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Teacher: Week of: August 2, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Observe, describe and demonstrate locomotor and non locomotor movement.
AH-EP-1.2.2 What is an example of a locomotor movement and a non locomotor movement?
Locomotor (walk, run, skip, gallop) Non locomotor (bend, stretch, twist, swing)
CHAMPS (hallway~walk, outside~run)
CD/Music
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing in a variety of genres (letters, poetry, personal narratives, how to, short stories…) throughout the year
Proper positioning (Paper, pencil, student sitting up straight, feet on floor, etc.—see teacher handbook)
Student will write name using a model.
How do I express myself through writing?
Why is neat handwriting important?
Legible (easy to read), Guidelines on paper—Headline, mid-line, baseline, spacing, size, slant (going straight up and down)
Basic Strokes: Vertical line, Horizontal line, Backward Circle
Zaner Bloser Teacher Resources, model of child’s name, handwriting paper, pencil
Optional: Marker boards, dry erase
lines, Slant lines markers
Math
Social Studies/
Vocational
2 DAYS
Science/
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Students will compare rules (Ex. school, team, home)
Students will describe the Life Stages of Human Beings.
SS-EP-1.1.2
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
Why is it important to have rules in a society?
How do human beings develop over time?
rules, home, school, society, laws,
Scientist, developmental, infant, toddler
CHAMPS, ROAR, class rules, examples of home rules, text book, teacher folder
Lesson 1-3
Student Resource Book, word wall cards, photo cards
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: Diversity-MUST DO IN AUGUST
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES: THESE WILL BE SPLIT EACH WEEK. YOU WILL ONLY DO ONE OR THE OTHER EACH DAY!
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Teacher: Week of: August 9, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Observe and describe element of dance (Space).
Pathways (straight, curved, zigzag)
AH-EP-1.2.1 How do you move in a pathway?
Pathways (straight, curved, zigzag), Space, locomotor, non locomotor
Music, United Streaming, Hallway, Playground, Take 10!
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Handwriting
Writing
Proper positioning (paper, pencil, sitting)
Write name using a model
Provide writing practice in a variety of genres…
Why is it important to evaluate our own work?
Headline, Mid-line, baseline, uppercase, lowercase, compare, evaluate
ZB teacher resources,
Handwriting paper, pencils, markers or pens to mark best work
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Explain, demonstrate, give examples of ways to show good citizenship at school and in the community
SS-EP 1.3.2 Why is it important to be a good citizen?
rules, citizen, community, responsibilities, rights, equality, justice, liberty
CHAMPS, 2nd Step, Roar, Class Rules, Handbook, Social Studies Text
Science
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Students will describe the Life Stages of Human Beings.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
What are the identifying characteristics of children, adolescents, and adult?
Child, adolescent, adult, elderly adult
Lesson 4-6, Booklet A, lesson charts, photo cards, lesson review sheets
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: AIMS WEB TESTING
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Teacher: Week of: August 16, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Observe and describe element of dance (Space).
Levels (high, middle, low)
AH-EP-1.2.1 What is a (high, middle, low) level of dance?
Space, levels (high, middle, low), pathways (straight, curved, zigzag)
CD/Music (Dr. Jean), hallway, playground, letters
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing…
Positioning
Student will write the letters L,l I, i.
Model each letter for students daily
What do I like to write?
Which letters are made from straight lines?
Uppercase, lowercase, headline, Mid-line, baseline, straight, vertical, horizontal, size, slant, right, spacing, compare, evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens and/or markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Students will describe various forms of interactions (conflict, cooperation, compromise) that occur between individual groups at home and at school.
SS-EP-2.3.1
SS-EP-1.3.2
Why is it important to get along with others at home, at school, and in your community?
Conflict, resolution, compromise, cooperation, competition.
2nd Step, books, text book, teacher folder, discussion, student examples.
Science
3 DAYS
Students will identify and classify the stages of life. Students will identify homes as part of our habitat.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How are our homes part of our habitat?
Habitat Lesson 7-9, Booklet A, lesson review sheets, word wall cards, lesson chart
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: BASIC MATH SKILLS given this week.
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Teacher: Week of: August 23, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art color (primary).
AH-EP-1.4.1 What are the primary colors?
Primary colors (red, yellow, blue),
paints, icing, food coloring, crayons, paper, tissue paper, uniforms (community helpers)
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing…
Positioning
Student will write the letter T, t and review L, l, I, i.
Which letters are made from straight lines?
Uppercase, lowercase, Headline, Mid-line, baseline, straight, vertical, horizontal, spacing, size, slant, right, compare, evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens and/or markers for marking best work
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Importance of community helpers
SS-EP-1.1.1
SS-EP-1.3.1
How do some people help our community?
