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Dominican International School Kaohsiung
Schoolwide Curriculum
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction and Core Standards
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How We Use a “Spiral Curriculum”
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Pre-K
K and Kindergarten 1 Curriculum
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Kinder 2, Grade 1, Grade 2 Curriculum
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Pages 7 - 11
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Curriculum
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Pages 12 - 15
Middle School Grades 6 - 8 Curriculum
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Chinese Translation of Information -
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Dominican International School Kaohsiung
Schoolwide Curriculum
INTRODUCTION:
The Dominican International School Kaohsiung follows the principless and values of
Catholic education through a modified American curriculum. This curriculum guide focuses
on our commitment to incorporate curriculum standards into each and every classroom. The
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guide is divided into four areas: Pre-K - K1, K2 - Grade 2, Grade 3 - 5, and Grade 6 -8. The
purpose for this is to show how the scope and sequence of the major courses build upon
and spiral into the curriculum of the higher grades.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
Kindergarten: Pre-K, K1, K2
★ Elementary: Grades 1 - 5
★ Middle School: Grades 6 - 8
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Major Core Subjects:
Mathematics, English Language Arts/Writing, Reading/Phonics, Science, Social Studies
Specialty and Elective Subjects:
Christian Living, Health/PE, Chinese Language, Technology, Art, Music, Journalism, Drama, Spanish
CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR MAJOR CORE SUBJECTS:
CCSS - Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts
Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts
(ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each
grade. The standards were created to ensure that students graduate from high school with the skills
and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life, regardless of where they live.
http://www.corestandards.org/
NGSS - Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K–12 science content standards. Standards set
the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by
states to improve science education for all students.
http://www.nextgenscience.org/
NCSS - National Council of the Social Studies
The NCSS curriculum standards provide a framework for professional deliberation and planning about
what should occur in a social studies program in grades pre-K through 12. The framework provides
ten themes that represent a way of organizing knowledge about the human experience in the world.
http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/teacherstandards
Dominican International School Kaohsiung
Schoolwide Curriculum
DISK uses several series of textbooks, such as Go Math, Science Fusion, and Journeys
(Reading Program) to “spiral” the knowledge throughout the years in our school. This means
concepts will be revised and will become more complex over time. Students become familiar
with the textbooks and can easily progress as topics become more challenging and grade
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appropriate.
priate. Example: In K1 the student will learn what a sentence is,, and by grade 8 they
can write complex/compound sentences with correct grammar.
What is a “Spiral Curriculum?”
'Spiral curriculum' can be defined as a course of study in which students wil
willl see the same
topics throughout their school career, with each encounter increasing in complexity and
reinforcing previous learning.. Because it is hard to understand what spiral curriculum is just
by looking at the definition above, this will show what it looks like in practice in two major
subject areas: math and reading.
Mathematics
Spiral curriculum is probably most easily seen in mathematics because most topics in math
build off of each other with increasing complexity. For example, in first grade and the
beginning of second grade, students learn simple addition and subtraction facts. These facts
are memorized by students so that they no longer have to rely on counting on fingers or
using number lines. Addition and subtraction is then made more comp
complex
lex by introducing two
digit numbers.
Reading
Students learn to read in the early years of elementary school. The focus of a reading
curriculum in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade is usually teaching students the
skills they need to independently and successfully read a text. After students are taught to
read, they are then asked to read to learn new things in higher grades like reading for
comprehension, finding the author’s purpose, or defining the mood or tone of a story.
DISK: Kindergarten Program Curriculum Guide
Grades Pre-K and K1
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Grade Pre- K:
Brief Overview of Major Concepts and Activities:
Children in the Pre-K program explore many concepts and will be encouraged to master them before
entering K1. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. Children are taught with hands-on
materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples. The skills are to
be addressed and supported throughout the school year for preparation and advancement to the K1
level.
