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Welcome
to Fifth Grade! We would like to welcome you to your final year as
a Mountain Park Mustang. We are very excited
for this year and have great plans for you here in the Fifth Grade! One
unique way Mountain Park guides and
develops the talents and skills of all students is through the Schoolwide
Enrichment Model (
American
government
personal finance and the economy
the impact of global events on daily life
landforms above and below sea level In our first unit, E Pluribus Unum, students will
participate in hands-on activities to learn about the American
government. Students will learn about
the origins of the American government and the system of checks and balances
it includes. They will explore the three branches of government and the
functions of each. Finally, they will learn about the Constitution, the Bill
of Rights, and the amendments that have been made to the Constitution. At
the conclusion of this unit, our students will explore the paths candidates
take as they run for public office, and we will look forward to November
mid-term elections. Our
Sincerely, Your Fifth Grade Team |