2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies
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<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>School</strong> District<br />
904 Beaver Grade Road<br />
<strong>Moon</strong> Township, PA 15108<br />
Phone: 412 264-9440<br />
www.moonarea.net<br />
character, setting, plot, and theme. At the end <strong>of</strong> each unit, students will<br />
be assessed on comprehension skills, vocabulary strategies, text features,<br />
literary elements, study skills and writing.<br />
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Academic Math<br />
Students will learn whole number operations, which includes order <strong>of</strong><br />
operations, estimation, powers and exponents. In addition, students will<br />
begin studying the use and operations <strong>of</strong> base ten (decimals). Students<br />
will explore the connection among fractions, decimals and percents<br />
through an investigation unit in which students explore these mathematical<br />
concepts through “inquiry based” activities. As these concepts are<br />
mastered, students will study the number and operations <strong>of</strong> fractions.<br />
They will study measurement including linear, capacity, and weight. In<br />
addition they will be able to convert using customary and metric systems.<br />
Geometry will be studied as they explore both polygons and solid<br />
shapes in the investigation “inquiry based” approach. Students will<br />
learn to construct geometric figures using coordinate planes and finish<br />
out the year being introduced to the study <strong>of</strong> integers.<br />
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Science<br />
The students will get an introduction to earth science, life science and<br />
physical science during this course <strong>of</strong> study. Some <strong>of</strong> the topics include<br />
matter and energy, light and sound, population and ecosystems, water/<br />
nitrogen/carbon cycles and rocks/ minerals along with environmental<br />
science topics. Students will use “scientific method” to investigate and<br />
evaluate these topics. Numerous lab exercises will be conducted including<br />
owl pellet dissection, mystery rock and mineral identification, and<br />
pop bottle ecosystem models. In addition, a research paper will be completed<br />
incorporating “endangered animals <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania.”<br />
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Social <strong>Studies</strong><br />
The fifth grade social studies class uses the Scott Foresman: Building a<br />
Nation textbook. Curricular highlights include: Map skills, Pennsylvania,<br />
the history <strong>of</strong> our country beginning with early life in the east and<br />
west, colonial life, and the American Revolution. Map skills, charts and<br />
graphs, and states and capitals are also reviewed. The novel Lewis and<br />
Clark and Me by Laurie Myers will be used to supplement this course.<br />
Student learning will be assessed through homework, class work, quizzes,<br />
tests, and projects. All students are encouraged to participate in the<br />
annual Geography Bee and may get involved in Student Council.<br />
MAMS<br />
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