Policeman, fireman, doctor, road department, taxes, government officials, garbage, any community helpers.
Community helpers, teacher folder, United Streaming, Videos, books, text book.
Science
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Students will identify places, plants, and animals in their habitats.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
Why are the places, animals, and plants in our habitat important to our survival?
Animal, plant, survival Lessons 10-12, word wall cards, review sheets, and
assessment 1
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Teacher: Week of: August 30, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art color (secondary).
AH-EP-1.4.1 How do you make secondary colors?
What colors do you see in a portrait/picture?
Secondary colors (orange, green, violet), primary colors (red, yellow, blue), critique
crayons, markers, color wheel, paper, paint, icing, food coloring
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing Explore and practice writing…
Analyze OR prompts. Talk about verbs and numbers
Positioning
How do I show what I know through writing?
Handwriting Student will write the upper and lower case letters O,o, A,a.
Which letters begin with a circle back stroke?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, uppercase, lowercase, circle back stroke, closed, width, curve, slide, slant, horizontal, straight, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
3 DAYS
Importance of community helpers
SS-EP-1.1.1
SS-EP-1.3.1
How do some people help our community?
Policeman, fireman, doctor, road department, taxes, government officials, garbage, any community helpers
Community helpers, teacher folder, United Streaming, Videos, books, text book
Science
2 DAYS
Students will identify what plants need to live and grow. Students will identify the parts of a plant.
SC-EP- 3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How do the parts of a plant help it live and grow?
Air, water, light, nutrients, botanist, root, stem, leaf, flower
Lesson 13-14, Booklet B, word wall cards, review sheets, lesson charts
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Monday is LABOR DAY
Teacher: Week of: September 6, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Students will identify various styles of music.
AH-EP-1.1.2 What style of music is … (Yankee Doodle, London Bridge, You’re a Grand Old Flag)?
Style, Game Songs, Folk Songs, Patriotic Songs, Bluegrass, critique
CD/Music, Voice
*Idea- teach a different song and style each month.
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Practice writing in a variety of genres throughout year…
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lowercase letter D,d and
Which letters begin with a circle back stroke?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, uppercase, lowercase, circle back stroke, spacing, slant
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
review O,o and A,a. width, straight, vertical, curve, slide, right, left, evaluate/compare
for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Students will identify and describe different types of homes (apartment, hut, house on stilts, log cabin, igloo, adobe)
SS-EP 4.4.1 Why do people live in different types of homes?
Shelter, home, apartment, house, hut, house on stilts, log cabin, igloo, adobe
Bill Monroe’s home place, textbook, Homes song (ask Lesa Taylor), teacher folder, books, United Streaming, videos
Science
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Observe and identify trees and their parts.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How can you identify different types of trees in our habitat?
Trunk, bark, branch, twig Lesson 15-17, Booklet B, lesson reviews, lesson chart, word wall cards
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Teacher: Week of: September 13, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Recognize and identify elements of music: melody (notes).
AH-EP-1.1.1 What do musicians use to form a melody? Notes Can you identify one of these notes?
Melody, Notes (quarter, half, whole), beat, fast, slow
*Idea-put different notes on index cards let students create a melody.
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Discuss/identify directions
(verb and numbers)
Positioning
Student will write the punctuation marks? !.
How does writing help me learn?
Describe how to make a ? and a !?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, vertical, straight, stroke, halfway,
ZB resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Also, a good time to review.
compare/evaluate, dot for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
3 DAYS
Students will identify and describe different types of homes (apartment, hut, house on stilts, log cabin, igloo, adobe)
SS-EP 4.4.1 Why do people live in different types of homes?
Shelter, home, apartment, house, hut, house on stilts, log cabin, igloo, adobe
Bill Monroe’s home place, textbook, Homes song (ask Lesa Taylor), teacher folder, books, United Streaming, videos
Science
Practical Living
2 DAYS
Students will identify the parts of a shrub.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
What are the identifying characteristics of shrubs?
Shrub, woody stems Lessons18-19, Booklet B, word wall cards, lesson reviews, lesson chart, assessment 2
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Teacher: Week of: September 20, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and recognize element of music: form (AB and ABA form)
AH-EP-1.1.1 What is a form of music? Give an example.
form, AB and ABA form, pattern CD/Music, *integrate with your calendar
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Practice writing for a variety of genres…
Positioning
Model each letter for students
Student will write the upper and lowercase letters C,c and
Which letters begin with a backward circle stoke? Headline, Mid-line, baseline,
backward curve, width, size, spacing, slant, circle, slide right, round, straight,
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
E,e. evaluate/compare, model for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Students will identify the relative location of places and things using position and direction words ( left, right, north, south, east, west)
SS-EP-4.1.2 What are the cardinal directions on a map and how do we use them?