Quarter One: Autumn Theme
Quarter Two: Winter Theme
Social Play: Problem solving in social situations
Social Play: Group work, please and thank you
Reading: Alphabet A-Z, letter recognition
Reading: Repeating nursery rhymes, fingerplays
Math: Number Recognition 1-10, Counting 1- 10
Writing: Hold a pencil, write your name correctly
Technology: How to use a mouse
Science: Use scientific tools, explore nature
Social Studies: Know personal information
Creative Arts: Explore painting, drawing, colors
Religion: Listen to Bible stories
Quarter Three: Spring Theme
Social Play: Sharing, communicating needs
Math: Geometric shapes, more/less/same
Reading: Concept of print left to right
Writing: Motor skill practice with sand, Lego,
clay
Technology: Exploring kid-friendly web sites
Science: Mix and measure, use the five senses
Social Studies: Explore transportation and maps
Creative Arts: Perform dramatic plays
Religion: Learn about the life of Jesus
Math: Sorting by shape, color, size, patterns
Writing: Write a story with pictures
Technology: Playing educational games
Science: Observe insects, plants, weather
Social Studies: Explore jobs and workers
Creative Arts: Play musical instruments
Religion: Learn about God’s love
Quarter Four: Summer Theme
Social Play: Good manners, caring for your
things
Math: Time, day, night, money
Reading: Sequence of events, start and finish
Writing: Tracing sight words and objects
Technology: Making a picture with Paint
program
Science: Know about animals homes and habitat
Social Studies: Know about your country
Creative Arts: Act out the sounds of animals
Religion: Learn religious songs
Grade K1 - Scope and Sequence:
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The K1 program at DISK is a link between the higher and lower levels of the program. The students
in K1 are required to become more independent in action and in creativity. They be given more
freedom and will be introduced to a more scheduled approach to classroom settings. The year will
progress with more structure and should better prepare the students for the K2 class setting.
Grade K1 - Mathematics
Textbook: Pearson’s Go Math Common Core, Level K, Volume 1, CCSS
Quarter One:
Quarter Two:
Quarter Three:
Quarter Four:
Grade K1 - Science
Textbook: Harcourt, HSP Science, Kindergarten
Quarter One:
Units A and B: Life Science
Plants, Animals, Habitats
Quarter Three:
Unit E: Physical Science
Matter and Energy, Sink/Float, Solid/Gas
Quarter Two:
Units C and D: Earth Science
Earth, Weather, Space
Quarter Four:
Unit F: Physical Science
Motion, Rolling, Wind Power, Magnets
Grade K1 - English Language Arts: Phonics and Writing
Textbook:Harcourt Phonics Activity Book, Level K & Kindergarten 1 - Beginning Writing
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Quarter One:
Phonics: Initial Consonants: pg. 3-42
Writing: Motor Skills: pg. 1 - 29, A - E
Quarter Three:
Phonics: Initial Consonants: pg. 43 - 78
Writing: pg. 61 - 92, N - U
Quarter Two:
Phonics: Vowels and Consonants: pg. 43 - 78
Writing: pg. 29 - 60, F - M
Quarter Four:
Phonics: Phonics Manipulatives: pg. 103 - 114
Writing: pg. 93 - 118, V - Sight Words
Grade K1 - Reading and Sight Word Recognition
Textbook: Journeys Reading Series, Kindergarten, Volume 1
Quarter One:
Intro: Welcome to Kindergarten
Alphabet, Upper/Lower Cases, Top/Bottom
Quarter Three:
Unit 2: Show and Tell
Lessons 6 - 10, workbook pgs 43 - 67
Quarter Two:
Unit 1: Friendly Faces
Lessons 1 - 5, workbook pgs. 1 - 32
Quarter Four:
Unit 3: Outside My Door
Lessons 11 - 15, workbook pgs 78 - 102
Grade K1 - Social Studies
Textbook: Harcourt, Social Studies: Our World, Now and Long Ago, Kindergarten
Quarter One:
Unit 1: Being a Good Citizen
Rules, Laws, Safety, Problem Solving
Quarter Three:
Unit 4: Where We Live
Land, Water, Globes, Map Skills
Unit 3: Workers
Quarter Two:
Jobs, Graphs, Money, Resources
Quarter Four:
Unit 5: Time Goes By
Calendars, Months, Change over Time
DISK: Elementary Curriculum Guide
Grades K2 - 2
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Mathematics: Scope and Sequence
Grade K2 - Pearson’s Go Math Common Core, Level K, Volume 2, CCSS
Quarter One:
Quarter Two:
Quarter Three:
Quarter Four:
Grade 1 - Pearson’s Go Math Common Core, Grade 1, CCSS
Quarter One:
Chapters 1 - 4: Operations/Algebraic Thinking
Addition and Subtraction of Numbers
Quarter Three:
Chapters 9 - 10: Measurement and Data
Linear Measurement
Quarter Two:
Chapters 5 - 8: Number Operations in Base Ten
Two-Digit Addition/Subtraction
Quarter Four:
Chapters 11 - 12: Geometry
2 Dimensional/3 Dimensional Shapes and Space
Grade 2 - Pearson’s Go Math Common Core, Grade 2, CCSS
Quarter One:
Chapters 1 - 3: Number Sense and Place Value
