What Your 5th Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade Education

What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know – A Comprehensive Guide to Core Knowledge

This revised and updated edition of What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know provides a structured, well-rounded curriculum that aligns with the Core Knowledge Series. Designed with input from parents and educators, this edition features a user-friendly format, updated content, and engaging full-color illustrations to help students build a solid educational foundation.

Key Subjects & Learning Areas:

Language Arts & Literature:

• A collection of classic and modern works, including:
  • American speeches and historical texts
  • Tales from around the world
  • Poetry, fables, and folklore
• Reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills to strengthen communication.

History & Geography:

• In-depth studies of U.S. and world history, focusing on major events, figures, and cultural developments.
• Geography concepts, including map skills, regions, and global awareness.

Visual Arts & Music:

• Art appreciation lessons featuring full-color illustrations of masterworks.
• Introduction to music history and great composers, along with notable musical styles and traditions.

Mathematics:

• Core math concepts, including:
  • Fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Introduction to geometry and measurement

Science & Technology:

• Biographies of famous scientists and their contributions.
• Key scientific principles covering:
  • The human body and health
  • Forces, motion, and energy
  • Earth sciences and ecosystems

An Essential Resource for Fifth-Grade Learning

• Encourages independent learning & parent-child collaboration.
• Well-structured lessons that prepare students for middle school success.
• Supports homeschooling, classroom enrichment, and at-home learning.

With hundreds of thousands of children benefiting from the Core Knowledge Series, this revised edition provides a comprehensive, engaging, and structured approach to fifth-grade education, ensuring that students develop strong academic foundations and a lifelong love for learning.