Learning Zone

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

              – – – – – * Absolute value (1)
              – – – – – * Algebraic expressions (3)
              – – – – – * Area and perimeter/ circumference of parallelograms, trapezoids, circles
              – – – – – * Central tendency and spread (1)
              – – – – – * Circle graphs, Venn diagrams, histograms, stem and leaf plots, tables and charts (3)
              – – – – – * Classification of figures (1)
              – – – – – * Conversions (1)
              – – – – – * Dependent and independent variables
              – – – – – * Estimation and computation with fractions, integers, decimals & percents (6)
              – – – – – * Graphing points on four quadrants of Cartesian coordinate plane
              – – – – – * Graphing results of translations or reflections (2)
              – – – – – * Integers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents (compare, order, estimate (2)
              – – – – – * Inverse relationships
              – – – – – * Patterns with tables, graphs, words, symbolic expression, geometric progressions
              – – – – – * Positive integer exponents and order of operations
              – – – – – * Ratios and proportion, unit rates, scale drawings, maps
              – – – – – * Relationships of angles formed by intersecting lines (1)
              – – – – – * Scientific notation (1)
              – – – – – * Simple and compound events
              – – – – – * Solving linear equations (2)
              – – – – – 3D figures
              – – – – – Applies problem solving strategies to all strands.
              – – – – – Drawing polygons and circles: protractors, rulers and compasses
              – – – – – Linear equations involving proportional relationships
              – – – – – Linear relationships between variables (1)
              – – – – – Relationship between sides and interior angles of polygons
              – – – – – Surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders (1)
              – – – – – Symbolic representations of linear relationships, verbal, tabular and graphical

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

              – – – – – * Applies grammar knowledge in writing & editing (mechanics, usage, sentence structure) (1)
              – – – – – * Distinguish between topic, theme (literary work) and author’s purpose (expository)
              – – – – – * Evidence within a text that supports an argument
              – – – – – * Features of nonfiction (organizational structures, diagrams)
              – – – – – * Main ideas, supporting details (4)
              – – – – – * Mechanics (punctuation and sentence structures) (1)
              – – – – – * Order and organization of writing
              – – – – – * Sentence variety (simple, compound, and complex sentences) (1)
              – – – – – * Vocabulary development: contextual clues (4)
              – – – – – -paragraph compositions (including interpretations of literary and expository texts)
              – – – – – Adaptive writing is matched to purpose and audience (rhetorical techniques, genre, etc.)
              – – – – – Adjusts writing to suit purpose and audience (rhetorical techniques, purpose, genre)
              – – – – – Analyze the influence & effect of varied media on an audience
              – – – – – Characterization and its influence on conflict and plot
              – – – – – Connections between text, self and world
              – – – – – Dramatic Literature: compare & contrast narrative & dramatic text
              – – – – – Dramatic reading and performance
              – – – – – Evaluates and revises writing to improve organization, word choice, and clarity modeled on a shared exemplar
              – – – – – Imagery and figurative language (2)
              – – – – – Media production and its comparison to a coordinating written text
              – – – – – Mood and tone (1)
              – – – – – Oral Tradition: Mythologies, Folktales, Legends (cross culture comparison)
              – – – – – Poetry (form, sound, figurative language, structure)
              – – – – – Prepositional phrases
              – – – – – Pronouns
              – – – – – Research techniques (obtaining information) and reports (sourcing information) (1)
              – – – – – Revises writing to improve organization, word choice, and clarity (1)
              – – – – – Rules for formal discussions
              – – – – – Sensory details and figurative language
              – – – – – Structure of epic tales
              – – – – – Techniques for oral presentation
              – – – – – Vocabulary development: dictionaries and thesauruses
              – – – – – Vocabulary development: Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
              – – – – – Writes poetry using a variety of forms, sounds, figurative language, and structures
              – – – – – Writes stories using the elements of fiction including dialogue