North, south, east, west, right, left, cardinal directions, compass rose, places, location
Text book, Map, teacher folder, Simon Says, Mother May I, Hokey Pokey, Cha-Cha Slide
Science
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Students will identify the characteristic of deciduous and evergreen trees.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How are deciduous trees and evergreen trees different?
Broad leaves, needles, evergreen, deciduous
Lesson 20-22, Booklet B, word wall cards, photo cards, lesson reviews
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Teacher: Week of: September 27, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and recognize element of music: form (AB and ABA form)
AH-EP-1.1.1 What is a form of music? Give an example.
form, AB and ABA form, pattern CD/Music, *integrate with your calendar.
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Select (1) piece of writing for the working folder
(due10/8)
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lower case letter F,f.
What are some different types of writing I can do?
How do you make an upper and lowercase F,f?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, uppercase, lowercase, curve back, vertical, straight, slide right, slant, spacing,
ZB Resources, handwriting paper,
(possibly review c and e) compare/evaluate pencils, pens/markers for marking best work
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
2 DAYS
Students will identify the function of maps and globes. Students will use maps to locate familiar places (state and country).
SS-EP-4.1.1 Why are maps and globes important?
Map, globe, state, country, Columbus, charts
Text book, maps, make a map of your classroom or home, globe, teacher folder, Untied Streaming. “Where have you travelled to on vacation?”
Science
Practical Living
3 DAYS
Students will observe and describe the seeds of broad leaved trees and conifers.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How do the seasons of the year affect different types of trees?
Seasons, spring, summer, fall, winter, fruit, seed, cone, conifer
See planning guide for lessons 23-25
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Teacher: Week of: October 4, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art: shape and texture.
AH-EP-1.4.1 Can you identify two types of texture and two shapes seen in nature?
artist-how do they use texture and shape, rough, smooth, triangle, round, long, short, bumpy
pumpkins, leaf rubbings, books, art supplies
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing…
Positioning
Students will review the upper and lowercase letters C,c, E,e, F,f.
What are some different types of writing I can do?
Which letters begin with the curve back stroke?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve back, vertical, horizontal, straight, slide right, size, width, slant, legible, crossed, compare/evaluate
Basic Strokes: Vertical line, Horizontal line, Backward Circle line, Slant line
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify the basic functions of local government (establish order and provide security); give examples of services provided
Students will define basic democratic terms (responsibility, rights)
SS-EP-1.1.1
SS-EP-1.3.1
What role does your local government play in your society?
local government, establish order, provide security, accomplish common goals, laws, responsibility, rights
teacher folder, text book, United Streaming, guest speakers, videos
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify the stages and ages of a tree.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How can you identify the age of a tree?
Seedlings, saplings See planning guide for lessons 26-27
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FALL BREAK
Teacher: Week of: October 11, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: October 18, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe principles of design: contrast.
AH-EP-1.3.3 What is contrast? Can you give an example of contrast?
contrast (rough/smooth, black/white), design
construction paper, leaf rubbings, art supplies
*Idea-black/white ghost/pumpkins
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing Explore and practice writing… Who would like to read my writing?
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify the basic functions of local government (establish order and provide security); give examples of services provided
Students will define basic democratic terms (responsibility, rights)
SS-EP-1.1.1
SS-EP-1.3.1
What role does your local government play in your society?
local government, establish order, provide security, accomplish common goals, laws, responsibility, rights
teacher folder, text book, United Streaming, guest speakers, videos
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify how trees are used.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How do we use trees? Review: trees, seasons, seeds See planning guide for lessons 28-29
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Teacher: Week of: October 25, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify music from the Appalachian culture and Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1 Why was music important to this culture?
(entertainment, family relations, storytelling)
tempo, beat, fast, slow CD/music (bluegrass), United Streaming
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Identify verbs and numbers in directions
Positioning, Continue to model proper letter formation
Student will write the upper and lowercase letter J,j.
Describe how to make an upper and lowercase J,j.
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve back, halfway, straight, slide right, spacing, slant, size, compare/evaluate.
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will explain why Native Americans moved and settled in different places.
SS-EP-5.2.3 Why did Native Americans move and settle in different places?
Native Americans, tepee, weather, travel, Trail of Tears, explore, hunters, gatherers
Text book, books, teacher folder, pictures, guest speakers
Science
Practical Living
Students will explore the sunlight, shadow and the rotation of Earth.
SC-EP- 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 4.6.2
How does the sun affect life on earth?
Environmental, sunlight, light, heat, shadow, day, night
See planning guide for lessons 30- 32.
