Curriculum Scope and Sequence
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Grades Pre-kindergarten – 8
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This document includes Our Lady of
Mercy's curriculum scope and sequence
for this academic school year, August 2011
through May 2012, for grades PK - 8th.
This scope and sequence includes activities
that foster
and
support
academic
excellence, while meeting the spiritual,
social, emotional and physical needs of
each child enrolled in Our Lady of School.
The curriculum is designed to be updated
yearly in order to reflect changes or
additions made to the curriculum.
Currently, a committee of educators is
working to better align Mercy’s curriculum
with that of the Common Core.
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Table of Contents
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Pre-Kindergarten
Page 8
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
Page 27
4th Grade
Page 32
5th Grade
Page 38
6th Grade
Page 46
7th Grade
Page 55
8th Grade
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Religion
 Prayers: Sign of the Cross, Our
Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and the
Guardian Angel Prayer
 Old Testament: Introduction to
God’s role in Creation, Biblical
Stories including Noah’s Ark, Jonah
and the Whale
 Introduction to Saints and Angels:
Emphasis on roles and Saints
according to seasons-St. Francis, St.
Valentine, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick
 Vocations and Service: Visit from
Priest to discuss their calling
 Liturgical Seasons: Advent,
Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary
Time
 Nativity and Childhood of Jesus
 Jesus and the calling of His disciples
and my role as a disciple of Jesus
 Parables of Jesus
 Palm Sunday, Holy ThursdayIntroduction to the Eucharist
 Good Friday and Easter Sunday
 Guidance Lessons each 9 weeks
 May Crowning and Growing in God’s
love
Language Arts
 Name recognition
 Letter recognition – upper and lower
case
 Letter formation
 Handwriting Without Tears
Curriculum
 Visual tracking from left to right
(pre-reading)
 Authoring and illustrating books
 Storytime, daily
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Library, weekly (book back packs are
checked out after Christmas)
Environmental print awareness
Inventive writing and spelling
Rhyme, rhythm and repetition
Poetry
Listening skills
Comprehension skills
Sequencing
Book use and orientation
Identify fiction and non fiction
Follows directions
Verbal and written expression
activities
Focus on development of fine motor
skills with hands-on activities
Re-telling stories
Understands fantasy and make
believe
Themes on Authors and Illustrators
Exposure to nursery rhymes and
fairly tales
Invented spelling
Environmental print
Use of a Vin Diagram
Number recognition and formation
Graphing in different forms
Comparing and contrasting
Rote counting and one-to-one
correspondence
Spatial and temporal awareness
Positional order – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
so on
Weight and measure
Size and Shapes
Sorting by characteristic
Classifying by characteristic
Estimation
Addition and subtraction with
manipulatives and games
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Science
 Observations
 Basic scientific theory using
prediction and conclusions
 Conduct simple experiments
 Use of tools
 Five senses
 Colors
 Leaves and Seasons
 Sink/Float
 Magnets
 Clouds and Weather
 Nutrition and Health
 Human body
 Insects
 Oceans
Social Studies
 Families and Friends
 Fire safety
 Thanksgiving
 Holiday traditions
 Big Buddy activities
 Service opportunities
 Geography
 Environment
 Recylcling
 Religion
Yearly Themes Covered
 Our New School Family
o School Helpers
o Schedules
o Rules
 Animals Around Us
o Pets
o Squirrels
o Birds
o LA Animals
 Trees
o Fall
o Leaves
o Halloween
o Shadows
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o Plant Cycle
Harvest
o Farm
o Family
o Manners
o Thanksgiving
Traditions
o Birthdays
o Sharing
o Gifts
o Advent/Christmas
Clothing
o Weather
o Measurement
o Seasons
Neighborhood/Community
o Mail
o Valentine’s Day
o LA/Mardi Gras
o Shadows
o Maps
o Transportation
o Water Ways
Buildings and Homes
o Shapes
o Tools
o Simple Machines
o Measurement
o Ramps
The Cycle of Life
o Zoo Animals
o People
o Wind
o Plants
o Water
Ocean
o Water
o Float and Sink
o Water Forms (ice, snow,
steam)
o Mixtures
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Use of art for self expression
Artists as illustrators and their use of
materials
Technology – use of software to
create art projects
Use of a variety of materials to
create their own work
Use of various art forms for selfexpression
Individual and group art activities
Experiment with color, shape,
texture and style
Use of art to help develop and
strengthen fine motor skills
Exposed to many art forms including
but not limited to easel painting,
water color, sculpting, collage,
crayon resist, tracing, rubbings,
paper mache’, pencils, chalk, and
pastels
Physical Education
 Uses gross motor skills with purpose
and coordination.
 Develop spatial awareness.
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
 Participate in games which teach
following two step directions, selfcontrol, sharing, fair play and
sportsmanship.
 Develop locomotor and nonlocomotor skills.
 Participate in basic sports skills such
as rolling and kicking a ball, throwing
and catching a ball or bean bags.
 Introduce that fitness is a life-long
goal.
 Performs basic rhythmic skills alone,
with a partner, or within a group
Library
 Identify Library personnel
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Demonstrate proper listening skills
Story time will often center on a
theme that has already been
introduced in the classroom
Participate in read-aloud and
storytelling activities
Respond to reading, listening,
viewing experiences orally,
artistically, and dramatically through
various formats
Know that books are created by
people known as authors and
illustrators
Become familiar with poetry,
Mother Goose, fairy tales, picture
books, finger rhymes, and felt board
stories
Identify cover, spine and pages of a
book
Introduce the concept of fiction and
non-fiction thru real and make
believe
Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
Music
 Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
 Participates in finger plays, rhymes,
poetry and song stories
 Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
 Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
 Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Computer
 Computer Applications
o Identify parts of a computer:
mouse
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o Mouse Use—single and
double click
Internet
Keyboarding
o Introduce Keyboard
Programs/Resources
o Interactive Software (ex.
Letterbugs)
o KidPix
o www.netsmartzkids.org
o www.starfall.com
o RazKids
o More Starfall
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KINDERGARTEN
Religion
 Prayers: Sign of the Cross, Our
Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and the
Guardian Angel Prayer
 Sadlier: God gives us many gifts,
God is our Creator, Jesus shows us
God’s love and Jesus wants us to
share God’s love
 Holy Days and Feast Days including
the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception
 Introduction to Liturgical calendar:
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and
Ordinary Time
 Lent/Easter including the Stations of
the Cross, Palm Sunday, Last Supper
(1st Eucharist) and Resurrection
 Advent/Christmas including the
Nativity, Epiphany, Magi, Childhood
of Jesus
 Introduction to the Mass/Bi-monthly
Mass attendance, May Crowning
 Introduction to Saints/Marian
Apparitions: Emphasis on roles and
Saints according to seasons-St.
Francis, St. Valentine, St. Nicholas,
St. Patrick, St. Joseph and Marian
apparitions: Our Lady of Guadalupe
and Fatima (Introduction to the
Rosary)
 History of Diocese of Baton Rouge
 Meaning of the Trinity
 Social Justice, Service and Vocations
 Guidance Lessons each 9 weeks
 Circle of Care lessons yearly
Language Arts
 Name writing
 High frequency words
 Journal writing—simple sentences—
communicate thoughts in words and
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illustrations, capitalization,
punctuation
Letters—recognition
Invented Spelling
Phonics—vowel and consonant
sounds, blends and word families
Literature—read and discuss—
author, illustrator, setting, story
sequence
Guided reading
Listening skills—following multi-step
directions to complete a task,
rhyming
Parts of speech
Reading fluency
Comprehension
Math
 Read and write numerals to 50;
 100th day celebration
 Counting and patterns to 100—skip
counting by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s
 Sorting, patterns, positional terms
 Measurement—compare
 Estimation skills
 Geometry—basic 2 and 3
dimensional shapes
 Fractions— ½ and ¼
 Time—hour and money—coin
recognition—and value—penny,
nickel, dime
 Word problems
 Explore concept of actions with
numbers—addition, subtraction,
tallying
 Graphing
 Math symbols
 Quantifiers
Science
 Characteristics of living things vs.
non living things
 Colors—primary and secondary
 Self—five senses
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Seasonal and holiday science—
seasons—fall leaf chemistry, bats,
spiders, animals in winter,
camouflage
 Human body study—skeletal,
digestive, respiratory, digestive, and
muscular systems
 Transportation
 Life cycles of animals
 Insects
 Oviparous animals
 Sink/float
 Water cycle—evaporation and
condensation, weather fronts
 Magnets
 Animal classification—mammals,
reptiles, birds, carnivores and
herbivores
 Zoo field trip
 Environment—needs of animals and
plants
 Plants—parts, seed production,
purposes and uses of plants
Social Studies
 Patriotism—American history—
“Proud to Be and American” play,
U.S. Symbols, Presidents, American
Legends (ex. Johnny Appleseed)
 Holidays—customs in various
cultures: Halloween, Thanksgiving
(feast, Pilgrim study, Native
American study, customs, lifestyle,
and legends), Christmas (traditions)
 Sequential events
 Geography—exploration, concept of
location, where we live
 Contrasting present and historical
time
 Continents, country, state,
community
 Family dynamics
 Develop a sense of self
 Manners
 Advent, 1st Christmas
Yearly Themes
 Back to School
 All About Me
o Roles
o Extended Family
o Church Family
 The Human Body
o Nutrition
o Health
o Parts of the Body
o Functions of the Body
o Senses
 Zoo
o Animals at the Zoo
o Continents—Where Animals
Come From
o Columbus Day—land, water,
and sky
o Halloween
 Native American People
o Early Exploration and
Settlement
o Pilgrims
o Continents
o Thanksgiving
 Christmas
o Traditions and Celebrations
 Presidents
o Symbols and Figures
o Mt. Rushmore
o Statue of Liberty
o Whitehouse
o American Flag
o Money
 Louisiana—Festivals, Food and
Music
 Where I Live
o City
o State
o US
o World
o Mardi Gras
o Valentines
o Recycling
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St. Patrick’s Day
Spring
Plants
o Growth
o Photosynthesis
o Care
o Easter
o Food Supply
o Use
o Oviparous Animals
Rain Forest
o Climate
o Insects
o Animals
o Plants
o Layers
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Art
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Art Education topics:
o Perception
o Art production
o Art history
o Art criticism
o Aesthetics
o Presentation/exhibition/ critique
o Learning for life
o Color recognition
Age-appropriate art projects and
experiences including drawing,
painting, printmaking, collage, clay
sculpture
Emphasis on proper use of tools
including paper, pencils, crayons,
markers, sharpies, oil pastels, chalk
pastels, ink, watercolor, tempera,
acrylic, “found” objects
Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: straight, broken, dotted,
zigzag, wavy, curly, spiral, zipper
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Color: yellow, orange, red, purple,
blue, green, black, white, brown,
gray, pink
Shape: circle, oval, square,
rectangle, triangle, diamond, star,
heart
Texture: visual and real (tactile)
Pattern: AB, ABC, ABA painting,
drawing, collage paintbrush,
scissors, glue, drawing material
Proper and safe use of materials
Develop an understanding and
appreciation for art by participating,
viewing, and discussing.
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Brief conversations of what you see.
Who/what do you see? What
elements do you see? What is
happening in the picture? What do
you think? Do you like it or not?
