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Manitoba Grade 5

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Made by a Grade 5 teacher in Manitoba. 

Kids Boost Immunity (KBI) provides educational content (lessons and support materials) developed by teachers and where needed, health experts, that is directly linked to curriculum and is available completely for free. Each lesson is paired with an online quiz that students can take on a laptop, tablet, or phone. Every time a student scores 80% or higher on a quiz, we donate life-saving vaccines to UNICEF Canada. To learn more about KBI, click here.

Click on the overarching curriculum themes below to see the curriculum outcomes that match KBI educational content. The full Grade 5 Manitoba Curriculum Connections document is here.

English Language Arts (ELA) 5

Curricular outcomes:

  • Global competencies in ELA
    • Critical Thinking
    • Citizenship
    • Connection to Self
    • Collaboration
  • Enduring Understandings
    • Language and literacies:
      • are central to all learning
      • are complex continuous and recursive
      • develop differently for each individual
      • learning and use are social
      • demands are evolving
      • experiences inform our sense of self
      • are enacted through inextricably connected practices
  • ELA.5.A.2
    • Language as the foundation of Reading & Writing
    • Learners will develop and apply the understanding of the system of language (knowledge and skills) and language comprehension for reading and writing.
  • ELA.5.A2.3
    • Phonics Apply and consolidate knowledge of word reading and spelling skills to decode/encode (spell) more complex multisyllabic words in isolation and in various texts with increasing accuracy and automaticity
  • NOTE: There are learning activities for most lessons that focus on critical/creative inquiry and these connect to a number of additional outcomes.

Science

  • Enduring Understanding- Science is a collective endeavour
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is about explaining phenomena 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is interconnected with technology 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding -Science has complex implications
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • acquiring scientific skills and fostering scientific attitudes
    • building a personal connection to nature
    • establishing links between science concepts and personal experience
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science
  • SCI.5.D.1- Demonstrate the understanding that science attempts to develop explanations for phenomena in nature.

All KBI leaning modules are applicable.

Critical Thinking

Curricular outcomes:

ELA

  • 3.2.2    Identify Sources
    • Answer inquiry or research questions using a variety of information sources (such as newspapers, series by the same name writer, scripts, diaries, elders, interviews, trips, oral traditions...).
  • 3.2.3    Assess Sources
    • Determine the usefulness of information for inquiry or research purpose and focus using pre-established criteria.

Science

  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • acquiring scientific skills and fostering scientific attitudes
  • SCI.5.D.7- Demonstrate the understanding that technologies may have both beneficial and detrimental social and environmental consequences

Social Studies

  • 5-S-105 Recognize bias and discrimination and propose solutions. 
  • 5-S-202 Distinguish between primary and secondary information sources for research. 
  • 5-S-304 Distinguish fact from opinion and interpretation
  • 5-S-306 Assess the validity of information sources. Examples: purpose, context, authenticity, origin, objectivity, evidence, reliability...

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Critical Thinking & Evaluating Information

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers 
Beginnings

Curricular outcomes:

Social Studies- First Peoples

  • 5-KI-004 Describe First Peoples’ stories of their origins, as well as current theories of migration to the North American continent.
  • 5-VH-008 Value oral tradition as an important source of knowledge about First Peoples.
  • 5-KL-017 Describe practices and beliefs that reflected First Peoples’ connections with the land and the natural environment. 
  • 5-KI-005 Describe characteristics of diverse First Peoples cultures before contact with Europeans.
  • 5-KP-046 Compare types of leadership in diverse First Peoples communities. Examples: hereditary right, matriarchy, democracy... 
  • 5-KE-050 Describe various ways in which First Peoples communities interacted with each other. Examples: trade, cooperation, conflicts...  
  • 5-VP-014 Value diverse approaches to leadership. 

Science

  • Enduring Understanding: Science is a collective endeavour
  • Science- Indigenous Peoples
    • SCI.5.A.1- Demonstrate an understanding of different First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ways of knowing, being, and doing in relationship with the land and the natural world by exploring Indigenous methods of observing and interpreting the world, applying scientific principles, and creating technologies within local traditional and contemporary cultural contexts (e.g., wholistic, reciprocal, interconnected, and sustainable ways; land-based learning; outdoor learning; intersections with Western science).

ELA

  • 2.2.1    Experience Various Texts
    • Experience texts from a variety of forms and genres [such as historical fiction, myths, biographies...] and cultural traditions; explain preferences for particular types of oral, literary, and media texts.
  • 2.3.2    Techniques and Elements 
    • Identify key elements [including plot, setting, and characterization] and techniques [such as colour, music, speed...] in oral, literary, and media texts, and explore their impact.
  • 5.1.4    Celebrate Special Occasions
    • Select and use language appropriate in tone and form to recognize and honour people and events.
  • 5.2.3    Use Language to Show Respect
    • Demonstrate sensitivity to appropriate language use when communicating orally.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Life on Turtle Island

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
SCIENCE 5

Curricular outcomes:

Science

  • Enduring Understanding: Science is about explaining phenomena
  • SCI.5.E.17- Demonstrate the understanding that organ systems interact to maintain a healthy body.
    • Examples: digestive system: obtaining energy; excretory system: removing wastes; circulatory system: transportation to and from cells