Number Concepts and Relationships
Quarter Three:
Chapters 7 - 9: Measurement
Money, Time, Length
Quarter Two:
Chapters 4 - 6: Addition and Subtraction
Adding and Subtracting 2 and 3 Digit Numbers
Quarter Four:
Chapters 10 - 11: Data and Geometry
Graphs, Fraction Concepts
Science: Scope and Sequence - Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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*STEM - The study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Grade K2 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Level K
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2: Life Science
Doing Science, STEM, Animals
Quarter Three:
Units 5 - 7: Earth Science
Day, Night, Seasons, Weather
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4: Life Science
Parts of Plants, Habitats
Quarter Four:
Units 8 - 10: Physical Science
Forms of Matter, Energy, Motion
Grade 1 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion,, Grade 1
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2: Introduction
STEM and the Nature of Science
Quarter Three:
Units 6 - 8: Earth Science
Resources, Weather, Sky Objects
Quarter Two:
Units 3 - 5: Life Science
Animals, Plants, Environment
Quarter Four:
Unit 9 and Unit 10: Physical Science
Types of Matter, Forces, Energy
Grade 2 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Grade 2
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2: Scientific Thought
STEM and the Nature of Science
Quarter Three:
Units 6- 8: Earth Science
Solar System, Weather Patterns
Quarter Two:
Units 3 - 5: Life Science
Animals Habitats, Environmental Awareness
Quarter Four:
Unit 9 and Unit 10: Physical Science
Changes in Matter and Forms of Energy
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English Language Arts and Writing: Scope and Sequence
ELA is based upon the fundamentals of the English language and includes all grammar, mechanics,
and writing workshops. All levels will spiral throughout the years as they increase in complexity. Each
grade level will focus on better speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Grade K2 - Houghton Mifflin, English Grammar Series
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 - Sentences and Nouns
Handwriting: Unit 1
Quarter Three:
Unit 5 and Unit 6 - Adjectives
Handwriting: Unit 3
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4 - Stories and Verbs
Handwriting: Unit 2
Quarter Four:
Unit 7 ans Unit 8 - Punctuation
Handwriting: Unit 4
Grade 1 - Houghton Mifflin, English Grammar Series, Grade 1
Quarter One:
Units 1-2: Sentences, Nouns, Pronouns
Handwriting: Units 1 - 2
Quarter Three:
Units 6 - 8: Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions
Handwriting: Unit 5
Quarter Two:
Units 3 -5: Verbs and Verb Tenses
Handwriting: Units 3 - 4
Quarter Four:
Units 9 -10: Punctuation, Idioms, Homophones
Handwriting: Unit 6
Grade 2 - Houghton Mifflin, English Grammar Series, Grade 2
Quarter One:
Units 1-3: Sentences, Nouns, Pronouns
Handwriting: Units 1 - 2
Quarter Three:
Units 7 -8: Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions
Handwriting: Unit 5
Quarter Two:
Units 4 - 6: Verbs and Verb Tenses
Handwriting: Units 3 - 4
Quarter Four:
Units 9 - 10: Punctuation, Idioms, Homophones
Handwriting: Unit 6
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Reading and Phonics: Scope and Sequence:
The reading courses for elementary school will cover the topics of plot, conflict, character
development, theme, style, mood, tone, poetry, legends, tall tales, biographies and academic
language. Students will read to discover the author’s purpose and practice reading comprehension
skills.
Grade K2 - Reading: Journeys, Level 1.1 and 1.2, Phonics: Level A
Quarter One:
Reading: Lessons 1-4
Phonics: pg 1 - 82
Quarter Three:
Reading: Lessons 9-12
Phonics: pg. 165 - 238
Quarter Two:
Reading: Lessons 5-8
Phonics: pg. 83 - 164
Quarter Four:
Reading: 13 - 15
Phonics: pg. 239 - 304
Grade 1 - Reading: Journeys, Level 1.4 and 1.5, Phonics, Level B
Quarter One:
Reading: Lessons 16 - 18
Phonics: Lessons 1 - 2
Quarter Three:
Reading: Lessons 22 - 24
Phonics: Lessons 5 - 6
Quarter Two:
Reading: Lesson 19 - 21
Phonics: Lessons 3 - 4
Quarter Four:
Reading: Lessons 25 - 27
Phonics: Lesson 7 and Review
Grade 2 - Reading: Journeys, Level 2.1 and 2.1, Phonics, Level C
Quarter One:
Reading: Lessons 1 - 4
Phonics: Lessons 1 - 2
Quarter Three:
Reading: Lessons 9 - 12
Quarter Two:
Reading: Lessons 5 - 8
Phonics: Lessons 3 - 4
Quarter Four:
Reading: Lessons 13 - 15
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Phonics: Lessons 5 - 6
Phonics: Lesson 7 and Review
Social Studies and World History: Scope and Sequence
Grade K2 - Pearson’s MyWorld Social Studies, Grade K - “Here We Are!”
