
Phone: (571) 921-8000
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. in Broadcast Communications from Wheaton College and a B.S. in Chemistry from Thomas Edison State University Collegiate Professional License
Ms. Laura Glenn
Ms. Glenn has been an educator for 30 years, teaching elementary school, middle school Science, English as a Second Language, and educating her own children. She grew up sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and has taught sailing at a couple of camps. She enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, reading and spending time with her family. Her favorite quote is "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!"
Teaching is her passion because she wants to enable all students to see their own potential. She also wants to instill a love of Science in her students in hopes of inspiring some of them to be future Scientists.
1st Quarter Plan
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Math
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Module 1- Number and Number Sense
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Place Value
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Prime/Composite/Even/Odd
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Order of Operations and Equality
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Module 2- Computation and Estimation
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Multiplication
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Volume
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Module 3- Measurement and Geometry
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Decimals: Converting and Rounding
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Interpreting Line Plot
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Measuring Angles
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Module 4- Probability and Statistics
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Probability
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Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Line Plots
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Module 5- Patterns, Functions, and Algebra (Continued into Quarter 2)
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Adding/Subtracting Decimals
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Circles
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Interior Angles and Classifying Triangles
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Science
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Unit 1- Changing Earth
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Earth’s Movement
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Plate Tectonics
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The Rock Cycle
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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
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Fossils
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(Review from 4th Grade: Solar System, Oceans, Weather)
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Unit 2- Earth Resources
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
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Individuals and Communities Conserve Energy
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Technology Transfers and Transforms Energy
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(Review from 4th Grade: Natural Resources)
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Unit 3- Matter
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Atoms
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Mixtures
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Phases of Matter
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History and Social Science
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Unit 1: Native Americans
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Archaeology
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Native American Tribes
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Land and Water Features
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Types of Resources
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Unit 2: European Exploration
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Motivations, Obstacles, and Accomplishments of European Exploration
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Interactions Between Native Americans and Europeans
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West African Empires
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English Language Arts
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Unit 1
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Support Authors Claims
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Make Inferences
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Connections in Informational Text
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Point of View
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Using Evidence to Support Inferences
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Opinion Writing
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