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Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

As we recognize and express our feelings, we learn to understand ourselves. Why is it important to express our feelings?

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

Our family identity comes from our traditions and celebrations. How can we compare different traditions?

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Non-living and living things affect each other in many ways. How can a non-living thing affect a living organism in an environment?

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

Knowing what good eating habits are allows us to make healthy choices. What are good eating habits?

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

Members of organized communities have different roles and responsibilities Which are the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the community?

Unit 1 School Time

Discuss school activities. Identify school locations. Name school supplies. Recognize school workers.

Unit 2 People
Discuss feelings. Describe peoples appearance. Identify parts of the body. Discuss clothing. Investigate the five senses. Adjectives Colors Clothes The Five Senses

Unit 3 Home Sweet Home

Talk about family relationships. Describe homes. Talk about what children do at home.

Unit 4 Our Land

Learn about seasons and weather. Learn about plant life. Learn about environments. Learn about caring for Earth. Parts of the plant Seasons of the year Animals

Unit 5 The Animal World

Talk about animal characteristics. Talk about animal habits. Talk about animal habitats.

Unit 6 Staying Healthy

Talk about healthy foods. Talk about healthy habits. Talk about solids, liquids and gases.

Unit 7 Around Town

Identify people in the community. Locate places in the community. Discuss being a good citizen.

Unit 8 Knowing a Different Country

Learn about landmarks and symbols. Learn about past events. Learn about past activities.

Objectives

Unit

Vocabulary

School supplies School workers

Family relationships Feelings and character Rooms in the house Verbs

Animals

Fruits Vegetables Days of the week Sports

Occupations Transportation Vehicles

Family relationships Verbs

1st Grade

Language

Simple Present Prepositions of Place Singular and plural Verbs

Simple Present Simple Past

Personal Pronouns Contractions Verbs

There is / are Simple Present Adjectives

Comparatives Can cant Adjectives Sequence markers

Commands Prepositional phrases Linkers

There was/were Simple Past Should

Simple Past (regular and irregular) Genitive

How to register information Geometric shapes Numerical systems

How to register information Geometric shapes Numerical systems

Math

Currency Ordinal Numbers Addition and subtraction problems Location Charts

Addition and subtraction problems Numerical systems Measurement Geometric shapes Location Representing information

Addition and subtraction problems Numerical systems Measurement Geometric shapes Location Representing information Animals

Numerical systems Addition problems Measurement Surface area Information analysis

Numerical systems Addition and subtraction problems Number line Mental math Geometric shapes

Numerical systems Addition problems Meaning and use of operations Mental math Geometric shapes

Science

Characteristics of a human being: development and social behavior

Caring for our bodies: healthy habits

Characteristics of living things: animal habitats, where plants grow, and animal homes

Plants: different types of plants and their uses

Healthy Food: different types of healthy food and eating habits

Water: characteristics and forms

Light and Color: parts of the eye, The Sun and The Moon

Social Studies

Being a good citizen

Comparing past and present

Family traditions

The effects of the rain

Responsible pet care

From farm to store

Street directions

American Landmarks

Friendship bracelets

Paper people

My House

Painting sunflowers

Lion masks

Drawing pictures

Community mural

Art

The American Flag

Good Citizenship

What Can You Do?

Homes

Seasons

Our Trip to the Zoo

No TV Day

Where I Live

Digital Book

The First Thanksgiving

Theme Value
Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

As we grow to recognize our uniqueness, we learn to accept and care for others. What makes you unique?

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

Our familys roles and responsibilities influence how we interact with our community. How do we interact in our community?

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Living things adapt to the changes in their environment in order to survive. What types of adaptations do animals have?

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

People working together create a healthy community. How can people work to create a healthy community?

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

People have leaders with specific characteristics. What are the characteristics of a leader?

Unit 1 My School
Discuss school subjects. Identify and describe school activities. Identify school workers and locations. Identify school supplies and their uses. Express personal preferences. School supplies School workers

Unit 2 My Friends and I

Describe people. Identify feelings. Talk about likes and dislikes. Describe clothing.

Unit 3 Home and Family

Name family members. Describe rooms in a house. Talk about chores. Discuss feelings.

Unit 4 My World
Study the physical features of Earth. Discuss about climate and weather. Identify the seasons.

