Parent-Directed
Learning Space

Curriculum Sample: Lesson 1
Grades 5/6 (Level 2)

LESSON 1
Our lessons are specifically aligned with the learning standards for all states, and incorporate real-world skills so you know your child will be learning what they need for the future.
PRODUCT OR LEARNED SKILL
PACING
Each set of lessons is designed to take one day to one month depending on your child’s learning level- No rush and allows for your child to find their interests!
TOPICS TAUGHT
SKILLS TAUGHT
Check a sample of our Parent Manual- free with purchase- for support with pacing and extra advice on homeschooling!
VIDEO LINKS WORKBOOK LINKS
SOCIAL STUDIES OR SCIENCE EXTENSION
You have options! If your child does not enjoy writing, for example, try the video, one of the projecs, or the virtual field trip instead!
MATH Decimal Background 1 day - 1 week Decimals
Place-Value
Comparing Decimals
Base-10 Numbers
Expanded Form
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Ancient Civilizations
MATH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING A Market 1 week - 3 weeks Decimals
Budgeting
Decimals
Estimating
Rounding
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Ancient Civilizations
ELA Inferencing 1 day - 1 week Inferencing
Figurative Language
Literal Language
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Similes, Metaphors, Idioms
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Earth’s Systems
ELA PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Publishing A Story 1 week - 3 weeks Inferencing
Story Writing
Character Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Quotation Marks
Developing A Plot
Compare & Contrast
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Human Impact on Earth
WRITING Trifold Brochure 1 week - 3 weeks Inferencing
Ethical Research
Making Observations
Critical Thinking
Informative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Online & Offline Research
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Properties of Matter
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP Google Arts & Culture Virtual Tours 1 week - 3 weeks
British Museum
The Louvre
The Met (New York)
A clearly stated Key Focus helps you decide what lessons will help your child grow, and which can increase confidence.
Inferencing
Critical Thinking
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Workbooks pages are easy to download or you can purchase a printed book. Each lessons has clearly stated directions for parents and suggestions for learners who may need additional support!