Why?
Physical Education
 Uses gross motor skills with purpose
and coordination.
 Develop spatial awareness.
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
 Participate in games which teach
following directions, self-control,
sharing, fair play and sportsmanship.
 Develop locomotor and nonlocomotor skills.
 Practice basic sports skills such as
rolling, striking, kicking a ball,
throwing and catching a ball.
 Identify that fitness is a life-long
goal.
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Performs basic rhythmic skills alone,
with a partner, or within a group
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Library
 Identify library personnel
 Story time will often center on a
theme that has already been
introduced in the classroom
 Respond to reading, listening,
viewing experiences orally,
artistically, and dramatically through
various formats
 Introduce and reinforce the concept
of ABC order as a system for the
arrangement of picture books
 Understand the different parts of
the library, how they are organized
and the importance of keeping them
that way
 Understand how to properly care for
and handle books
 Identify the parts of a book including
cover, spine, spine label, barcode
and title
 Demonstrate proper listening skills
 Develop knowledge of a variety of
authors and illustrators
 Locate picture books
 Introduce procedure for checking
out books
 Check out and return materials with
assistance
 Reinforce the concept of fiction and
non-fiction thru real and make
believe
 Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
 Demonstrates classifying and
ordering of information into Fiction
and Non-Fiction
 Appreciates and discusses
appropriate literature identifying
characters, setting, sequence of
events
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Identifies cover, author, and title
page, table of contents
Applies listening and observation
skills to extract relevant information
from non-print media
Demonstrates use of various types
of print and non-print resources for
informational and recreational
purposes
Check out books
Music
 Sing together with a group
 Identify singing voice
 Explore rhythm through creative
movement
 Introduce basic music concepts of
long/short, fast/slow, loud/soft
 Can listen and attempt to match
pitch; Can repeat simple rhythmic
patterns
 Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
 Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
 Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
 Participates in finger plays, rhymes,
poetry and song stories
 Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
 Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
 Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
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Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays.
Computer
 Computer Applications
o Identify parts of a computer:
mouse
o Mouse Use—single and
double click
 Internet
 Keyboarding
o Introduce Keyboard
 Programs/Resources
o Interactive Software (ex.
Letterbugs)
o KidPix
o www.netsmartzkids.org
o www.starfall.com
o RazKids
o More Starfall
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FIRST GRADE
Religion
 Prayers: Sign of the Cross, Our
Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be,
Guardian Angel Prayer, Hail Holy
Queen
 Sadlier: Jesus teaches us about
God’s love, We are followers of
Jesus, We belong to the Church and
We celebrate and live our faith
 Liturgical seasons, Holy Days and
Feast Days including the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception, All Saints
Day
 Holy Mass: Emphasis includes
participation and parts of the Mass
 Introduction to the Sacraments:
Emphasis on the Sacrament of
Baptism, Introduction to
Reconciliation and the Eucharist
 Lent/Easter including Ash
Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Last
Supper with emphasis on 1st
Eucharist, Passion of Christ,
Resurrection and the Holy Spirit and
Pentecost
 Advent/Christmas including the
Angel Gabriel, Visitation, Journey to
Bethlehem, Nativity, Epiphany,
Magi, Childhood of Jesus
 Our Catholic Roots including the
history of the Rosary and St. Joseph
Altars
 Saints/Marian Apparitions:
Emphasis on roles and lives of Saints
according to seasons-St. Francis, St.
Valentine, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick,
St. Joseph and Marian apparitions:
Our Lady of Knock and Bernadette
and the miracle of Lourdes
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Bi-monthly Mass attendance, Living
Stations of the Cross, St. Francis
Prayer Service and May Crowning
History of the Diocese of Baton
Rouge
Social Justice, Service (including
service projects) and Vocations
Guidance Lessons each 9 week
period
Circle of Care lessons yearly
Language Arts
 Reading
o Phonemic Awareness
o High frequency words
o Guided reading
o Literature: Read, discuss—story
words, setting, author,
illustrator, sequence, cause and
effect
o Compare/contrast
o Word identification
o Building fluency
o Genres
o Daily language practice
o Grammar
o Comprehension
o Value of print as means of
gathering information
o Authentic text
o Various reading strategies
o Comprehension and decoding
strategies
o Poetry
o Fluency
o Fresh reading materials
o Sight reading
o Fables vs. fairy tales
 Writing
o Capitalization
o Punctuation
o Grammar usage and mechanics
o Spelling
o Colloquialism
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o Daily Journals
Mathematics
 Numeration 1-200
 Add/subtract
 Learn fact families/place
value/trading
 Recognize number patterns
 Learn
graphing/measurement/fractions/es
timation
 Understand number relationships/
even and odd numbers
 Study money/time on the hour and
half-hour
 Explore capacity/weight/mass
 Introduce basic geometry
 Word problems
 Timed tests
 Daily math
 Strategies (ex. double + one)
 Touch math
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Ocean Life
Participate in an Endangered Species
project
Maintain Prayer Garden
Adopt a Turtle
Social Studies
 Develop map and globe skills
 Recognize patriotic
symbols/traditions
 Community
 Families
 Land and Water
 Customs in various cultures
 Church symbols and meanings
 Ancient Civilizations: Egypt,
Mesopotamia
 Ancient religions
 Scientists
 Inventors
 Ice Age
Art
Science
 All about living things: Plants and
Animals
 How animals meet their living
needs: getting food, where animals
live, staying safe
 The Sky: the sun, moon, stars, and
the planets
 Weather and Seasons: Weather,
How the Weather Changes, Fall and
Winter, Spring and Summer
 Earth’s Resources: rocks and
minerals, soil, water, air, living
things are resources, fossils
 Taking Care of Earth: pollution,
Caring for Earth’s Resources
 Properties of Matter
 Changes in Matter
 Force and Motion
 Magnets and Sounds
 Simple machines
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Art Education topics:
o Perception
o Art history
o Art criticism
o Aesthetics
o Learning for life
o Local Artists
o Louisiana Artists
o Art Interpretation
Age-appropriate art projects and
experiences including drawing,
painting, printmaking, collage, clay
sculpture
Emphasis on proper use of tools
including paper, pencils, crayons,
markers, sharpies, oil pastels, chalk
pastels, ink, watercolor, tempera,
acrylic, dry erase, “found” objects
Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
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Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: kinds of lines, directions
(horizontal, vertical, diagonal),
characteristics (thick, thin, smooth,
rough)
Color: primary and secondary (color
mixing)
Shape: geometric (circle, oval,
square, rectangle, triangle, diamond,
star, heart)
Texture: visual and real; descriptive
words (rough, bumpy, smooth)
Pattern: art (color, line and shape)
and nature painting, drawing,
collage, sculpture, printing
paintbrush, scissors, glue, drawing
material, found object
Proper and safe use of materials
Aesthetic Perception
Develop an understanding and
appreciation for art by participating,
viewing, and discussing.
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Brief conversations of what you see.
Who/what do you see? What
elements do you see? What parts
stand out? What is happening in the
picture? What is the artist telling
you? What do you think? Do you
like it or not? Why?
Physical Education
 Uses gross motor skills with purpose
and coordination.
 Demonstrates spatial awareness
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
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Participate in games which teach
following directions, self-control,
sharing, fair play and sportsmanship.
Develop locomotor and nonlocomotor skills.
Practice basic sports skills such as
rolling, striking, kicking a ball,
throwing and catching a ball.
Explain and integrate that fitness is a
life-long goal.
Performs basic rhythmic skills alone,
with a partner, or within a group
Library
 Identify Library personnel
 Understand the different parts of
the library, how books are organized
and the importance of keeping them
that way
 Locate easy fiction books
independently
 Know and follow check out and
return procedures
 Demonstrate proper care and
responsibility for Library materials,
equipment and facilities
 Differentiate between the roles of
authors and illustrators
 Develop knowledge of a variety of
authors and illustrators
 Appreciate Caldecott Medal and
other award winning books
 Become familiar with fiction and
nonfiction materials, folk literature,
poetry and informational books
 Identify the parts of a book including
cover, spine, spine label, barcode
and title
 Introduce the concept of a library as
a place to find information
 Reinforce the concept of fiction and
nonfiction
 Know that information is available in
print and electronic form
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Know and follow check out and
return procedures
Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
Appreciates and discusses grade
level appropriate literature
Demonstrates classifying and
ordering of information into fiction
and non-fiction
Demonstrates alphabetical ordering
and numerical ordering to the 100’s
Appreciates and discusses
appropriate literature identifying
characters, setting, sequence of
events, cause and effect
Demonstrates ability to compare
and contrast two stories
Develops standards for personal
choices in reading based on own
background, likes, or needs
Distinguishes between and can
locate print resources with
assistance
Identifies genres
Identifies cover, author, and title
page, table of contents
Recognizes impact of illustrations
Applies listening and observation
skills to extract relevant information
from non-print media
Recognizes award winning books
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
a range of a 5th, using a free singing
tone and correct posture
 Sing a varied repertoire of songs in
unison within a group
 Identify steady beat in music and
sounds of everyday life
 Perform steady beat on a variety of
classroom instruments
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instruments, etc.)
Recognize visually quarter notes,
eighth note pairs, and quarter rests
Sing, play, listen and move to music
of varied cultures
Identify appropriate audience
behavior when listening to music
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
 Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
 Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
 Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays.
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
Greetings (polite words & phrases),
numbers 0-20, classroom objects,
food, clothing, the face, family,
animals, community, and alphabet.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”, “Las partes del cuerpo”.
 Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
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Reading: Reading: “Mi libro de la
Misa/ My Own Mass Booklet”,
seasonal stories.
Culture: Spanish songs, Spanish
holidays, stressing cultural
differences through videos of
different Spanish speaking
countries.
Computer
 Computer Applications
o Identify parts of a computer
(mouse, monitor, CPU, wires)
o Identify Software (CD, computer
programs)
o Mouse Usage—single and
double click, right clicking
o Program and folder navigation,
opening and exiting
o Using Microsoft Office templates
(in Word, Publisher, PowerPoint
and Excel) to create a document
o Saving a Document (with
assistance)
o Printing (with assistance)
o Logging on and off a program
(with assistance)
 Internet
o Uses of the internet
o Internet navigation
o Internet safety
o Simple Internet research (using
teacher provided links to find
information)
 Keyboarding
o Recognize alphanumeric keys on
keyboard
o Establish home key position
o Keyboarding programs: Dance
Mat typing, Type to Learn, Jr.,
Custom Typing
 Programs/Resources
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Letterbugs)
o Microsoft Office applications
o KidPix
o www.netsmartzkids.org
o Online Safety
Basic Mouse and Keyboard Skills
Navigating an OS (moving windows,
closing and opening windows, fixing
basic errors, clicking and dragging,
double-clicking, etc.)