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NO SCHOOL ELECTION DAY: November 2
Week of: November 1, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify dance from Appalachian culture and Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1 Why was dance important to this culture?
(to have fun, to meet new friends, to mingle)
styles (clogging, line dancing), steps, folk dances
cloggers, United streaming, videos
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing…
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lowercase letter Q,q.
Why do I write?
Which is the only letter that has a curve forward stroke below the baseline?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, closed, circle back, straight, slant right,
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
compare/evaluate for marking best work
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify artifacts and timelines as tools to learn about the past.
SS-EP-5.2.3 How do we use artifacts to learn more about Native Americans?
How do timelines help us to understand the past?
artifacts, totem poles, moccasins, arrow heads, weaving, timelines, Thanksgiving, pilgrims
text book, teacher folder, guest speaker, books, pictures, United Streaming
Science
Practical Living
The students will explore how human beings use water
SC-EP- 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 4.6.2
How does the sun affect the different states of water?
Water, rain, ice See planning guide for lessons 33-35
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Teacher: VETERAN’S DAY: November 11
Week of: November 8, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify visual arts from Appalachian culture and Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1 What type of art do these cultures make?
(functional)
functional art, portraits, basket weaving, quilting
guest speakers, books, construction paper, arts and crafts *Idea-create placemats.
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Handwriting
Writing
Positioning
Student will review proper formation of G,g,J,j, and Q,q.
Identify purposes for writing
Why is it important to evaluate our own work?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, circle back, straight, vertical, slide right, slide left, dot, horizontal, slant, spacing, size, legible, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will describe cultural elements (traditions through holidays and Native American culture)
SS-EP- 2.1.1 Why do people celebrate holidays differently?
traditions, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's
videos, books, United Streaming, crafts, teacher folder
Science
Practical Living
Students will observe and describe soil.
Students will identify ways to conserve water.
SC-EP-2.3.3, 2.3.4, 4.6.2
How can we conserve natural resources?
Soil, conserve See planning guide for lessons 36-38.
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Teacher: Week of: November 15, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify a variety of creative dramatics: mimicry
AH-EP-1.3.3 What is mimicry? creative drama, echo, mimicry, repeat
teacher/student leaders, Simon Says, Readers Theater
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing in a variety of genres…
Positioning
Student will practice proper spacing when writing letters and words.
How does spacing make our writing easier to read?
Legible, headline, mid-line, baseline, spacing, slant, size, compare/evaluate
Basic Strokes: Vertical line, Horizontal line, Backward Circle line, Slant line
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, craft sticks (optional)
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will describe the basic production, distribution and consumption of goods.
Students will identify banks as a place to save money.
SS-EP-3.4.1
SS-EP-3.2.1
What role does a bank play in your community?
How does food make it to your table?
Bank, saving, money, produce, distribute, consume, profit, supply, demand, buyers, sellers.
Text book, guest speakers, videos, teacher folder, United Streaming, field trip to the bank, factory or farm.
Science
Practical Living
Students will be able to sort animals by land and water habitats.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.2, 4.6.1, 4.7.1
How does a habitat affect the animals that live there?
Zoologist, forest, desert, grassland, pond, ocean, ice.
See planning guide for lessons 39-41.
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Teacher: THANKSGIVING BREAK: Nov. 24-26
Week of: November 22, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify drama from the Appalachian culture and Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1, AH-EP-3.3.1
Why was drama important in this culture?
(form of entertainment, oral tradition)
Folk tales, Jack tales, Legends, Plays
Scripts, books, storyteller, videos, United Streaming
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Identify purposes for writing
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: November 29, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Observe dramatic productions and describe technical elements: scenery, costumes, props, make-up
AH-EP-1.3.1 Why are (scenery, costumes, props, make-up) used in a play?
Scenery, costumes, props, make-up, play, drama, actors, script, critique
plays, songs, videos, costumes, make-up, mask, prop
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Provide writing practice…
Discuss various audiences for writing/reading
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lowercase letters U,u and S,s.
Who would like to read my writing?
How would you tell a kindergarten student to make an upper and lowercase U? S?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, straight, round, size, curve back, slant, spacing, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Economics was one of the lowest areas on the test.
Students will describe the basic production, distribution and consumption of goods.
Students will identify banks as a place to save money.
SS-EP-3.4.1
SS-EP-3.2.1
What role does a bank play in your community?
How does food make it to your table?
Bank, saving, money, produce, distribute, consume, profit, supply, demand, buyers, sellers.
Text book, guest speakers, videos, teacher folder, United Streaming, field trip to the bank, factory or farm.
Science
Practical Living
Students will investigate animals and their habitats.
