ELEMENTARY - THE FIRST YEAR
The first year of the Elementary Program focuses on 5 main elements:
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Math
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Language
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History
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Geography
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Science
Math
Fundamentals of Decimal System
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Counting 1 - 1,000
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Skip Counting 1-10's
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Place Value up to 9,999
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Exchanging
Operations - Addition
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Addition up to 2-4-digit addends static (Golden Beads, Stamp Game, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Golden Mat)
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Addition of 2-4 digit addends dynamic (Stamp Game, Dot Board, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Golden Mat)
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Addition of Multiple Addends
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Memorization of Math Facts - Addends between 1-10 (Addition Strip Board, Addition Snake Game, Bead Bars, Flash Cards, Games, Addition Charts, etc)
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Passage to Abstraction
Operations - Subtraction
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Subtraction up to four-digit numbers static (Golden Beads, Stamp Game, Dot Board, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Golden Mat)
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Subtraction of two four-digit numbers dynamic (Stamp Game, Dot Board, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Golden Mat)
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Memorization of Math Facts - 1 -18 (Subtraction Strip Board, Bead Bars, Negative Snake Game, Flash Cards, Subtraction Cards, etc.)
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Missing Subtrahend, Minuend and Difference
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Passage to Abstraction - Static and Dynamic
Operations - Multiplication
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Process of Multiplication
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Multiplication of a four-digit number by a one-digit multiplier (Golden Beads, Stamp Game, Small Bead Frame, Golden Mat)
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Memorization of Math Facts Tables 1-10: (Bead Chains, Bead Bars, Multiplication Charts, Flash Cards, Decanomial, Games, etc.)
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Missing Factors
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Passage to Abstraction
Operations - Division
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Process of Division
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Division of a 4 digit number without a remainder (Golden Bead, Stamp Game, Racks & Tubes, Golden Mat)
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Basic Division Facts 1-9 (Unite Division Board, Division Chart, Flash Cards, Games, etc.)
Fractions
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Introduction to Fractions
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Recognition of Fractions: Concrete Material and Symbol
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Fraction Skittles
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Fraction Circles
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Equivalences
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Fractions: Addition with Like Denominators (Fraction Circles, Fraction Circle Box)
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Fractions: Subtraction of Like Denominators (Fraction Circles, Fraction Circle Box)
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Rounding Numbers
Problem Solving
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Addition Word Problems
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Subtraction Word Problems
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Patterns
Money
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Identifying Units of Currency
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Counting Money
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Making Change
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Adding Money
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Subtracting Money
Measurement
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Linear Measurement: Inch, Foot, Yard and Mile
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Using a ruler and yardstick
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Liquid: Cup, Pint, Quart & Gallon
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Dry: Tsp., Tbsp., & Cup
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Weight: Ounce, Pound
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Volume: Sensorial
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Temperature: Fahrenheit
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Practical Applications: Cooking and Science
Graphing
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Line Graphs
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Picture Graphs
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Bar Graph
Inequalities
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Greater Than
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Less Than
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Equal to...
Geometry
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Recognition and Nomenclature of Geometric Figures - 3D
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Geometric Cabinet
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Solid, Line and Point
History
Time
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Hours
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Minutes
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Seconds
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Passage
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Linear Calendar
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Days of the Week
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Months of the Year
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Seasons
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Personal Timeline
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Telling Time: Non-Digital & Digital (Hour, Half-Hour, Quarter Hour, Five Minutes, Minute)
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BC/AD
Prehistory
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Big Bang/Creation Stories
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Formation of the Solar System
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Formation of the Earth
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Long Black Line
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Clock of Eras
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Timeline
Citizenship
Geography
Political Geography
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Continents (in-depth study of two continents per year)
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Puzzle Maps
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Outline Maps
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Compass Directions/Skills: North, South, East & West, Intermediate Directions
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Map Skills: Classroom Mapping, School Mapping
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Flag Study: Flag as Symbol, Parts, Flags of relevant continents studied
Physical Geography
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Land and Water Forms: Cape, Bay, Island, Lake, Isthmus, Strait, Gulf, Peninsula
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Climates: Study relevant climates of continents being studied
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Environments/Biomes: Study relevant climates of continents being studied
Cultural Geography
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Needs of People: Introduction to Material/Spiritual Needs - Shelter, Clothing, Transportation, Self-Defense, Food, Art, Music, Government, Beauty, Religion
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Holiday Study
Note: The continents are studied in a 3-year cycle. Year one includes North America and Europe. Year two includes Asia, Australia and Antarctica. Year three includes South America and Africa.
Language
Speaking Skills
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Oral Reports
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Public Speaking
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Participating in group discussions
Listening Skills
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Following Directions
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Verbal Comprehension
Comprehension
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Identifying Character's Feelings/Motives/Traits/Behaviors
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Summarizing Plot
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Identifying Problems
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Predictions
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Locating the Answer
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Getting the Facts
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Drawing Conclusions
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Working within Words
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Following Directions
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Sequencing
Handwriting
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Metal Insets
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Upper Case Manuscript
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Lower Case Manuscript
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Correct Spacing
Word Attack Skills
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Blends
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Digraphs
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Phonograms
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Short Vowel
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Long Vowel
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Silent E
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Puzzle Words
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Dipthongs
Grammar
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Function of Words (noun, article, adjective, verb, and pronoun)
Reading
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Simple Sentences
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Phonetic Readers
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Simple Non-Phonetic Readers
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Silent Reading
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Language Series
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Read Aloud/Literature Study
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Dolch Word Lists
Word Study
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Compound Words
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Contractions
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Dictionary Skills
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Alphabetizing
Spelling
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Rhyming Words
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Word Families
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Sight Words
Punctuation
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Periods
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Question Marks
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Exclamations
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Paragraph Indentation
Capitalization
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Proper Nouns
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Initial Word
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Pronoun I
Creative Writing
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Journals
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Simple Sentences
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Logical Noun Phrases
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Friendly Letter
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Paragraph
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Writing Workshop/Editing
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Webbing
Vocabulary
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Based on units of study in various curricula areas
Science
Zoology
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Living/Non-living
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Vertebrate/Invertebrate
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Plant/Animal
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Five Kingdoms
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Invertebrates - External Parts & Common Characteristics
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One-Celled Animals
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Porifera: Sponges
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Coelenterates: Jellyfish, anemones
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Who Am I?
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Tree of Life
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Classification Chart
Botany
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Plant Identification Level I
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Parts of a Plant
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Roots: Parts & Types
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Stems: Parts & Types
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Bulb: Parts & Types
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Leaves: Parts & Types
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Flower: Parts & Types
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Fruit: Parts & Types
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Seeds: Parts & Types
Physical Science
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Light: Eye, Color, Reflection, Refraction, Shadows, Camera, Sundial
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Physics: Simple Machines, Technology
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Chemistry: Freezing, Melting, Currents, Matter, Mixtures, Solutions, Compounds, Periodic Table
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Sound: Ear, Vibrations, Sound Waves, Pitch, Frequency
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Electricity: Static Electricity, Batteries, Resistance, Conductor/Insulator, Open/Closed Circuit, Series/Parallel Circuit, Magnetism
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Energy: Types: Potential/Kinetic, Atomic/Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Magnetic, Thermal, Chemical and Conservation
Note: The science curriculum follows a three-year cycle. Year one includes light and physics. Year two includes energy and chemistry. Year three includes sound and electricity.