1^st Grade Curriculum

Language Arts –

Long Term Goals

Implementation of the St. Francis 1^st Grade Language Arts Curriculum will ensure that students:

• Master reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

• Be creative, yet disciplined.

• Be competent in the organizing and synthesizing of information.

• Develop the ability to work independently and in a group situation.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Grammar and Writing

2. Reading

3. Spelling

4. Vocabulary

Resources

• Harcourt Language, Harcourt

• Wilson Fundations, Wilson Language Training

• Wordly Wise (Book 1), EPS

• Open Court Phonics, McGraw-Hill

• Handwriting Without Tears, Jan V. Olsen

Mathematics –

Long Term Goals

Implementation of the St. Francis 1^st Grade Mathematics Curriculum will ensure that students:

• Gain confidence.

• Evaluate each problem separately rather than rotely performing algorithms.

• Have a positive experience in mathematics.

• Receive individual help.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Number and Number Relations

2. Algebra

3. Measurements

4. Geometry

5. Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math

6. Patterns, Relations, and Functions

Resources

• Saxon 1, Saxon Publishers

• Math-a-cus

• Various Manipulatives

Social Studies –

Long Term Goals

Implementation of the St. Francis 1^st Grade Social Studies Curriculum will ensure that students:

• Develop an appreciation of their place in the world.

• Understand the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations.

• Understand the purpose of rules and laws.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Map Skills

2. Citizenship

3. People at Work

4. Geography

5. American History

6. American Celebrations

7. American Symbols

Resources

• Adventures in Time and Place: My World, McGraw-Hill

Science –

Life Science, Physical Science, Earth/Space Science

Long Term Goals

Implementation of the St. Francis 1^st Grade Science Curriculum will ensure that students:

• Learn by doing.

• Develop a deep understanding of concepts that is retained over time.

• Learn skills that enable them to gain new knowledge.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Life Science

   1. Kinds of Living Things

   2. Keeping Fit and Healthy

2. Physical Science

   1. Magnets

3. Earth/Space Science

   1. Weather and Seasons

   2. Earth’s Land and Water

Resources

• Houghton Mifflin Science Discovery Works, Houghton Mifflin

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