Quarter One:
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
Citizenship and the Working World
Chapter 4
Quarter Three:
World Cultures: Cultures around the World
Chapter 3
Quarter Two:
Our World: Maps and Globes
Chapter 5
Quarter Four:
History: What is history? Life then and now
Grade 1 - Pearson’s MyWorld Social Studies, Grade 1, - “Making Our Way!”
Quarter One:
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
Following Rules in our Community
Chapter 4
Quarter Three:
World Cultures: Our culture and others
Chapter 3
Quarter Two:
Our World: Maps, Globes, Atlases
Chapter 5
Quarter Four:
Past and Present: Comparing how times change
Grade 2 - Pearson’s MyWorld Social Studies, Grade 2, - “We Do Our Part!”
Quarter One:
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
What is citizenship? How to improve my world.
Chapter 4
Quarter Three:
Society: Celebrating World Traditions
Chapter 3
Quarter Two:
Our World: Understanding the parts of a map
Chapter 5
Quarter Four:
Our Nation: Past and Present
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DISK: Elementary Curriculum Guide
Grades 3 - 5
Mathematics: Scope and Sequence
Grade 3 - Houghton Mifflin Math 3, with Workbook (Under Review for CCSS)
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2
Place Value / Addition and Subtraction
Quarter Three:
Unit 5 and Unit 6
Measurement / Geometry
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4
Probability / Multiplication and Division
Quarter Four:
Unit 7 and Unit 8
Fractions / Algebra
Grade 4 - Houghton Mifflin Math 4, with Workbook (Under Review for CCSS)
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2
Place Values / Number Operations
Quarter Three:
Unit 5 and Unit 6
Measurement / Geometry
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4
Multiplication / Division
Quarter Four:
Unit 7 and Unit 8
Probability / Fractions
Grade 5 - Houghton Mifflin Math 5, with Workbook (Under Review for CCSS)
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2
Place Value / Multiplication and Division
Quarter Three:
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4
Graphs / Fractions
Quarter Four:
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Unit 5 and Unit 6
Fractions / Geometry
Unit 7 and Unit 8
Probability / Algebra
Science: Scope and Sequence
*STEM - Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Grade 3 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Grade 3
Quarter One:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 :Investigating Questions
The Nature of Science and STEM
Quarter Three:
Units 5 -7: Changes in Resources
Earth Science: People, Water, Weather
Quarter Two:
Unit 3 and Unit 4: Ecosystems and Interactions
Life Science and Biology
Quarter Four:
Units 8 - 10: Earth and Moon
Physical Science: Simple and Complex Machines
Grade 4 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Grade 4
Quarter One:
Units 1 - 3: Studying Science
STEM and Life Science: Engineering Process
Quarter Three:
Units 7 - 9: Properties of Matter
Physical Science: Changes in Matter and Energy
Quarter Two:
Units 4 - 6: Earth and Space
Earth Science: Energy and Ecosystems
Quarter Four:
Units 9 - 10: Electricity and Motion
Physical Science: Continued
Grade 5 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Grade 5
Quarter One:
Units 1 - 4: Cells and Body Systems
STEM and Life Science
Quarter Three:
Units 9 - 12: The Rock Cycle
Quarter Two:
Units 5 - 8: Natural Resources
Ecosystems: Changes to the Earth
Quarter Four:
Units 13 - 15: Solar System
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Earth Science: Fossils, Water
Physical Science: Force and Matter
English Language Arts: Scope and Sequence
Grades 3-5 - Houghton Mifflin English Grammar Series, Grades 3-5, with Workbook Plus
ELA is based upon the fundamentals of the English language and includes all grammar, mechanics,
and writing workshops. All levels will spiral throughout the years as they increase in complexity. Each
grade level will focus on better speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Quarter One:
Grammar: Sentences, Nouns, Pronouns
Writing: Elements of Personal Narratives
Quarter Three:
Grammar: Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions
Writing: Fictional Narrative - Short Story
Quarter Two:
Grammar: Verbs and Verb Tenses
Writing: Compare and Contrast Essays
Quarter Four:
Grammar: Punctuation, Idioms, Homophones
Writing: Research Reports
Reading
Grade 3-5- Journeys Reading Series, Grades 3- 5, with Workbook (Under Review for CCSS)
Quarter One:
Plot, Conflict, Setting in Literature
Character Development and Point of View
Quarter Three:
Understanding and Writing Poetry
Myths, Legends, Tall Tales, and Epic Poems
Quarter Two:
Theme and Style in Literature
Mood, Tone, and Voice in Literature
Quarter Four:
Biographies and Autobiographies
Informational Text, Academic English
Novel Study
Grades 3-5 - Throughout the year, students will independently read classic novels. Below are
examples of books that may be read during the course of the year. These books may change based
on availability and interest of students.
