CURRICULUM
LOWER SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
PRIMARY RESOURCES
ACSI Bible, Preschool
BIBLE
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Understand that Jesus was a real person and that He
and His Father love them.
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Learn that God spoke the world into existence out of
nothing and He is all-powerful.
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Meet Adam and Eve, the first family of the Bible.
Learn the importance of Noah’s obedience to God.
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Understand why Isaac was such a special gift from God
to Abraham and Sarah.
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN DRAMATIC PLAY
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Express feelings through movement.
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Begin to create or recreate stories, moods or experiences.
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Begin to engage in dramatic play with others.
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Learn the story of Jacob and Esau and the consequences
of lying.
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Discover how Joseph remained in God’s care throughout
his life and how he showed kindness to his brothers.
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Learn how God protected baby Moses and how he became
a leader of God’s people. Explore the events surrounding
the birth of Christ and His childhood.
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Learn the significance of God’s gift of baby John to
Zacharias and Elizabeth. Discover how Jesus demonstrated
to the disciples His power over nature.
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Learn and use colors.
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Recognize the numbers 1-10 in print.
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Discover how Jesus demonstrated miraculous power over
nature, sickness, and death.
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Count from 1-10 independently.
Learn how Zacchaeus changed his life when he came
to Jesus.
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Learn one to one correspondence using different objects.
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Learn AB, ABC and ABBA patterning.
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Learn that even a good man like Nicodemus needed Jesus
to make him new inside.
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Learn and recognize shapes.
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Explore the events surrounding the arrest, trial, and
crucifixion of Jesus, His resurrection and ascension.
Learn to classify and sort different objects according
to size and color.
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Learn how the power of prayer resulted in Peter’s escape
from prison.
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Discover how Paul and Silas praised God, even in the
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Learn how Joshua and Caleb trusted God and were
not afraid.
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Discover how God spoke to the boy Samuel and how
He speaks to children today.
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Discover how David trusted God to defeat Goliath.
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Learn how Jonah suffered when he didn’t obey God right
away. Discover how Daniel did the right thing even
though it was very difficult.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Exploratory and Pretend Centers
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN MATH
PRIMARY RESOURCES
PRE-KINDERGARTEN READING
1
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Learn to write their first name.
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Recognize other student names in print.
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Learn that books are read from front to back and right-side up.
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Learn that words are read from left to right.
Pre-Kindergarten Reading cont...
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Learn to recognize rhyming words.
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Learn/memorize selected Nursery Rhymes.
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Learn to recognize and read environmental print.
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Learn to recognize and read beginner sight words.
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Learn to hear a word through phonological awareness.
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Attempt to write messages as part of playful activity.
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Learn word segmentation up to three syllables.
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Understand that writing is used to communicate.
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Begin to dictate words, phrases, and sentences to an
adult recording on paper. Understand that letters are
different from numbers.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN WRITING
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Frog Street Press
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PRIMARY RESOURCES
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE
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Show an interest in investigating unfamiliar objects and how
they work together or against each other.
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Use one or more senses to observe and learn.
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Describe observations.
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Use simple measuring devices.
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Compare objects and recognize similarities and differences.
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Make predictions about what will happen next.
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Share observations and findings with others.
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KINDERGARTEN
BIBLE
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Frog Street Press
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Recognize that God created the world and recount the
story of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin.
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Recount the stories surrounding the births of Samuel, Isaac,
and John the Baptist.
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Recall stories of Mephibosheth, Daniel, Three Hebrew
Children, and David and how He took care of them.
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Recall the birth of Christ, His death, and resurrection.
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Recall stories of the lost sheep, the good Samaritan, the ten
lepers, and learn how God helps us.
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Recall the stories of Jonah, Paul, Joseph, Esther, and Moses
and learn that God has a plan for our lives.
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Develop a sense of personal space.
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Express interest and self-direction in learning.
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Begin to show self-control by following classroom rules.
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Begin to be responsible for individual behavior and actions.
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Begin to show greater ability to control intense feelings.
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Begin to share and cooperate with others in group activities.
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Respect other people’s space and personal belongings.
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Begin to develop friendships.
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Begin to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
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Respond to the suggestions or direction of others.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
ACSI Bible
Bible in Felt
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KINDERGARTEN MATH
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Identify numbers from 1-100 and count to 100. Count by
ones, fives, and tens to 100.
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Recognize the value of a penny, nickel, and dime. Create
and interpret a pictograph.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
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Copy patterns using shapes and colors.
Teacher Directed
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Make comparisons using the terms larger, smaller, and
same size. Recognize words related to position.
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Kindergarten Math cont...
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Model story problems using counters.
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Identify the numbers that come before and after a given
number. Measure the length of objects in inches and
make comparisons.
Write letters and words following appropriate left to right
and top to bottom progression.
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Print letters of the alphabet D’Nelian style.
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Apply the basic rules of capitalization and punctuation:
capitalize the first word in a sentence end sentences with
periods or question marks.
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Display the time on a clock to show the nearest hour
and half hour.
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Copy patterns on geo boards.
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Blend letters and sounds to decode words.
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Determine the ordinal positions first through tenth.
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Read words ending in two consonants.
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Use models to determine the addition combinations
of the numbers 1-10.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
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Subtract one (1) from a number and subtract a number
from itself. Explore tangrams and reconstruct patterns.
A Beka Books
Reading Readiness Skills ( Neuhaus Education Center)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
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A Beka Kindergarten Math
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Math K Saxon Publications
KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE
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KINDERGARTEN PENMANSHIP
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Print their first and last name.
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Print upper and lower case letters of the alphabet using top
bottom and left-right progression in D’Nealian handwriting.
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Copy words and sentences off the board.
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Use a story starter to write a story about a personal experience.
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Understand that writing is used to communicate.
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Investigate their five senses.
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Identify the seasons and their different weather patterns.
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Grow plants and observe their similarities and differences.
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Investigate the similarities and differences among animals and
how those similarities and differences help each animal adapt.
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Explore land and water and learn how to care for the earth.
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Compare and contrast the daytime and the nighttime.
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Investigate things that float and sink.
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Investigate light and heat and discover how they are used.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Science (Christian Schools International)
D’Nealian Handwriting (Pearson Education, Inc)
God’s World (A Beka Book)
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KINDERGARTEN READING
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Identify the vowels and differentiate between long
and short sounds.
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Identify the consonants and articulate their sounds.
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Recognize basic consonant blends.
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Recognize long vowels in open syllables: go, me, fly
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KINDERGARTEN HISTORY
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Understand the importance of jobs and learn about different
community helpers and ways they help our community
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Recognize the symbols and places that represent American
beliefs and contribute to our national identity: the American
flag, Washington DC, and the Statue of Liberty.
Recognize short vowels in closed syllables: mat, sit, cub
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Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Recite the alphabet from A to Z.
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Read selected sight words.
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Identify rhyming words in songs and poems.
Recognize important people in history and what they have
done to help our country: George Washington, Abraham
Lincoln, and George Washington Carver.
Recognize the beginning sounds of words.
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Understand that holidays are celebrations of special events.
Identify the parts of a book: front cover back
cover illustrator/author.
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Sing the names of the seven continents and locate them
on a map.
Answer questions during listening comprehension activities.
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Locate different countries on a map and compare their
customs and traditions.
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Retell stories that are read to them.
3
Kindergarten History cont...
FIRST GRADE ENGLISH/GRAMMAR
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Social Studies K, A Beka Book
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FIRST GRADE
BIBLE
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Identify nouns in a sentence.
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Distinguish between singular and plural nouns.
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Distinguish between common and proper nouns.
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Identify “I” as a pronoun.
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Identify the action verb in a sentence.
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Identify prepositions, objects of the preposition, and
prepositional phrases in sentences.
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Identify adjectives and article adjectives in sentences.
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Identify adverbs in sentences.
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Capitalize the first word of a sentence and end it with
appropriate punctuation: period, question mark, or
exclamation mark.
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Understand that God spoke the universe into existence
and meet Adam and Eve, the first family of the Bible.
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Consider Noah’s faithfulness to God.
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Learn how Jacob cheated his brother.
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Discover how Joseph became a great leader and forgave
his brothers.
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Capitalize proper nouns: names of people, names of places,
months of the year, days of the week, and the pronoun “I”.
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Discover what Timothy learned from Lois and Eunice.
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Recognize the function of the apostrophe in contractions.
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Recognize Moses as the chosen leader of God’s people.
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Be introduced to Peter, one of the leaders of the early church.
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Discover how Joshua and Caleb remained faithful to the Lord.
Recognize the critical attributes of complete sentences:
a subject noun, a verb, a complete thought, a beginning
capital letter, and ending punctuation.
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Experience Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi.
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Recite the story of John Mark.
Diagram sentences: color coding (Neahaus) and
labeling (Shurley).
Explore God’s rules, The Ten Commandments.
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Identify synonyms and antonyms
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Understand the importance of the Psalms to the praise
and worship of God.
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Discover that the Gospels contain God’s rules for experiencing
true happiness.
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Investigate the birth of Christ and His sinless childhood.
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Learn how to love and care for others and to share.
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Learn how to believe God, how to be thankful, and how
to serve Him.
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Investigate the beginnings of the church.
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Learn how to be wise and cheerful givers who please God.
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Discover that Steven was a willing leader in the early church.
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Discover how Philip won souls to Christ by obeying the Lord.
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Learn how reading God’s word daily will help them grow
in Him.
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PRIMARY RESOURCES
BJU English 1: Writing and Grammar
The Shurley Method: English Made Easy
Multisensory Grammar and Written Composition (Neuhaus
Education Center)
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FIRST GRADE MATH
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Solve addition sentences with sums to 12.
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Solve addition sentences using addition stories and pictures.
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Solve subtraction sentences with minuends to 12.
Discover how they can experience God’s glory in heaven.
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Understand that God gives us different abilities and that we
should use them to glorify Him.
Solve subtraction sentences using subtraction
stories and pictures.
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Solve addition sentences with three addends.
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Identify the related addition and subtraction facts in
fact families.
ACSI Bible, Grade One
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Add two-digit numbers without regrouping.
ACSI Bible Student Workbook
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Subtract two-digit numbers without regrouping.
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Count sets of 10-100 objects and write the numbers
as tens and ones.
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Identify and compare numbers that are greater or less than,
one less or one more than, ten less and ten greater than.
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First Grade Math cont...
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Identify the number that comes before, after, or between
given numbers. Identify ordinal position, first through tenth.
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Recognize and extend number patterns.
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Solve problems using even and odd numbers.