SC-EP-3.3.1, 3.4.2, 4.6.1, 4.7.1
What are the characteristics animals need to survive in their habitat?
Camouflage, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, hibernate, migrate
See planning guide for lessons 42-44.
Optional: You may cover food chains during these lessons SC-EP-4.6.1
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Teacher: Week of: December 6, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Observe dramatic productions and describe performance elements: acting
AH-EP-1.3.1 How does speaking and moving help to create characters?
acting, characters, productions, drama
props, scenery, costumes, play
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Select (1) piece of writing for the working folder
(due 12/17)
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lowercase letters B,b and P,p.
Which lowercase letters have a straight line on the left?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward,slide right, slide left, width, slant, spacing, model, compare/evaluate, legible
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify that families have their own viewpoints, ideas, and traditions.
SS-EP-2.2.1 How does your family celebrate holidays?
Traditions, family, holidays, celebrate
Books, discussion, student examples.
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify mammals and their characteristics.
SC-EP-3.4.1, 3.4.2, 4.6.1, 4.7.1
What are the characteristics of a mammal?
mammal See planning guide for lessons 45-46.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: AIMS WEB testing this week.
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Teacher: Week of: December 13, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Describe literary elements: story organization
AH-EP-1.3.1 What are the beginning, middle, and end of a story?
beginning, middle, end, organization
story, play, videos, reading materials
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing in a variety of genres (e.g. letters, poetry, directions, personal stories, poetry, how to, short stories)
Positioning
Student will review the proper formation of the letters Uu, Ss, Bb, and Pp
How can writing help me become a better reader?
Why is neat handwriting important?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, vertical, straight, slant, spacing, size, slide, left/right, compare/evaluate
ZB resources handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will compare rules (Ex. school, team, home)
Good time to review rules.
SS-EP-1.1.2 Why is it important to have rules in a society?
rules, home, school, society, laws
CHAMPS, ROAR, class rules, examples of home rules, text book, teacher folder
Science
Practical Living
Students will study the skeletal system.
SC-EP-3.4.2, 3.4.3
Why is the skeletal system important to the human body?
Physiologist, bone, skeleton, cranium, mandible, ribs, spine, femur
See planning guide for lessons 47-49.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: BASIC MATH SKILLS tested this week.
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Teacher: CHRISTMAS BREAK Week of: December 20, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: CHRISTMAS BREAK Week of: December 27, 2010
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: January 3, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Describe literary elements: characters
AH-EP-1.3.1
DOK 1
Who are characters in a story/play?
characters, play books, plays, videos
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Analyze OR prompts. Talk about verbs and numbers
Discuss various audiences for writing
Positioning- students will write upper and lower case letters: Rr, Nn
How do I show what I know by writing?
How are the lowercase r and n alike?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, vertical, straight, curve forward, slide right/left, slant right, width, spacing, size,
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
model, compare/evaluate for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify the timeline of transportation (a foot, horse, buggy, car, train, airplane)
SS-EP-4.3.2 Explain how transportation has changed over time?
on foot, horse, buggy, car, train, airplane
videos, books, United Steaming, pictures, text book
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify the functions of joints, muscles, and skin.
SC-EP- 3.4.2, 3.4.3
How do joints and muscles work together?
Joints, muscles, skin See planning guide for lessons 50-52.
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Teacher: Week of: January 10, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Describe literary elements: story line (plot)
AH-EP-1.3.1 What is the plot of a story? plot, story line, main idea reading materials, books, videos, plays
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing…
Positioning, Modeling proper letter formation for students
Students will write the upper and lowercase M,m.
Which lower case letter has two forward curve strokes?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, vertical, slant right, slant up, spacing, size, slant (letters are straight up and down), compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will describe cultural elements (traditions through holidays)
SS-EP-2.1.1 Why was Martin Luther King important?
Discrimination, rights, equality, slavery, freedom, justice, liberty
Books, videos, teacher folder, United Streaming, I have a dream speech, pictures, Martin’s Big Words
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify the functions of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
SC-EP-3.4.2, 3.4.3
What are the three main systems of our body and how do they work?
Stomach, intestines, oxygen, lungs, inhale, exhale, heart, blood, arteries, veins
See planning guide for lessons 53-55.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Monday, Jan. 17
Teacher: Week of: January 17, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art: line
AH-EP-1.4.1 How many different kinds of lines can you find in a picture?
(show work of art)
straight, diagonal, zigzag, dashed, curved, wavy
work of art, painting, art supplies, picture
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing…
Identify audience and purpose in writing
Positioning
Handwriting Student will write the upper and lowercase letter H,h.