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Judy Moody, Magic Treehouse, Ramona, Magic Schoolbus
Grade 3
Bunnicula, Goosebumps Series, Little House on the Prairie, Shiloh
Grade 4
The Great Gilly Hopkins, Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry, The Cay
Grade 5
Social Studies and World History: Scope and Sequence
Grade 3 - Pearson’s MyWorld Social Studies, Grade 3- “We Are Connected!”
Quarter One:
Chapters 1 and 2
Communication and Environmental Awareness
Quarter Three:
Chapters 5 and 6
Citizenship and A New Nation
Chapter 3 and 4
Quarter Two:
Exploration and Systems of Government
Quarter Four:
Chapters 7 and 8
Communities and World Culture
Grade 4 -Pearson’s MyWorld Social Studies, Grade 5 - “Growth of our Country”
Quarter One:
Chapters 11 and 12
Industry, Immigration, and Reform
Chapter 14
Quarter Three:
WWII, The Holocaust, Life after the War
Chapter 13
Quarter Two:
WWI, The Great Depression, The New Deal
Quarter Four:
Chapter 16 and 17
Civil Rights and Challenges Today
Grade 5 - Holt: Ancient Civilizations
Quarter One:
Unit 1: Chapters 1 -2
Early Humans and Societies
Quarter Three:
Quarter Two:
Unit 2: Chapters 3 - 4
Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush
Quarter Four:
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Unit 3: Chapters 5 -6
Civilizations in India and China
Unit 4: Chapters 8-9
Ancient Greece and the Greek World
DISK: Middle School Program Curriculum Guide
Grades 6- 8
Accelerated Mathematics: Scope and Sequence
Grade 6 - Glencoe Mathematics - Course 2, Common Core
Chapters 1 - 3
Quarter One:
Ratios, Proportions, Number System
Chapters 7 - 9
Quarter Three:
Geometry, Geometric Figures, Measurement
Quarter Two:
Chapters 4 - 6
Rational numbers, Equations, Inequalities
Quarter Four:
Chapters 10 - 12
Probability, Statistics, Data Analysis
Grade 7 - Glencoe Mathematics - Course 3, Common Core
Chapters 1 - 2
Quarter One:
Real Numbers, Equations with One Variable
Chapters 5 - 7
Quarter Three:
Geometry, Triangles, Transformations,
Congruence, Similarities
Chapters 3 - 4
Quarter Two:
Equations with Two Variables, Function Tables
Chapters 8 - 9
Quarter Four:
Volume and Surface, Probability, Statistics, Data
Analysis, Scatter Plots
Grade 8 - Prentice Hall Algebra I - Common Core
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Chapters 1 - 3
Quarter One:
Real Numbers, Equations and Inequalities
Chapters 7 - 9
Quarter Three:
Exponents, Factoring, Quadratic Functions
Quarter Two:
Chapters 4 -6
Linear Functions, Systems of Equations
Quarter Four:
Chapters 10 - 12
Radical Expressions, Statistics, Data Analysis
Science: Scope and Sequence - Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
*STEM: science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Grade 6 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Modules A, B, C, and D (Life Science)
Quarter One:
Module A: Cells and Heredity
Units 1 - 2: Cells, Reproduction, Heredity
Quarter Three:
Module C: Human Systems
Units 1 - 2: Human Systems and Human Health
Quarter Two:
Module B: Diversity of Living Things
Units 1 - 2: Life Over Time, Organisms
Quarter Four:
Module D: Ecology
Units 1 - 4: Ecology, Biomes, Natural Resources
Grade 7 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Modules E, F, and G (Earth Science)
Quarter One:
Module E: The Dynamic Earth
Units 1 - 3: Earth’s Surface, History, Minerals
Quarter Three:
Module G: Space Science
Units 1 - 2: The Universe and Solar System
Quarter Two:
Module F: Earth’s Water
Units 1 - 4: Water, Oceans, Atmosphere,
Climate
Quarter Four:
Module G: Space Science
Units 3 - 4: Earth, Moon, Sun; Exploring Space
Grade 8 - Holt McDougal, ScienceFusion, Modules H, I, J (Physical Science)
Quarter One:
Quarter Two:
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Module H: Matter and Energy
