Weeks 3–4
Geography, architecture, mathematics, writing, and decline of the Maya in southern Mexico and Central America.
Monday
Math
ELA
Science
Tuesday
Math
ELA
Science
Wednesday
Math
ELA
Science
Thursday
Math
ELA
Science
Friday
Math
ELA
Science
Standards-tagged tasks landing in this window — reading responses, vocabulary, writing, grammar, or assessments from the Grade 5 ELA Package.
Standards-tagged worksheets, quizzes, and assessments landing in this window — drawn from the Grade 5 Math Package and aligned to the CCSS being taught right now.
NGSS-aligned labs, worksheets, quizzes, and assessments landing in this window — every lab ends in a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning response students record in the science notebook.
Lab · Week 3 · 50 min
#1B — Conservation of Mass
Measure mass before and after melting, dissolving, and a chemical reaction in sealed bags.
Worksheet · Week 4 · 30 min
#1C — Identifying Materials by Properties
Name properties (hardness, magnetism, conductivity, density) and design tests to identify unknowns.
NYS-framework map work, primary sources, comparison charts, and quizzes landing in this window — with state adaptations for TX, FL, CA, and VA available in the hub.
#1B — The Maya Civilization
12 short-answer questions on Maya geography, achievements, daily life, and decline.
#Q1.1 — Quiz 1.1 — Geography of the Americas
10-question quiz on hemispheres, continents, oceans, and major landforms.
Color-coded printable pages students grab during the week — surfaced right when they're used.
All Subjects
Student Weekly Schedule
Fill in at the start of each week and post it where you can see it.
Daily Checklist
A printable, reusable daily checklist — what's planned and what's done.
Things I Learned This Week
Three things across all subjects — the weekly takeaway.
I'm Proud Of…
Capture small wins — pride is fuel for the next push.
My Questions / Things I Want to Know
A running list of curiosity — fuel for projects, research, and conversations.
Math
Math Problem-Solving Page
Show-your-work template — one problem per page, clear thinking visible.
Math Word Problem Template
A guided structure for tackling word problems: read → represent → solve → check.
Math Daily Reflection
End-of-block reflection — what stuck, what's still fuzzy, what's next.
Math Vocabulary Log
Term · my-words definition · example · symbol or picture.
ELA
Reading Response (with Text Evidence)
Answer a prompt using direct evidence from the text.
Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer
Plan a piece of writing — topic, audience, big idea, supporting details.
Rough Draft Template
Wide-ruled draft with title, name, and word-count line.
Revision & Editing Checklist
Two passes — revise for ideas, then edit for conventions.
ELA Vocabulary Log
New words from reading — definition, sentence, synonyms.
Science
Science Observation Page
Date · phenomenon · observation · sketch space — a real scientist's notebook page.
Lab Procedure Page
Question → hypothesis → materials → step-by-step procedure → safety.
Data Table Page
Blank data table with units — record measurements, then summarize.
CER Response (Claim · Evidence · Reasoning)
Practice the framework scientists use to argue from data.
Science Vocabulary Log
Term · my-words definition · example · drawing.
Social Studies
Map Work Template
Title · region · key features · legend — a real cartographer's frame.
Comparison Chart (3- and 5-column)
Compare regions, peoples, governments, or events on shared criteria.
Historical Figure Profile
Who they were, what they did, why it mattered, what we still feel today.
Cause-and-Effect Chart
Map causes → event → effects (short term and long term).
Primary Source Analysis
Source · author · audience · purpose · what it shows · what it leaves out.
Wrap up the week with three review takeaways and a 3-question check per subject. Pick an answer in each item, then tap Check answers.
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Which of these was a major Maya city?
2.The Maya number system was based on…
3.Maya hieroglyphs were primarily recorded on…
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Evaluate: 3 × (5 + 2)
2.Evaluate: [2 + (4 × 3)] − 5
3.Which expression equals 24?
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Which is the best topic sentence for an informative paragraph on Maya cities?
2.Two sources disagree about a date. A careful reader should…
3.RI.5.2 asks readers to identify…
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Which property would you test with a magnet?
2.A good material for a Maya cutting tool would be…
3.Two clear liquids look the same. The fastest fair test to tell them apart is…
0 of 3 answered