What is the proper way to be sitting as you write?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, vertical, straight, curve forward, slide right, spacing, size, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will describe and give examples of change over time in communication and transportation
SS-EP-5.2.4 How have the changes in communication and transportation improved over time?
communication, transportation, time, letter, telephone, telegram,
videos, textbook, books, pictures, United Streaming,
sample activity- create timeline for communication and transportation
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify the function of the brain and ways to keep our bodies healthy.
SC-EP-3.4.2, 3.4.3
What are some ways we can keep our bodies healthy?
Brain, nerves, healthy See planning guide for lessons 56-58.
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Teacher: Week of: January 24, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe principles of design: balance
AH-EP-1.4.1 What is symmetry? balance, symmetry construction paper, art supplies
*Idea-create valentines
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Handwriting Positioning
Students will review the proper formation of the letters R,r, N,n, M,m, and H,h.
How should you hold your pencil as you write?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, curve forward, vertical, straight, slide right, slant, spacing, compare/evaluate
Basic Strokes: Vertical line, Horizontal line, Backward Circle line, Slant line
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/marker for evaluation
Math
Social Studies Students will describe and give SS-EP-5.2.4 How have the changes in communication, transportation, videos, textbook, books,
Vocational
examples of change over time in communication and transportation
communication and transportation improved over time?
time, letter, telephone, telegram,
pictures, United Streaming,
sample activity- create timeline for communication and transportation
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify the characteristics of butterflies and moths.
SC-EP-3.4.3, 3.4.4
How are butterflies and moths different?
Insects, entomologist, antennae, egg, pupa, larva, adult
See planning guide for lessons 59-61.
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Teacher: Week of: January 31, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify music (instruments) from the Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1 What is one instrument the Colonial Americans used?
drum, fife, harpsichord, violin, piano
pictures of instruments, Colonial music
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Discuss/identify directions
(verbs & numbers)
Identify purpose/audience in
newspapers, magazines, letters…
Positioning- Students will evaluate the slant of their letters and words.
How does writing our letters and words vertically make our writing easier to read?
Legible, slant, vertical, headline, mid-line, baseline, spacing, size, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify and describe patriotic symbols, songs, holidays and landmarks (e.g., American Flag, My Country 'Tis of Thee, the fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Statue of Liberty
SS-EP-5.2.1 Why do we have patriotic symbols and National Holidays?
Flag, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Presidential Monuments, Mount Rushmore, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, presidents
Textbook, plays, songs, videos, books, pictures
Science
Practical Living
Students will observe the life cycle and characteristics of the ladybird beetles.
SC-EP-3.4.3, 3.4.4
What are the life stages of the ladybird beetle?
Metamorphosis See planning guide for lessons 62-64.
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Teacher: Week of: February 7, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify visual arts (portraits) from the Colonial American period.
AH-EP-2.1.1 What was the most popular form of painting during the Colonial Period? (portraits)
portraits, silhouettes, painting portraits, art supplies, magazines *Idea-silhouettes, self portraits)
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing…
Positioning, Continue to model for students
Students will write the upper lowercase V,v.
How do I communicate by writing?
How would you describe the proper way to make a lowercase v?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slant right/up, size, spacing, compare/evaluation
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify and describe patriotic symbols, songs, holidays and landmarks (e.g., American Flag, My Country 'Tis of Thee, the fourth of July, Veteran's Day, Statue of Liberty
SS-EP-5.2.1 Why do we have patriotic symbols and National Holidays?
Flag, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Presidential Monuments, Mount Rushmore, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, presidents
Textbook, plays, songs, videos, books, pictures
Science
Practical Living
Students will observe and label the parts of a grasshopper.
Students will describe the life cycle of a grasshopper.
SC-EP-3.4.3, 3.4.4
How does the grasshopper change throughout its life cycle?
Nymph, head, thorax, abdomen, exoskeleton
See planning guide for lessons 65-66.
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Teacher: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, Feb. 18
Week of: February 14, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Recognize and identify elements of music: lines and spaces on a treble clef staff
AH-EP-1.1.1 Where is the treble clef located on the musical staff?
treble clef, (FACE, Every Good Boy Does Fine), Staff, lines, spaces
pictures of staff, treble clefs, material from music teacher (reinforcement)
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Analyze OR prompts – read and talk about verbs and numbers
Positioning, Continue to model for students
Students will write the upper and lowercase letter Y,y.
How does writing help me learn?
How are the lowercase v and y alike? Headline, mid-line, baseline,
slant right/left, straight, size, spacing, evaluate/compare
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Review Week
Science
Practical Living
Students will study the characteristics and life cycles of spiders.
SC-EP- 3.4.3, 3.4.4
How do spiders differ from insects in their body parts and life cycles?