Games and Activities to Reinforce
Core Subjects
Computer Art Projects
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SECOND GRADE
Religion
 Jesus Christ is with us always
 1st Reconciliation
 1st Eucharist
 We live our Catholic Faith
 Simple Morning Offering
 Act of Contrition
 Mass prayers
 Names of the Sacraments
 Rosary
 Stations of the Cross
 Quarterly Guidance Lessons
 Circle of Care
Language Arts
(Reading)
 Short Vowels
 Long Vowels
 Consonant Blends
 Inflected Endings
 Consonant Digraphs
 R-controlled Vowels (ar, or, ore)
 Contractions
 Fluency
 Character/Setting
 Main Idea/Details
 Realism/Fantasy
 Sequence
 Figurative Language/Simile
 Position/Direction Words
 Compare/Contrast
 Descriptive Words
 R-controlled Vowels (er, ir, ur)
 Plurals
 Long a Vowels (a, ai, ay)
 Long e Vowels (e, ee, ea, y)
 Long o Vowels (o, oa, ow)
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Long i Vowels (i, ie, igh, y)
Comparative Endings (er, est)
Fluency
Author’s Purpose
Summarizing
Story Structure
Making Predictions
Drawing Conclusions
Visualizing
Cause and Effect
Making Inferences
Theme/Plot
Syllables c + le
Vowels oo, u
Diphthongs ou, ow
Diphthongs oi, oy
Vowels oo, ue, ew, ui
Suffixes ly, ful, er, or
Prefixes un, re, pre, dis
Silent Consonants (kn, wr, gn, mb)
Fluency
Compare/Contrast
Story Structure
Fact and Opinion
Picture/Context Clues
Classify/Categorize
Plot and Theme
Main Idea/Supporting Details
Summarizing
Author’s Purpose
Sounds of f (ph, gh)
Vowels aw, au, augh, al
Contractions
Inflected Endings
Syllables (tion, ture)
Suffixes (ness, less)
Prefixes (mis, mid)
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 Theme and Plot
 Author’s Purpose
 Realism and Fantasy
 Classify/Categorize
 Fact/Opinion
 Visualizing
 Compare/Contrast
 Using Context Clues
 Drawing Conclusion
 Character, Setting, Plot
(English)
 Sentences
 Parts of Sentences
 Statements and Questions
 Exclamations and Commands
 Nouns
 Possessive Nouns
 Writing a Friendly Letter
 How-to-Paragraph
 Plural Nouns
 Proper Nouns
 Pronouns
 Verbs
 Present-Tense Verbs
 Past-Tense Verbs
 Forms of Be
 Forms of Have
 Adjectives (what kind?)
 More Adjectives (taste, feel, smell,
sound)
 Adjectives for Size and Number
 Adjectives that Compare
 Writing a Paragraph that Describes
 Verbs (come, run, give)
 Verbs (do, go, see)
 Helping Verbs
 Adverbs
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Using Nouns and Pronouns
Using Verbs correctly
Fixing Sentence Problems
Troublesome Words
Writing a Research Report
Number Concepts through 50
Addition Facts
Subtraction Facts
Data, Graphing, and Probability
Place Value
Number Concepts and Patterns
Time and Calendar
Regrouping with Addition
Using Two-Digit Addition
Regrouping with Subtraction
Using Two-Digit Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Counting Money and Using Money
Numbers through 1,000
Adding Three Digit Numbers
Subtracting Three Digit Numbers
Length
Weight, Capacity, and Temperature
Fractions
Plane, Solid Shapes
Science
 Space
 Scientific Method
 Properties of Matter
 Properties of Matter
 Energy
 Rocks, Minerals, and Soil
 Earth’s Water
 Weather
 Rocks, Minerals, and Soil
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Weather
Basic Needs of Living Things
Environment
Social Studies
 Maps and Globes
 Continents and Oceans
 North America Unit
 Landforms
 Constitution
 Symbols of the United States
 American Landmarks
 Civil Rights Leaders
 Western Expansion
 Japan
 Greece
 China
 Immigration and Citizenship
Art
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Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: kinds of lines and direction
Color: warm and cool, colors
connected with specific cultures
Shape: Organic, free-form,
geometric, ovoid, u-forms, s-forms
Form: 3-D
Texture: real
Pattern: repeated color, line and
shape painting, drawing, collage,
stamping, sculpture paintbrush,
tempera, watercolor, scissors, glue,
chalk pastels, markers, oil pastels,
stamps, color pencils, glitter glue,
Styrofoam, stamping, printmaking,
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computer/iPad art
Aesthetic Perception: Does it look
real? Does it have emotion or
expression?
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Who or What do you see? What
elements do you see? What parts
stand out? What is happening in the
picture? What is the artist telling
you? What do you think? Do you
like it or not? Why?
Physical Education
 Uses gross motor skills with purpose
and coordination.
 Demonstrates spatial awareness
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
 Participate in games which teach
following directions, self-control,
sharing, fair play and sportsmanship.
 Develop locomotor and nonlocomotor skills.
 Practice sports skills such as rolling,
striking, kicking a ball, throwing and
catching a ball.
 Explain and integrate that fitness is a
life-long goal.
 Performs rhythmic skills alone, with
a partner, or within a group
Library
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Identify Library personnel
Review different parts of the library,
how books are organized and the
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way
Locate fiction, nonfiction, periodicals
and encyclopedias
Know and follow check out and
return procedures
Demonstrate proper care and
responsibility for Library materials,
equipment and facilities
Introduce Dewey Decimal System
and how it works in order to locate
books on the shelves by call number
Choose materials of fiction and
nonfiction at appropriate reading
levels, developing author
preferences
Become familiar with genres such as
fantasy, mysteries and realistic
fiction
Reinforce identifying the parts of a
book including cover, spine, spine
label, barcode and title
Locate and use title page, copyright
page, table of contents, index, and
glossary
Use print and online reference tools
to locate information
Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
a range of a 6th, using a free singing
tone and correct posture
 Sing a varied repertoire of songs,
including simple rounds
 Explore melodic contour and
direction
 Identify steady beat in music and
sounds of everyday life
 Perform easy rhythmic patterns on a
variety of classroom instruments
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Recognize visually quarter notes,
eighth note pairs, quarter rests, half
notes, and half rests
Begin to identify notes of the treble
clef
Describe appropriate audience
behavior when listening to music
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Introduce to great composers and
their music
Explores music of different cultures
and countries
Can echo short rhythmic patterns
using non-pitched instruments
Sing together as a group
Introduced to note placement on
the treble staff
Introduced to note values through
math skills
Introduced to Keyboards
Dulce hand music signs
Use of music terms; understanding
Movement to music
Scale
Bells
Music as praise
Mimic, echo
Musical performance
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
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Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
Greetings, basic expressions,
numbers 0-39, classroom objects,
food, clothing, the body, family,
animals, community, days of the
week, alphabet, around the house,
Uses of Tu y Usted, using colors as
adjectives, verbs (actions words,
making simple sentences).
Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”, “Las partes del cuerpo”,
“La familia”.
Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
Reading: Reading: “Mi libro de la
Misa/ My Own Mass Booklet”,
seasonal stories.
Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays, stressing cultural
differences through videos of
different Spanish speaking
countries.
Computer
 Online Safety
 Basic and Intermediate Keyboard
Skills
 Touch-Typing (keyboarding)
 Animation
 Basic Office Applications
 Computer Art Projects
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THIRD GRADE
Religion
 Jesus gives us the Church
 We are members of the Church
 The Church leads us in Worship
 We are called to Discipleship
 Morning Offering
 Apostles Creed
 Names of the Sacraments
 Rosary
 Stations of the Cross
 Liturgical Year
 Quarterly Guidance Lessons
 Circle of Care
Language Arts
 Children’s Literature: Black Beauty
 Comprehension skills
o Character and Setting
o Author’s Purpose
o Main Idea/Details
o Realism/Fantasy
o Sequence
o Compare/Contrast
o Draw Conclusions
o Cause and Effect
o Generalize
o Fact and Opinion
o Plot and Theme
 Short Vowels (VCCV)
 Suffixes (-ed, -ing, -er, -est)
 Vowel Sounds in out and toy
 Contractions
 Consonant Sounds /j/ and /k/
 Words with wr, kn, mb, gn
 Irregular Plurals
 Prefixes (pre-, mid-, over-, out-)
 Syllable Pattern (VCCCV)
 Writing
o Descriptive
o Persuasive
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o Book reviews
o Journaling
o Poetry (Elements, Literary
Devices, Nonsense Poems,
Quatrain, Personal, Couplets,
Acrostic, Narratives, Shape,
Concrete)
Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop
Program
o Use word in context
o Apply word meanings
o Synonyms/Antonyms
o Online review and practice
Biography Project
Grammar
o Kinds of Sentences
o Punctuations
o Simple/Complete Subjects
o Nouns in the Subject
o Compound Subjects
o Complete Predicates
o Verbs in the Predicate
o Compound Predicates
o Simple/Compound Sentences
o Conjunctions
o Nouns
o Common/Proper
o Abbreviations/Titles
o Plural Nouns
o Irregular Plural Nouns
o Pronouns
o Singular/Plural Pronouns
o Subject Pronouns
o Object Pronouns
o Using I and Me
o Possessive Pronouns
o Contractions with Pronouns
o Adjective (How Many/What
Kind)
o Articles
o Adjectives that Compare
o Adverbs
o Comparing with Adverbs
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o Using Good, Well, Bad, and
Badly
o Homophones
o Homographs
o Negatives
o Commas
Mathematics
 Place Value – hundred thousands
 Comparing/ordering/rounding
whole numbers to 4 digits
 Money – values/counting/
comparing/rounding/making change
 Adding /subtracting whole numbers
to thousands
 Graphing /analyzing datarange/median/mode/mean/line
plots/picture/bar graphs
 Probability predictions/outcomes
 Multiplication to 12
 Division to 12
 Time–minute /quarter hour
 Temperature – C and F
 Customary Measurement – 1⁄2
inch/capacity/weight/area/
perimeter/volume
 Metric Measurement –
centimeter/decimeter/meter/kilom
eter/ capacity/mass
 Geometry – plane/solid
figures/congruence/symmetry/
transformations
 Fractions –
compare/order/add/subtract
 Decimals –
hundredths/compare/order/add/su
btract
 Problem Solving –
applications/strategies/reasoning/a
nalyzing
 Multiple step problem solving/word
problems
 Daily Math Practice
 Test Taking Skills
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Online Interactive Activities
Science
 Life Science
o Plants and Animals – needs,
parts, environment, ecosystems,
food chains/webs, adaptations
 Earth Science
o Earth and Space – weather,
water cycle, earth’s movement,
moon phases, sun, planets
 Physical Science
o Matter and Energy – solids,
liquids, gases, heat, light travel,
sound properties, electricity
paths
 Hands on experimentation/
documentation
 Online Interactive Activities
Social Studies
 Geography—Compass Rose,
Cardinal Directions, Map Key, Map
Scale, Relief Map
 Canada
 Vikings
 Native Americans (Village Activity)
 13 Colonies
Art
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Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: dotted line, repetition, outline,
merging lined
Color: complementary and related
Pattern: repetition of line, shape
and color painting, drawing,
sculpting, mixed-media paintbrush,
scissors, glue, oil pastels, color
pencils, markers
Proper and safe use of materials;
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sculpting skills, dot-painting
techniques, drawing with oil pastels,
computer/iPad art
Aesthetic Perception
Why is an artwork successful? Did
the symbols you used in your art
communicate your message? Did
the elements help communicate
your ideas?
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Describe what elements you see.
Describe the subject(s) you see.
How does the artist show
perspective? What do the symbols
mean? Would you change anything
in this artwork? Why or why not?