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Collect, organize, and record data using tally marks, picture
graphs, and bar graphs. Determine the value of sets of coins
made up of pennies, nickels, and dimes.
FIRST GRADE READING
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Identify and read the following in context and in isolation:
consonant blends. spl str th
consonant digraphs. ng ck ph
vowel-pair words. (boat) (read) (shout) (wait)
r-controlled vowels in words. (fork) (spark) (turn) (bird)
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Use different combinations of coins to make the same amount;
make combinations of coins that equal a quarter and a dollar.
long vowels in open syllables. (gō)
short vowels in closed syllables. (hăt)
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Tell time to the nearest hour and half hour.
silent e words. (hike) (stale)
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Order months, days, and events; interpret schedules and make
reasonable estimates involving time.
words in which the final y makes a /ē/ or /ī/. (penny) (fly)
Identify, sort, and classify plane shapes and solids
by properties.
silent consonants in words. (lamb) (light)
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final stable syllables. -ble -tle (fable) (bottle)
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Identify congruent shapes; make symmetrical shapes; give
and follow directions to locate objects.
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Recognize and read compound words.
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Recognize and read words with suffixes and prefixes.
Make, copy, and extend patterns; identify pattern units;
identify and correct errors in patterns.
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Recognize and read contractions.
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Recognize the number of syllables in words.
Order objects by length; estimate and measure length using
nonstandard units; estimate and measure to the nearest inch
and centimeter.
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Read sight words.
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Read and understand a glossary and table of contents.
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List words in alphabetical order by the first letter.
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Read orally and silently for comprehension.
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Identify and discuss major and minor characters.
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Estimate and compare weight and capacity.
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Recognize equal parts of groups; recognize halves, thirds
and fourths.
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Recall facts and details and sequence events in a story.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
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Draw conclusions, predict outcomes, and make inferences.
Harcourt Grade 1
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Recognize cause and effect relationships.
AR math Grade 1
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Read grade-level text with a minimum fluency rate of
80 words per minute.
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Read with expression, accuracy, fluency, and appropriate
speed, acknowledging all punctuation.
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PRIMARY RESOURCES
FIRST GRADE PENMANSHIP
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BJU Reading 1
Write upper and lowercase letters to form words and sentences
in D’Nealian manuscript demonstrating:
Correct form
Uniform slant
Proper size
Adequate spacing
Letters that sit neatly on the line
BJU Phonics 1
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FIRST GRADE SCIENCE
PRIMARY RESOURCES
D’Nealian Handwriting: Practice and Review Masters (Scott
Foresman - Addison Wesley)
Evan-Moor: Daily Handwriting Practice
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5
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Demonstrate safe practices during classroom and
field investigations.
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Draw detailed observations in journals.
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Sort objects several different ways according to likenesses
and differences.
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Identify and describe the five senses and their functions.
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Describe the properties of magnification.
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Distinguish between a spider and an insect.
First Grade Science cont...
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Identify characteristics of living and non-living organisms
and objects.
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Describe various beliefs, customs and traditions of
other countries.
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Model rotation and revolution of the planets around the sun.
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Explain the Christmas customs and traditions in America.
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Distinguish between a planet and a star.
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Retell the story of the first Christmas from the Bible.
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Observe and record the functions of a thermometer.
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Determine objects that are magnetic.
Describe winter holiday celebrations and customs and identify
when winter occurs on a yearly timeline.
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Demonstrate how simple machines make work easier.
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Illustrate the parts of a plant.
Describe changes in the physical environment during the
winter months and how these changes affect people.
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Compare animals according to classifications,
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Describe animal adaptations.
Locate places on a map using the four cardinal directions
and the compass rose.
Define reduce, reuse, and recycle as it applies to caring
for the earth.
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Locate major landmarks such as the United States and Texas
on maps and globes.
Conduct simple investigations using the scientific method.
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Recognize and use a map key.
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Read and interpret a bar graph.
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Describe routes on a map.
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Recognize that color breaks into different bands in
the light spectrum.
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Identify physical characteristics of places on a map.
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Recognize the characteristics of good citizenship such as
personal rights and responsibilities, following the rules,
and understand that individuals belong to much larger
groups of citizens.
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Describe participation in democratic decision making and
explain majority vote.
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Recognize the role of authority figures and public officials.
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Identify political leaders such as the mayor, governor, and
president and the responsibilities of each.
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Identify customs, symbols, and celebrations that make
Americans proud.
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Identify various historical figures and tell how they influenced
the nation. Betsy Ross, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln,
Ben Franklin, and Martin Luther King
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Recognize The National Anthem and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Distinguish between wants and needs.
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Identify the possible effects of shortages.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
First Grade Discovery Works (Concordia)
Materials from the Humble ISD Science Collaborative
Various Internet Websites
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FIRST GRADE HISTORY
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Retell the folktale and legend of Johnny Appleseed and
identify seasons of an apple tree.
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Describe different beliefs, customs, and traditions of families
and their importance.
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Describe ways that families meet basic human needs.
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Recognize holidays, celebrations, and customs.
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Describe physical changes in the environment during the fall
season and identify when autumn occurs on a yearly timeline.
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Identify changes in weather and how those changes affect people.
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Describe how a farmer’s job changes with the seasons.
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Identify different types of farms.
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Describe different foods grown and harvested on a farm.
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Identify how farms are important to all people.
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Describe how Native Americans lived off the land.
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Identify the contributions of Native Americans to the
survival of the Pilgrims.
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Describe the customs and way of life of Native Americans.
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Describe the origins of the customs of Thanksgiving.
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PRIMARY RESOURCES
A Beka Book
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FIRST GRADE SPELLING
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Identify the number of vowel sounds (syllables) in words.
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Spell short vowel sounds in closed syllables. (hat) (lock) (fetch)
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Spell consonant clusters. sh th ch wh
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Spell VCe syllables. (hike) (base)
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Describe the Pilgrims’ way of life and their hope for
religious freedom.
Spell words with r-controlled vowels. (fork) (spark) (turn)
(bird) (herd)
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Spell words with final stable syllables. -ble -tle
Recognize that there are many different countries around
the world.
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Spell common suffixes. -ing -ed -es
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Spell common prefixes. re- un-
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First Grade Spelling cont...
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Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled with a final y or ey.
(rainy) (key)
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Learn that the message heard by Mary, Joseph, and the
shepherds is also an important message for them.
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Spell words in which /ī/ is spelled y. (fly)
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Spell words in which long /ā/ is spelled ai ay. (sail) (say)
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Spell words with the diphthongs oi oy ou ow. ((boil) (boy)
(out) (cow)
Understand the meaning of mercy through the actions of Jesus
and discover ways to show compassion for the spiritual needs
of others.
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Spell words in which long /ē/ is spelled ea ee. (meat) (feet)
Learn how Ruth demonstrated her loyalty to Naomi and
became a loving servant.
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Spell words in which /ō/ is spelled ow oa o. (snow)
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Discover how David found the courage to face the giant as
well as his sorrow for the sins he committed as king of Israel.
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Find out how Nehemiah’s cooperative attitude and his
determination to stand against the crowd, resulted in the
(boat) (cold)
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Spell words in which /s/ is spelled with a c. (mice)
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Spell words in which ŏ is spelled a. (watch)
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Spell words in which ĕ is spelled ea ai. (head) (said)
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Spell words with consonant blends made with r l s. (tree)
reconstruction of Jerusalem’s wall in record time.
(black) (spot)
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Spell common homonyms. (dear, deer) (for, four)
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Spell irregular words. (move) (father)
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Spell contractions. (can’t)
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Spell words that follow the Doubling Rule.
(hop + ed = hopped)
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Spell words that follow the Dropping Rule. (drive + ing = driving)
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Spell words that follow the Changing Rule. (fry + ed = fried)
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Learn that Miriam was a responsible older sister and grew
up praising God, only to learn a difficult lesson about
respecting authority.
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Learn that even though Abraham listened to God, he had to
learn the importance of honesty. His prayer for Lot is a
reminder that we must also pray for others.
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Experience Martha’s open profession of her belief in God
and faith in Jesus.
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Discover how Peter found self-control and learned to
accept others.
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Find out how Paul and Barnabas encouraged others.
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Learn how Paul and Silas shared their faith as a model
for how we, too, should witness to others about the Good
News of salvation.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center)
Language Enrichment: Reading Concepts Manual (Neuhaus
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Education Center)
ACSI Bible, Grade Two
Modern Curriculum Press
ACSI Bible Student Workbook
NIrV Adventure Bible for Young Readers
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SECOND GRADE
SECOND GRADE ENGLISH/GRAMMAR
BIBLE
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Identify nouns in lists, sentences, and paragraphs.
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Identify singular and plural nouns.
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Add s and es to singular nouns to form plurals.
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Add ‘s to singular nouns to show possession.
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Distinguish between common and proper nouns.
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Recognize when to use pronouns in writing.
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Discover how Moses, a humble man, found the courage to
diligently pursue freedom for the Israelites.
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Find that Joshua loved God’s word and wholeheartedly obeyed
all that Moses had commanded him to do.
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Learn how Daniel’s confidence and faith in God lead to a
prosperous and successful life.
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Learn how Job remained patient and controlled his tongue
even in the face of great tragedy and suffering.
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Identify direct objects and objects of the preposition.
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Identify action verbs and helping verbs.
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Discover how an unselfish Esther listened to wise advice and
saved the Jewish people.
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Recognize appropriate use of verb tense.
Find out how Elijah’s trust in God allowed him to boldly face
the prophets of Baal.
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Recognize adjectives/adverbs in lists, sentences,
and paragraphs.
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Recognize appropriate use of articles.
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Second Grade English/Grammar cont...
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Calculate elapsed time.
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Measure length and height using customary and metric units.
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Measure weight in customary and metric units.
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Measure capacity in customary and metric units.
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Identify plane geometric figures and count sides and vertices.
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Identify solid shapes and count edges, faces, and corners.
Respond to questions in complete sentences.
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Identify fractional parts of sets and wholes.
Diagram sentences: color-coding (Neuhaus)
labeling (Shurley).
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Recognize multiplication as repeated addition.
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Use manipulatives to model basic multiplication facts.
Apply the steps of the writing process:
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Recognize division as repeated subtraction.
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Apply rules of capitalization: first word in a sentence;
proper nouns; titles of books, stories, songs, etc.
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Apply rules of punctuation: periods, question marks,
and exclamation marks.
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Use apostrophes to form contractions and possessives.
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Demonstrate comma rules: between date and year, city
and state, words in a series, greeting and closing of a letter.