Units 1 - 2: Properties of Matter and Energy
Quarter Three:
Module I: Motion and Energy
Units 1 - 2: Motion, Force, Work, Mechanics
Module H: Matter and Energy
Units 3 - 4: Chemical Reactions and Interaction
Quarter Four:
Module J: Sound and Light
Units 1 - 3: Waves, Sound, and Light
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English Language Arts: Scope and Sequence
Grades 6 - 8 - Houghton Mifflin, English Grammar Series, Grades 6-8, Common Core (CCSS)
ELA is based upon the fundamentals of the English language and includes all grammar, mechanics,
and writing workshops. All levels will spiral throughout the years as they increase in complexity. Each
grade level will focus on better speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Quarter One:
Grammar: Sentences, Nouns, Pronouns
Writing: Elements of Personal Narratives
Quarter Three:
Grammar: Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions
Writing: Fictional Narrative - Short Story
Quarter Two:
Grammar: Verbs and Verb Tenses
Writing: Compare and Contrast Essays
Quarter Four:
Grammar: Punctuation, Idioms, Homophones
Writing: Research Reports
Literature
Grade 6-8- Holt McDougal, Literature Series, Grades 6-8, Common Core
Literature is a collection of American, world, and classic literature from short stories, poetry,
informational texts, and plays. Famous authors such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Bronte will be
studied over the course of the year. The class will focus on vocabulary, reading workshops, and
comprehension.
Quarter One:
Plot, Conflict, Setting in Literature
Character Development and Point of View
Quarter Three:
Quarter Two:
Theme and Style in Literature
Mood, Tone, and Voice in Literature
Quarter Four:
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Understanding and Writing Poetry
Myths, Legends, Tall Tales, and Epic Poems
Biographies and Autobiographies
Informational Text, Academic English
Novel Study
Grades 6-8 - Throughout the year, students will independently read classic novels. Below are
examples of books that may be read during the course of the year. These books may change based
on availability and interest of students.
Hoot, The Wind in the Willows, The Cay
Grade 6
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Tuck Everlasting
Grade 7
The Outsiders, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird
Grade 8
Social Studies and World History: Scope and Sequence
Grade 6 - Holt McDougal, Ancient World History
This course is a continuation from Grade 5 (Unit 1, Early Humans - Unit 4, Ancient Greece)
Quarter One:
Unit 5 - Ancient Rome
Chapters 10 - 11: The Roman World
Quarter Three:
Unit 7 - Asian and American Empires
Chapters 14 - 16: China, Japan, Aztecs
Quarter Two:
Unit 6 - Ancient Middle East
Chapters 12-13: The Islamic World
Quarter Four:
Unit 8 - Europe in the Middle Ages
Ch. 17 - 19: Renaissance and Reformation
Grade 7 - Holt McDougal, Modern World History
Quarter One:
Unit 1 - Beginning of the Modern World
Chapters 1 -4: Exploration and Atlantic World
Quarter Three:
Unit 3 - The Industrial Age
Chapters 9-12: Industry and Imperialism
Quarter Two:
Unit 2 - Absolutism and Revolutions
Chapters 5 - 6: The Age of Enlightenment
Quarter Four:
Unit 4 - The World at War
Chapters 13 - 14: World War I - Nationalism
Grade 8 - Holt McDougal, Modern World History
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Quarter One:
Unit 4 - The World at War
Ch. 15: The Russian Revolution
Quarter Three:
Unit 5 - Perspectives on the Present
Chapters 17 - 18: The Cold War and Vietnam
Quarter Two:
Unit 4 - The World at War
Chapters 16: World War II
Quarter Four:
Unit 5 - Perspectives on the Present
Chapters 19 - 20: The 1980s - Today
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