Learning Targets: Math

In K5, children will learn that numbers are used to represent quantities. They will count, compare, add, and subtract numbers. They will sort, describe, and compare shapes. Children will collect, sort, and represent data. This content will be introduced in contexts that promote problem solving, reasoning, communication, making connections, creating and analyzing representations.

Number Operations & Relationships:

• Connect number words and numerals to quantities they represent.
• Use strategies to count and keep track of quantities (direct modeling, counting on.) when solving problems.
• Use various methods to find sums of numbers up to 10.

Geometry:

• Classify and describe characteristics of two and three-dimensional shapes.
• Use spatial reasoning to describe two-dimensional shapes by breaking down the figure.

Measurement:

• Explain measurable attributes of objects, time and temperature using non-standard units (length and weight)

Statistics and Probability:

• Collect, organize, represent and describe data using simple surveys to answer questions and predict likelihood of events.

Algebraic Relationships:

• Recognize and extend geometric patterns and describe the core repeating unit.
• Use informal language to explain equality of number combinations and write number sentences using mathematical symbols (+, -, =)

Learning Targets: Reading and Language Arts

In K5, children are introduced to reading readiness skills and are prepared for the beginning stages of reading. They connect letters to letter sounds and learn how letters combine to make words. They are read to daily to gain meaning, identify parts of a story, and listen to the sound of good reading. Children are expected to leave K5 prepared for the next stages of reading, and know that reading is path to knowledge.

The learner:

• interacts in oral language activities to gain an understanding of concepts of print (e.g. big books, shared reading, poems, chart stories, songs, rhymes).
• can generate own ideas in writing and begin to spell semi-phonemically.
• uses a variety of strategies to derive meaning from fiction and nonfiction text.
• associates sounds with letters.
• is immersed in a print rich environment that allows for self-selection.
• learns various methods of recognizing words and gaining meaning from them.
• can begin to recognize some sight words.
• uses pictures and some initial sounds to figure out words and make predictions.
• relies on memorization of story.
• will participate in a home school reading component.

Learning Targets: Science

Science Connections – Connect scientific themes to the natural and designed world using models, scientific methods, including data collection, analysis, and research.

Natural Science – Explain how scientific knowledge is attained. Describe the ethical problems that may result when doing scientific research.

Science Inquiry – Research scientific concepts. Undertake science investigations to engage students in-depth learning experiences that enable them to develop a deeper understanding of the ideas of science and ability to apply them appropriately.

Science Application – Describe important scientific events. Identify how science has improved society. Give examples of technology and discoveries that changed our lives.

Science in Social and Personal Perspectives – Draw connections between the effects of science upon society and of society upon the natural world.

Learning Targets: Social Studies

In K5, social studies lessons will focus on developing an awareness of self.

Geography:

• Identify maps and globes and recognize that they are used to locate where we live.
• Describe how people adapt to changes in the seasons.
• Identify important key locations within the home and school.
• Use directional terms in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.

History:

• Identify and compare family cultures and traditions.
• Use calendars and timelines to examine and record information relating to his/her own life and distinguish between past, present, and future time.
• Describe how people adapt to meet the demands of their environment.

Civics and Government:

• Identify and explain the rights and responsibilities they have within the home, the classroom, and the community
• Explain the purpose of laws and rules (i.e. classroom rules) and the role of compromise in resolving a conflict.
• Recognize consequences of actions when making decisions.

Economics:

• Identify and describe jobs within a family, a classroom, and a school setting.
• Examine how workers depend on each other to provide for wants and needs within the home, classroom, and community.

Behavioral Science:

• Describe how the lives of families are alike and different.
• Investigate and describe the role of community workers