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planning
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Use manipulatives to model basic division facts.
drafting
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Identify patterns in charts, tables, and sets of numbers.
revising
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Identify the algorithm needed to solve word problems.
proofreading
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publishing
Use a variety of strategies to solve problems: drawing pictures,
making lists, working backward, guess and check.
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Write sentences to match a given pattern. (article, adjective,
noun, verb, adverb, preposition, article, object of the preposition)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Accelerated Math
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Math Fact Frenzy Teaching Guide
BJU English 2: Writing and Grammar
TECHNOLOGIES
The Shurley Method: English Made Easy
Multisensory Grammar and Written Composition
(Neuhaus Education Center)
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Math Fact Frenzy Drill and Practice
SECOND GRADE PENMANSHIP
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SECOND GRADE MATH
Write upper and lowercase letters to form words and sentences
in D’Nealian manuscript demonstrating
Correct form
Uniform slant
Proper size
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Master the 200 basic addition and subtraction facts
with 100% accuracy.
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Master multiplication through the facts of 5.
Adequate spacing
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Distinguish between odd and even numbers.
Letters that sit neatly on the line
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Read and write whole numbers through 9,999.
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Order whole numbers to 9,999.
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Write numbers in expanded notation through 9,999.
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Compare whole numbers using <, >, = through 9,999.
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Add three digit numbers with regrouping.
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Subtract three digit numbers with regrouping.
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Count forward and backward from a given number
(numbers to 1,000).
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Recognize word names for numbers through 9,999.
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Create and interpret charts and graphs.
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Determine the value of sets of coins and dollar bills up to $10.00.
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Write the value of a set of coins using cent, dollar, and
decimal symbols.
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Tell time to five minute intervals.
Write upper and lowercase letters to form words and sentences
legibly in D’Nelian cursive demonstrating
Correct form
Uniform slant
Proper size
Adequate spacing
Letters that sit neatly on the line
PRIMARY RESOURCES
D’Nealian Handwriting: Practice and Review Masters
(Scott Foresman - Addison Wesley)
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
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SECOND GRADE READING
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Decode the following in context and in isolation
•
Sort and classify objects according to likenesses and differences.
•
Read and color bar graphs.
consonant blends. spl str thr
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Measure objects using non-standard forms of measurement.
consonant digraphs. ng ck ph
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Measure objects using meters, decimeters, and centimeters.
vowel digraphs. ie ue ew
•
Measure the mass of an object using a balance.
vowel diphthongs. oi oy ou
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Observe and describe matter based on multiple characteristics:
r-controlled vowels. (fork) (spark) (turn) (bird)
mass
open and closed syllables. (fā/vor) (lăd/der)
size
VCe syllables. (hike) (stale)
shape
final stable syllables. -tion -ble -tle
color
ability to float
magnetism
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Use syllabication skills to decode words.
(V/CV) (VC/CV) (V/CCV)
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Code the pronunciation of words using diacritical markings,
rules of syllabication, and accent marks.
•
Recognize words with common prefixes and suffixes.
•
Read grade-level text with a minimum fluency rate of 90-100
words per minute.
•
Read grade-level text smoothly, with accurate word recognition
of at least 95%, using appropriate expression, and acknowledging
all punctuation.
•
Illustrate the system needed to produce shadows.
•
Recognize that color breaks into different bands in the
light spectrum.
•
Describe the characteristics of different phases of the moon.
•
Explain the differences in colors of stars.
•
Conduct simple investigations using the scientific method.
•
Read grade level or above text to answer comprehension
questions in complete sentences using evidence found in the text.
Explain how heat causes change and compare objects
according to temperature.
•
Describe the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gasses.
•
Use context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
•
Illustrate the water cycle.
•
Make inferences and draw conclusions about a given text.
•
•
Develop summaries of paragraphs, articles, and stories.
Observe and record weather changes from day to day
and over seasons.
•
Identify and/or state the main idea of a given text.
•
Identify differences in habitats and reasons for those differences.
•
Sequence the events of a passage, article, or story.
•
Construct a simple food chain.
•
Alphabetize a series of words by the first, second, or third letters.
•
Describe the characteristics of meat eaters and plant eaters.
•
Demonstrate dictionary skills.
•
Compare the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs.
•
Demonstrate a working knowledge of lesson vocabulary in
comprehension and related activities.
•
Distinguish between fossil imprints and remains.
•
Infer size and type of animal based on remains and imprints.
•
Explain the difference between endangered and extinct.
•
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Bob Jones University Press
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Blast Off! (Buckle Down Publishing Company)
Second Grade Discovery Works (Concordia)
Language Enrichment: Reading Concepts Manual
(Neuhaus Education Center)
Materials from the Humble ISD Science Collaborative
Various Internet Websites
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center
TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
Accelerated Reader
SECOND GRADE HISTORY
•
Recognize and apply the four cardinal directions on a map.
•
Demonstrate safe practices during classroom and
field investigations.
Name the seven continents and four major oceans and labe
them on a map of the world.
•
Name the 50 states in alphabetical order.
Write detailed observations in journals.
•
List four to five freedoms we enjoy in the United States.
SECOND GRADE SCIENCE
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•
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Second Grade History cont...
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Demonstrate an understanding of what The Pledge of
Allegiance means.
•
Recognize general rules for handling and displaying the
American flag.
•
Identify the dates and origins of America’s patriotic holidays:
•
Spell Vrr words. (carry) (sorry) (merry)
•
Spell words in which /ī/ is spelled igh. (sight)
•
Spell words in which /ā/ is spelled ay ai ea ei eigh. (stay) (bait)
(steak) (vein) (sleigh)
•
Spell words with the long and short oo. (book) (moon)
•
Spell words with V/CV patterns. (bā/sic)
•
Spell words with V/CCV patterns. (sē/cret)
•
Spell words in which /er/ is spelled ar and or. (dollar) (doctor)
•
Spell words with the diphthongs oi oy ou ow. (boil) (boy)
(couch) (flower)
George Washington’s birthday
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
•
Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled ea ie ei. (meat) (thief) (ceiling)
Veterans Day
•
Spell words in which /ō/ is spelled oa ow. (boat) (snow)
Thanksgiving Day
•
Spell words in which /s/ is spelled with c. (mice)
•
Spell words with prefixes. over- re- un- mis-
•
Describe the events that inspired America’s patriotic songs:
Yankee Doodle
•
Spell words in which /j/ is spelled with g dge. (gerbil) (badge)
The Star Spangled Banner
•
Spell words in which /au/ is spelled au aw a. (saucer) (straw) (ball)
America
•
Spell words in which /ĕ/ is spelled ea. (head)
America the Beautiful
•
Spell words in which /k/ is spelled ch. (school)
•
Spell words in which /f/ is spelled ph. (phone)
•
Spell words in which /hw/ is spelled wh. (whisper)
•
Spell irregular words. (through) (ocean)
•
Spell words that follow the Floss Rule. (glass) (scoff) (tell)
•
Spell words that follow the Rabbit Rule. (ladder) (tennis)
•
Spell words that follow the Doubling Rule. (hop + ed = hopped)
•
Spell words that follow the Dropping Rule. (drive + ing = driving)
•
Spell words that follow the Changing Rule. (fry + ed = fried)
•
Recognize the contribution of different groups of people to the
development of the United States of America:
Separatists
Pioneers
Indians
Cowboys
Colonists
Immigrants
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Our America Teacher Edition (A Beka Book)
First Facts About the States (Scholastic, Inc.)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGIES
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center)
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
Language Enrichment: Reading Concepts Manual (Neuhaus
Education Center)
SECOND GRADE SPELLING
TECHNOLOGIES
•
Identify the number of vowel sounds (syllables) in words.
•
Spell short vowel sounds in closed syllables. (hat) (lock) (fetch)
•
Spell consonant clusters. sh wr th ng tch
•
Spell long vowel sounds in open syllables. (a/pron) (go) (tri/pod)
•
Spell words in which /ŭ/ is spelled with the letter a. (about)
•
Spell words in which /ŏ/ is spelled with the letter a. (watch)
•
Spell VCe syllables. (hike) (stale)
•
•
Spell words with r-controlled vowels. (fork) (spark) (turn)
(bird) (germ)
Acknowledge that Jesus existed before the fall of man and
describe His birth, childhood, and preparations for His ministry.
•
•
Spell words with final stable syllables. -ble -tle -tion
Understand how Jesus selected, transformed, and equipped
His workers.
•
Spell common suffixes. -ing -ed -less -s -ful -ness
•
•
Spell words with VC/CV patterns. (nap/kin) (in/sist)
Recognize what Jesus teaches about ourselves and about
building our lives.
Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled with a final y or ey.
(rainy) (monkey)
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Discover what Jesus teaches about Himself.
•
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Discover what Jesus teaches about how to pray, love,
and live forever.
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE
BIBLE
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Third Grade Bible cont...
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Discover what Jesus teaches about sharing the Gospel, seeking
the lost, and forgiveness.
•
Diagram sentences: color-coding (Neuhaus) labeling parts
of speech (Shurley).
•
Discover what Jesus teaches about work and caring about others.
•
Use antonyms, synonyms and homophones.
•
Discover how Jesus overcomes nature, the enemy, and hunger.
•
Use suffixes to modify the meaning of words.
•
Understand that Jesus controls creation.
•
•
Discover how Jesus overcomes blindness and conquers death.
Utilize the thesaurus, dictionary, index, dictionary,
encyclopedia, library and the atlas.
•
Understand how God’s plan is revealed through the books
of the Bible.
•
Recognize the significance of Jesus’ death, resurrection,
and ascension into heaven. Discover how the Holy Spirit
empowers believers.
•
Understand how God uses persecution to fulfill His purposes
and how Saul, the persecutor, became Paul the follower.
•
Discover how Paul became the master builder of the early
church, laying foundations and reinforcing the work that
had been done.
•
Recognize that Paul accomplished all that God had for him
and that the building of the church continues today.
•
Review God’s plan for the church and for their personal lives,
and evaluate their own spiritual growth over the past school year.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
BJU English 3: Writing and Grammar
The Shurley Method: English Made Easy
Multisensory Grammar and Written Composition
(Neuhaus Education Center)
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE MATH
•
Maintain mastery of basic addition and subtraction facts
through 18.
•
Master the multiplication facts through 10.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
•
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
ACSI Bible, Grade Three
•
Identify plane and solid geometric shapes.
ACSI Bible Student Workbook
•
Calculate area and perimeter.
NIV Bible
•
Construct and read graphs and tables.
