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Language Arts
Concepts:
Spelling, writing processes, cursive handwriting, daily dictation lesson
Workbook:
SuperKids (Zaner-Bloser)
Software:
IXL Language Arts
Pearson Realize
Mathematics
Concepts:
Addition and subtraction strategies, numbers to 1,000, telling time, counting money, mental math
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math, Pearson Success
Science
Concepts:
Life cycles, technology, use of tools, force & motion
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Science
Mystery Doug (Pearson)
Social Studies
Concepts:
Our world, Native Americans, citizens & government
Terms:
Immigrant, customs, rights, freedoms
Software:
IXL Social Studies
Textbooks:
Indiana Social Studies (McGraw Hill)
U.S. Communities & Neighbors (McGraw Hill)
Reading
Concepts:
Phonics, word decoding skills, vocabulary building, reading fluency and comprehension
Books:
Second Grade Book Club
Textbooks:
SuperKids (Zaner-Bloser),
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Pearson Realize
Religion
Concepts:
Sacraments, forgiveness, right versus wrong, Ten Commandments
Prayers:
Stations of the Cross, Act of Contrition, rosary, Apostle’s Creed
Terms:
Free will, sin, conscience
Textbooks:
Holy Bible (NAB), Holy Bible (NRSV), Catechism of the Catholic Church
Online Content:
Formed.org, Covenant Kids Club, Saddleback Kids, Ascension Presents
Faith building:
Morning Prayer, Daily Meal Prayers, Weekly Mass
Visual Art
Concepts:
Representational vs. abstract, describing artworks, intercultural Art History
Terms:
Background, middle ground, foreground, sketch, shading, dimension
Media:
Colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic paint
Methodology:
Discipline-Based Art Education
(Aesthetics, Criticism, Art History, Art Production)
Technology
Introduction and skill building with: Keyboarding, Google Classroom, coding, internet safety, Sphero robotics, Ozobots
G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings)
Using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning, Sphero robotics
Software:
typing.com, Google Classroom, G Suite, code.org
Music
Concepts:
Movement game and dance
Rhythm:
Read, perform and notate patters (1/4, 1/8, 1/2, rests)
Melody:
Pentatonic solfege notes (do,re, mi, so, la)
Form:
Differentiate principle orchestra instruments
Instruments:
Orff
Physical Education
Skills:
Multicultural activities, locomotor skills, balance, fitness, throwing, catching, striking, dribbling
Activities:
Golf, jump rope, tennis, soccer, parachute scooters, bowling, Frisbee, volleyball, T-ball, skating, kickball, basketball
Trips
Whitetail Tree Farm, Jacob's Orchard, Johnny Appleseed at Minnetrista, Delaware County Farm Fest, Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*
Extras
100 Day, First Penance, First Holy Communion
Performances
Advent Program, Spring Concert, Spring Art Show, Spring Fling, Passion Play*
Fairs
Religion Fair and Family Day, Science Fair*, Literary Fair*
Outings
Field Day, Skating Parties, Movie Nights, All Saints Day Party, Advent Party, Saint Valentine's Party, Easter Party
Catholic Schools Week
Mass with Bishop, service projects, spirit days, special convocation
*occurs in alternate years