Review: differences between insects and spiders
See planning guide for lessons 67-68
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NO SCHOOL MONDAY, Feb. 21
Teacher: Week of: February 21, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Recognize and identify elements of music: form-call and response
AH-EP-1.1.1 How do you perform call and response? (demonstrate)
form, call and response CD/music, songs, poems, plays
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Select (1) piece of writing for the working folder
(due March 4)
Positioning
Students will write the upper and lowercase letter W,w.
How many slant strokes are in the letter w?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slant right/up, size, spacing, model, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify basic landforms (mountains, desert, forest), climate (equator-hot, poles-cold) and bodies of water (ocean, river)
SS-EP-4.2.1 List 4 types of landforms.
How is the climate different around the equator and the north and south poles?
Climate, equator, hot, cold, north pole, south pole, ocean, rivers, mountain, desert, forest, islands, lakes, plains, grassland
Books, videos, United Streaming, pictures, discussion, teacher folder, Make model of a landform.
Science
Practical Living
Students will compare, sort, and graph insects and spiders.
SC-EP-3.4.3, 3.4.4
How can you use a graph to compare and sort insects and spiders?
Review for assessment See planning guide for lessons 69-71.
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Teacher: Week of: February 28, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Recognize and identify elements of music: tempo
AH-EP-1.1.1 What is tempo? steady beat, fast, slow, tempo CD/Music, Dr. Jean
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Plan, compose, revise class model of OR
3rd writing is due in working folder 3/4
Positioning
Student will review/practice the proper formation of the letters V,v Y,y, and W,w.
How are the letters v, y, and w alike?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slant right/up, size, spacing, model, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers for evaluation
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will identify basic landforms (mountains, desert, forest), climate (equator-hot, poles-cold) and bodies of water (ocean, river)
SS-EP-4.2.1 List 4 types of landforms.
How is the climate different around the equator and the north and south poles?
Climate, equator, hot, cold, north pole, south pole, ocean, rivers, mountain, desert, forest, islands, lakes, plains, grassland
Books, videos, United Streaming, pictures, discussion, teacher folder, Make model of a landform.
Science
Practical Living
Students will study the three states of matter.
SC-EP-1.1.3 How does water change from a liquid to a solid to a gas?
Solid, liquid, gas, matter Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, united streaming videos.
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Teacher: Week of: March 7, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Sing alone and with others a varied repertoire of music.
AH-EP-4.1.5 How is singing a solo different from singing in a group?
solo, musical production, choir, duos, trios
song book, CD/music, videos, microphone
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Offer opportunity to explore and practice writing …
Plan, compose, revise class models of OR
Positioning
Students will write the upper and lowercase letter X,x.
Why is neat handwriting important?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slant right/left, size/width, spacing, legible, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will use maps and globes to identify landforms (mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, islands, lakes, rivers).
SS-EP-4.1.3 What are landforms? Mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, islands, lakes, rivers
Teacher folder, text book, videos, UnitedStreaming,
A-Z books
Science
Practical Living
Students will explore magnets and objects that repel.
SC-EP-1.2.1, 1.2.3
How can your predict what a magnet will attract or repel?
Magnet, attract, repel, push, pull, force, north and south poles
Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, united streaming videos
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: AIMS WEB testing this week.
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Teacher: Week of: March 14, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art color (primary and secondary).
AH-EP-1.4.1 What are the primary/secondary colors?
Primary colors (red, yellow, blue), Secondary colors (orange, green, purple)
paints, icing, food coloring, crayons, paper, tissue paper
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Plan, compose, revise class model of OR
Positioning
Student will write the upper and lowercase letter K,k.
Can I help others learn by writing?
Where do you begin the slant left stroke for the lowercase k?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, straight, vertical, slant left/right, spacing, size, compare./evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencil, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will use maps and globes to identify landforms (mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, islands, lakes, rivers).
SS-EP-4.1.3 What are landforms? Mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, islands, lakes, rivers
Teacher folder, text book, videos, United Streaming, A-Z books
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify sound as soft, loud, high or low.
SC-EP 1.2.5 How can you tell the difference between soft and low as well as high and loud sounds?
Vibration, pitch, rate, sound, sound waves
Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, united streaming videos, audio, cds
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Teacher: Week of: March 21, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Review for testing
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing in a variety of genres…
Positioning
Students will write the upper and lowercase letter Z,z.
Who would like to read my writing?
How many strokes does it take to write a lowercase z?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slide right, slant left, spacing, size, legible, straight, horizontal, compare/evaluate
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Review week.
Science
Practical Living
Students will describe weather and weather data, make weather predictions, and explore weather tools.
SC-EP-2.3.2 How can you use weather tools to help predict the weather?