•
Solve one and two-step word problems using basic operations.
•
Use a number line to solve math problems.
•
Tell time to the nearest minute.
•
Measure using customary and metric units.
•
Determine the value of a set of coins.
•
Round to the nearest ten and hundred.
•
Estimate answers using rounding and basic operations.
•
Multiply three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.
•
Divide two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.
•
Compute using addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division algorithms.
•
Understand place value through 999,999.
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE ENGLISH/GRAMMAR
•
Write complete sentences.
•
Write and punctuate declarative, interrogative, and
exclamatory sentences.
•
Identify simple subjects and predicates.
•
Identify parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs
and adjectives.
•
Form plural nouns by adding –s or –es.
•
Add (‘s) or (s’) to nouns to show singular and plural
possession.
•
Apply capitalization rules: first word in a sentence; proper
nouns; titles of books, stories, and songs; days of the week, etc.
•
Use apostrophes to form contractions.
•
Apply rules of punctuation for periods, commas, question
marks, exclamation marks, and quotation marks.
•
Follow the steps of the writing process: planning, drafting,
revising, proofreading, and publishing.
•
Engage in the writing process to author a variety of written
works: how to paragraph; persuasive essay; friendly letter;
personal story; book report and research paper.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Harcourt Math Grade 3
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE PENMANSHIP
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MaintainlegibleD’Nealian manuscript,demonstrating:
Correct form
Uniform slant
Third Grade Penmanship cont...
Proper size
•
Use the table of contents to locate information for research.
Adequate spacing
•
Letters that sit neatly on the line
Enhance research with information from the internet, notes,
charts, and labels.
•
Identify the main idea of paragraphs, stories, and articles
and draw conclusions.
•
Read to increase knowledge of their own culture and connect
life experiences with language.
•
Read select novels and be introduced to a variety of literary
•
Review and maintain legible D’Nelian cursive, demonstrating:
Correct form
Uniform slant
Proper size
Adequate spacing
Letters that sit neatly on the line
genre.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Bob Jones University Press
D’Nealian Handwriting: Practice and Review Masters (Scott
Foresman - Addison Wesley)
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE SCIENCE
THIRD GRADE READING
•
Demonstrate safe practices during classroom and
field investigations.
•
Read various types of literature.
•
Write detailed observations in journals.
•
Read fluently both orally and silently.
•
•
Demonstrate various levels of comprehension.
Observe and identify patterns including seasons, day and
night, life cycles and predict what will happen next.
•
Read regular and irregular words.
•
Recognize and copy patterns seen in charts and graphs.
•
Apply word identification strategies such as decoding,
blending, and syllabication.
•
Make observations using tools including hand lenses,
balances, cups, bowls, and computers.
•
Verify word meaning with the application of derivational
endings, word order, and syntax.
•
Measure objects using meters, decimeters, and centimeters.
•
Measure the mass of an object using a balance.
•
Read on-level text with fluency and understanding.
•
•
Read silently for increasing periods of time.
Observe and describe matter based on characteristics of mass,
size, shape, color, ability to float, and magnetism.
•
Self-select independent-level reading.
•
Develop a model to show that light travels in a straight line.
•
Read a variety of genre by classic and contemporary authors.
•
•
Develop a broader vocabulary by listening, reading,
discussing, and making use of dictionaries, glossaries,
and available technology.
Recognize that color breaks into different bands in the
light spectrum.
•
Recognize constellations and understand that they are not
actual pictures in the sky.
•
Demonstrate an understanding of synonyms and
multi-meaning words.
•
Describe characteristics of the sun and moon.
•
Observe, describe, and record changes in size, mass, color,
position, quantity, time, temperature, sound, and movement.
•
Identify that heat causes change, and compare objects
according to temperature.
•
Identify matter as solids, liquids, and gasses.
•
Model a complete and incomplete electrical circuit.
•
Observe and record weather changes from day to day
and over seasons.
•
Identify differences in habitats and reasons for those differences.
•
Construct a simple food chain.
•
Identify some inherited characteristics of animals and plants.
•
Label the parts of a plant.
•
•
Apply a variety of comprehension strategies such as using
prior knowledge, retelling or acting out passages/stories,
rereading, and searching for clues.
Exhibit an understanding and interpretation of stories and
poems through written works, illustrations, demonstrations,
and connecting ideas and themes.
•
Analyze the characteristics and features of various types of
literature such as fiction, non- fiction, fact and fantasy.
•
Understand literary terms such as author, illustrator, title,
playwright, theater, stage, act, dialogue, scenes, character,
setting, and plot.
•
Conduct research using the 5 W questions model.
•
Use guide words to locate information in the encyclopedia
and dictionary.
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Third Grade Science cont...
•
Describe how Louisa May Alcott became one of America’s
favorite early authors.
Label the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant
and a conifer.
•
Summarize the circumstances that inspired Booker T.
Washington to build the Tuskegee Institute.
•
Identify different sources for water.
•
•
Conduct simple investigations using the scientific method.
Discuss the efforts of George Washington Carver to improve
farming in the south.
•
Recognize Laura Ingalls Wilder as the author of The Little
House books for children.
•
Recognize Billy Sunday as a famous evangelist who won
millions of people to Christ.
•
Explain the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. in ending
segregation in the United States.
•
Name the fifty states and label them on a map of the
United States.
•
Identify the seven continents and four major oceans and
label them on a world map.
•
Identify the different parts of a map.
•
Label the stages in complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
•
Infer size and type of animal based on remains and imprints.
•
PRIMARY RESOURCES
3rd Grade Discovery Works Concordia
Materials from the Humble ISD Science Collaborative
Various Internet Websites
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE HISTORY
•
Describe the events leading up to the discovery of the
West Indies by Christopher Columbus.
•
Discuss the influence of select individuals on the lives
of the Pilgrims:
John Smith
Pocahontas
Miles Standish
Squanto
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Our American Heritage: People in U.S. History (A Beka Book) Our
American Heritage: Map Study Skills (A Beka Book)
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
THIRD GRADE SPELLING
•
Explain the effects of persecution on the life of William Penn.
•
Include the ramifications of being Quaker.
•
Identify the number of vowel sounds (syllables) in words.
•
Describe Benjamin Franklin’s role as peacemaker during
the writing of the Constitution and the formation of the
new government.
•
Spell short vowel sounds in closed syllables. (hat) (lock) (fetch)
•
Spell consonant clusters. sh wr th ng tch
•
Spell long vowel sounds in open syllables. (a/pron) (go) (tri/pod)
•
Spell words in which /ŭ/ is spelled with the letter a or o.
(about) (month)
•
Spell words in which /ŏ/ is spelled with the letter a. (watch)
•
Spell VCe syllables. (hike) (stale) (cube)
•
Summarize the events that resulted in the election of
George Washington as the first president of United States.
•
Discuss Thomas Jefferson’s role as author of The Declaration
of Independence and the many ways he used his talents to help
move the country forward.
•
Elaborate on how Daniel Boone helped pave the way for the
westward expansion of the United States.
•
Spell words with r-controlled vowels. (fork) (spark) (turn)
(bird) (germ)
•
Discuss the contribution of Noah Webster as author of the first
American textbooks and dictionary.
•
Spell words with final stable syllables. -ble -tle -tion
-sion -ssion -ture
•
Describe the circumstances surrounding the writing of one of
America’s favorite poems by John Greenleaf Whittier.
•
Spell common suffixes. -ing -ed -less -s -ful -ness
•
Spell words with VC/CV patterns. (nap/kin) (in/sist)
•
Relate the historical account of Robert E. Lee’s rise to general
of The Confederate Army.
•
Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled with a final y or ey.
(rainy) (monkey)
•
Tell how Abraham Lincoln became President of the United
States and how he reunited the country after the Civil War.
•
Spell words with silent e. (else) (sense) (nerve)
•
Identify the critical role Clara Barton played in setting up
The Red Cross.
Spell words in which /ī/ is spelled igh or y. (sight) (type)
•
•
•
Explain how Ulysses Grant achieved victory over the
Confederacy during the Civil War.
Spell words in which /ā/ is spelled ay ai ea ei eigh. (stay) (bait)
(steak) (vein) (sleigh)
•
Spell words in which short /oo/ is spelled oo. (book)
•
Spell words in which long /oo/ is spelled oo or ou. (moon) (soup)
•
Spell words with V/CV patterns. (bā/sic)
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Third Grade Spelling cont...
•
Spell words with V/CCV patterns. (sē/cret)
•
Spell words in which /ĭ/ is spelled i or y. (dĭ/vide) (gym)
•
Spell words with the diphthongs oi oy ou ow. (boil) (boy)
(couch) (flower)
•
Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled ea ee ie ei. (meat) (feet)
(thief) (ceiling)
•
Spell words in which /ō/ is spelled oa ow. (boat) (snow)
•
Spell words in which /ū/ is spelled ew or ue. (drew) (statue)
•
Spell words in which /s/ is spelled with c. (mice)
•
Spell words with VCC/CV and VC/CCV patterns.
(pump/kin) (chil/dren)
•
Spell words with prefixes. pre- post- re- in- ad- -ex
•
Spell words in which /j/ is spelled with g or dge.
•
Explore the significance of God’s omnipresence, omniscience,
and omnipotence.
•
Contemplate the Divinity of Christ.
•
Recognize that the Holy Spirit indwells, empowers,
and enlightens.
•
Recognize that man was created in God’s image, has a sinful
nature, and was made to glorify God.
•
Explain the origins of sin, its effects on the world, and the
consequences of sin.
•
Recognize that salvation is by grace through faith in
Christ alone.
•
Consider eternity as God’s time.
•
Recognize that the Church is Christ’s body, that it serves
as salt and light to the world, and that Christ will return
for His Church.
(gerbil) (badge)
•
Spell words in which /ĭj/ is spelled age. (village)
•
Investigate the judgments of Christ.
•
Spell words in which /au/ is spelled au aw a. (saucer)
•
Examine their walk with God relative to prayer, devotions,
sharing the good news, and holding on to the truth.
•
Explore the different names of Christ.
(straw) (ball)
•
Spell words in which /ĕ/ is spelled ea. (head)
•
Spell words in which /k/ is spelled ch. (school)
•
Spell words in which /f/ is spelled ph. (phone)
•
Spell words in which /sh/ is spelled ch. (chef) (charade)
•
Spell irregular words. (through) (ocean) (people)
•
Spell words with V/V patterns. (po/em) (du/et)
•
Spell multisyllabic words. (fan/tas/tic) (re/pub/lic)
•
Spell words that follow the Floss Rule. (glass) (scoff) (tell)
•
Spell words that follow the Rabbit Rule. (ladder) (tennis)
•
Spell words that follow the Doubling Rule.
