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Language Arts
Concepts:
Types of writing (personal, persuasive, formal), parts of speech, cursive handwriting
Co-curricular:
Spelling Bee
Workbook:
Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Language Arts
Pearson Realize
Mathematics
Concepts:
Operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), calculating area and perimeter, fractions, equivalent fractions, determining elapsed time, units of measure, reading graphs
Textbook:
Envision Math (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Math
Pearson Success
Science
Concepts:
Matter, energy, minerals and rocks, solar system, life science, Earth's features
Textbook:
Interactive Science (Pearson)
Software:
IXL Science
Mystery Doug Pearson Success
Social Studies
Concepts:
U. S. geography, map interpretation skills, economics, government, settlement
Terms:
Geography, government, economics
Textbooks:
Indiana Social Studies (McGraw Hill)
U. S. Communities & Neighbors (McGraw Hill)
Software:
IXL Social Studies
Reading
Concepts:
Determine author’s purpose, determine main idea and details, understand cause and effect
Textbooks:
Reading Street (Scott Foresman)
Software:
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Pearson Realize
Freckle
Religion
Concepts:
Original sin, four marks of the Church, order of Mass
Prayers:
Stations of the Cross, Hail Holy Queen, Eternal Rest Prayer
Terms:
Seminarian, vocations, liturgy, absolution, Holy Days of Obligation
Co-curricular:
Religion Bee
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:
Drawing from life, painting techniques, 3/D Art, Intercultural Art History
Terms:
Contrapposto, chiaroscuro, symmetry
Media:
Acrylic paint, oil pastels, colographs, clay, weaving
Methodology:
Discipline-Based Art Education
(Aesthetics, Criticism, Art History, Art Production)
Technology
Enhanced skill building with: Keyboarding, Google classroom, coding, internet safety, digital citizenship, Sphero robotics, 3/D design and printing, video production, Makey Makey product design, Ozobots, Lego robotics, school email account
Advanced G Suite (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings)
Using applications to enhance and deepen classroom learning
Co-Curricular:
STREAM Team (Technology Club)
Software:
typing.com, Google Classroom, G Suite, code.org
Music
Beat:
Complex dance patterns
Rhythm:
Perform whole note and rest (dotted 1/2, 1/8, 1/16)
Melody:
Sing pentatonic songs on pitch (low sol, low la, high do, percussion)
Harmony:
Partner songs and rounds, canon in two parts
Form:
Differentiate secondary orchestra instruments
Instruments:
Orff, recorder
Physical Education
Skills:
Teamwork, strategy, throwing, catching, striking, fitness
Activities:
Tennis, flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, kickball, Kinball, floor hockey, team handball, whiffle ball, Frisbee, bowling, skating
Trips
Science Central*, Fort Wayne Zoo*, Indianapolis Children's Museum*, University Singers, Muncie Civic Theatre
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, Fun in the Sun Day at Mansfield Park
Catholic Schools Week
Mass with Bishop, service projects, spirit days, special convocation
*occurs in alternate years