Unit 5 Animals
Talk about groups of animals. Describe animal characteristics. Identify and describe animal habitats.

Unit 6 Healthy Habits

Discuss healthy habits and activities. Express likes and dislikes. Convey preferences.

Unit 7 Community
Identify community places. Recognize community workers. Identify locations. Give and follow directions. Community workers Places in the community People Antonyms and synonyms Simple Past Word order

Unit 8 Heroes and Heroines

Talk about heroes and heroines. Learn about people in the past. Learn about events in the past.

Objectives

Unit

Vocabulary

Adjectives Colors Clothes The Five Senses

Family relationships Feelings and character Rooms in the house Verbs

Landforms and bodies of water The weather Seasons

Animals Groups of animals Adjectives

Sport activities Fruit Food Verbs Money

Sports

2nd Grade

Language

Simple Present Indefinite articles Verbs

Simple Present Possessives Verbs

Comparatives Personal and Object pronouns Present Progressive There is/are

Comparatives and Superlatives

Superlatives

Adverbs of frequency Adjectives Simple Present

Simple Past Regular and Irregular verbs Adjectives

Comparing numbers Multiplication and addition problems Numerical systems Division Geometric shapes Time

Comparing numbers Multiplication and addition problems Numerical systems Division Geometric shapes Time

Math

Numerical systems Addition and subtraction problems Geometric shapes Information analysis Representing information

Value Addition, subtraction, and multiplication numbers Mental math Measurement Surface

Value Addition, subtraction, and multiplication numbers Mental math Measurement Surface

Numerical systems Addition, subtraction and multiplication problems Mental math Patterns

Numerical systems Multiplication and division problems The Calendar Mental math

Numerical systems Multiplication and division problems The Calendar Mental math

Science

The Five Senses

Characteristics of plants

Birth and Growth Healthy Foods

The Earth Rocks, precious stones and metals

Animal and Plant Habitats: biospheres

Inside the human body: bones, muscles, heart and lungs

Characteristics of paper, plastic and types of cloth

Animals: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Social Studies

School rules

Writing addresses

Family responsibilities

Caring for our Earth

Official symbols

How milk is produced

Urban, suburban, and rural areas

The Founding Fathers

Geometric shapes

Painting with dots

Family paintings

Art

Landscape painting

Origami

Making a collage

Potted plant stand

Portraits

Digital Book

What Do You Like Best at School?

Meet Jabron

Country and City

I Dont Need an Umbrella

Insects

The Healthy Food Party

Treasure Hunt

Im Proud of My Past

Theme Value
Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

Many people care about us. How do we care for other people? Unit 1 Back to School Unit 2 My Friends and I

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

People in communities work together for a common cause. What common cause do we want to work on? Unit 3 People and Me

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Nature affects our daily lives. How does Nature affect our lives? Unit 4 The World Around Us Unit 5 The Natural World

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

Our lifestyles impact our health. Why do our lifestyle impact our health? Unit 6 Health and Lifestyle

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

Heroes have been changing the world in the past, present, and future. In what ways can heroes change the world? Unit 7 Heroes and Landmarks Unit 8 The Building of America

Unit

Objectives

Discuss school activities. Identify school locations. Name school supplies.

Describe peoples appearances. Discuss clothing. Identify problems and solutions. Name family members.

Define community locations. Identify community workers. Learn about historic buildings. Discuss volunteering.

Explore planets and the solar system. Identify continents and landforms. Understand the phases of the moon. Planets and space Verbs in past

Discuss folktales from other countries. Become acquainted with farming and crops. Learn about animals. Animals and nature

Explore daily routines. Discuss diet and the body. Analyze the food guide pyramid. Identify healthy choices.

Talk about heroes and heroic actions. Learn about landmarks. Discuss historic people and events.

Discuss historical events. Learn about transportation. Talk about past, present and future events.