Physical Education
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
 Participate in games which teach
following directions, self-control,
sharing, fair play and sportsmanship.
 Demonstrate mature form in
locomotor, non- locomotor skills,
movement concepts, and
manipulative skills.
 Explain and integrate that fitness is a
life-long goal.
 Performs rhythmic skills alone, with
a partner, or within a group
 Participate in lead up games.
 Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
 Demonstrate responsible personal
and social behaviors in a physical
activity setting.
Library
 Identify Library personnel
 Review different parts of the library,
how books are organized and the
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importance of keeping them that
way
Locate fiction, nonfiction, periodicals
and encyclopedias
Know and follow check out and
return procedures
Demonstrate proper care and
responsibility for Library materials,
equipment and facilities
Introduce the online catalog
Introduce Dewey Decimal System
and how it works in order to locate
books on the shelves by call number
Know and follow check out and
return procedures
Demonstrate proper care and
responsibility for Library materials,
equipment and facilities
Choose materials of fiction and
nonfiction at appropriate reading
levels, developing author
preferences
Become familiar with genres such as
fantasy, mysteries and realistic
fiction
Reinforce identifying the parts of a
book including cover, spine, spine
label, barcode and title
Locate and use title page, copyright
page, table of contents, index, and
glossary
Use print and online reference tools
to locate information
Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
a range of a 7th, using a free singing
tone, and correct posture
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Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics
Sing, from memory, a varied
repertoire of songs, including
partner songs and simple rounds
Begin to identify melodic contour
and direction
Perform rhythmic ostinati on a
variety of classroom instruments to
accompany singing
Identify quarter notes, eighth note
pairs, quarter rests, half notes, half
rests, whole notes, and whole rests
Identify notes of the treble clef
Demonstrate appropriate audience
behavior when listening to music
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
 Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
 Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
 Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays.
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
Greetings, numbers 0-59, classroom
objects, food, clothing, the body
(face & emotions), family, days of
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the week, months of the year,
community, Gender of nouns, Plural
of nouns, around the house, Uses of
Tu y Usted, using colors as
adjectives, verbs (actions words,
making simple sentences).
Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”, “Las partes del cuerpo”,
“La familia”.
Prayer: La Gloria.
Reading: Reading: “Mi libro de la
Misa/ My Own Mass Booklet”,
seasonal stories.
Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays, Central America
countries & culture.
Computer
 Online Safety
 Basic and Intermediate Keyboard
Skills
 Touch-Typing (keyboarding)
 Animation
 Basic Office Applications
 Computer Art Projects
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Religion
 The Beatitudes
 The 10 Commandments
 We are called to Holiness
 Holy Days
 Corporal and Spiritual Works of
Mercy
 Prayers at Mass
 Rosary
 Stations of the Cross
 Weekly Gospel Study
 Quarterly Guidance Lessons
 Circle of Care
 Service Project Nursing Home
Language Arts
(Reading)
 Comprehension
 Oral fluency
 Summary paragraphs highlighting
main ideas
 Compare and contrast story details
 Basic literary terms
 Figurative language
 Sequencing
 Cause and effect
 Context clues
 Inference
 Character development
 Higher order thinking skills
 Guided and small group reading
 Multiple meaning words
 Generalizations
 Prefix/suffix
 Listening comprehension
 Drama/plays
 Pourquoi tales – reading and writing
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Biographies on presidents and
athletes
 Accelerated Reader
 Book Talks
(English)
 6 Traits of writing – strong ideas, use
organization, develop sentence
fluency, word choice, correct
conventions, voice
 Self and peer editing
 Journaling
 Letter writing – business, persuasive
 Descriptive, expository, narrative
writing
 Daily Oral Language – subject-verb
agreement, editing skills,
capitalization, and punctuation
 Identify and apply all parts of speech
 Use possessive noun and pronouns
correctly
 Combine sentences
 Types of sentences
 Abbreviations
 Contractions
(Vocabulary)
 Definitions
 Context clues
 Application of meanings
 Apply synonyms and antonyms
 Create sentences
 Multiple meaning words
 Word Associations
 Shades of Meaning
 Completing the Sentence
 Real World Connections
(Spelling)
 Spelling words according to endings,
vowel sounds, and syllables, and
spelling patterns
 Alphabetical Order
 Proofreading
 Multiple meaning words
 Complete the sentence
 Homophones
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Singular and plural
Possessives
Greek and Latin roots
Review of frequently misspelled
words
Prefix/suffix
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Math
 Daily math/spiral review
 Place value through hundred
millions
 Compare, order, and round whole
numbers through hundred millions
 Money – compare, order, round,
add, and subtract
 Addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division of whole numbers
 Master basic facts of multiplication
and division
 Order of operations
 Words into expressions
 Comparing expressions
 Variables and equations
 Problems solving – guess and check,
logical reasoning, estimate or exact,
choose the operation, write an
equation
 Multiply by one and two-digit
numbers
 Divide by one and two-digit
numbers with remainder
 Strategies on how to use remainders
in problem solving
 Fractions –equivalent, simplest
form, compare and order, add and
subtract with like and unlike
denominators, mixed numbers and
improper fractions
 Decimals through thousandthsmixed numbers, fraction and
decimal equivalents, adding and
subtracting
 Range, median, mode
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Averages
Graphing – bar graphs, line graphs,
pictographs – collect and analyze
data to create graphs
Elapsed time
Customary and metric units of
length, mass, and capacity
Geometry- polygons, solids,
symmetry, congruence, angles,
triangles, perimeter, area, and
volume
Probability
Science
 Daily Science Trivia
 Scientific Method
 Explore and Inquiry
 Experimentation
 Hands on science
 Independent exploration
 Whole group experimentation
 Cooperative Learning groups
 Reporting outcomes
 Measuring and Comparing
o Measurement
o Motion and Forces
o Changing Matter
o Mixtures
o Water Cycle
 Energy
o Sound
o Light
o Heat
o Changing Energy
 Electricity
o Electricity Basics (circuits,
switches)
o Transforming Energy
o Changing Motion
 Living Organisms
o Classifying
o Plant and Animal Kingdoms
o Plant Reproduction
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o Heart and Lungs
Ecosystems
o Changes
o Relationships and Adaptations
Earth and Its Moon
o Minerals, Rocks, and Soil
o Forces that Affect Features
o Climate and Seasons
o Earth and Moon
Structure and Form of Living Things
o Plant Parts and Photosynthesis
o Plant and Animal Surroundings
and Adaptations
Food and Nutrition
o Nutritional Choices
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Social Studies
 Map and Geography skills including:
longitude, latitude, map scale, map
keys, identifying routes of
exploration, bodies of water,
continents, rivers
 American revolution
 Constitution
 Memorize “Paul Revere’s Ride” and
the “Preamble of the Constitution”
 Government – mock trial
 Music – song lyrics to assist in
learning the battles of the American
Revolution
 Middle Ages and Europe
 Create Medieval castles and
catapults
 Fall of Rome
 Christianity
 China – Emperors and Dynasties
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Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
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How do the colors communicate
feeling? Does it look real? Why or
why not?
Color: Arbitrary, intermediate
Line: expression
Space: Proportion emphasis,
symmetrical balance painting,
drawing, sculpture, printmaking,
collage paint, drawing materials,
scissors, glue,
Proper and safe use of materials;
Portrait drawing, layering, stacking,
sculpting;, computer/iPad art
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Describe what is happening? How
did the artist show his/her culture in
the art? What could the picture
mean? What is happening? How
did the artist show
expression/emotion? Do you like
how the artist organized the
painting?
Physical Education
 Practice activities to develop and/or
improve coordination
 Participate in games which teach
following directions, self-control,
sharing, fair play and sportsmanship.
 Demonstrate mature form in
locomotor, non-locomotor skills,
movement concepts, and
manipulative skills.
 Explain and integrate that fitness is a
life-long goal.
 Performs rhythmic skills alone, with
a partner, or within a group
 Participate in lead up games.
 Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
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activity setting.
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Identify Library personnel
Review different parts of the library,
how books are organized and the
importance of keeping them that
way
Locate fiction, nonfiction, periodicals
and reference tools
Review and build on skills learned in
previous years
Know and follow check out and
return procedures
Demonstrate proper care and
responsibility for Library materials,
equipment and facilities
Review and reinforce Dewey
Decimal System and how it works in
order to locate books on the shelves
by call number
Choose materials of fiction and
nonfiction at appropriate reading
levels, developing author
preferences
Appreciate Newbery medal and
other award winning books
Introduce copyright and plagiarism
Learn how to create a bibliography
and why it is necessary
Locate and use title page, copyright
page, table of contents, index,
glossary, and dedication page of a
book
Use print and online reference tools
to locate information
Find and organize information on a
specific subject using appropriate
resources
Exhibit proper Library behavior and
respect
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
the range of an octave, using a free
singing tone and correct posture
 Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics and phrasing, a varied
repertoire of songs, including
partner songs and rounds
 Identify melodic contour and
direction
 Perform simple melodies on the
recorder
 Identify and play the following on
the recorder: quarter notes, eighth
note pairs, quarter rests, half notes,
half rests, whole notes, and whole
rests
 Identify and play on the recorder
notes of the treble clef
 Demonstrate audience behavior
appropriate for the context and
style of the music performed
 Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
 Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
 Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
 Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
 Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
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Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays.
Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
Greetings & dialogue, numbers 0100, classroom objects, food(meal
time), the body (face & body),
family(family ties), days of the week,
months, seasons & weather,
community, Gender of nouns, Plural
of nouns, around the house, Uses of
Tu y Usted, colors, definite &
indefinite articles, diminutives, verbs
(actions words, making simple
sentences).
Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”, “Las partes del cuerpo”,
“La familia”.
Prayer: La Gloria, Ave María.
Reading: Reading: “Mi libro de la
Misa/ My Own Mass Booklet”,
seasonal stories.
Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays, Central America
countries & culture.