(hop + ed = hopped)
•
Spell words that follow the Dropping Rule.
(drive + ing = driving)
•
Spell words that follow the Changing Rule. (fry + ed = fried)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
ACSI Bible, Grade Four
ACSI Bible Student Workbook NIV Bible
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FOURTH GRADE ENGLISH/GRAMMAR
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center)
Language Enrichment: Reading Concepts Manual (Neuhaus
Education Center)
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FOURTH GRADE
BIBLE
•
Examine timelines and maps related to Biblical history.
•
Explore reasons for studying the Bible.
•
Demonstrate an awareness of the Bible as the true and
inspired Word of God.
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•
Apply rules of capitalization: first word in a sentence;
proper nouns; titles
•
Apply rules of punctuation: end of sentences; apostrophes
in possessives and contractions; commas; quotations
•
Identify and write simple and compound sentences.
•
Use proper verb tense in writing.
•
Identify parts of speech including nouns, verbs, adjectives,
adverbs, and prepositions.
•
Choose appropriate subject and object pronouns.
•
Write for a variety of purposes including entertainment,
persuasion, information, and expressing opinions.
•
Apply the steps of the writing process:
planning
drafting
revising
proofreading
publishing
•
Use reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus
to improve writing.
•
Use proper subject-verb agreement.
Fourth Grade English/Grammar cont...
PRIMARY RESOURCES
•
Measure volume in cubic units using pictorial models.
BJU English 4: Writing and Grammar
•
Estimate capacity and weight/mass using customary
and metric units of measure.
Daily Language Review (Evan-Moor)
•
Perform simple conversions of length, capacity, and weight
in the customary system of measurement.
TECHNOLOGIES
•
Use a thermometer to measure temperature.
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
•
Solve problems using elapsed time.
•
Use pictures to determine all possible outcomes in a given
set of objects.
•
Interpret bar graphs.
•
Select an appropriate problem-solving plan and apply it to
solve problems.
Drops in the Bucket
FOURTH GRADE MATH
•
Use place value to read, write, order, and compare:
Whole numbers through the hundred billions place
Decimals including tenths and hundredths
Money represented in number form
•
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Harcourt Math
Solve problems using addition and subtraction including:
Whole numbers through the hundred billions place
Decimals including tenths and hundredths
Money represented in number form
•
Model multiplication and division problems using arrays.
•
Recall and apply multiplication facts through 12 x 12.
•
Use multiplication to solve problems up to 3-digits x 3-digits
including:
Accelerated Math
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FOURTH GRADE PENMANSHIP
•
Maintain legible D’Nealian manuscript, demonstrating:
Whole numbers through the hundred thousands place
Correct form
Decimals including tenths and hundredths
Uniform slant
Money represented in number form
Proper size
Adequate spacing
Letters that sit neatly on the line
•
Use division to solve problems involving whole numbers
with up to 2-digit divisors and 4- digit dividends.
•
Round whole numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand.
•
Estimate solutions to addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division problems Identify patterns to solve problems
involving data in a table.
•
Maintain legible D’Nelian cursive, demonstrating:
Correct form
Uniform slant
Proper size
Adequate spacing
Letters that sit neatly on the line
•
Use patterns to multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000.
•
Use pictorial models to name fractions and decimals.
•
Name fractional quantities greater than one using pictorial
models.
•
Compare and order fractions and decimals.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
•
Add and subtract fractions with the like denominators.
D’Nealian Handwriting: Practice and Review Masters (Scott
•
Multiply and divide fractions.
Foresman - Addison Wesley)
•
Identify right, acute, and obtuse angles.
•
Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.
•
Use critical attributes to identify two- and three-dimensional
shapes.
•
Identify translations, reflections, and rotations of geometric shapes.
•
Use reflections to determine if a shape is symmetrical.
•
•
Locate and name points on a line including whole numbers,
fractions, and decimals.
Use the context of a sentence to determine the meaning of
unfamiliar words.
•
Estimate and use measurement tools to determine length using
customary and metric units of measure.
Use a dictionary or glossary entry to determine the meaning
of unfamiliar words.
•
Monitor and adjust comprehension by:
•
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FOURTH GRADE READING
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Fourth Grade Reading cont...
Building background knowledge
Creating sensory images
Making connections to the text
Generating questions
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Distinguish fact from opinion in a text.
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Interpret factual information represented graphically.
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Complete analogies ( boy: man as _____: woman)
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Describe relationships of ideas in a text such as cause
and effect, sequence, and comparison.
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Identify the meaning of common idioms.
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Describe a character in a text and include:
changes they undergo
personality characteristics
exploits and adventures they experience
relationships with other characters
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Observe and describe matter based on characteristics of mass,
size, shape, color, ability to float, and magnetism.
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Model systems showing reflection and refraction.
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Recognize that color breaks into different bands in the
light spectrum.
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Use reflections to verify that a natural object has symmetry.
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Identify effects that require elapsed time for noticeable
changes to take place such as growth, erosion, dissolving,
weathering, and flow.
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Draw conclusions about physical properties of matter
including states of matter, conduction, density, and buoyancy.
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Measure changes in position and direction of the motion of
an object when a force has been applied.
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Define potential and kinetic energy.
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Model a complete and incomplete electrical circuit.
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Identify properties of rocks and soil.
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Identify the importance of rocks, soil, water, and gasses
of the atmosphere and classify them as renewable or
nonrenewable resources.
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Test properties of soils including texture, capacity to retain
water, and ability to support life.
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Identify whether the narrator of a story is speaking
in first or third person.
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Analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about a text.
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Summarize a given text.
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Find the main idea of a paragraph or entire passage.
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Summarize the effects of the ocean on land.
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Identify similarities and differences between events
and characters in a given text.
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Identify characteristics that allow members within a species to
survive and reproduce.
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Identify similarities and differences between two texts.
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Compare adaptive characteristics of various species.
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Identify the author’s purpose for writing a given text.
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Model the effects of the moon on the earth’s tides.
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Label the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant and
a conifer.
BJU Press
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Identify different sources for water.
Novels
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Analyze scientific explanations including hypothesis and
theories, as to their strengths and weaknesses using scientific
evidence and information.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Literature Circles by Harvey Daniels
Thinking Maps
PRIMARY RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGIES
4th Grade Discovery Works Concordia
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
Materials from the Humble ISD Science Collaborative
Various Internet Websites
FOURTH GRADE SCIENCE
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Demonstrate safe practices during classroom and
field investigations.
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Write detailed observations in journals.
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Observe and identify patterns including seasons, day and night,
life cycles and predict what will happen next.
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Construct simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts to
evaluate information.
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Use geographic tools to interpret maps: the compass rose,
symbols, map keys, and scale.
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Make inferences based on information gathered.
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Collect information by observing and measuring.
Identify Native American groups living in Texas before
European exploration.
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Identify and label the planets according to their position
in the solar system.
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Compare ways of life of Native American groups in Texas.
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Explain economic activities of various Texas Native American
groups: farming, hunting, and bartering.
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FOURTH GRADE HISTORY
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Fourth Grade History cont...
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Spell words in which /ŏ/ is spelled with the letter a. (watch)
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Spell VCe syllables. (hike) (stale) (cube)
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Explain the economic motivation for European exploration of
North America.
Spell words with r-controlled vowels. (fork) (spark) (turn)
(bird) (germ)
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Summarize the causes and major events of the Texas
Revolution.
Spell words with final stable syllables. -ble -tle -tion -sion
-ssion -ture
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Spell common suffixes. -ing -ed -less -s -ful -ness
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Identify the problems and successes of the Republic of Texas.
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Spell words with VC/CV patterns. (nap/kin) (in/sist)
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Summarize the events leading up to the annexation of Texas
by the United States.
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Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled with a final y or ey.
(rainy) (monkey)
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Describe the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction
on Texas.
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Spell words with silent e. (else) (sense) (nerve)
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Spell words in which /ī/ is spelled igh or y. (sight) (type)
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Describe the impact of 20th Century events such as The Great
Depression and World War II on life in Texas.
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Spell words in which /ā/ is spelled ay ai ea ei eigh. (stay)
(bait) (steak) (vein) (sleigh)
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Identify the geographic factors that influence settlement.
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Spell words in which short /oo/ is spelled oo. (book)
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Describe the current economic system of free enterprise
in Texas and give benefits of this type of system.
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Spell words in which long /oo/ is spelled oo or ou. (moon) (soup)
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Spell words with V/CV patterns. (bā/sic)
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Explain how geographic factors influence economic activities.
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Spell words with V/CCV patterns. (sē/cret)
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Explain how Texans meet some of their needs by purchasing
products from other areas of the United States and the world.
•
Spell words in which /ĭ/ is spelled i or y. (dĭ/vide) (gym)
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Locate major Texas cities on a map such as Houston, Austin,
Dallas, San Antonio, Amarillo, and El Paso.
Spell words with the diphthongs oi oy ou ow. (boil) (boy)
(couch) (flower)
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Identify ways that Texans have adapted to and modified
their environment.
Spell words in which /ē/ is spelled ea ee ie ei. (meat) (feet)
(thief) (ceiling)
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Identify those individuals currently holding public office in
Spell words in which /ō/ is spelled oa ow. (boat) (snow)
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the state of Texas:
Spell words in which /ū/ is spelled ew or ue. (drew) (statue)
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Spell words in which /s/ is spelled with c. (mice)
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Spell words with VCC/CV and VC/CCV patterns. (pump/kin)
(chil/dren)
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Summarize the reasons for European exploration of
North America.
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Explain the impact of explorations by Christopher Columbus
and Hernando Cortes.
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governor
lieutenant governor
local representative
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Spell words with prefixes. pre- post- re- in- ad- -ex
senators
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Spell words in which /j/ is spelled with g or dge. (gerbil) (badge)
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Spell words in which /ĭj/ is spelled age. (village)
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Spell words in which /au/ is spelled au aw a. (saucer)
(straw) (ball)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Horizons, Fourth Grade Social Studies (Harcourt)
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Spell words in which /ĕ/ is spelled ea. (head)
TECHNOLOGIES
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Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
Spell words in which /k/ is spelled ch. (school)
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Spell words in which /f/ is spelled ph. (phone)
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Spell words in which /sh/ is spelled ch. (chef) (charade)
FOURTH GRADE SPELLING
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Identify the number of vowel sounds (syllables) in words.