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. The Human Body - Circulatory System

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers

 

2. The Human Body - Respiratory System

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers

 

3. The Human Body - Digestive System

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers
Hidden Worlds

Curricular outcomes:

Science

 

  • Enduring Understanding- Science is about explaining phenomena 
  • Enduring Understanding - Science is a collective endeavour
  • Enduring Understanding -Science is interconnected with technology 
  • Enduring Understanding -Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding - Science has complex implications
  • SCI.5.D.1- Demonstrate the understanding that science attempts to develop explanations for phenomena in nature

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Germs, The Body's Defense System, & How Vaccines Help

Lesson Plan

  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides

Curriculum-Related Themes Throughout the Year

Reflecting on hardships and courage during WWII (November)

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Remembrance Day / Veterans Day / Armistice Day

Lesson Plan/Activity

Being kind and building leadership skills to help make a difference to others (December)

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Winter Break - Spreading Kindness 

Lesson Plan/Activities

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Activity - Making A Difference
  • Activity - Compare and Contrast special things at this time of year
  • Activity - Recipe book
  • Activity - Shape Poem
Highlighting some key inspirational leaders during Black History Month as well as some experiences of refugees from different parts of the world (February)

Curricular outcomes:

  • Enduring Understanding- Science is a collective endeavour
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is about explaining phenomena 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is interconnected with technology 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding -Science has complex implications
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science
  • SCI.5.C.1- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamic interplay between science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE), thereby being empowered to critically evaluate the impacts of scientific and technological advancements on individuals, communities, and ecosystems, and to make informed decisions for a sustainable future
  • SCI.5.D.7- Demonstrate the understanding that technologies may have both beneficial and detrimental social and environmental consequences

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Black History Month

 

2. Refugee Experiences

Unit Plan Overview

  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities
Celebrating inspiring women in STEM (March)

Curricular outcomes:

  • Enduring Understanding- Science is a collective endeavour
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is about explaining phenomena 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is interconnected with technology 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding -Science has complex implications
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science
  • SCI.5.C.1- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamic interplay between science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE), thereby being empowered to critically evaluate the impacts of scientific and technological advancements on individuals, communities, and ecosystems, and to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.
  • SCI.5.D.7- Demonstrate the understanding that technologies may have both beneficial and detrimental social and environmental consequences

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. International Women's Day - Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheets/answer guides
  • Inquiry activities
Caring for the environment (Earth Month in April)

Curricular outcomes:

  • Enduring Understanding- Science is a collective endeavour
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is about explaining phenomena 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is interconnected with technology 
  • Enduring Understanding- Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding -Science has complex implications
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • acquiring scientific skills and fostering scientific attitudes
    • building a personal connection to nature
    • establishing links between science concepts and personal experience
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science
  • SCI.5.C.1- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamic interplay between science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE), thereby being empowered to critically evaluate the impacts of scientific and technological advancements on individuals, communities, and ecosystems, and to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.
  • SCI.5.D.6- Demonstrate the understanding that when solving problems, there may be many possible solutions, each with associated implications, requiring both critical and creative thinking in choosing the best solution.
  • SCI.5.D.7- Demonstrate the understanding that technologies may have both beneficial and detrimental social and environmental consequences
  • SCI.5.E.12- Demonstrate an understanding of climate as the long-term weather patterns in a region.
    • Include the following: aspects of various climates, natural and human processes affecting climate change.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Environment & Climate Change

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers
Understanding communicable diseases and how they are spread, and learning about immunization. Suggested during flu season, immunization awareness week, and school vaccinations (if applicable)

Curricular outcomes:

Science

  • Enduring Understanding: Science empowers human agency
  • Enduring Understanding: Science is about explaining natural phenomena
  • Enduring Understanding- Science is a collective endeavour
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • acquiring scientific skills and fostering scientific attitudes
    • establishing links between science concepts and personal experience
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science
  • SCI.5.C.1- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamic interplay between science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE), thereby being empowered to critically evaluate the impacts of scientific and technological advancements on individuals, communities, and ecosystems, and to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Immunization Awareness Week

 

2. The Spread of Infectious Diseases

Link to Lessons

 

3. Scientific Curiosity and Vaccine Discoveries

Link to Lessons

Indigenous history in Canada - pre-contact, contact, treaties, colonialism, and The Indian Act (June)

Curricular outcomes:

Science

  • SCI.5.A.1- Demonstrate an understanding of different First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ways of knowing, being, and doing in relationship with the land and the natural world by exploring Indigenous methods of observing and interpreting the world, applying scientific principles, and creating technologies within local traditional and contemporary cultural contexts (e.g., wholistic, reciprocal, interconnected, and sustainable ways; land-based learning; outdoor learning; intersections with Western science).
  • SCI.5.B.1- Develop a sense of agency, identity, and belonging in science by
    • cultivating natural curiosity about the world
    • recognizing that everyone can contribute to science

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Life on Turtle Island

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers 
  • Video worksheet/answer guide

 

2. Cooperation and Colonization

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers

 

Last modified: 
Oct 8, 2026