Map skills and the study of geography are other important aspects to the 3rd grade curriculum. Writing structured stories, correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization, reading various novels stories, concentrating on reading for deeper understanding. At Peters Colony, the Fifth Graders are the leaders of the school. They try to set examples for the other students to follow. Fifth graders also study many interesting topics in their subject areas.
Language arts consists of reading, writing, and spelling.
In fifth grade, students read several novels independently as well as with the class. Science and Social Studies is always an area of interest for fifth grade students. From the Solar System and Biomes to Native Americans and the American Revolution, students enjoy all aspects of these two subject areas. The all-time favorite part of Fifth Grade has to be Camp Goddard. This environmental program is the highlight of everyone's year.