Spell irregular words. (through) (ocean) (people)
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Spell short vowel sounds in closed syllables. (hat) (lock) (fetch)
Spell words with V/V patterns. (po/em) (du/et)
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Spell consonant clusters. sh wr th ng tch
Spell multisyllabic words. (fan/tas/tic) (re/pub/lic)
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Spell long vowel sounds in open syllables. (a/pron) (go)
(tripod)
Spell words that follow the Floss Rule. (glass) (scoff) (tell)
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Spell words that follow the Rabbit Rule. (ladder) (tennis)
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Spell words in which /ŭ/ is spelled with the letter a or o.
(about) (month)
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Spell words that follow the Doubling Rule. (hop + ed = hopped)
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Spell words that follow the Dropping Rule. (drive + ing = driving)
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Spell words that follow the Changing Rule. (fry + ed = fried)
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Fourth Grade Spelling cont...
The course also challenges the students to use their music to
glorify God. The student is taught that God made music and that
we can use our voices and other musical talents to glorify Him.
PRIMARY RESOURCES
Scientific Spelling (Neuhaus Education Center)
Language Enrichment: Reading Concepts Manual (Neuhaus
Education Center)
VISUAL ARTS
Various Internet Websites
The goal of NCA’s lower school art program is to provide
the students with an introduction to art appreciation with an
opportunity to participate in a variety of art activities utilizing
a wide range of media. The elements of art are emphasized.
Each grade will view and discuss the same artist and participate
in a similar art activity. Reference is made to the Texas Education
Agency’s recommendations.
TECHNOLOGIES
Notebook Software from SMART Technologies
FINE ARTS
Christian principles are taught as they relate to a specific artist
or a type of artwork. Students are encouraged to do their best
and are taught that God has gifted us with creative abilities to
be used for His glory.
KINDERGARTEN - FOURTH GRADE
MUSIC
Students should be able to identify and understand basic concepts
in music. Students are challenged to add to their musical knowledge
by being exposed to a wide variety of music. To help students
develop gross motor skills and a sense of rhythm, students are
taught motion songs.
Art prints are chosen based on the concepts being taught in the
lesson and by determining if the print would be a good example
of that concept for young children.
The teacher communicates expectations of effort, positive
attitude and quality work early in the course and reminds
the students of these with each new project.
Music is taught as having been created by God. Students are
informed of the different ways they can use their musical talent for
God’s glory. Students are exposed to God’s Word and stories of the
power of music throughout the Bible.
The needs of exceptional and special needs students are very well
suited to this course. Students at any ability level who put forth
effort will be encouraged and will succeed. By viewing their artwork and hearing their oral responses, the teacher can determine
if the student understands the concept.
Course content is determined at each grade level. NCA desires
to have a lower school music program which teaches the students
to enjoy and appreciate music while preparing them for more
advanced music in the middle school.
Instructional time is allocated by consulting the lower school
master schedule and considering how much time can be used
for enrichment classes without detracting from the basic
academic program.
HEALTH & PE
KINDERGARTEN
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The music teacher chooses instructional materials based on
previous experience with curriculums and consideration of
whether the curriculum glorifies God and builds from year to
year in an effective manner. The Elementary School Director
approves instructional materials.
The purpose of the Physical Education program at Northeast
Christian Academy is to educate students to know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should be good
stewards. Also, to love one another as we love ourselves,
especially in competitive situations. We value winning and
losing gracefully while creating opportunity to find a balance
betweenour culture’s emphasis on sports and the place that
God should have in our lives.
Because music is an enrichment program, there are not any
specific skills expected. The only expectation is that the student
will participate in class activities and complete all work assigned.
Music can give students another outlet for learning. Singing
and working with others in a relaxed, less structured environment
reduces the pressures of learning. Motion songs and rhythm
activities help to improve coordination and to develop motor
skills for all types of students.
COURSE GOALS
A physically educated person will:
This course teaches students to work together and how to express
themselves musically. It equips them with a talent and skill that
they can develop. Teaching students to encourage and support
their peers through musical activities is the primary priority of
the music program.
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Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns
needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
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Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and perfor
mance of physical activities.
•
Participate regularly in physical activity.
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Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Kindergarten Health & PE cont...
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Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
To serve God by being caretaker of his body.
•
God created our body as a temple of the holy spirit. Therefore,
through physical education, it is our responsibility as Chris
tians, to care for and develop our body in a way that is pleasing
to him.
Roll sideways (right or left) without hesitating
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Toss a ball and catch it before it bounces twice
2. Movement. The student applies movement concepts and
principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
BIBLICAL GOALS
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•
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Identify selected body parts such as head, back, chest, waist,
hips, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, knees, ankles,
feet, and toes
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Demonstrate movement forms of various body parts such as
head flexion, extension, and rotation

3. Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health
enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and
provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education
Introduction
In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and skills
for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to
a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physicallyactive lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical
activity and health throughout the lifespan.
In Grades K-2, children learn fundamental movement skills and
begin to understand how the muscles, bones, heart, and lungs function in relation to physical activity. Students begin to develop
a vocabulary for movement and apply concepts dealing with space
and body awareness. Students are engaged in activities that
develop basic levels of strength, endurance, and flexibility.
In addition, students learn to work safely in group and
individual movement settings. A major objective is to
present activities that complement their natural inclination
to view physical activity as challenging and enjoyable.
The focus for kindergarten students is on learning basic
body control while moving in a variety of settings. Students
become aware of strength, endurance and flexibility in different
parts of their bodies and begin to learn ways to increase healthrelated fitness.
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Describe and select physical activities that provide opportunities
for enjoyment and challenge
•
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities on
a daily basis that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate,
and perspiration
•
Participate in appropriate exercises for flexibility in shoulders,
legs, and trunk
•
Lift and support his/her own weight in selected activities that
develop muscular strength and endurance of the arms, shoulders,
abdomen, back, and legs such as hanging, hopping, and jumping
•
Describe the benefits from involvement in daily physical activity
such as feel better and sleep better
4. Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits
from being involved in daily physical activity and factors that
affect physical performance.
•
Observe and describe the immediate effect of physical activity
on the heart and breathing rate and perspiration
•
Locate the lungs and explain their purpose
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State that rest and sleep are important in caring for the body
5. Physical activity and health. The student understands safety
practices associated with physical activity and space.
•
Use equipment and space properly
Knowledge and Skills
1. Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental
movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement
forms.
•
Know and apply safety practices associated with physical activity
such as not pushing in line and drinking water during activity
•
Explain how proper shoes and clothing promotes safe play
and prevent injury
•
Travel in different ways in a large group without bumping into
others or falling
•
•
Demonstrate clear contrasts between slow and fast movement
when traveling
Explain appropriate water safety rules such as never swim alone,
never run around pools, look before you jump, enter feet first,
and know the role of the lifeguard 
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•
Demonstrate non-locomotor (axial) movements such as bend
and stretch
Explain appropriate reactions during emergencies in
physical activities
•
Maintain balance while bearing weight on a variety of body parts
•
Walk forward and sideways the length of a beam without falling
•
Demonstrate a variety of relationships such as under, over,
behind, next to, through, right, left, up, down, forward,
backward, and in front of
6. Social development. The student understands basic
components such as strategies and rules of structured physical
activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance,
and gymnastics.
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Respond appropriately to starting and stopping signals
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Demonstrate the ability to play within boundaries during
games and activities
Kindergarten Health & PE cont...
7. Social development. The student develops positive selfmanagement and social skills needed to work independently
and with others in physical activity settings.
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Follow rules, procedures, and safe practices
•
Work in a group setting in cooperation with others
•
Share space and equipment with others.
•
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education
Introduction
In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and
skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment,
continued social development through physical activity, and
access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a
physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship
between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
METHODOLOGY
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Group discussions
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
•
Field day
EVALUATION
•
Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
•
Group discussions
First grade students continue to develop basic body control,
fundamental movement skills, and health-related fitness components such as strength, endurance, and flexibility. Students can
state key performance cues for basic movement patterns such
as throwing and catching. Students continue to learn rules and
procedures for simple games and apply safety practices associated
with physical activities.
RESOURCES
•
Gym
•
Playground
•
Physical education equipment (see scope and sequence)
Knowledge and Skills
1. Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized
movement forms.
FIRST GRADE HEALTH & PE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Physical Education program at Northeast
Christian Academy is to educate students to know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should be good
stewards. Also, to love one another as we love ourselves,
especially in competitive situations. We value winning and
losing gracefully while creating opportunity to find a balance
betweenour culture’s emphasis on sports and the place that
God should have in our lives.
COURSE GOALS
•
•
Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement
patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
•
Participate regularly in physical activity.
•
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical
fitness.
•
Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
•
Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
•
Demonstrate an awareness of personal and general space
while moving at different directions and levels such as high,
medium, and low
•
Demonstrate proper foot patterns in hopping, jumping,
skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding
•
Demonstrate control in balancing and traveling activities
•
Demonstrate the ability to work with a partner such as leading
and following
•
Clap in time to a simple rhythmic beat
•
Create and imitate movement in response to selected rhythms
•
Jump a long rope
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Demonstrate on cue key elements in overhand throw,
underhand throw, and catch
2. Movement. The student applies movement concepts and
principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
•
Recognize that motor skill development requires correct
practice
•
Demonstrate a base of support and explain how it affects balance
3. Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a healthenhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and
provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge.
•
Describe and select physical activities that provide opportun
ties for enjoyment and challenge
•
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities
on a daily basis that cause increased heart rate, breathing
rate, and perspiration
BIBLICAL GOALS
•
God created our body as a temple of the holy spirit. Therefore,
through physical education, it is our responsibility as Christians, to care for and develop our body in a way that is pleasing
to him.
To serve God by being caretaker of his body.
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First Grade Health & PE cont...
•
Participate in appropriate exercises for flexibility in shoulders,
legs, and trunk
•
Lift and support his/her own weight in selected activities that
develop muscular strength and endurance of the arms,
shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs such as hanging, hopping,
and jumping
EVALUATION
Distinguish between active and inactive lifestyles
•
Describe the location and function of the heart
•
Describe how muscles and bones work together to produce
movement
•
Describe food as a source of energy
•
Explain the negative effects of smoking, lack of sleep, and
poor dietary habits on physical performance and on the body
Use equipment and space safely and properly
•
Describe the importance of protective equipment in preventing
injury such as helmets, elbow/knee pads, wrist guards, proper
shoes, and clothing
•
List water safety rules and demonstrate simple extension
rescue
•
Describe and demonstrate appropriate reactions to emergency
situations common to physical activity settings such as universal safety precautions, and calling 911
Demonstrate starting and stopping signals
•
Explain boundaries and rules for simple games
Follow directions and apply safe movement practices
•
Interact, cooperate, and respect others
•
Resolve conflicts in socially acceptable ways such as talking
and asking the teacher for help
Group discussions
•
Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
•
Field day
•
Playground
•
Physical education equipment (see scope and sequence)
•
Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement
patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
•
Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and perfor
mance of physical activities.