Vocabulary

School Locations

Clothing Adjectives

Places in the city Verbs Professions

Food Nutrition

The sea

Travel in the past Verbs in past

3rd Grade

Language

Nouns Articles Simple Present

Nouns Articles Simple Present

Prefixes and suffixes Subject-verb agreement

Regular and Irregular verbs in Past Plural nouns

Simple future Contractions

Synonyms Homophones Homographs Simple Present Simple Future

Conjunctions Compound sentences

Simple Past Simple Future

Numerical systems Addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems Time Analysis and representation of information Geometric shapes Location Plants: types and nutrition

Numerical systems Addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems Time Analysis and representation of information Geometric shapes Location The Respiratory System, Circulatory System, and Excretory System

Math

Bar graphs Addition and multiplication Measurement Location Analyzing and representing information

Numerical systems Addition and multiplication problems Fractions Organizing information

Numerical systems Addition and multiplication problems Fractions Organizing information

Numerical systems Fractions Addition and multiplication problems Angles Representing information

Fractions Division problems Measurement Location Weight Information analysis

Fractions Division problems Measurement Location Weight Information analysis

Science

Soil, minerals and rocks

The Solar System, Seasons of the year, Weather

Animals, vertebrates, Invertebrates Animal Nutrition Animals in danger

Types of food Human Nutrition and the Digestive system

The Earth and Water Water: characteristics and cycle Navigation aids

Ecosystems

Social Studies

The School community

Family members

Federal Government

Geography

Imports and exports

Native Americans

Art

Primary and secondary colors

Drawing portraits

Drawing a cityscape

Comparing landscapes

The birds of Audubon

Drawing a still life

Representing national heroes

The Statue of Liberty

Jakes Helpful Notebook

My Grandpa

What a Tree Has Seen

Our Solar System

Digital Book

The Terrible, Horrible Itch!

Fuel to Win

Thurgood Marshal: Fighting for People

Go West!

Theme Value
Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

We tell stories in different ways and for different reasons, revealing our thoughts, feelings and values. How can a story change your way of thinking and your feelings? Unit 1 Folk Heroes and Tall Tales Explore heroes in American tall tales. Identify elements in tall tales. Discuss oral traditions. Discuss lumberjacks and their tools. Unit 2 Continents Explore the seven continents. Discuss cultures around the world. Explain how to use maps and globes.

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

Sports events affect communities. In what ways do sports affect communities?

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Ancient civilizations interpreted the Universe in different ways. How did Native Americans explain the Universe? Unit 4 Native Americans Discuss Native American cultures. Explore regions of the United States. Analyze ecosystems. Unit 5 The Universe Explore our solar system. Discuss the constellations. Describe maps and map making. Discuss myths and natural events. Science Astronomy Antonyms

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

Inventions impact our way of life and our environment. In what ways can new inventions impact society? Unit 6 Inventions Discuss American inventors. Explore inventions and safety. Analyze manufacturing.

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

People migrate to form new communities and organizations. Why do people form new communities and organizations? Unit 7 Exploring New Cultures Discuss immigrants in the United States. Identify contributions made by immigrants. Analyze adaptation. Immigration Citizenship Homonyms Unit 8 Transportation Different means of transportation. Discuss the history of transportation. Explore new modes of transportation.

Unit 3 The Olympic Games Discuss biographies of famous American athletes. Explore the history of the Olympic games. Identify Olympic events. Discuss fantasy and reality.

Objectives

Unit

Vocabulary

Tools Verbs Simple machines

Geography

Competitions Sports

American Indians Describing houses

Inventions Science Actions

Transportation Energy

4th Grade

Language

Comparisons Superlatives Prefixes Suffixes Simple Present

Adverbs Verbs Prepositions

Simple Past Pronouns Prefixes

Adjectives (feelings) Subject and Predicate Singular and Plural nouns Addition problems Bar graphs Numbers and numerical systems Multiplication problems Geometric shapes Math terms and their use

Sequence markers Superlatives Prepositions

Contractions Possessive forms of nouns Conjunctions

Active and Passive voice Possessive adjectives

Present Perfect Spelling rules

Math

Addition Problems Numbers and numerical systems The calendar Geometric shapes

Addition problems Numbers and numerical systems The calendar Geometric shapes

Numbers and numerical systems Addition problems Geometric shapes Measurement Fractions Measuring angles

Addition problems Bar graphs Numbers and numerical systems Multiplication problems Geometric shapes Math terms and their use The Five Senses

Numbers and numerical systems Multiplication problems Area and perimeter of rectangles Addition problems with decimals Area of polygons

Numbers and numerical systems Volume Multiplication and division problems Addition problems