Computer
 Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
 Touch-Typing (keyboarding)
 Animation
 Office Applications
 Creative Applications (music,
photography, video)
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Religion
 Sacraments of the Catholic Church
 Rosary
 Stations of the Cross
 Adoration
 Liturgical Year
 Scripture Study (Student lead
PowerPoint)
 Quarterly Guidance Lessons
 Circle of Care
 ACRE Test
Language Arts
(English)
 Journal writing throughout school
year
 Daily Oral Language throughout
school year
 Four Types of Sentences
 Punctuating Sentences
 Simple/Complete Subjects
 Compound Subjects
 Conjunctions
 Simple/Complete Predicates
 Compound Predicates
 Simple/Compound Sentences
 Common and Proper Nouns
 Singular/Plural Nouns
 Abbreviations
 Possessive Nouns
 Action and Linking Verbs
 Verb Tenses
 Irregular Verbs
 Pronouns
 Adjectives
 Adverbs
 Capitalization/Punctuation
 Prepositions/Phrases
 Paragraph writing
 Spelling/vocabulary
(Reading)
 Novels and Short Stories from the
following genres: humorous fiction,
tall tales, historical fiction,
biography, expository nonfiction,
realistic fiction, folk tales, mystery
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Comprehension skills: plot,
character, cause and effect, theme,
setting, sequence,
compare/contrast, author’s
purpose, fact/opinion, figurative
language, context clues
Vocabulary
Accelerated Reader/Sustained Silent
Reading
Research/Bibliography
Math
(On Level)
 Place Value of Whole Numbers and
Decimal
 Compare, Order, and Round Whole
Numbers
 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers
 Multiply Whole Numbers
 Customary and Metric Units of
Measure
 Divide One and Two-Digit Numbers
 Double Bar Graphs, Histograms, and
Line and Double Line Graphs
 Line Plots and Stem-and Leaf Plots
 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
 Prime and Composite Numbers
 Prime Factorization
 Greatest Common Factor
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Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Equivalent Fractions and Simplest
Form
 Adding and Subtracting Fraction
 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
 Multiply and Divide Fractions
 Multiply Decimals
 Divide Decimals
 Plane Figures and Geometric
Concepts
 Perimeter, Area, and Circumference
 Solid Figures, Surface Area, and
Volume
 Ratio and Proportion
 Percents
 Probability
 Equations and Functions
 Intergers
 Coordinate Graphing
(Accelerated Math)
 Place value
 Hundred thousandths through
Trillions
 Adding and Subtracting whole
numbers and decimals
 Variables and expressions
 Expressions with Addition properties
 Order of Operations
 Expressions with Multiplication
properties
 Multiplying whole numbers with
two or more digits
 Dividing with one, two or three digit
divisor
 Divisibility rules
 Prime and composite numbers
 Prime factorization
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Greatest common factor and least
common multiple
Fraction concepts
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
Dividing fractions
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing decimals
Terminating and repeating decimals
Customary Units of Length, Weight
and Capacity
Metric Units of Length, weight and
Capacity
Area and perimeter of rectangles
and squares
Graphing Data
Mean, Median, Mode
Gaps, clusters, outliers
Frequency tables and Histograms
Bar and Line graphs
Stem and Leaf plots
Misleading Data
Integers
Writing and solving equations
Graphing on a coordinate plane
Functions
Graphing Functions
Plane Figures and Geometric
Concepts
Drawing, measuring and classifying
angles
Polygons and angle sums
Circles and central angles
Transformations
Ratios and proportions
Rates
Distance problems
Percents, fractions and decimals
Percent problems
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Percent relationships
Simple interest
Tax, tip and discounts
Perimeter of all polygons
Area of triangle
Area and circumference of a circle
Squares and square roots
Solid figures
Daily practice on basic skills
Word problems and word problem
strategies
Science
 Scientific Method
 Circulatory System
 Respiratory System
 Digestive System
 Skeletal System
 Heimlich Maneuver
 Matter
 Atoms, Molecules, Elements
 Physical and Chemical Properties
 Plant and Animal Cell
 Rocks and Minerals
 Earthquakes and Volcanoes
 Classifying Plants and Animal
 Food Chains
 Egg Drop
 Sun and Constellations
Social Studies
 Geography
o Label the world oceans and
continents on a map
o Draw and label parts of a map
o Identify lines of latitude and
longitude and hemispheres,
prime meridian, international
o Date line, tropic of Cancer and
Tropic of Capricorn
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o Locate the large lakes of the
world according to the way they
were formed
o Understand the Renaissance and
its affect on the world
o Locate explorer routes and
contributes to the world
o Connect elements of geography
and history that contributed to
the slave trade in Africa
o Locate specific countries in
Europe
o Recognize the influence of
physical geography on political
geography and human
settlement
o Locate the mountain ranges
o Use a political map of the US
locating the fifty states, their
capitals, and Washington, D.C.
History
o Describe ancient civilizations and
their affect on future exploration
o Overview of the Mayas, Aztecs,
Inca Civilizations and their
customs
o Explain the Renaissance and
changes that occurred 1300 to
1650
o Map of Italy as the center of
commerce, wealth and culture
o Identify the important aspects of
the Reformation
o Describe Russia: Early growth
and expansion
o Discuss the main events in the
reign of Ivan III or Ivan IV
o Compare the social classes that
made up feudal European and
Japanese societies
o Summarize reasons for European
Exploration
o to identify contributions of the
various explorers
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 To trace the various routes of
the explorers and their
relationships with the natives
 To discuss the establishment
of colonies and trading posts
in North America and India
To identify the causes of the
American Civil War
To evaluate the impact of the
Mason-Dixon Line, the regional
differences between the industrial
North and the agricultural South,
and the Missouri Compromise of
1820 on the division among
Americans in the 1800s
Important events in the history of
Westward Expansion
Identify the role of the
Transcontinental Railroad on the
Westward Expansion
Detail the Native Americans culture
and conflicts
Additional
o Newspaper- current events,
political cartoons, searches
o Time Lines
o Charts and graphs
o Globes
o Research on people who have
changed our world
o Vietnamese New Year
o Presidential/other elections
o Olympics-Winter and Summer
Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: parallel
Color: monochromatic
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Pattern: repetition of line, shape
and color painting, drawing,
sculpting, mixed-media, mosaic,
paintbrush, scissors, glue, markers,
construction paper
Proper and safe use of materials
Sculpting skills, mosaic techniques,
perspective drawing, computer/iPad
art
Aesthetic Perception
Why is an artwork successful? Did
the elements and principles help
communicate your ideas?
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Describe the forms you see. How
does the artist show perspective and
contrast? What effect did this
artwork have on you? Where do
you think the artist got his/her ideas
for the work? Do you think the
artist conveyed his or her ideas
well?
Physical Education
 Demonstrate mature form in
locomotor, non- locomotor skills,
movement concepts, and
manipulative skills.
 Assess and maintain a level to
improve health and performance.
 Demonstrate responsible personal
and social behaviors in a physical
activity setting.
 Participate in modified team and
individual sports.
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Library
 Research
 Open Access
*An "open access" policy means that
students can use the library as needed
during the school day.
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
the range of a tenth, using a free
singing tone, correct posture and
breath control
 Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation, a varied repertoire of
songs, including partner songs,
rounds, and two-part harmonies
 Describe and demonstrate melodic
contour and direction
 Aurally identify music examples as
high, middle and low register
 Perform rhythmic and melodic
ostinati on a variety of classroom
instruments to accompany singing
 Identify and play the following on
classroom instruments: quarter
notes, eighth note pairs, quarter
rests, half notes, half rests, whole
notes, and whole rests
 Identify and play on melodic
classroom instruments notes of the
treble clef
 Recognize expressive qualities and
respond appropriately to many
types of music
 Identify the various uses of music in
daily experiences
 Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
 Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
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Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Choir
 Sing with expression and technical
accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal
literature with a level of difficulty of
3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including
some songs performed from
memory
 Sight-read, accurately and
expressively, music with a level of
difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6
 Identify, define, and apply standard
notation symbols for pitch, rhythm,
dynamics, tempo, articulation, and
expression to the repertoire being
sung
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic
principles of meter, rhythm, tonality,
intervals, chords, and key signatures
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Introductions and
greetings, numbers 1-10, colors,
classroom objects, family, food,
clothing, & shapes, commonly used
words at mass.
 Songs: “Los saludos”, “Los
números”, “Los colores”, “La
comida”.
 Prayer: La Señal de la Cruz
 Reading: “Mi libro de la Misa/ My
Own Mass Booklet”, seasonal
stories.
 Culture: Spanish songs & games,
Spanish holidays.
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
Numbers 0-1000, classroom objects,
months & dates,
community(restaurant, market &
transportation), Gender & plural of
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adjectives, definite & indefinite
articles, antonyms, telling time,
prepositions, Subject pronouns,
regular –ar, -er, & -ir ending verbs,
irregular verbs ser, estar,and tener,
Adjective agreement, making
complete sentences.
Videos: Learning about Ecuador,
Spanish holidays.
Prayer: El Padre Nuestro.
Reading: Ventanas, Lecturas para
todos, seasonal stories.
Culture: distinguishing between
familiar and formal greetings,
Spanish songs & games, Project on
Spanish speaking countries, cooking
a Spanish recipe.
Computer
 Online Safety
 Netiquette
 Keyboarding
 Video Production and Editing
 Music Production and Editing
 Creating Presentations
 Advanced Text Editing
 Spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers)
 Basic Programming
 Computer Animation
 Photo Editing (Photoshop and
variants)
 Animation
 E-book Publishing
 Internet and Database Research
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Religion
 Old Testament
 Rosary
 Stations of the Cross
 Adoration
 Liturgical Year (Jesse Tree Prayers)
 Scripture Study (Student lead
PowerPoint)
 Quarterly Guidance lessons
 Circle of Care
 Service Project: St Vincent DePaul
 Human Sexuality (two week course)
Language Arts
( English)
 Parts of speech
 Action, linking, helping verbs
 Parts of the sentence
o Simple subjects and
predicates in declarative,
interrogative, imperative,
exclamatory sentences
 Complements (direct object, indirect
objects, subject complements)
 Principal parts of verbs
 Six verb tenses
 Subject-verb agreement
 Pronoun-antecedent agreement
 Pronoun case
 Clauses (independent, subordinate)
 Phrases (prepositional, appositive,
infinitive)
 Standard Usage
 Punctuation (capitalization, comma
usage, semicolons, colons,
apostrophes,
o quotations, titles)
 Composition
o Parts of the paragraph
o Kinds of paragraphs
o Paragraph writing
throughout the year
o Mini research paper
o Thesis statement
(accelerated class only)
o Note card writing
o Bibliography
 Weekly spelling and vocabulary tests
(Literature)
 Short story unit focusing on the
elements of the short story: plot,
character, setting, theme, point of
view (selections for on level and
accelerated classes may differ)
 Parts of the plot
 Skills: main idea, inference,
summarizing, analyzing, purpose,
foreshadowing, irony
 Poetry (selections for on level and
accelerated classes may differ)
o Types of poetry
o Use of figurative language
o Poetry writing (Accelerated
class only)
o (original poems may be
entered in nation-wide
poetry contest)
 Mythology
o Greek gods
o Greek god and goddess
project (with social studies)
o Myths from different
cultures
o Folk tales from different
cultures
 In-class novels
o Maniac Magee – on level
classes (Fall)
o My Louisiana Sky – on level
classes (Spring)
o The Devil’s Arithmetic –
Accelerated class ( Fall)
o Freak the Mighty –
Accelerated class (Spring)
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Accelerated Reader in all classes
each nine weeks
Math
(On Level)
 Reading and Writing Decimals
 Comparing and Ordering Decimals
 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
 Multiplying Decimals
 Dividing Decimals
 Order of Operations
 Variable and Expression
 Addition and Subtraction Equations
 Multiplication and Division
Equations
 Exponents
 The Distributive Property
 Divisibility
 Prime Factorization
 Greatest Common Factor
 Equivalent Fractions
 Least Common Multiple
 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
 Fractions and Decimals
 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
 Measuring Elapsed Time
 Multiplying Fractions
 Dividing Fractions
 Changing Units in the Customary
System
 Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
 Bar, Line and Circle Graphs
 Stem-and-Leaf Plots
 Points, Lines, Segments, and Rays
 Angles
 Classifying Triangles and Polygons
 Congruent and Similar Figures
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Transformations
Metric Units of Measurement
Area and Circumference
Surface Areas and Volumes of
Prisms and Cylinders
 Integers
 Probability
 Equations and Inequalities
(Bridge Math)
 Understanding whole numbers and
decimals hundred trillions through
millionths
 Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing whole numbers and
decimals
 Addition and multiplication
properties of equality
 Order of operations
 Patterns both arithmetic and
geometric
 Variables and expressions
 Writing algebraic expressions
 Solving one step equations using
number sense
 Solving one and two step equations
using inverse operations
 Exponents
 Scientific notation
 Divisibility rules
 Prime and composite numbers
 Prime factorizations
 Greatest common factors and least
common multiples
 Equivalent fractions
 Mixed numbers and improper
fractions
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Fraction and decimal
relationships
Adding, subtracting, multiplying
and dividing fractions and mixed
numbers
Equations with fractions
Measuring elapsed time
Converting customary units of
measure
Ratios and proportions
Unit rates
Using cross products to solve
proportions
Scale drawings
Percents, fractions and decimal
relationships
Finding the percent of a number
Using percents to find tax, tip,
discounts and commission
Mean, median, mode, range
(means of central tendency)
Organizing and Displaying data
Bar graphs, line graphs, circle
graphs
Constructing graphs and
analyzing data
Stem and leaf plots
Box and whisker plots
Misleading graphs and statistics
Points, lines, segments and rays
Constructing and measuring
angles
Special angle pairs
Classifying triangles by sides and
angles
Exploring and classifying
polygons
Congruent and similar figures
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Line symmetry
Transformations
Metric units of length, mass and
capacity
Converting metric units
Perimeters and area of triangles
and quadrilaterals
Circumference and area of a
circle
Three dimensional figures
Surface area of prisms and
cylinders
Volumes of rectangular prisms
and cylinders
integers
adding, subtracting, multiplying
and dividing integers
graphing on a coordinate plane
Applications with integers; profit
and loss, checking accounts etc...
