ELEMENTARY - THE SECOND YEAR
The second 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 9,999,999
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Hierarchy of Decimal System Material
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Ordinal Numbers
Operations - Addition
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Addition up to 2-4-digit addends static (Stamp Game, Dot Board, 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 (Bead Bars, Flash Cards, Games, Addition Charts, etc.)
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Associative and Commutative Properties of Addition
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Passage to Abstraction
Operations - Subtraction
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Subtraction up to four-digit numbers static (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 (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
Operations - Multiplication
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Multiplication of a 4-digit number by a 1-digit multiplier (Stamp Game, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Checkerboard, Golden Mat)
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Multiplication of a 4-digit number by 2-digit multiplier (Stamp Game, Small Bead Frame, Large Bead Frame, Checkerboard, Golden Mat)
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Memorization of Math Facts Tables 1-10: (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 2 digit number without a remainder (Golden Bead, Stamp Game, Racks and Tubes, Stamp Game, Golden Mat)
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Division up to a 2 digit number with a remainder (Golden Beads, Racks and Tubes, Stamp Game, Golden Mat)
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Division Memorization - Facts of Divisors 1-9 (Unit Division Board, Division
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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Fraction Circle Box
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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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Fractions: Addition with Unlike Denominators (Fraction Circles, Fraction Circle Box)
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Fractions: Subtraction with Unlike Denominators (Fraction Circles, Fraction Circle Box)
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Fraction Equivalences: (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 World Problems
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Multiplication Word Problems
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Multi-Step
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Patterns
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Tables
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
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Multiplying Money
Measurement
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Linear Measurement: Inch, Foot, Yard, and Mile
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Liquid: Cup, Pint, Quart and Gallon
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Dry: Teaspoon, Tablespoon, and Cup
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Using a Trundle Wheel
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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 of Graphs
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Picture Graphs
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Bar Graph
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Ordered Pairs
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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Lines
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Angles
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Can Identify Regular Polygons through the Decagon
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Can Identify Irregular Polygons through the Decagon
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Can Identify Quadrilaterals
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Construction of Geometric Figures
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Calculator Skills
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 and Digital (Hour, Half-hour, Quarter Hour, Five Minutes, Minute)
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Fundamental Tenses
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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
Solar System
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Copernican Theory of Revolution
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Study of Nine Planets
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Revolution of the Plants
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Diameter of Planets
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Relative Size of Planets
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Mass of Planets
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Distance of Planets
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The Sun
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Stars
Citizenship
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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Oral Comprehension
Comprehension
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Identifying Character's Feelings/Motives/Traits/Behaviors
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Summarize 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
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Inferences
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Using the Context
Sentence Analysis
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Subject/Predicate
Handwriting
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Upper Case Manuscript
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Lower Case Manuscript
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Upper Case Cursive
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Lower Case Cursive
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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 - (Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection)
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Grammar Boxes - (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 List
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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Classification
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Homophones
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Thesaurus
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Prefix
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Suffix
Spelling
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Rhyming Words
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Word Families
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Sight Words
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Phonetic Words
Punctuation
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Periods
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Question Marks
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Exclamations
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Paragraph Indentation
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Commas
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Quotation Marks
Capitalization
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Proper Nouns
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Initial Word
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Pronoun I
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Proper Adjectives
Alphabetization
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First, Second and Third Letter
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
History of Writing
Science
Zoology
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Five Kingdoms
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Five Classes of Vertebrates Review of External Parts: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals
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Identification of Common Vertebrates: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals
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Continuation of Invertebrates
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Annelids
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Platyhelminthes
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Aschelminthes
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Arthropods: Insects, Crustaceans
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Mollusks: Snail, Clam, Octopus, Squid
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Echinoderms: Starfish, Sea Urchin, Sand Dollar
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Defense & Camouflage
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Animal Classification Charts
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Tree of Life
Botany
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Pollination
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Germination
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Photosynthesis
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Thallophytes: Algae, Fungi, Lichen
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Bryophytes: Liverworts, Mosses
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Pteridophytes: Ferns, Horsetails, Clubmosses
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Gymnosperms
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Angiosperms
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Tree of Life
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Classification Chart
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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Sounds: 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.
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: N,S,E, & W, NE, NW, SE, SW
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Maps Skills: Atlas Skills, Street Maps, Highway Maps, Contour Map
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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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Land, Water & Air
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Interior of the Earth: Layers of the Earth
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Geographical Features: Mountains, Foothills, Valley, Plateau, Canyon, Mesa, River, Volcano, Crater Lake, Archipelago, System of Lakes
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Volcanoes: Parts of a Volcano
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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
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Holiday Study
Note: The continents are studied in a 3-year cycle. Year one includes North America and Europe. Two year includes Asia, Australia and Antarctica. Year three includes South America and Africa.