Numbers and numerical systems Volume Multiplication and division problems Addition problems

Science

Living things: behavior, abilities, and senses The Nervous System Social Insects Connecting a growing nation

Materials Heat Volcanoes

Movement: the skeleton and the muscular systems

Ecosystems

Light and Sound

Animals: classification, adaptation and migration

Electricity: characteristics and uses

Latitude and longitude

Time lines

Social Studies

Maize, a Native American plant

Map skills

Mass-produced automobiles

Why people emigrate

Western movement

Stories in art

African masks

Bas-relief

Kachina dolls

Art

Contrast and Movement

Diagrams

Making murals

Optical illusion

Digital Book

The Tale of Johnny Appleseed

Antarctica: the Worlds Wildest Continent

Cheering for Anna

Pueblo Life

The Star Party

Microscopes: windows on hidden worlds

Sandwiches, Sandwiches

The First Great Road Trip

Theme Value
Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

We have different health habits now compared to ancient times. How can a story change your way of thinking and your feelings? Unit 1 Healthy Living Identify Habits of healthy living. Compare and contrast healthy lifestyles in different times and places. Explain the importance of healthy living habits. Unit 2 World Mythology Discuss the origins of myths. Explore myths from different cultures. Identify the elements of a myth.

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

Communities created the wonders of the world for a reason. Why did communities create the wonders of the world? Unit 3 Wonders of the World Discuss natural wonders of the world. Identify ancient and modern human-made wonders of the world.

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Weather conditions affect nature in different ways. How do weather conditions affect nature?

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

Farming techniques impact our access to food. How do farming techniques impact our lives? Unit 6 Agriculture Identify common features of modern farm life. Compare different methods of farming. Discuss environmental issues facing farmers.

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

People form organizations that they believe in. How do you form organizations?

Unit 4 Weather phenomena Identify types of clouds. Discuss severe weather events. Discuss the effects of severe weather.

Unit 5 Our Earth Identify and discuss the biomes of the world. Identify uses of water on Earth. Identify and discuss dangers to ecosystems. Discuss ways to take care of the world. Identify elements of science fiction. Ecosystems Environmental problems Antonyms and Synonyms Affixes Comparatives and Superlatives

Unit 7 Americas Founders Identify and describe the founders of the United States. Discuss early American history. Identify womens contribution in the American Revolution. Identify and Explain elements of poetry

Unit 8 Explorers Discuss early exploration of the Americas. Identify and discuss explorers of science and technology. Identify tools that explorers use. Identify and practice elements of journal writing.

Objectives

Unit

5th Grade

Vocabulary

Food Disease Health Lifestyle

Myths History

Geographical features Natural wonders Suffixes

Cloud types Weather events

Farm Environment

History Inventions

Exploration Science and Technology Tools

Contractions Active and Passive Verbs Capitalization Punctuation Angles Multiplication problems Location Units of measure Time Values

Language

Position of Adjectives Capitalization Hyphens

Conjunctions Verbs Verb Tense

Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions Prepositional phrases

Simple Present Present Progressive Simple Past Past Progressive Prefixes Numbers and numerical systems Multiplication problems Addition problems Location Perimeter Bar graphs

Adverbs, Simple Past Present Perfect Quotation Marks Numbers and numerical systems Values Multiplication problems Circumference Location Mean value

Subject and Predicate Possession

Math

Angles Multiplication problems Location Units of measure Time Values

Multiplication problems Location Measurement Shapes Numbers and numerical systems Values

Numbers and numerical systems Location Addition problems Geometric shapes Values Multiplication problems Measurement Forces and machines

Numbers and numerical systems Location Addition problems Geometric shapes Values Multiplication problems Measurement Energy, energy conversion in our lives, energy and the environment

Numbers and numerical systems Values Multiplication problems Circumference Location Mean value

Human reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth, the first years of life, the family, breast feeding Lifestyle Differences

Science

Growth, stages of life, changes in the body, diet and growth, vaccines

Matter and its properties, physical and chemical changes, measuring mass, volume, calculating density