Graphing functions
Probability: theoretical vs.
experimental
Tree diagrams and counting
principles
Permutations
Independent and dependent
events
Inequalities
Solving one and two step
inequalities
Square roots and rational
numbers
Pythagorean theorem
Daily math skills
Math maintenance skills
Word problem strategies
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(Accelerated Math)
 Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing decimals
 Measuring and converting metric
units of measure
 Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing integers
 Order of operations
 Measures of central tendencies
 Addition and multiplication
properties
 Evaluating and writing algebraic
expressions
 Solving one and two step equations
 Writing equations and inequalities
 Solving and graphing inequalities
 Exponents
 Scientific Notation
 Divisibility Rules
 Prime factorization
 Greatest common factors and least
common multiples of two or more
numbers and variables
 Simplifying Fractions
 Mixed Numbers and Improper
fractions
 Comparing Fractions, decimals and
percents
 Rational and Irrational Numbers
 Adding, subtracting, multiplying and
dividing fractions and Mixed
Numbers
 Measuring and Converting
Customary Units of measure
 Ratios
 Unit rates and proportions
 Similar and Congruent figures
 Map and Scale drawings
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Understanding Percentages
Percents Greater than 100 or less
than 1
Finding the percent of a number
Solving percentage problems using
proportion and equations
Tax, Tip, Commissions, discounts
Finding the percent of change
Lines and Planes
Measuring and classifying Angles
Classifying and Triangles
Quadrilaterals and other polygons
Circles and circle graphs
Area and perimeter of
parallelograms and triangles
Circumference and Area of a circle
Square roots
Pythagorean Theorem
Three Dimensional Figures
Surface area of prisms and Cylinders
Volume of Rectangular Prism and
Cylinders
Patterns, graphs and number
sequences
Function rules
Interpreting graphs
Simple and Compound interest
Transforming formulas
Graphing on coordinate plane
Graphing Linear and Nonlinear
equations
Finding the slope of line
Transformations
Symmetry
Displaying and analyzing data
Spreadsheets and data displays
Probability
Compound and Independent events
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Permutations
Combinations
Distributive property
Combining like terms
Solving equations with variables on
both sides of the equal sign
Word problem strategies
Math Maintenance
Daily math skills
Science
 Physical Properties and Changes
 Inventor Project (iPad)
 Changes of State
 Chemical Properties and Changes
 Acids and Bases
 Forces and Motion
 Newton’s Laws
 Forms of Energy
 Heat
 Electricity
 Simple and Compound Machines
 Rube Goldberg Machines
Social Studies
 World Deserts
o What is a Desert?
o Deserts of Africa
o Australia, a Dry Continent
o Deserts of Asia
o Deserts of North America
o Patagonia and Its Desert
 Judaism and Christianity
o The Covenant
o The Commandments
o The Rise of Christianity
o Ideas About God and
Humanity
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Ancient Greece and Rome
o The Ancient Greek CityStates
o Athens
o Sparta
o The Olympic Games
o The Persian Wars
o The Golden Age of Athens
o The Peloponnesian War
o Greek Philosophy and
Socrates
o Plato and Aristotle
o Alexander and the Hellenistic
Period
o The Roman Republic
o The Punic Wars
o A Great Roman: Julius
Caesar
o The Age of Augustus
o Rome and Christianity
o The Fall of the Roman Empire
The French Revolution
o The Enlightenment
o Roots of the Revolution
o The Three Estates
o The Absolute Monarchs
o Queen Marie Antoinette
o The Third Estate Revolts
o A Time of Violence
o Toward a New Government
o From Monarchy to Republic
o The Reign of Terror
o Napoleon: Empire Builder
Industrialism, Capitalism, and
Socialism
o Effects of the Industrial
Revolution
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o Before the Industrial
Revolution
o Toward the Industrial Age
o From Farms to Factories
o Capitalism
o Living in the Industrial Era
o Protesting Industrialization
o Looking for a New Economic
Order
Immigration
o A Nation of Immigrants
o Starting Over
o The New Immigration
o An Uncertain Welcome
o Becoming American
Map Skills
o Locate Deserts, Greek CityStates, and Roman and
French Provinces
o Locate Coordinates of Cities
o Locate Cities Using
Coordinates
o Analyze a Map
Political Cartoons
o Identify Characters
o Interpret Symbols
o Create a Political Cartoon
Charts and Graphs
o Interpret Charts and Graphs
o Create Charts and Graphs
Timelines
o Classify Information
o Develop, Organize, and
Create a Timeline
Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
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Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: contour lines
Color: color mixing
Space: foreground, middle ground,
background, positive, negative
Texture: variety of techniques
drawing, mixed-media; (Optional:
painting, mosaic) Proper and safe
use of materials; perspective
drawing, computer/iPad art
Aesthetic Perception
How did this culture define itself
through art? How does the artwork
reflect their values, goals or intent?
What contribution does it make to
our current understanding
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Describe the unique qualities of
each culture’s artwork. How does
the artist show perspective and
proportion? What effect did this
artwork have on you? Where do
you think the artist got his/her ideas
for the work? Do you think the
artist conveyed his or her ideas
well?
Physical Education
 Apply locomotor, non-locomotor,
and manipulative skills in team and
individual physical activity.
 Assess and maintain a level to
improve health and performance.
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Demonstrate responsible personal
and social behaviors in a physical
activity setting.
Participate in modified team and
individual sports.
Understand that fitness is a life-long
goal.
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Library
 Research
 Open Access
*An "open access" policy means that
students can use the library as needed
during the school day.
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
the range of a tenth, using a free
singing tone, correct posture and
breath control
 Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation, a varied repertoire of
songs, including partner songs,
rounds, and two-part harmonies
 Describe and demonstrate melodic
contour and direction
 Aurally identify music examples as
high, middle and low register
 Perform rhythmic and melodic
ostinati on a variety of classroom
instruments to accompany singing
 Identify and play the following on
classroom instruments: quarter
notes, eighth note pairs, quarter
rests, half notes, half rests, whole
notes, and whole rests
 Identify and play on melodic
classroom instruments notes of the
treble clef
 Recognize expressive qualities and
respond appropriately to many
types of music
Describe the various uses of music in
daily experiences
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Choir
 Sing with expression and technical
accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal
literature with a level of difficulty of
3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including
some songs performed from
memory
 Sight-read, accurately and
expressively, music with a level of
difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6
 Identify, define, and apply standard
notation symbols for pitch, rhythm,
dynamics, tempo, articulation, and
expression to the repertoire being
sung
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic
principles of meter, rhythm, tonality,
intervals, chords, and key signatures
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion: ordinal
numbers, greetings, days of the
week, months of the year, subject
pronouns, Gender & plural of nouns,
definite & indefinite articles,
expressing likes and dislikes,
describing other using irregular
verbs ser and adjectives, Adjective
agreement, making complete
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sentences using ser, estar, and
tener.
Prayer: El Padre Nuestro.
Reading: Ventanas, Lecturas para
todos, seasonal stories.
Culture: Spanish speaking
communities in the US, Learning
about Tejano music groups, Spanish
songs & games, Project on Spanish
speaking countries, cooking a
Spanish recipe.
Computer
 Online Safety
 Netiquette
 Keyboarding
 Video Production and Editing
 Music Production and Editing
 Creating Presentations
 Advanced Text Editing
 Spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers)
 Basic Programming
 Computer Animation
 Photo Editing (Photoshop and
variants)
 Animation
 E-book Publishing
 Internet and Database Research
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Who is God?