•
Participate regularly in physical activity.
•
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical
fitness.
•
Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
•
Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
BIBLICAL GOALS
•
To serve God by being caretaker of his body.
•
God created our body as a temple of the holy spirit. Therefore,
through physical education, it is our responsibility as Chris
tians, to care for and develop our body in a way that is pleasing
to him.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education
Introduction
In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and
skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment,
continued social development through physical activity, and
access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits
a physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship
between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
METHODOLOGY
•
Gym
COURSE GOALS
7. Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with
others in physical activity settings.
•
•
The purpose of the Physical Education program at Northeast
Christian Academy is to educate students to know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should be good
stewards. Also, to love one another as we love ourselves,
especially in competitive situations. We value winning and
losing gracefully while creating opportunity to find a balance
betweenour culture’s emphasis on sports and the place that
God should have in our lives.
6. Social development. The student understands basic
components such as strategies and rules of structured physical
activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance,
and gymnastics.
•
Group discussions
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Describe how to protect himself/herself from harmful effects
of the sun
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•
SECOND GRADE HEALTH & PE
5. Physical activity and health. The student knows and applies
safety practices associated with physical activities.
•
Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
RESOURCES
4. Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits
from being involved in daily physical activity and factors that
affect physical performance.
•
•
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Second Grade Health & PE cont...
Second grade students learn to demonstrate key elements of
fundamental movement skills and mature form in locomotive
skills. Students learn to describethe function of the heart, lungs,
and bones as they relate to movement. Students are introduced
to basic concepts of health promotion such as the relationship
between a physically-active lifestyle and the health of the heart.
Students learn to work in a group and demonstrate the basic
elements of socially responsible conflict resolution.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms.
•
Describe and select physical activities that provide
opportunties for enjoyment and challenge
•
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities on a
daily basis that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and
perspiration
•
Participate in appropriate exercises for flexibility in shoulders,
legs, and trunk
•
Lift and support his/her weight in selected activities that
develop muscular strength and endurance of the arms,
shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs such as hanging, hopping,
and jumping
4. Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits
from involvement in daily physical activity and factors that affect
physical performance.
•
Travel independently in a large group while safely and quickly
changing speed and direction
•
Demonstrate skills of chasing, fleeing, and dodging to avoid or
catch others
•
Identify how regular physical activity strengthens the heart,
lungs, and muscular system
•
Combine shapes, levels, and pathways into simple sequences
•
•
Demonstrate mature form in walking, hopping, and skipping
Describe how the blood carries oxygen and nutrients through
the body
•
Demonstrate balance in symmetrical and non-symmetrical shapes
from different basis of support
•
Identify foods that enhance a healthy heart
•
Explain the need for foods as a source of nutrients that provide
energy for physical activity
•
Describe the negative effects of smoking on the lungs and the
ability to exercise
•
Describe the need for rest and sleep in caring for the body
•
•
•
Demonstrate a variety of relationships in dynamic movement
situations such as under, over, behind, next to, through, right,
left, up, or down
Demonstrate simple stunts that exhibit personal agility such
as jumping-one and two foot takeoffs and landing with good
control
5. Physical activity and health. The student knows and applies
safety practices associated with physical activities.
Demonstrate smooth transition from one body part to the next
in rolling activities such as side roll, log roll, balance/curl, and
roll/balance in a new position
•
Use equipment and space safely and properly
•
Select and use appropriate protective equipment in preventing
injuries such as helmets, elbow/knee pads, wrist guards, proper
shoes, and clothing
•
List the effects the sun has on the body and describe protective
measures such as sunscreen, hat, and long sleeves
•
Demonstrate control weight transfers such as feet to hands with
controlled landing and feet to back
•
Demonstrate the ability to mirror a partner
•
Walk in time to a 4/4 underlying beat
•
Perform rhythmical sequences such as simple folk, creative,
and ribbon routines
•
List water safety rules and describe their importance
•
Identify safe cycling and road practices
•
Jump a self-turned rope repeatedly
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Demonstrate on cue key elements of hand dribble, foot dribble,
kick and strike such as striking balloon or ball with hand
describe appropriate reactions to emergency situations
common to physical activity settings such as universal safety
precautions and dialing 911
6. Social development. The student understands basic components
such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities
including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
2. Movement. The student applies movement concepts and
principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
•
Travel independently in a large group while safely and quickly
changing speed and direction
•
•
Identify similar movement concepts and terms in a variety
of skills such as straddle position, ready position, and bending
knees to absorb force
Identify goals to be accomplished during simple games such as
not getting tagged
•
Identify strategies in simple games and activities such as
dodging to avoid being tagged
7. Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with
others in physical activity settings.
3. Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health
enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and
provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge.
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Second Grade Health & PE cont...
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Display good sportsmanship
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
•
Treat others with respect during play
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education
Introduction
In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and
skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment,
continued social development through physical activity, and
access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a
physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship
between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
METHODOLOGY
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Group discussions
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Field day
In Grades 3-5, students continue to develop strength,
endurance, and flexibility. Students can demonstrate mature
form in fundamental locomotor and manipulative skills and
can often maintain that form while participating in dynamic game
situations. Identifying personal fitness goals for themselves and
beginning to understand how exercise affects different parts of the
body is an important part of the instructional process.
EVALUATION
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Group discussions
RESOURCES
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Gym
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Playground
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Physical education equipment (see scope and sequence)
In Grade 3, students begin to learn and demonstrate more mature
movement forms. Students also learn age-specific skills and the
health benefits of physical activity. Students begin to learn game
strategies, rules, and etiquette.
THIRD GRADE HEALTH & PE
Knowledge and Skills
1. Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental
movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement
forms.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Physical Education program at Northeast
Christian Academy is to educate students to know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should be good
stewards. Also, to love one another as we love ourselves,
especially in competitive situations. We value winning and
losing gracefully while creating opportunity to find a balance
betweenour culture’s emphasis on sports and the place that
God should have in our lives.
COURSE GOALS
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Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement
patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and perfor
mance of physical activities.
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Travel in forward, sideways, and backwards and change
direction quickly and safely in dynamic situations
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Demonstrate proper form and smooth transitions during
combinations of fundamental locomotor and body control skills
such as running and jumping safely in dynamic situations
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Demonstrate mature form in jogging, running, and leaping
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Demonstrate moving in and out of a balanced position with
control
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Demonstrate proper body alignment in lifting, carrying, pushing,
and pulling
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Demonstrate control and appropriate form such as curled
position and protection of neck in rolling activities such as
forward roll, shoulder roll, and safety rolls
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Participate regularly in physical activity.
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Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical
fitness.
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Transfer on and off equipment with good body control such as
boxes, benches, stacked mats, horizontal bar, and balance beam
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Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
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Clap echoes in a variety of one measure rhythmical patterns
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Demonstrate various step patterns and combinations of
movement in repeatable sequences
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Demonstrate key elements in manipulative skills such as
underhand throw, overhand throw, catch and kick such as
position your side to the target
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Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
BIBLICAL GOALS
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To serve God by being caretaker of his body.
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God created our body as a temple of the holy spirit. Therefore,
through physical education, it is our responsibility as Chris
tians, to care for and develop our body in a way that is pleasing
to him.
2. Movement. The student applies movement concepts and
principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
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Identify similar positions in a variety of movements such as
straddle positions, ready position, and bending knees to absorb
force
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Know that practice, attention and effort are required to
improve skills
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3. Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health
enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that provides opportunities
for enjoyment and challenge.
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Describe and select physical activities that provide for
enjoyment and challenge
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Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities on a
daily basis that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and
perspiration
Accept and respect differences and similarities in physical
abilities of self and others
METHODOLOGY
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Group discussions
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Field day
EVALUATION
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Participate in appropriate exercises for developing flexibility
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Lift and support his/her own weight in selected activities
that develop muscular strength and endurance of the arms,
shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs such as hanging, hopping,
and jumping
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Group discussions
Identify opportunities for participation in physical activity in the
community such as little league and parks and recreation
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Gym
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Playground
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Physical education equipment (see scope and sequence)
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RESOURCES
4. Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits
from involvement in daily physical activity and factors that affect
physical performance.
FOURTH GRADE HEALTH & PE
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Describe the long term effects of physical activity on the heart
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic activities
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Identify foods that increase or reduce bodily functions
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Identify principles of good posture and its impact on physical
activity
The purpose of the Physical Education program at Northeast
Christian Academy is to educate students to know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should be good
stewards. Also, to love one another as we love ourselves,
especially in competitive situations. We value winning and
losing gracefully while creating opportunity to find a balance
betweenour culture’s emphasis on sports and the place that
God should have in our lives.
5. Physical activity and health. The student understands and applies safety practices associated with physical activities.
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Use equipment safely and properly
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Select and use proper attire that promotes participation and
prevents injury
COURSE GOALS
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Identify and apply safety precautions when walking, jogging,
and skating in the community such as use sidewalks, walk on
the left side of street when facing traffic, wear lights/reflective
clothing, and be considerate of other pedestrians
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Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement
patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
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Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and perfor
mance of physical activities.
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Participate regularly in physical activity.
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Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
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Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
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Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
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Identify exercise precautions such as awareness of temperature
and weather conditions and need for warm-up and cool-down
activities
6. Social development. The student understands basic components
such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
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Identify components of games that can be modified to make
the games and participants more successful
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Explain the importance of basic rules in games and activities
BIBLICAL GOALS
7. Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with
others in physical activity settings.
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Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette
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Persevere when not successful on the first try in learning
movement skills
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To serve God by being caretaker of his body.
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God created our body as a temple of the holy spirit. Therefore,
through physical education, it is our responsibility as Chris
tians, to care for and develop our body in a way that is pleasing
to him.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
3. Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health
enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that provides opportunities
for enjoyment and challenge.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education
Introduction
In Physical Education, students acquire the knowledge and
skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment,
continued social development through physical activity, and
access to a physically-active lifestyle. The student exhibits a
physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship
between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.
