Curriculum Highlights
English
- Parts of speech
- Communication
- Sequence of events
- Dramatic activities using verbal and nonverbal communication
- Basic sight vocabulary
- Classify words that share a common meaning
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Writing Process
- Handwriting
Reading
- Seek out and enjoy printed books of a varied interest
- Set a purpose for reading
Religion
- Recognizes the revelation of God
- Recognizes creation as a sign of God’s power
Science
- Labs - STEAM, Hands on and digital labs
- Science Fair Projects, Fort Worth Science and Engineering Regional Fairs, Lab reports
- Science Partnership Labs and Demonstrations
- Structure of the Earth, Tectonic Plates, Geological Features
- Atmosphere & Hydrosphere
- Fossils
- Natural Disasters
- Earth, Sun, & Solar System
- Oceans & Water Cycle
- Soil & Rock Composition and Formation
- History of the Earth
- Guest Speakers
Social Studies
- Develop historical thinking skills
- Researching historical sources
- Constructing narratives and interpretations
- Use historical thinking skills to develop an understanding of major historical periods, issues, and trends in world history
- Evaluate major historical periods in ancient world history
- Recognize the importance of historical periods to examine ideals, beliefs, and institutions, conflicts and resolutions, science and technology to determine how the world came to be what it is
- Understand how to use resources to gather and analyze information
- Understand how geography and economics affect history
- Evaluate various ancient empires and cultures around the world
Math
- Operations with decimals and fractions
- Estimation of decimals and fractions
- Order of Operations
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Interpreting Data and Making Graphs
- Solving Equations
- Proportions and Percents
- Geometry and Measurement
- Probability
Special Projects and Activities During The Year
- Boulevard Heights
- Baby Blankets for Gabriel’s Angels
- Pet food to Animal Shelter
