Classes for Fall Semester
All resources used are secular and standards-aligned.
English Language Arts
Writing
- Capital Letters
- End marks
- Subjects and Predicates
- Verbs, adjectives, adverbs
Literature:
- Comprehension
- Reading from context
- Fiction/ Nonfiction
- Story Elements
- Tall tales
- Rhyming words
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Superlatives
Spelling:
- Alphabetizing
- Syllables
Resources: Grammar Galaxy Nebula, Writing Fun Sentences and Paragraphs
Science
Life Science
- Living vs nonliving
- Animal vs plant cells
- Invertebrates: cnidaria, worms, mollusks, arachnids
- Vertebrates: amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals
Earth Science
- Sun, moon, stars
- What causes night and day?
- What do we see in the sky at night?
- Why do we need the sun?
- Can anything live on the moon?
Hands-on demonstrations and Experiments
- Study an egg cell
- Snail and worm investigation
- How amphibians hear
- How ducks stay dry
- Study moon phases
Resources: Real Science Odyssey Life, Evan Moor Daily Science 1
Social Studies
Project based learning
- Crafts
- Art projects
Me and my Community
Farmers Feed Us
Civics and Rules
Geography and Maps
Resources: Evan Moor Geography, Oak Meadow, Themed Pockets
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– Maria Montessori
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