculum: The Eastern Hemisphere
Explore the geography, history, and culture of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific Islands.
Major Subjects: Bible, History, English, Filipino, Science, Math
Minor Subjects: Music and Art, Physical Education, Technology and Livelihood Education
CORE SUBJECT
Bible 05
Bible 05 reviews the students of Biblical characters from the Old and New Testaments. The course aims to inculcate the moral lessons from each Biblical character into each Sycamore student’s lives.
Learning Outcomes:
The students should be familiar with the characters of the Bible, the teachings of Jesus, and the ability to apply these lessons in their lives by the end of the school year.
More specifically, learners are expected to exhibit cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic competencies as manifested in the following outcomes:
- Discover the Christian faith of prominent people, locations, and events in the Bible by exploring various biblical stories presented through diverse forms of media.
- Learn about the love of God for humanity as found in various stories in the Bible to develop a strong sense of self and identity in Him.
- Use moral teachings from different biblical stories in your day-to-day experiences through object lessons, discussions, and a variety of activities.
- Recognize the significance of the biblical narratives covered in class for building sturdy pillars of their Christian belief.
Student References / Workbooks
- The Holy Bible
CORE SUBJECT
History and Geography 05
Cultural and Historical Appreciation of the Eastern Hemisphere
This is an introductory course about the fascinating cultural study of the Eastern Hemisphere, including Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific Islands.
The learner is given the opportunity to analyze the similarities and differences among the different nations and societies that encompass the eastern hemisphere.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the school year, the learners must be able to analyze significant political, cultural, and socioeconomic developments in the eastern hemisphere and infer what makes them a frontliner to the present world stage.
More specifically, learners are expected to exhibit cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic competencies as manifested in the following outcomes:
- Highlight the relevance of significant personalities and historical events that occurred both in the past and present by citing specific timeline figures, news day, and through engaging discussions.
- Incorporate relevant geographical locations such as Europe, Middle East, and Asia by tracing and plotting them, this will help to provide a better understanding and relationship between the historical events and cultures discussed in class.
- Discussing and collaborating reveals how diverse societies form based on geography, people, culture, religion, values, and beliefs. It helps understand how location affects behavior and culture.
- Utilize various craft materials to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the unique forms of architecture, tools, jewelry, and other cultural artifacts showcased within the different civilizations and cultures presented.
- Play games and role play to better understand and appreciate different cultural traditions throughout history, promoting empathy for these groups.
- Encourage creativity in embracing cultural diversity and societal interconnections through discussions, role-playing, and essays. Foster reflection on its impact on daily life by providing outlets for creative expression to explore thoughts and feelings.
- Understanding surroundings better enables respecting cultural diversity through analyzing and contrasting societies' people, culture, religion, values, and beliefs.
- To hold ourselves accountable for the environment, society, and the global community by using multi-disciplinary knowledge in practical situations.
Student References / Workbooks
- World Book Encyclopedia. [Computer Software]. Scott Fetzer Company, 2014
- Commodore Perry in the Land of the Shogun. Rhoda Blumberg, 1985
LANGUAGE SUBJECT
English 05
English Language Arts and Literacy 05
Understanding the history and geography of the Eastern Hemisphere (Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Islands) by building language arts, reading, and writing skills and strategies.
ELAL05 builds on the foundation established in ELAL04 by introducing students to various historical fiction stories that will enhance their understanding of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
The course will also cover how to analyze the different components of sentences, both orally and in written form, in order to strengthen their language skills.
Lastly, students will review figurative language and explore how it affects the literature they are reading. They will also learn how to construct cohesive essays and present them with confidence. With these skills, students will gain a greater appreciation for these rich cultural histories and develop their own critical and analytical capabilities.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the school year, a student must be able to express themselves in written form and connect and reflect on the various texts they have read.
More specifically, learners are expected to exhibit cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic competencies as manifested in the following outcomes:
- Apply reading strategies to enhance critical thinking skills through modeling, instruction, practice, games, and literacy activities with narrative and informational texts.
- Use various reading skills and techniques to develop new ideas through semantic mapping, brainstorming, discussions, writing, and creative output.
- Use correct grammar through exposure, instruction, writing, and practice.
- Read aloud appropriate texts fluently and accurately for comprehension during classroom activities.
- Communicate creatively through discussion, writing, and other literary outputs to respond critically to stories read aloud and read independently.
- Show enthusiasm for reading authentic text during literacy activities.
- Develop empathy and accountability for characters and issues in texts through role play, writing, discussions, and creative output.
Student References / Workbooks
- Li Lun, Lad of Courage by Carolyn Treffinger
- Kite Fighters by Linda Sue Park
- Sadako by Eleanor Coerr
- The Land I Lost by Huynh Quang Nhuong
LANGUAGE SUBJECT
Filipino 05
Komunikatibo, Replektibo, Mapanuring Pag-iisip at Pagpapahalagang Pampanitikan 5
Ang wikang Filipino ay isang mahalagang kasangkapan para sa madaling pag-unawa at pagpapahayag ng kaalaman sa iba’t ibang larangan. Ito ay nagbibigay-daan sa tamang paggamit ng mga salita sa paglalahad ng mga ideya, emosyon, o mga karanasan, habang iginagalang ang kultura ng nagpapahayag at ng makikinig o magbabasa.
Pagtatapos ng Baitang 5, ipinapakita ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang kasiglahan sa pag-explore at pagpapahalaga sa iba’t ibang uri ng teksto, maging sa pasalita o pasulat na paraan, at nakakapagpahayag sila nang epektibo ng kanilang mga nais iparating at nararamdaman.