Weather, rain gauge, wind gauge, thermometer, temperature, precipitation, wind
Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, United Streaming videos
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Teacher: Week of: March 28, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Review for testing
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing in a variety of genres…
Positioning/Modeling
Students will review/practice the letters X,x, K,k, and Z,z.
Why is it important to evaluate our own work?
Headline, mid-line, baseline, slant right/left/up, straight, horizontal, spacing, size, slant (letters are going up and down), legible, compare/evaluate
Basic Strokes: Vertical Line, Horizontal line, Backward Circle line, Slant line
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Review Week
Science
Practical Living
Students will describe fossils as evidence of organisms that lived long ago.
SC-EP-3.5.1 What do fossils tell us? Fossils, organisms, Changes over time, extinction
Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, United Streaming videos
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Teacher: Week of: April 4, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: April 11, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Review for testing
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Explore and practice writing in a variety of genres…
Positioning
Students will evaluate their own writing as they practice number words (or spelling words, etc.)
How does writing help me communicate?
How does good spacing make our writing easier to read?
Legible, spacing, headline, mid-line, baseline, slant, size
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Review Week
Science
Practical Living
Students will identify changes in movement of objects in the sky have a pattern.
SC-EP- 2.3.3, 2.3.4
How does the earth’s movement around the sun affect our seasons?
Rotation, revelation, moon, stars, planets, sun, clouds
Teacher resources: internet, hands on experiments, United Streaming videos
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Teacher: KCCT April 18-29 Week of: April 18, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art: color scheme-cool
AH-EP-1.4.1 What colors are cool colors?
How do cool colors make you feel?
cool colors, blue, green, purple, feelings- peaceful, relaxed, sad
paints, crayons, markers, pictures *make a kite out of cool colors
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing Select (1) writing for working folders
(due April 29)
How have I grown as a writer?
Math
Social Studies Students will describe the basic production, distribution and
SS-EP-3.4.1 What role does a bank Bank, saving, money, produce, distribute, consume, profit,
Text book, guest speakers, videos,
Vocational consumption of goods.
Students will identify banks as a place to save money.
SS-EP-3.2.1 play in your community?
How does food make it to your table?
supply, demand, buyers, sellers teacher folder, United Streaming, field trip to the bank, factory or farm
Science
Practical Living
Review Week
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Teacher: KCCT April 18-29 Week of: April 25, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Review Week
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Handwriting
Writing
Positioning
Students will evaluate their own writing as they practice the days of the week (or other words assigned by teacher)
4th writing due in working folder by 4/29
How does the slant of our letters make our writing easier to read?
Legible, slant, headline, mid-line, baseline, spacing, size, compare/evaluate
Also review strokes
ZB Resources, handwriting paper, pencils, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Review Week
Science
Practical Living
Review Week
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Teacher: CTBS May 2-6
BASIC MATH SKILLS test May 2
Week of: May 2, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
Identify and describe element of art: color schemes (warm colors)
AH-EP- 1.4.1 What are some warm colors?
How do they make you feel?
Warm colors- red, yellow, orange, feelings- danger, warm, love
paints, markers, crayons, *Idea- create a insect/bug using warm colors.
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing
Handwriting
Review writing in working folder…
Positioning
Students will evaluate their own writing as they practice the Months of the year (or other
What have I learned about writing?
Why is neat handwriting important?
Legible, spacing, size, slant, headline, mid-line, baseline, compare/evaluate
Continue to model proper formation of letters using names of the strokes (Vertical
ZB Resources, handwriting paper,
words assigned by teacher). lines, horizontal lines, backward circle lines, and slant lines)
pencil, pens/markers
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
Students will describe the basic production, distribution and consumption of goods.
Students will identify banks as a place to save money.
SS-EP-3.4.1
SS-EP-3.2.1
What role does a bank play in your community?
How does food make it to your table?
Bank, saving, money, produce, distribute, consume, profit, supply, demand, buyers, sellers
Text book, guest speakers, videos, teacher folder, United Streaming, field trip to the bank, factory or farm
Science
Practical Living
Review Week
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK: CTBS May 2-6
BASIC MATH SKILLS test May 2
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Teacher: Week of: May 9, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
Arts and Humanities
End of Year Activities
Language Arts:Reading
Spelling
English
Writing Review working folder… share writings in class
How have I grown as a writer?
Math
Social Studies
Vocational
End of Year Activities
Science
Practical Living
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Teacher: Week of: May 16, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: May 23, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: May 30, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: June 6, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: June 13, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: June 20, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CRITICAL VOCABULARY MATERIALS
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Ohio County Schools
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Teacher: Week of: June 27, 2011
SUBJECT SKILL EMPHASIS CORE CONTENT
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