Distinguishes characteristics of different genres of text
Determine the meaning of an academic term through the use of context clues
Reading Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details of different genres of text
Summarizes a piece of text using the IVF model
Sets and strives towards meeting reading goals set through Accelerated Reader
Analyzes information from a table, graph, chart, or graphic that complements a text
Uses a variety of methods to gather and interpret data: books, articles, websites
Writing
Composes narrative, opinion, and informative writing pieces
Construct single and multi-paragraph works of writing using the Step up to Writing model with a topic sentence, key ideas, details, and a conclusion.
Partake in editing and revising written work
Speaking and Listening
Partakes in whole-class, small group, and partner discussions
Interprets and presents information through a presentation
Religion
Sacraments
Studies the seven Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick
Scripture
Studies the Covenants: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, and Jesus
Studies the Old Testament and how its progression towards the New Testament
Engages in conversations and studies of the saints, holy days, and traditions of the church
Liturgy/Prayer
Celebrates and observes holy days of obligation
Celebrates mass on a weekly basis
Partakes in the roles of mass including: altar serving, lecturing, petitions, and choir
Demonstrates reverence in prayer through sharing petitions
Social
Donates food items for the Holiday Food Drive
Raises money for the American Heart Foundation
Mathematics
Number Sense
Interprets and computes problems using fractions, decimals, proportions, or percentages
Calculates answers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Identifies and orders integers such as positives and negatives, absolute values, decimals, and fractions
Determines the least common multiple and greatest common factor of a number
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Understands and identifies ratios and rates of two quantities
Uses ratios and rate to solve real-world problems
Algebra and Functions
Writes and evaluates algebraic expressions and equations using substitution and properties of equality
Write and evaluate algebraic expressions and equations with a variable
Writing and solving inequalities with and without variables
Geometry
Draw two-dimensional and three dimensional figures
Identify the perimeter and area of polygons
Compute the volume of three-dimensional figures
Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis
Display numerical data in a graph, table, or on a number line
Computes the range, mean, median, and mode of data
Mathematical Reasoning
Explains the thought process and mathematical process when approaching a problem or equation
Checks work to ensure their answer is reasonable
Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations
Identifies key characteristics, figures, locations, and terms in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Israel, and Greece
Analyzes the political, economic, religious, and social impact each ancient civilization had
Geography
Locates regions the major ancient civilizations were located throughout the world
Explains the importance of geography in relation to political, economic, and social power for each civilization
Field Trips
Science Camp, November 1 week
Ducks First Flight Field Trip, March
Earth Science
Topic: Earth’s History
Investigate and be familiar with the importance of using existing evidence to infer about Earth’s past.
Topic: Earth’s Structure
Draw conclusions using study information based on scientific information
Understand the current theories and hypothesis behind the mechanism that shaped Earth’s layers, atmosphere, and landforms
Compare, analyze, and synthesize data results using metacognitive skills and scientific fact
Topic: Earth’s Systems
Understand that heat moves in a predictable flow from warmer objects-to-cooler objects until all objects are at the same temperature
Compares, analyzes, and synthesizes data results using metacognitive skills and scientific fact
Identify and label the different weather fronts caused by the collision of different air masses.
Understands that many phenomena on the Earth’s surface are affected by the transfer of heat energy through radiation and convection currents
Topic: Weathering and Erosion
Develop and use a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.
Topic: Human Impact
Understands the effect of the ecology of the Earth and human’s responsibility to protect Earth
Identify and analyze the cause and effect relationships of the quantity of natural resources being used to the pollution or other anthropogenic changes.
Topic: Earth-Sun-Moon System and the Universe
Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
Analyze and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in the objects in the solar system including the scale properties
Topic: Engineering and Design
Select a topic, problem, and hypothesis for the Innovative Science Project