o Revealed Truth
o Trinity
New Testament... who is Jesus
o Promise of Salvation
o The Promised Messiah
o Kingdom of God
o Jesus the Healer
o Jesus the Bread of Life
o Jesus the Savior
Seven Sacraments
o Baptism
o Confirmation
o Eucharist
o Penance
o Anointing of the Sick
o Holy Orders
o Matrimony
Body of Christ
o Vocation
o Works of Mercy
o Social Teachings of the
Church
o Communion of Saints
English/Language Arts
(Literature)
 Parables
 Short Story Elements
 Science fiction: “The Last Dog”
 Accelerated: “Dark They Were and
Golden Eyed”
 Southern Fiction: Regular: “The
Lottery”
 “The Scarlet Ibis”
 Elements of Poetry: traditional and
free verse
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Selected poems from Literature
textbook
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and
“Annabel Lee”
Drama elements
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Mystery elements and archetypes
Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue
Morgue”
Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle
“A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The
Adventure of the Speckled Band”
Accelerated: The Hobbit
Regular: Nothing but the Truth
Nonfiction – biography and
autobiography
Holocaust and WWII background:
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young
Girl
Propaganda
(Writing)
 Weekly paragraph writing
 Three paragraph essay with quotes
and citation
 Creative writing – short story
 Lyric poems about nature
 Three and five paragraph poetic
elements essay
 Structured poems
 Five paragraph essay on detective
fiction archetypes
 Creative writing – mystery
 Five paragraph essay on novel
 Autobiography / memoir
 Classmate biography
 Biography paper based on biography
read
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(English)
 Confusing words review
 Kinds of sentences
 8 parts of speech review
 Interjections
 Conjunctions
 Nouns
 Pronouns
 Verbs
 Comma usage
 Sentence fragments
 Subject and verb
 Subject-verb agreement
 Pronouns and subject verb
agreement
 Pronoun-antecedent agreement
 Complements
 Pronoun Case – nominative and
objective
 Capitalization
 Adjectives
 Adverbs
 Modifiers – degrees / problems
 Prepositions
 Infinitives
 Mapping parts of speech in
sentences
 Adjective and adverb phrases
 Participles and phrases
 Phrases – misplaced
 Adjective and adverb clauses
 Clause - misplaced
 Types of sentences: simple,
compound, complex, and
compound-complex
 Verb tenses
 Six troublesome verbs
 Words often confused
 Punctuation
 Weekly vocabulary unit: roots,
prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, and
antonyms
Math
(On Level)
 Decimals and Integers
o Using Estimating Strategies
o All operations of Decimals
o Measure in Metric Units
o Compare and Order Integers
o All operations of Integers
o Order of operations
o Distributive Property
o Mean, Median, Mode
 Equations and Inequalities
o Evaluating and Writing
Algebraic Expressions
o Using Number Sense to Solve
Equations
o Solving Equations by all
operations
o Solving two-step equations
o Graphing and Writing
inequalities
o Solving inequalities by all
operations
 Exponents, Factors, and Fractions
o Exponents and Order of
Operations
o Scientific Notation
o Divisibility Tests and Prime
Factorization
o Simplifying, Comparing, and
Ordering Fractions
o Mixed Numbers and
Improper Fractions
o Fractions and Decimals
o Rational Numbers
 Operations with Fractions
o Estimate with Fractions and
Mixed Numbers
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o All operations of Mixed
Numbers
o Solving Equations with
Fractions
o Changing Units in the
Customary System
Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
o Ratios
o Unit Rates
o Solving Proportions
o Similar Figures
o Maps and Scale Dr4awings
Percents
o Percents, Fractions, and
Decimals
o Percents Greater than 100 or
Less than 1
o Finding the Percent of a
number
o Solving Percent Problems
Using Proportions
o Solving Percent Problems
Using Equations
o Find Percent of Change
Geometry
o Lines and Planes
o Measuring and Classifying
Angles
o Construction Bisectors
o Triangles
o Quadrilaterals and Other
Polygons
o Congruent Figures
o Circles
o Circle Graphs
Geometry and Measurement
o Estimating Length and Area
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o Areas of Parallelograms and
Triangles
o Areas of Other Figures
o Circumferences and Areas of
Circles
o Square Roots and Irrational
Numbers
o The Pythagorean Theor4em
o Three-Dimensional Figures
o Surface areas of Prisms and
Cylinders
o Volumes of Rectangular
Prisms and Cylinders
Patterns and Rules
o Patterns and Graphs
o Number Sequences
o Patterns and Tables
o Function Rules
o Using Tables, Rules, and
Graphs
o Interpreting Graphs
o Simple and Compound
Interests
o Write an Equation
o Transforming Equations
Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
o Graphing Points in Four
Quadrants
o Graphing Linear Equations
o Finding the Slope of a Line
o Exploring Nonlinear
Relationships
o Make a Table and Make a
Graph
o Translations
o Symmetry and Reflections
o Rotations
Displaying and Analyzing Data
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o Reporting Frequency
o Make a Table
o Random Samples and
Surveys
o Estimating Population Size
o Exploring Scatter plots
Using Probability
o Probability
o Experimental Probability
o Sample Spaces
o Compound Events
o Permutations
o Combinations
(Pre-Algebra Curriculum Map)
 Algebraic Expressions and Integers
o Variables and Expressions
o The Order of Operations
o Evaluating Exp0ressions
o Integers and Absolute Value
o Adding, Subtracting,
Multiplying and Dividing
Integers
o The Coordinate Plane
 Solving One-Step Equations and
Inequalities
o Properties of Numbers
o The Distributive Property
o Simplifying Variable
Expressions
o Variables and Equations
o Solving Equations by Adding,
Subtracting, Multiplying, or
Dividing
o Inequalities and their Graphs
o Solving Inequalities by
Adding, Subtracting,
Multiplying, or Dividing
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Decimals and Equations
o Rounding and Estimating
o Estimating Decimals Products
and Quotients
o Mean, Median, and Mode
o Using Formulas
o Solving Equations by Adding,
Subtracting, Multiplying, or
Dividing
o Using the Metric System
Factors, Fractions, and Exponents
o Divisibility and Factors
o Exponents
o Prime ‘Factorization and GCF
o Simplifying Fractions
o Rational Numbers
o Exponents and Multiplication
o Exponents and Division
o Scientific Notation
Operations with Fractions
o Comparing and Ordering
Fractions
o Fractions and Decimals
o Adding, Subtracting,
Multiplying, and Dividing
Fractions
o Using Customary Units of
Measurement
o Solving ;Equations by Adding,
Subtracting, or Multiplying
Fractions
o Powers of Products and
Quotients
Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
o Ratios and Unit Rates
o Proportions
o Fractions, Decimals, and
Percents
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o Proportions and percents
o Percents and Equations
o Percent of Change
o Markup and Discount
o Make a Table
Solving Equations and Inequalities
o Solving Two-Step Equations
o Solving Multi-Step Equations
o Multi-Step Equations With
Fractions and Decimals
o Write an Equation
o Solving Equations With
Variables on both Sides
o Solving Two-Step Inequalities
o Transforming Formulas
o Simple and Compound
Interest
Linear Functions and Graphing
o Relations and Functions
o Equations with Two Variables
o Slope and y-intercept
o Writing Rules for Linear
Equations
o Scatter plots
o Solve by Graphing
o Solving Systems of Linear
Equations
Spatial Thinking
o Introduction to Geometry:
Points, Lines, and Planes
o Angle Relationships and
Parallel Lines
o Classifying Polygons
o Congruence
o Circles
o Constructions
o Translations
o Symmetry and Reflections
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o Rotations
Area and Volume
o Area of Parallelograms,
triangles, trapezoids and
circles
o Surface Area of prisms,
cylinders, pyramids, cones,
and spheres
o Volume of prisms, cones,
pyramids, and cylinders
Right Triangles in Algebra
o Square Roots and Irrational
Numbers
o The Pythagorean Theorem
o Distance and Midpoint
Formulas
o Special Right Triangles
o Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
Ratios
o Angles of Elevation and
Depression
Data Analysis and Probability
o Counting Outcomes and
Theoretical Probability
o Independent and Dependent
Events
o Permutations and
Combinations
o Experimental Probability
o Random Samples and
Surveys
Nonlinear Functions and
Polynomials
o Patterns and Sequences
o Graphing Nonlinear
Functions
o Exponential Growth and
Decay
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o Polynomials
o Adding and Subtracting
Polynomials
o Multiplying a Polynomial by a
Monomial
o Multiplying Binomials
Science
 Nature of science
o Scientific method
o Laws/theories
 Classifying and exploring life
o 3 domains, 6 kingdoms
o Binomial nomenclature,
dichotomous keys
o Cells—structure, function,
and movement of materials
 From cell to organism
o Hierarchy of organization in
multicultural organism
o Cell differentiation and
reproduction
 Bacteria and viruses
o Structure, function,
classification, and
reproduction
 Structure, function, classification,
and reproduction of:
o Protists
o Fungi
o Plants
o Animals
 Animal Kingdom
o Vertebrate/invertebrate
o 9 phyla—structure, function,
classification, and
reproduction
 Lab process skills
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o Prediction, measuring,
formulating hypothesis,
graphing, data analysis,
making conclusions
Animal behavior and responses
Human systems
o Nervous system and senses
o Muscular system
o Skeletal system
Using natural resources
o Conservation and recycling
o Renewable/non-renewable
resources
Social Studies
 Geography: reviewing latitude and
longitude, grid maps, keys, compass
directions, scale measurement,
study of hemispheres, map titles,
and various types of maps. In
addition to class skill work,
contemporary examples are used to
gauge mastery of above listed skills.
 Louisiana Map Work: label all
boundaries, major river systems,
important physical features, major
urban areas, and cultural areas of
the state.
 History: Study of Louisiana History
from Prehistoric Native cultures to
contemporary issues in our state.
Last marking period is devoted to
late 19th Century American topics
including Industrialization, Reform,
and Imperialism.
 Government: study the framework
of the 3 branches of Louisiana
government and our local governing
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agencies. This also includes
historical governments of the French
and Spanish colonial periods in
Louisiana.
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Economics: study the theory of
mercantilism, stock market theories,
currency---historical and current,
and the significance of agriculture
and petrochemical industry to
Louisiana. Other topics include the
original Louisiana Lottery, severance
taxes, and state budget items.
American History topics include the
“robber barons” of the Industrial
Age.
Cultural: As a very cultural diverse
state, the following cultures will be
studied: Native American, French
and Cajun French, Spanish, British,
and American.
Projects include: State Symbol Cube
and Oral, Scale Room Map Drawing,
Native American Cultural Quilt Oral,
Famous Louisianan Project,
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(Optional: mosaic, color pencil,
printmaking, calligraphy), clay, color
pencil, paint
Proper and safe use of materials
Optional: color pencil blending,
computer/iPad art
Aesthetic Perception: How does
American art define the culture?
How does the artwork reflect their
values, goals, or intent? What
contribution does it make to our
current understanding?
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
Describe the unique qualities of
each artist’s work. How does the
artist show perspective and
proportion? What effect did this
artwork have on you? Where do
you think the artist got his/her ideas
for the work? Do you think the
artist conveyed his or her ideas
well? How have artists evolved from
concrete to abstract work? What
effect has popular media had on the
creation of art?
Art
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Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Line: analyze emotional effect of
line, line quality
Color: analyze emotional effect of
color as subject
Space: positive, negative, plays
important role in creation of 2D and
3D Art emphasis, unity, contrast,
repetition, pattern, balance drawing,
clay, mixed-media painting
Physical Education
 Assess and maintain a level to
improve health and performance.
 Understand that fitness is a life- long
goal.
 Demonstrate responsible personal
and social behaviors in a physical
activity setting.
 Participate in modified team and
individual sports.
 Apply rules of the game by
officiating small sided games.
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Library
 Research
 Open Access - An "open access"
policy means that students can use the
library as needed during the school day.
Music
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Sing independently on pitch, within
the range most comfortable, using a
free singing tone, and correct
posture
Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation, a varied repertoire of
songs
Describe and demonstrate with
accuracy melodic contour and
direction
Aurally identify and explore singing
in high, middle and low register
Perform rhythmic, melodic and
harmonic accompaniment on a
variety of classroom instruments to
accompany singing
Recognize expressive qualities and
respond appropriately to many
types of music
Describe the various uses of music in
daily experiences, relating it to its
roots in music history
Describe the evaluative properties
of a listening selection, such as the
feeling that the music portrays
Explore and identify distinguishing
characteristics of representative
music genres and styles from a
variety of cultures and time periods
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
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Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Choir
 Sing with expression and technical
accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal
literature with a level of difficulty of
3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including
some songs performed from
memory
 Sight-read, accurately and
expressively, music with a level of
difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6
 Identify, define, and apply standard
notation symbols for pitch, rhythm,
dynamics, tempo, articulation, and
expression to the repertoire being
sung
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic
principles of meter, rhythm, tonality,
intervals, chords, and key signatures
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion:
numbers, greetings, days of the
week,& months of the year(dates),
subject pronouns, Gender & plural
of nouns, definite & indefinite
articles, describing family members
using irregular verb ser and
adjectives, family tree poster,
Adjective agreement, using the verb
tener to ask and tell age, expressing
possession using de. Describing
classes, classroom objects, and
schedules. Requesting food and
drinks frequency words, using tener
que, hay que verbs to express
obligations, using regular –ar, -er, &
-ir ending verbs to write complete
sentences,
 Prayer: El Padre Nuestro.
