Astronomy
1st Grade: Students will learn about the planet they live on, Earth, and how the sun, stars, moon, and other planets relate to it. Students will explore the sun and learn about the basics of astronomy. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the history of space exploration as they read about NASA and the missions to the moon. Students will have many chances to write. They will focus on informational writing by collecting information and taking notes with their classmates about the planets. They will also do some opinion writing in their journals, where they will write opinion statements and give reasons to support their thinking.
Westward Expansion
2nd Grade: In this unit, students will learn about an important period in the history of the United States—the time of westward expansion during the 1800s. Students will explore what life was like for families on the frontier and why pioneers decided to move westward. Students will learn why pioneers were willing and eager to endure hardships to move westward. They will also learn about important innovations in both transportation and communication during that time, such as Fulton's steamboat, the Erie Canal, the transcontinental railroad, and the Pony Express. Students will learn why pioneers were willing and eager to endure hardships to move westward. They will also learn about important innovations in both transportation and communication during that time, such as Fulton's steamboat, the Erie Canal, the transcontinental railroad, and the Pony Express Quilt.
Amplify Reading
Powerful reading instruction for every student with personalized learning. Amplify Reading is our personalized learning program for grades K-5 with captivating storylines to engage students in powerful reading instruction and practice. Whether students are learning to read fluently or sharpening close reading skills, Amplify Reading accelerates their growth while freeing educators up to work with small groups or individual students.We recommend students use this program at school and at home. Daily usage should be from 30-45 minutes per day.
Light & Sound
3rd Grade: In this unit, students will learn about the properties of light and sound. Students will build on what they previously learned about the five senses and the human body, focusing on the senses of seeing and hearing. Students will be introduced to this content through a narrative story about two old friends, Samuel and Jack, who are losing their sight and hearing. Students will learn how light and sound travel in waves and how light and sound can be manipulated by various instruments.
Geology
4th Grade: In this unit, students will learn about Earth's layers and geological features. Students will learn that the earth is composed of layers that, through heat and pressure, cause movements that result in geological features above and below the earth's surface. They will also explore the relationships between those different geological processes and how they affect the landscape and related environments of the earth. Students will learn about the theory of plate tectonics and how it explains the presence of volcanoes, mountains, underwater trenches, ridges, and other geological features. They will also study geological processes like rock formation, weathering, and erosion to understand how the earth changes over time and why it looks the way it does. Students will review the stages of the writing process and engage in several short writing projects. They will have many opportunities to write, some of which include drafting an informational pamphlet about tsunamis, writing a wiki entry about a specific volcano, and creating a descriptive paragraph about a type of rock or item in the rock cycle.
The Renaissance
5th Grade: In this unit, students will learn about the Renaissance and how it was a cultural movement that began in Italy and swept through Europe. Students will explore the art and literature of this time period through the works of people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. Students will learn about the rise of the middle class that resulted from increased trade with other countries. They will be exposed to works of art and pieces of writing from renowned artists and authors. Students will use maps and a portrait gallery as a resource throughout the unit.
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