Types of plant reproduction, germination and growth, greenhouses

Animal reproduction, fish farms, an egg diagram

Ecosystems, forest fires, building a dam, the monk seal

Early Exploration

Mount Rushmore

Social Studies

The Cost of the Storm

Irrigating the Land

Native American Agriculture

Women of the Revolution

Mapping the Louisiana Purchase

Drawing a Still Life

Sculpture

Perspective

Georgia OKeeffe

Art

The Vision of Ansel Adams Friend of the Frogs

The Land of Grant Wood

Portraits of Early Americans Revolutionary Women

Illustrating History

Digital Book

Ancient Advice

Anansi Tricks Again

The Grand Canyon: Great Wonder of Nature

A Shelter from a Storm

Cool Careers in Agricultural Science

Chasing the Stars

Theme Value
Universal Understanding Essential Question

BIMESTER 1 Knowing Ourselves Honesty

We need to follow our own instincts when we make decisions. How do our decisions affect our well-being?

BIMESTER 2 Knowing Our Place and Time Respect

People volunteer to help their community. How do you help your community?

BIMESTER 3 Letting Others Know Tolerance

Systems help us understand the Earth and beyond. What would happen if one of the systems on Earth stops working? Unit 4 Nature Describe ecosystems. Find factors and multiples. Identify elements of art. Write responses to literature. Environment Unit 5 The Universe Explore the planet Earth. Discuss our solar system. Identify galaxies and constellations. Define astronomy. Earth and the Universe

BIMESTER 4 Knowing Our World Responsibility

Technology and discoveries affect our lives. Why is technology so important in our lives? Unit 6 Discovery and Inventions Analyze science inventions. Interpret poetry. Understand probability. Discuss economics.

BIMESTER 5 Knowing Others Solidarity

Modern political and economic structures have been inspired by ancient civilizations. In what way do modern governments show the influence of ancient civilizations? Unit 7 Greece Explore mythology. Discuss geometry. Read and write plays. Describe Greek architecture. Unit 8 The US Government Discuss presidents of the US. Understand democracy. Identify voters responsibility. Explore branches of government. Government

Unit 1 School and Society Analyze social interactions. Identify elements of fiction. Discuss narrative writing.

Unit 2 Our World Explore features of Earths surface. Discuss natural disasters. Identify plate tectonics. Understand the rock cycle.

Unit 3 Life in My Community Identify neighborhood locations. Discuss community workers. Explore volunteering.

Objectives

Unit

Vocabulary

Adverbs School Homophones Homonyms

Geography Adverbs

Neighborhood Work Synonyms Antonyms

Inventions

History Mythology

6th Grade

Language

Contractions Compound Words

Verbs Subject-Verb Agreement

Affixes

Punctuation Capitalization Subjects and Predicates Sentence Fragments Subordinators Fractions Volume Mean Value Numbers and numerical systems Location Measurements

Nouns Articles Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Subject-Verb agreement: Plurals, Simple Past Tense, Future Tense

Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns Plural Possessives Prepositions

Auxiliary Verbs Modals

Numbers and numerical systems Addition and Multiplication problems Symmetry Location Graphs Values

Numbers and numerical systems Addition and multiplication problems Symmetry Location Graphs Values

Math

Multiplication Representation of data Percentage Number line Shapes Measurement

Fractions Volume Mean Value Numbers and numerical systems Location Measurements

Numbers and numerical systems Multiplication problems Geometric shapes Measurement Values

Numbers and numerical systems Area and perimeter Common divisors and multiples Multiplication problems Probability Climate, the Environment

Numbers and numerical systems Area and perimeter Common divisors and multiples Multiplication problems Probability Human beings and their differences, the first settlers

Science

The Digestive, Respiratory, and Excretory systems

Features of Earth, internal and external forces

The Circulatory system

The Senses, Nervous system, Skeletal-muscular systems

Earth and the universe, movements of Earth, the Moon

Matter and energy, reflection and refraction, magnetism, Earths magnetic field

Social Studies

Social Groups and Communities

The Roman Empire

Stereotypes Prejudice and Discrimination

Monotheism

Representations of Earth

Supply and Demand

Greek Governments

The U.S. Political System

Georgia OKeeffe

Art

Portraits of Early Americans

Perspective

The Land of Grant Wood

Drawing a Still Life

The Vision of Ansel Adams

Sculpture

Illustrating History

Digital Book

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

A Midsummer Nights Dream

I Have a Dream

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

The Highway Man

There Will Come Soft Rains

The Birds

State of the Union Address