In this course, students receive structured lessons on readiness skills through emphasis on phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting to help develop comprehension, build vocabulary, and promote a lifelong interest in reading.
The Earth science curriculum builds on the natural curiosity of students. By connecting them to the beauty of geological
history, the amazing landforms around the globe, the nature of the sea and air, and the newest discoveries about our
universe, the curriculum gives students an opportunity to relate to their everyday world. Students will explore
topics such as the fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy; Earth’s minerals and rocks;
Earth’s interior; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the movements of continents; geology and the fossil record;
the oceans and the atmosphere; and the solar system and the universe.
The Earth science curriculum builds on the natural curiosity of students. By connecting them to the beauty of geological
history, the amazing landforms around the globe, the nature of the sea and air, and the newest discoveries about our
universe, the curriculum gives students an opportunity to relate to their everyday world. Students will explore
topics such as the fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy; Earth’s minerals and rocks;
Earth’s interior; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the movements of continents; geology and the fossil record;
the oceans and the atmosphere; and the solar system and the universe.
This course equips students with the essential language arts skills needed throughout their academic careers.
Students read and analyze a variety of informational and fictional texts. Instruction and reading strategies
accompany reading selections to help engage students in the text and sharpen their comprehension. Students
express their ideas and knowledge using standard (formal) English in written and oral assignments. Writing expressive, analytical, and procedural compositions helps students develop communication skills necessary in today’s world.
Vocabulary is taught explicitly and through an array of vocabulary acquisition strategies that give students the tools
to independently increase their vocabulary. Students study grammar, usage, and mechanics; and practice sentence
analysis, sentence structure, and proper punctuation. The course includes discussion activities that engage students in the curriculum while creating a sense of community.
This course equips students with the essential language arts skills needed throughout their academic careers.
Students read and analyze a variety of informational and fictional texts. Instruction and reading strategies
accompany reading selections to help engage students in the text and sharpen their comprehension. Students
express their ideas and knowledge using standard (formal) English in written and oral assignments. Writing expressive, analytical, and procedural compositions helps students develop communication skills necessary in today’s world.
Vocabulary is taught explicitly and through an array of vocabulary acquisition strategies that give students the tools
to independently increase their vocabulary. Students study grammar, usage, and mechanics; and practice sentence
analysis, sentence structure, and proper punctuation. The course includes discussion activities that engage students in the curriculum while creating a sense of community.
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