5th Grade Teacher Links
Online Tools to Support Classroom Learning - Collection of online tools organized by skill. Most of these tools can be used across multiple curriculum areas. These tools can be used with the whole group on the LCD projector, with the smartboard, or on the classroom computers as a learning station.
Lessons/Station Ideas
The lessons below are written for fifth grade. Each lesson integrates the Internet into the curriculum. Worksheets to accompany each lesson are available using the link at the bottom of each lesson page.
Changing Sounds - Students complete this interactive online activity about sounds. Print this worksheet in advance for students to record their answers.
How We See Things - Students drag the mirrors to reflect the light onto the correct objects. Print this handout in advance for students to record their findings.
Fraction Action - Students will use an online interactive program to represent, compare, and name fractions.
Tangrams - Use interactive online tangrams to complete the worksheet and answer questions.
Data Handling and Graphing - Online Graphing lesson and activities
Wacky Web Tales: Parts of Speech - Review the parts of Speech and write your own "Wacky Web Tale"
Book Reviews - Write an review of a book online.
Running a Business - Make decisions about running a lemonade stand based on supply, demand, weather, etc.
Investigating Biomes of the World - Study the different biomes.
Got Broccoli - Students research a "healthy food" and create an advertisement to encourage others to eat it. Teacher information is also available for this lesson.
Lessons/Station Ideas
The lessons below are written for fifth grade. Each lesson integrates the Internet into the curriculum. Worksheets to accompany each lesson are available using the link at the bottom of each lesson page.
Changing Sounds - Students complete this interactive online activity about sounds. Print this worksheet in advance for students to record their answers.
How We See Things - Students drag the mirrors to reflect the light onto the correct objects. Print this handout in advance for students to record their findings.
Fraction Action - Students will use an online interactive program to represent, compare, and name fractions.
Tangrams - Use interactive online tangrams to complete the worksheet and answer questions.
Data Handling and Graphing - Online Graphing lesson and activities
Wacky Web Tales: Parts of Speech - Review the parts of Speech and write your own "Wacky Web Tale"
Book Reviews - Write an review of a book online.
Running a Business - Make decisions about running a lemonade stand based on supply, demand, weather, etc.
Investigating Biomes of the World - Study the different biomes.
Got Broccoli - Students research a "healthy food" and create an advertisement to encourage others to eat it. Teacher information is also available for this lesson.