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Reading: Ventanas, Lecturas para
todos, seasonal stories.
Culture: Field trip to a Mexican
restaurant, Quinceañera, Spanish
songs & games, Project on Spanish
speaking countries, cooking a
Spanish recipe.
Computer
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Online Safety
Netiquette
Keyboarding
Video Production and Editing
Music Production and Editing
Creating Presentations
Advanced Text Editing
Spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers)
Basic Programming
Computer Animation
Photo Editing (Photoshop and
variants)
Animation
E-book Publishing
Internet and Database Research
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EIGHTH GRADE
Religion
 10 commandments
o Making Moral Choices
o Following God's Laws
o Love God and Others
o Honor Life and Creation
o Respect all people
 Church History
o Early Church
o Christians of the Roman Empire
o Christians of the Middle Ages
o Christians of the High Middle
Ages
o The Church in Crisis and Change
o People of Reform and Renewal
o Enlightenment and challenges it
brings
o Catholicism in the United States
o Effects of World Wars, the Great
Depression, etc. on the Church
o Showing Concern for Future
Generations What does it mean to
be Catholic
o Social Teaching of the Church
o Kingdom of God
o Body of Christ
o Witnessing to our faith
o Growing in our faith
o Communion of Saints
Language Arts
(Literature)
o Summer Reading: Tom Sawyer,
Sword of the Rightful King
o Literature terms: definitions,
application
o Poetry Unit: poems, brief author
sketches, original writing
o Animal Farm by George Orwell
o a study in conjunction with
social studies
o Shakespeare Bats Cleanup by Ronald
Koenig: a novel in verse
o a study to complete poetry
unit
o The Outsiders by SE Hinton: a class
study
o To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee:
class study
o Mythology: gods and goddesses and
their stories
o Excerpts of The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe by CS Lewis
o a study in conjunction with
Living Stations
o Shakespeare: The Tragedy of
Romeo and Juliet
o Daily reading time
 1st semester: student choice
in conjunction with
accumulating AR points
 2nd semester: class study of
specific novels; some time
for student choice
o Essay writing to analyze literature
o Literature (Accelerated class addon)
o Classical poets: life and effect on
poetry
 Emily Dickinson
 Edgar Allan Poe
 William C. Williams
 Robert Frost
 William Shakespeare
 ee cummings
o Additional poetry
o The Giver by Lois Lowry
o Additional mythology study
o Excerpts
 from White Fang by Jack
London
 from Frankenstein by Shelley
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 parts of speech
o identify, label
o use correctly in sentences
 introduction to formal writing
o third person point of view
o avoiding forms of “be”
o increase vocabulary
 writing a well developed formal
paragraph
o topic sentence
o two to three supporting
details
o using quotes
o closing sentence
 writing 5 paragraph essays
o introduction- thesis
o three body paragraphs
o conclusion
 parts of the sentence
o identify, label
o use to create various
sentence structures and
styles
 usage
 mechanics
 vocabulary
o Sadlier Oxford vocabulary
series
o spell, define, determine parts
of speech
o synonyms
o sentence usage
 essays to analyze literature
 ten steps to writing a research paper
o learn steps and terms
o write a paper in conjunction
with social studies fair
 verbals
 weekly/daily mechanics, usage and
grammar practice (1st semester)
 weekly/daily writing (2nd semester)
Math
(Algebra 1)
 Exploring Expressions, Equations,
and Functions
o Variables and Express
o Patterns and Sequences
o Order of Operations
o Stem and Leaf Plots
o Open Sentences
o Identity and Equality
Properties
o The Distributive Property
o Commutative and
Associative Properties
o A Preview of Graphs and
Functions
 Exploring Rational Numbers
o Integers and the Number
Line
o Line Plots
o Adding and Subtracting
Integers
o Rational Numbers
o Adding and Subtracting
Rational Numbers
o Multiplying Integers
o Multiplying and Dividing
Rational Numbers
o Square Roots and Real
Numbers
 Solving Linear Equations
o Solving One-Step Equations
o Solving Equations with
Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication, and Division
o Solving Multi-Step Equations
o Angles and Triangles
o Solving Equations with the
Variable on Both Sides
o Solving Equations and
Formulas
o Measures of Central
Tendency
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Using Proportional Reasoning
o Ratios and Proportions
o Similar Triangles
o Trigonometric Ratios
o Percents
o Percent of Change
o Probability and Odds
 Graphing Relations and Functions
o The Coordinate Plane
o Relations
o Equations as Relations
o Linear Relations and
Functions
o Graphing Linear Equations
o Functions
o Writing Equations from
Patterns
 Analyzing Linear Equations
o Slope
o Writing Linear Equations in
Point-Slope and Standard
Forms
o Graphing Linear Equations
o Parallel and Perpendicular
Lines
o Midpoint of a Line Segment
 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
and Inequalities
o Graphing Systems of
Equations
o Substitution
o Elimination Using Addition
and Subtraction
o Elimination Using
Multiplication and Graphing
Systems of Inequalities
Science
 The nature of science
o Scientific method
o Laws/theories
 Structure of the earth
o Earth’s major systems
including atmosphere,
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hydrosphere, cryosphere,
biosphere, geosphere
o Earth’s interior structure
o Earth’s major landforms:
plains, mountains, plateaus
Understanding the atom
o Atomic structure
Minerals
o Characteristics
o Physical properties
o Uses
Rocks
o Characteristics, classification,
and identification of igneous,
sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks
Erosion and deposition
o Landforms shaped by wind
and water
o Mass wasting and glaciers
Earth’s water
o Properties of water including
structure, distribution, and
quality
Plate tectonics
o Location and identification of
major plates; continental
drift theory
o Seafloor spreading and
mechanics of plate tectonics
o Structural geology and earth
blocks
Earth dynamics
o Landforms at plate
boundaries; mountain
building, continent building
Earthquakes and volcanoes
o Earthquakes—
measurements and detecting
epicenters
o Volcanoes—classifying and
predicting
Fossils
o Clues to Earth’s past
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o Characteristics and
identification of common
fossils
Geologic time/relative dating
o Half-life problems;
calculating absolute age
Natural Resources
o Renewable and nonrenewable resources
o Conservation and recycling
Physical Science
o Density problems
o Lab process skills
Social Studies
 Geography: Empirical Russia, World
War I and II Europe/Pacific Theatres,
Middle East, Vietnam, various areas
of US as applies to topical studies.
Map interpretation, uses of various
maps. Making graphs and charts to
show trends
 History: Late 19th Century to
Contemporary America
 Government: Review 3 branches of
government and their functions
etc…., Amendments to the
Constitution [especially the Bill of
Rights], various government styles:
democracy, socialism, totalitarian;
concepts of conservatism and
liberalism, elections and
rights/duties of American citizens.
 Economics: uses of capital in
Industrial America, Imperialism as a
boom to economy, stock market
applications as applies to Great
Depression, government programs
designed to spark spending;
concepts of inflation, recession, and
depression to be discussed.
 Cultural: various studies of cultural
differences [Examples: Middle
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etc….] and how they can lead to
conflict.
Projects: American Reform
Magazines, the Great War Museum,
Social Studies Fair, World War II
videos, Cold War “Brick in the Wall”
shoe box project, Middle East power
points, “Duma” Bill Project, Stock
Market Portfolio.
Creative Expression—Elements—
Media—Materials Technique
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance the Creative Expression
Balance, repetition, movement,
contrast, emphasis drawing, clay,
mixed-media (i.e. kaleidoscope)
painting, computer graphics, oil
pastel Optional: mosaic, color
pencil) color pencil, oil pastel, paint
Proper and safe use of materials;
Sketchbook Express
Optional: 2 point perspective, figure
drawing, color layering and
placement, computer/iPad art.
Aesthetic Perception
How do we perceive ourselves and
others through art? Art is a
reflection of us and others: mirror
and window. How does the artwork
reflect our values, goals or intent?
What contribution does it make to
our current understanding?
Art Criticism—Description—
Analysis—Interpretation—
Decision/Judgment
Artist and History applied as needed
to enhance Art Criticism
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Describe the unique qualities of
each artist’s work. How does the
artist’s work exhibit a reflection of
his/her self in society? What effect
did this artwork have on your?
Where do you think the artist got
his/her ideas for the work? Do you
think the artist conveyed his or her
ideas well? How has the role of the
artist changed from medieval times
to today? What effect has popular
media had on the creation of art?
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Physical Education
 Assess and maintain a level to
improve health and performance.
 Understand that fitness is a life- long
goal.
 Demonstrate responsible personal
and social behaviors in a physical
activity setting.
 Participate in modified team and
individual sports.
 Apply rules of the game by
officiating small sided games.
Library
 Research
 Open Access
*An "open access" policy means that
students can use the library as needed
during the school day.
Music
 Sing independently on pitch, within
the range most comfortable, using a
free singing tone, and correct
posture
 Sing expressively with appropriate
dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation, a varied repertoire of
songs
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Describe and demonstrate with
accuracy melodic contour and
direction
Aurally identify and explore singing
in high, middle and low register
Perform rhythmic, melodic and
harmonic accompaniment on a
variety of classroom instruments to
accompany singing
Recognize expressive qualities and
respond appropriately to many
types of music
Describe the various uses of music in
daily experiences, relating it to its
roots in music history
Describe the evaluative properties
of a listening selection, such as the
feeling that the music portrays
Identify and analyze distinguishing
characteristics of representative
music genres and styles from a
variety of cultures and time periods
Celebrate various musical styles
including seasonal, contemporary
Christian, sacred and secular music
Use music as an avenue to express
thoughts, feelings and energy
Listens and recognizes selected
works of great composers
Choir
 Sing with expression and technical
accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal
literature with a level of difficulty of
3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including
some songs performed from
memory
 Sight-read, accurately and
expressively, music with a level of
difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6
 Identify, define, and apply standard
notation symbols for pitch, rhythm,
dynamics, tempo, articulation, and
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sung
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic
principles of meter, rhythm, tonality,
intervals, chords, and key signatures
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Internet and Database Research
Spanish
 Vocabulary: Building on previous
vocabulary, with expansion: subject
pronouns, Gender & plural of nouns,
definite & indefinite articles, using
irregular verb ir to express where
you are going, irregular verb estar to
make questions with interrogatives
words, irregular verb ser to ask and
tell time. , using the verb tener to
ask and tell age. Talking about
schedules, conjugating irregular –ar,
-er, & -ir ending verbs to write
complete sentences,
 Prayer: El Padre Nuestro.
 Reading: Ventanas, Lecturas para
todos, seasonal stories.Culture:
 Snacks and food from Mexico, Public
high schools in Mexico, Spanish
songs & games,
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Project on Spanish speaking
countries, cooking a Spanish recipe.
Computer
 Online Safety
 Netiquette
 Keyboarding
 Video Production and Editing
 Music Production and Editing
 Creating Presentations
 Advanced Text Editing
 Spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers)
 Basic Programming
 Computer Animation
 Photo Editing (Photoshop and
variants)
 Animation
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