The Blake Lower School Curriculum
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| LANGUAGE ARTS | ||||
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Literature Appreciation: Genre and Author Studies • Reading Comprehension Strategies: Using Background Knowledge, Making Predictions, Monitoring Comprehension, Inferring, Visualizing, Determining Importance, Synthesizing, Sensory Imaging, Asking Questions • Written Response to Literature • Phonics and Word Analysis • Vocabulary Development • Writing Process: Brainstorming, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing • Writing Skills: Punctuation, Capitalization, Sentence Structure, Paragraph Organization and Development, Elaboration, Grammar, Spelling (Phonetic Spelling Leading to Conventional Spelling) • Handwriting Skills: D' Nealian Manuscript and Cursive • Speaking and Listening Skills: Oral Discussions and Presentations, Active Listening |
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| MATHMATICS | ||||
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Addition & Subtraction Concepts & Operations Multiplication & Division Concepts Measurement/Estimation Geometry 2-D and 3-D Strategies for Logic, Arithmetic & Spatial Problems Fractions Data and Probability Problem Solving |
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication Strategies Division Concepts Decimal & Fraction Concepts Measurement/Estimation Geometry 2-D and 3-D Strategies for Spatial & Logic Problems Data and Probability Problem Solving Algebra Concepts Coordinate Plotting |
Whole Number Computation Number Sense Number Theory Fractions, Decimals Geometry 2-D and 3-D Area Data Analysis Math Vocabulary & Writing Problem Solving |
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| SCIENCE | ||||
| GRADE THREE | GRADE FOUR | GRADE FIVE | ||
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Lights Animals and Habitats Our Solar System |
Earth's Changing Surface Matter Nutrition |
Human Body in Motion Energy or Watery Earth Human Reproduction & Sexuality |
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| SOCIAL STUDIES | ||||
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Map Study Global Awareness: North America/ Native Americans Cities Community Building/Decision Making Community Service/ Service Learning |
Map Study Latitude/Longitude Global Awareness: Latin America Conflict Resolution Exploration Fur Trade Community Service/ Service Learning |
Map Study Global Awareness: Spain Early U.S. History: Conflict and Resolution Disabilities Current Events Community Service/ Service Learning |
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| MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES | ||||
| GRADE THREE | GRADE FOUR | GRADE FIVE | ||
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Exposure to Native American Languages |
Spanish: • Listening, Speaking & Translation Skills • Geography & Culture of Latin America • Vocabulary Development • Language Learning Strategies |
Spanish: • Listening, Speaking & Translation Skills • History & Culture of Spain & Pre-Columbian Americas • Vocabulary Development • Language Learning Strategies |
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| INFORMATION SERVICES - TECHNOLOGY LITERACY | ||||
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Spreadsheet Problem Solving Word Processing Keyboarding Yellow Brick Logo Robotics Investigations Math Software Logo Language Programming Microworlds |
Spreadsheet Problem Solving Word Processing Keyboarding Yellow Brick Logo Robotics Investigations Math Software Logo Language Programming Microworlds |
Spreadsheet Problem Solving Word Processing Keyboarding Yellow Brick Logo Robotics Investigations Math Software Logo Language Programming Microworlds |
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| INFORMATION SERVICES - INFORMATION LITERACY | ||||
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Recording Information Use of Nonfiction Materials Search Strategies Steps of Research Process |
Recording Information Use of Nonfiction Materials Search Strategies Steps of Research Process Video Production |
Recording Information Use of Nonfiction Materials Search Strategies Steps of Research Process Video Production Web Evaluation |
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| STUDIO ARTS | ||||
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Exploring Color, Form Texture, Line & Shape through Various Media Art History/Art Adventure Program with The Minne- apolis Institute of Arts Art Work and Art History Related to North America |
Exploring Color, Form Texture, Line & Shape through Various Media Art History/Art Adventure Program with The Minne- apolis Institute of Arts Art Work and Art History Related to Central/South America & Mexico |
Exploring Color, Form Texture, Line & Shape through Various Media Art History/Art Adventure Program with The Minne- apolis Institute of Arts Art Work and Art History Related to Europe |
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| MUSIC | ||||
| GRADE THREE | GRADE FOUR | GRADE FIVE | ||
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Unison & Canon Singing Instrumental Ensembles Traditional Dances & Creative Movement Staff Notation Classical Strings |
Unison & Part Singing Recorder Ensembles Melodic & Rhythmic Improvisation Music Reading & Writing Classical Strings |
Choral Singing Creative Ensemble Experiences Fifth Grade Musical Classical Strings |
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| DRAMA SPEECH | ||||
| GRADE THREE | GRADE FOUR | GRADE FIVE | ||
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Character Development Exploration of Scripted Material Memorization Performance Techniques Including Stage Directions, Vocal & Physical Awareness |
Improvisation Character Development Scripted Material Memorization Performance Techniques Including Stage Direction, Vocal Improvisation & Physical Awareness |
Stage Makeup Performance Techniques Ensemble Responsibility Fifth Grade Play |
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| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||||
| GRADE THREE | GRADE FOUR | GRADE FIVE | ||
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Lifetime Sports Cooperative Games Rhythms & Dance Aquatics Team Activities |
Lifetime Sports Cooperative Games Rhythms & Dance Aquatics Team Activities |
Lifetime Sports Cooperative Games Rhythms & Dance Aquatics Team Activities CPR |
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