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

              – – – – – Construction Technologies
              – – – – – Earth’s axis and Seasons
              – – – – – Earth’s Structure
              – – – – – Eclipses, Moon phases, Tides (1)
              – – – – – Engineering Design
              – – – – – Evidence of Earth’s Geologic Changes
              – – – – – Gravity (1)
              – – – – – Heat Transfer in the Earth System
              – – – – – Life Science Review
              – – – – – Manufacturing Technologies
              – – – – – Mapping the Earth
              – – – – – Materials, Tools and Machines
              – – – – – Metric System (2)
              – – – – – Objects in the Solar System (1)
              – – – – – Physical Science Review
              – – – – – Plate Tectonics
              – – – – – Science Safety, Tools, and Symbols
              – – – – – Scientific Method (1)
              – – – – – Universe and Galaxies
              – – – – – Weathering and Erosion

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

              – – – – – Cause, Course and Consequences of the Peloponnesian Wars (7.30)
              – – – – – Cause, Course and Consequences of the Persian Wars. (7.29)
              – – – – – Causes of the Fall of Rome (7.42)
              – – – – – Characteristics and Features of Roman Culture (7.43, 7.44)
              – – – – – Characteristics and Influences of Greek Culture (7.32, 7.33, 7.34)
              – – – – – Characteristics of the Rise of the Roman Empire (7.39)
              – – – – – Characteristics of the Roman Republic (7.37)
              – – – – – Features of Life in Athens and Sparta (7.27)
              – – – – – Features of Roman Law (7.38)
              – – – – – Features of the Democratic Government of Ancient Athens(7.26)
              – – – – – Five themes of geography û skills and concepts
              – – – – – Geographic Charts and Graphs
              – – – – – Geographic Terminology (1)
              – – – – – Geographical Extent of the Greek Empire (7.24)
              – – – – – Geographical Extent of the Roman Empire (7.35)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand The Physical Features of Africa (A.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Physical Features of Central Asia (CSA.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Physical Features of East Asia (NEA.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Physical Features of Europe (E.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Physical Features of Monsoon Asia (CSA.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Physical Features of Oceania ( )
              – – – – – Identify and Understand The Political Features of Africa (A.2)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Political Features of Central Asia (CSA.2)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand The Political Features of East Asia (NEA.2)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand The Political Features of Europe (E.2)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Political Features of Monsoon Asia (CSA.2)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Political Features of Oceania ( )
              – – – – – Identify and Understand The Political Features of Southwest Asia (WA.1)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Process by which African Countries Became Independent (A.4)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Process by which Central Asian Countries Became Independent (CSA.4)
              – – – – – Identify and Understand the Process by which Southwest Asian Countries Became Independent (WA.4)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Africa (A.3)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Central Asia (CSA.3)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of East Asia (NEA.3)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Europe (E.3)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Monsoon Asia (CSA.3)
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Oceania ( )
              – – – – – Locations, Climates, Physical Characteristics of the major regions and countries of Southwest Asia (WA.2)
              – – – – – -Saharan Empires(A.5)
              – – – – – Map, Globe and Atlas Skills (2)
              – – – – – -Economic diversity within African Nations. (A.5)
              – – – – – Rise and Influence of Alexander of Macedonia (7.31)
              – – – – – Roman Military, Social and Governmental Structure during the Empire (7.39, 7.40)
              – – – – – The Characteristics, Results and Ongoing Issues relating to the Creation of Israel. (A.5)
              – – – – – The History of the Korean Peninsula (NEA.5)
              – – – – – The Major Characteristics of the Three Major Monotheistic Religions ( )
              – – – – – The Major Religions of Eastern Asia (NEA.5)
              – – – – – The Origins and Influence of Christianity in Ancient Rome (7.41) (1)
              – – – – – The Partition of the Indian Subcontinent and the Establishment of Democracy in India. (CSA.5)
              – – – – – The Purpose and Achievements of the European Union (E.5)
              – – – – – The Reasons for and Characteristics of European Influence Around the World ( )
              – – – – – Time Zones (2)
              – – – – – Understand the Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (CSA.4)

– – – – – – Grade 8