Weeks 5–6
Tenochtitlán, tribute, religion, and the empire of central Mexico.
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.
Vocabulary quiz · Week 5 · 20 minutes
#1.1 — Greek and Latin Roots — geo-, hydro-, climat-
Roots-first vocabulary: geo-, hydro-, -graph, -logy, aqua-, terra-, climat-. 10 items.
Writing prompt · Week 6 · 45 min draft + 30 min revise
#1 — Informative Paragraph — Three Things to Know About the Maya
First multi-paragraph informative essay using Reading Passage 1B as a primary source.
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 5 · 45 min
#1D — Mixing Substances — New Substance or Not?
Mix six pairs of substances and judge which mixtures produced a new substance.
Quiz · Week 6 · 25 min
#1.1 — Quiz: Particle Model and Properties
10-question quiz on particle model, conservation of mass, and material properties.
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.
#1C — The Aztec Empire
13-question worksheet on Aztec origins, government, engineering, and the Spanish conquest.
#1D — The Inca Empire
15 questions covering the Inca's Andean geography, mit'a system, road network, and quipus.
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.Tenochtitlán was built on…
2.Chinampas were…
3.The Aztec tribute system mainly affected…
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.0.42 × 100 = ?
2.37 ÷ 10 = ?
3.Estimate 4.8 × 19 to the nearest ten.
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Theme is best described as…
2.When two biographies disagree, a reader should…
3.Which transition best signals a new reason in informative writing?
0 of 3 answered
End-of-week review
Key takeaways
Quick check
1.Mixing baking soda and vinegar produces fizzing gas. This is evidence of…
2.Dissolving salt in water is mostly a…
3.Which is NOT evidence of a new substance forming?
0 of 3 answered