Fourth grade students learn to identify the components
of health-related fitness. Students combine locomotor and
manipulative skills in dynamic situations with body control.
Students begin to identify sources of health fitness information
and continue to learn about appropriate clothing and safety
precautions in exercise settings.
Demonstrate changes in speed during straight, curved, and zig
zag pathways in dynamic situations
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Catch an object while traveling such as catch a football pass
on the run
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Combine shapes, levels, pathways, and locomotor patterns
smoothly into repeatable sequences
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Jump and land for height and distance using key elements for
creating and absorbing force such as bending knees, swinging
arms, and extending
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Perform sequences that include traveling, showing good body
control combined with stationary balances on various body parts
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Demonstrate body control in jumping and landing such as land
on feet, bend knees, and absorb force
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Transfer weight along and over equipment with good body control
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Create a movement sequence with a beginning, middle, and end
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Perform basic folk dance steps such as grapevine, schottische,
and step-together-step
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Travel into and out of a rope turned by others without hesitating
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Demonstrate key elements in manipulative skills such as
volleying, hand dribble, foot dribble, punt, striking with body
part, racquet, or bat
Describe and select physical activities that provide for
enjoyment and challenge
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Name the components of health-related fitness such as
strength, endurance, and flexibility
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Identify and demonstrate a variety of exercises that promote
flexibility
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Improve flexibility in shoulders, trunk, and legs
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Participate in activities that develop and maintain muscular
strength and endurance
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Identify opportunities for participation in physical activity in
the community such as little league and parks and recreation
4. Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits
from being involved in daily physical activity and factors that
affect physical performance.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental
movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement
forms.
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Describe the effects of exercise on heart rate through the
use of manual pulse checking or heart rate monitors
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Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities on a
daily basis
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Identify methods for measuring cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility
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Identify major muscle groups and the movements they cause
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Describe the relationship between food intake and physical
activity such as calories consumed and calories expended
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Explain the link between physical activity/inactivity and health
such as reduce stress and burn calories
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Explain the relationship between physical activity and stress
relief and demonstrate stress relief activities such as brisk
walking, gentle stretching, and muscle tension and release
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Describe the need for rest and sleep in recovering from exercise;
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Identify sources of information on skill improvement, fitness,
and health such as books and technology
5. Physical activity and health. The student understands and
applies safety practices associated with physical activities.
2. Movement. The student applies movement concepts and
principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
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Use equipment safely and properly
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Select and use proper attire that promotes participation and
prevents injury
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Describe and apply safety precautions when cycling and skating
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Identify potential risks associated with physical activities
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Identify similar movement elements in sports skills such
as underhand throwing and underhand volleyball serving
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Identify ways movement concepts such as time, space, effort,
and relationships can be used to refine movement skills
6. Social development. The student understands basic components
such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics.
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Make appropriate changes in performance based on feedback
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Describe key elements of mature movement patterns of throw
for distance or speed such as catch, kick, strike, and jump
Distinguish between compliance and noncompliance with
rules and regulations
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Analyze potential risks associated with unsafe movement and
improper use of equipment
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Fourth Grade Health & PE cont...
location of home row and peripheral keys, and proper keyboard
ing technique.
7. Social development. The student develops positive selfmanagement and social skills needed to work independently
and with others in physical activity settings.
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Follow rules, procedures, and etiquette
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Respond to winning and losing with dignity and understanding
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Work independently and stay on task
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Demonstrate effective communication, consideration and
respect for the feelings of others during physical activities such
as encourage others, allow others equal turns, and invite others
to participate
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To increase effectiveness of written communication and save
time by using a word processing program, including entering
and editing text.
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To introduce basic desktop publication, including editing and
manipulation of text and graphics.
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To present data and analyze it using a spreadsheet format.
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To create a multimedia presentation, using text, graphics,
and sound.
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To navigate the Internet for research and understand the
reliability of the information.
METHODOLOGY
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Group discussions
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Field day
BIBLICAL GOALS
EVALUATION
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Physical activity participation (various activities and games)
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Group discussions
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The student will practice stewardship and responsible
behavior in his care and use of lab equipment.
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The student will develop technology skills he will need to
be a communicator and citizen.
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Projects and productions will reflect Christian values.
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Word processing exercises will be used to cause the student
to think about Scripture, the goodness of God, or the love of
their families.
RESOURCES
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Gym
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Student will see his computer skill as a way to bless others.
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Playground
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Physical education equipment (see scope and sequence)
Student will learn how computer technology can benefit their
way to share God’s Word with others.
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Student will begin to see the computer as a tool that can enable
them to make good use of their time.
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The class room atmosphere will be edifying and encouraging.
TECHNOLOGY
FIRST - FOURTH GRADE
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
Knowledge and Skills
1. Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and
appropriate use of hardware components, software programs,
and their connections.
The lower school computer program is designed to familiarize students with all aspects of the applications of technology
by means of software, grade-level appropriate. Students in the
lower school program will consider the use of computers fun,
challenging, and beneficial. They will begin to have a better
understanding of the computers abilities to access, create and
save information, helping the student to see the computer as a
tool rather than a toy. Through proper instruction and careful
selection of materials, students will find that they can use the
computer as a tool for creative expression, graphic presentation,
word processing, and reinforcing what they are learning in the
classroom. The programs build upon the same sequence each
year, broadening and deepening in scope.
COURSE GOALS
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To gain literacy about computer components and their uses.
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To gain understanding of computer networking and
sharedwork stations.
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To develop familiarity with the computer keyboard, including
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Use technology terminology appropriately to the task.
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Start and exit programs as well as create, name and save files.
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Save and delete files, use menu options and commands, and
work with more than one software application.
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Use networking terminology such as on-line, network, or
password and access remote equipment on a network such as
a printer or other peripherals.
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Identify and make necessary adjustments regarding
compaibility issues including, but not limited to, digital
file formats and cross platform connectivity.
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Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding
compaibility issues including, but not limited to, digital
file formats and cross platform connectivity.
2. Foundations. The student uses data input skills appropriate
to the task.
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Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard,
disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital
video, CD-ROM, or touch screen.
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Use appropriate software to express ideas and solve
problems including the use of word processing, graphics,
databases, spreadsheets, simulations, and multimedia.
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Use proper keyboarding techniques such as correct hand and
body positions and smooth and rhythmic keystroke patters as
grade-level appropriate.
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Use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital
audio, and video.
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Demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the
alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys as grade
level appropriate.
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Produce documents at the keyboard, proofread, and correct
errors.
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2. Solving problems. The student uses research skills and
electronic communication, with appropriate supervision,
to create new knowledge.
Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation,
spelling, word division, and use of numbers and symbols as
grade-level appropriate.
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Follow acceptable use policies when using computers.
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Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying
software or another individual’s electronic work.
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Use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge
base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.
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Use interactive technology environments, such as
simulations, electronic science or mathematics laboratories,
virtual museum field trips, or on-line interactive lessons, to
manipulate information.
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Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator,
contributor, or mentor.
3. Solving problems. The student uses technology applications to
facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product.
Knowledge and Skills Information Acquisitions
1. Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies
to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate
supervision.
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Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information
on LANs and WANs, including the Internet, intranet, and
collaborative software.
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Apply appropriate electronic searches strategies in the
acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean
search strategies.
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Acquire information including text, audio, video, and graphics.
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Use on-line help and other documentation.
3. Information acquisition. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to:
Determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic
information.
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Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital
information.
Use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work
progress.
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Use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate
final product.
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Use font attributes, color, white shpace and graphics to ensure
that products are appropriate for the defined audience.
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Use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to ensure
that products are appropriate for the communication media
including multimedia screen displays, Internet documents, and
printed materials.
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Use appropriate applications including, but not limited to,
spreadsheets and databases to develop charts and graphs by
using data from various sources.
2. Communication. The student delivers the product electronically
in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is
expected to:
Apply critical analysis to resolve information conflicts and
validate information.
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Knowledge and Skills Communication
1. Communication. The student formats digital information for
appropriate and effective communication.
2. Information acquisition. The student acquires electronic
information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision.
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Publish information in a variety of ways including, but not
limited to, printed copy, monitor display, Internet documents,
and video.
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Use presentation software to communicate with specific
audiences.
3. Communication. The student uses technology applications to
facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product.
Knowledge and Skills Solving Problems
1. Solving Problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based
productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems.
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Use communication tools to participate in group projects.
Demonstrate and appropriate speed on short timed exercises
depending upon the grade level and hours of instruction.
3. Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines
the issues regarding the use of technology in society.
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Use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to
enhance learning experiences.
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Select representative products to be collected and stored in an
electronic evaluation tool.
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Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task.
First - Fourth Grade Technology cont...
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METHODOLOGY
Create technology assessment tools to monitor progress
of project such as checklists, timelines, or rubrics.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
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Establish classroom policies and procedures in care
and sue of equipment.
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Familiarize the student with basic computer terminology
and operating environment.
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Develop proficiency in keyboarding skills:
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Generally a tutorial approach using programmed instructional
materials which include regular practical exercises.
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Basic lecture format, with notes, handouts, and large
screen monitor
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Special projects which call upon applications being learned
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Discussion
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Regular timed keyboarding drills
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Student demonstration
Use function keys and alternate command combinations
Demonstrate familiarity with all letter keys, shift key,
space bar, and punctuation keys
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Teacher observations of student productivity and participation
Develop speed and accuracy levels
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Apply all features of a word processing program:
Outcome of assignments, based on how well the student
followed directions
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Peer evaluation and collaboration
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Originality of work
Add headers, footers, dates, and page numbers
to a document
Import elements from other applications
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EVALUATION
Use tools
RESOURCES
Demonstrate familiarity with functions of desktop publishing
software, including awareness of style and structure for a range
of publications
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Use features of drawing, painting, and animation programs.
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Acquire beginning skills in 3-D modeling, morphing, and other
special effects.
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Command functions to fill spreadsheets and customize cell
formulas.
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Design worksheets, including chart links and numerical fore
casts.
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Command functions to fill spreadsheets and customize cell
formulas.
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Perform simple cause and effect programming.
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Devise original uses for technology such as graphs, games,
surveys, reports, inventions, and presentations.
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Reinforce math, science, and writing objectives being learned
in the classroom.
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Overhead projector, white board, computer and Internet
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QuestiaDatabase
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Region IV Educational Service Center Media Library
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Teacher Created Materials
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Microsoft Office applications
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Publisher
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Type To Learn3 by Sunburst
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Kid Pix Deluxe3 by Broderbund
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Key Skills
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Kidspiration