Sa pagtatapos ng Ikalimang Baitang, naipapakita na ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang kahusayan sa pagbasa, pagsulat, at pakikipag-usap nang tama, na nagpapahintulot sa kanilang maipahayag ang kanilang kaalaman, mga ideya, at emosyon na naaayon sa kanilang edad at sa kulturang kinabibilangan, at aktibong lumahok sa pagpapaunlad ng kanilang pamayanan.
Learning Outcomes:
Sa pagtatapos ng taon, ang mga mag-aaral ay matututong magbasa, makapagsulat at magsalita sa wikang Filipino:
Ang mga mag-aaral ay inaasahang maipamalas ang mga kakayahang pangkabatiran, pandamdamin at kilos/pangkasanayan sa mga sumusunod na kahahantungan:
- Bilang bunga ng mapanuring pakikinig, naipapamalas ang pag-unawa sa mga napapakinggan.
- Mula sa pagsasanay sa pagsasalita, naipapakita ang tatas at kahusayan sa pagpapahayag ng sariling ideya, karanasan, at damdamin.
- Dahil sa mapanuring pagbasa ng iba't ibang teksto, napalalawak ang talasalitaan.
- Sa pamamagitan ng iba't ibang gawain sa pag-unawa ng teksto, naipamamalas ang pagkaunawa at pag-analisa.
- Ang kasanayan sa pagsulat ng iba't ibang uri ng sulatin ay napauunlad sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na praktis.
- Ang mapanuring panonood ng iba't ibang uri ng media ay nagreresulta sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa mga patalastas at maikling pelikula.
- Ang paggamit ng wika sa komunikasyon at pagbasa ng panitikan ay nagbubunga ng mas malalim na pagpapahalaga at kasanayan.
- Mula sa pagsasaulo ng tula o awit, nagagawa ring isadula ang mga isyu o paksa mula sa tekstong napakinggan.
- Ang kakayahang magbigay ng panuto na may higit sa limang hakbang at ang pakikilahok sa mga usapang pang-isyu ay bunga ng patuloy na pagsasanay.
- Ang pagbuo ng sariling diksiyonaryo ng mga bagong salita at ang kakayahang isadula ang mga pangyayari sa teksto ay nagmumula sa masusing pagbabasa.
- Ang paggamit ng iba't ibang materyales sa pagsasaliksik ay bunga ng patuloy na pag-aaral at pagpapalawak ng kaalaman.
- Ang aktibong pagsali sa mga usapan, talakayan, pagkukuwento, pagtula, at pagsulat ng sariling mga tula at kwento ay resulta ng patuloy na praktis at pagpapahalaga sa sining ng wika.
Student References / Workbooks
Filipino: Isang Hamon 5
The Filipino Odyssey 5
STEM SUBJECT
Science 05
Introduction to Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
This course studies the basic topics under the science of chemistry, physics, and biology. The learners will have an overview of substances, the periodic table, how things work, basic physic computations, and history and classification of life.
The course aims to give the learners the foundations needed in preparation for the higher grade level science.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the school year, a student must be able to understand the interconnectedness of things that exists in the world, how they function independently, and how they work together as a whole.
More specifically, learners are expected to exhibit cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic competencies as manifested in the following outcomes:
- Relate and differentiate living and non-living things and how they work through observation and research.
- Show awareness of elements found in common everyday objects through the understanding and use of the periodic table.
- Solve basic physics problem through knowledge of basic formulas.
- Appreciate the contributions of the various scientists and their discoveries through research, reporting, and discussions.
- Understand the concepts of life, composition and mechanics of things through demonstrations, experiments, and activities
Student References / Workbooks
- Frith, A., Maskell, L., & Davies, K. (2012). What’s Science All About. Usborne Publishing Ltd.
STEM SUBJECT
Mathematics 05
Pre-Algebra: Arithmetic and Beginner's Algebra
This math course introduces students to level-appropriate skills focused on number and number sense, quantities, shapes and figures, logic, and reasoning.
Learning Outcomes:
Appreciate and utilize diverse mathematical areas: numbers, geometry, patterns, algebra, statistics, probability, and measurement. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, deduction, correlation, visualization, and rationalization tools in practical situations.
More specifically, learners are expected to exhibit cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic competencies as manifested in the following outcomes:
- Exhibit a thorough understanding of various mathematical concepts including numbers, geometry, algebra, and basic statistics, through a blend of digital and hands-on learning methods such as discussions, interactive games, and the use of manipulatives.
- Compare and analyze numbers up to billions, as well as fractions, decimals, and percentages, using comparative terms such as equal, more, less, greater, and least.
- Tackle mathematical problems that involve operations with whole numbers, decimals, geometry, patterns, measurements, time, ratios, proportions, and percentages.
- Interpret and simplify both numerical and algebraic expressions.
- Understand and apply concepts related to temperature, geometric elements, angles, and calculate areas, perimeters, and volumes of various shapes.
- Develop skills in data analysis by constructing, identifying, and interpreting double line graphs, and organizing and collecting data.
- Choose the correct mathematical operations for problem-solving exercises.
- Compute the experimental probability of events based on outcomes from multiple trials.
- Create projects or models that demonstrate an understanding of mathematical principles and concepts, reflecting the students' learning journey.
- Recognize and appreciate the role of mathematics in various aspects of life including social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts.
- Foster values like teamwork, cooperation, confidence, honesty, and sportsmanship through the application of mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios.
Student References / Workbooks
- My Math Grade 5 Textbook
