Religion
Scripture, Doctrine and Church Teaching
- New Testament Stories
- Mary as a model of faith
- Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist
- Know, understand and participate in the Mass
Prayer and Worship
- Communities pray and worship together
- Cultural differences and traditions in prayer and worship
- Use informal and formal prayers Christian life, Service and Stewardship
- Read, interpret and apply scripture to daily life
- Personal relationships are based on the dignity of every person as a child of God
Family life
- God created families to share love and life
- Families are unique and part of God’s plan
- God helps us to grow to be our best and make good choices
- New life is a gift from God
- God is always with us and our families
Language Arts
Reading
Decoding/Spelling
- Review and extend phonics skills
- Learn and apply spelling rules
Comprehension
- Use multiple strategies to construct meaning from text
- Formulate questions, make predictions and connections to text
Fluency
- Read with appropriate speed and expression
Vocabulary
Identify and use grade level sight words and vocabulary
- Identify and use multiple meaning words Cultural Awareness
- Identify different ethnic and family cultures in stories
- Be exposed to a variety of multicultural authors and illustrators
Writing
Handwriting
- Form letters and numerals correctly and legibly
- Introduction to cursive
Spelling
- Develop strategies to spell unfamiliar words
- Know correct spelling of high frequency and cross curricular words
- Apply spelling rules in daily writing
Grammar
- Write in complete sentences using subject/verb agreement
- Evaluate and edit writings (DOL)
- Identify key parts of speech
- Identify and write different types of sentences
Composition
- Write daily for multiple purposes and to develop and share ideas.
- Construct a story with beginning, a middle, & an end.
- Participate in the writing process, proofread and edit personal writings.
Oral Communication
Listening
- Demonstrate social courtesies when listening
- Apply three-step verbal direction
- Listen attentively and respond to oral presentations and speakers
- Demonstrate the ability to listen and respect the opinions of others
Speaking
- Speak clearly and distinctly
- Use appropriate vocabulary and expression in a variety of situations
- Express ideas in an organized manner
Math
Functions
- Identify various patterns
- Demonstrate how to continue a pattern
- Demonstrate how to create numeric and geometric patterns
- Describe the relationships within a pattern
Measurement
- Identify and create types of plane figures/polygons
- Identify and create types of solid figures
- Identify geometric concepts
- Compare and contrast plane and solid figures using geometric concepts
- Match congruent figures
- Identify and draw lines of symmetry
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of unity of measure including standard and non-standard
- Record, count money and make change
- Tell time to the nearest hour, half hour and quarter hour using digital and analog clocks
- Recognize plane and solid figures in their environment
- Locate and describe position of numbers/objects
Data Analysis
- Learner will collect, organize, display, and interpret information from charts and graphs.
- Apply data to answer a question or problem solve.
- Predict outcomes based on probability concepts.
Numeration
- Read, write, compare and order numbers to 1000.
- Construct models to represent 3 digit numbers.
- Identify the value of digits in a four-digit number.
- Learner will represent fractions and decimals using words, numerals, and physical models.
- Learner will round numbers to the nearest 10.
- Use estimation to evaluate reasonable answer.
- Learner will apply numbers in a various ways.
- Use 0 to represent the number of elements in the empty set or as a place-holder in numerals.
- Learner will identify placement and recognize position of ordinal numbers.
- Learner will identify different representations of the same number (5+1, 3+3, 4+2).
Operations
- Learner will demonstrate knowledge of addition and subtraction fact families to 18.
- Learner will demonstrate strategies for basic addition, and subtraction facts.
- Learner will identify the properties of addition and subtraction. (associative, commutative, fact families)
- Learner will add and subtract two and three digit numbers using multiple strategies.
- Learner will relate multiple groups of objects to simple multiplication (up to 5).
- Relate simple division to sharing objects equally.
- Learner will solve problems with multiple addends.
- Learner will add and subtract multiples of ten.
- Learner will use appropriate math vocabulary.
- Use symbols to represent unknown quantities and identify value for symbols. (introduction to algebra)
Applications
- Solve mathematical statements and story problems.
- Apply estimation to evaluate reasonable answers.
- Learner will apply concepts of probability.
- Analyze & apply math be concepts to real world situations with issues related to human dignity and Catholic Social teaching.
- Use the writing process to explain math concepts.
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Science
Earth Science
Geosphere
- Learner will describe and identify fossils.
- Identify how human activity impacts the environment.
- Learner will identify types of rocks, soil, and minerals.
Weather/Atmosphere
- Learner will investigate world-wide climate with special emphasis on local weather.
- Learner will describe, record and graph local weather.
- Learner will compare & contrast world-wide climates.
- Learner will relate weather to the water cycle.
- Describe the various formations of clouds.
Hydrosphere
- Learner will demonstrate and understanding of the appropriate vocabulary.
- Learner will record various uses of water.
- Learner will research environment issues.
Life Science
- Learner will explore the skeletal and muscular systems and how they work together in the body.
- Practice activities that lead to healthy lifestyles.
- Develop an awareness of physical differences.
- Learner will compare and classify familiar plants according to physical characteristics.
- Compare and classify vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Learner will construc6t food chains to demonstrate the interdependence of living organisms.
Physical Science
- Use tools to measure metric and standard units of weight, temperature, capacity & linear measurement.
- Learner will differentiate between magnetic and non- magnetic materials, discover magnetic poles, manipulate magnets to demonstrate attract and repel.
- Explore the uses of electricity and apply safety rules.
- Explore shadows using natural and artificial light, and investigate how light and position effect shadows.
Space
- Learner will investigate the history of space explorations and manned flight.
- Learner will discover technological developments that led to moon exploration.
- Recognize natural and artificial satellites of the earth.
- Learner will discover that astronauts are scientists who work in space (men and women).
Social Studies
History
- Students will know that our community and country have a past that has developed over time.
- Students will be introduced to influential citizens who have contributed to the development of our country.
Geography
- Students will apply good citizenship to protect the natural and national resources.
- Students will use maps and globes. (Key, compass rose, directions, landforms, etc.)
- Identify locations of national significance on maps.
Culture
- Students will recognize the contribution of different ethnic groups to the development of our country.
- Develop an appreciation & respect for own heritage.
- Students will recognize that our country is made up of diverse citizens who are united as one.
- Students will identify National Monuments.
Government and Politics
- Students will identify the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of good citizens.
- Students will become aware that good citizens affect the development of laws.
- Students will explain that laws are enacted to protect all people and can be revised.
Economics
- Students will demonstrate that good citizens work together to help each other in a community.
- Students will explore different jobs in the community and how they impact society/economy.
- Students will recognize that as citizens, we have responsibilities to support our community.
* Additional instruction given in Spanish, Computers, Art, Music and Physical Education. |
