Sunrise Pine School
Course Catalog

We provide a range of courses in math, science, social studies, and English, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule while ensuring a high-quality education.

Language Arts

Learn to read with Penelope the Pirate! In this course, students will go on a reading adventure where they’ll learn new letters and sounds and how to put them together to make words. Students will go on an alphabet safari, play games, read along with interactive storybooks, and even record themselves sounding out words, as they discover a whole new world through reading.

Segment One

Module 01 – Jumpstart to Kindergarten

Jumpstart to Kindergarten: I Go to School
Jumpstart to Kindergarten: What Makes a Good Reader
Jumpstart to Kindergarten: School Tools
Jumpstart to Kindergarten: Concepts of Print
Jumpstart to Kindergarten: Putting It All Together

Module 02 – Building Foundations

Building Foundations: Foundations of Reading
Building Foundations: Ready to Read
Building Foundations: Text Time
Building Foundations: Word Study
Building Foundations: Writing about a Topic

Module 03 – Making Connections

Making Connections: Foundations of Reading
Making Connections: Ready to Read
Making Connections: Text Time
Making Connections: Word Study
Making Connections: Narrative Writing

Module 04 – Sharing Solutions

Sharing Solutions: Foundations of Reading
Sharing Solutions: Ready to Read
Sharing Solutions: Text Time
Sharing Solutions: Word Study
Sharing Solutions: Opinion Writing

Module 05 – Explorations

Explorations: Foundations of Reading
Explorations: Ready to Read
Explorations: Text Time
Explorations: Word Study
Explorations: Expository Writing

Module 06 – Relationships

Relationships: Foundations of Reading
Relationships: Ready to Read
Relationships: Text Time
Relationships: Word Study
Relationships: Narrative Writing

Segment Two

Module 08 – Ambition

Ambition: Foundations of Reading
Ambition: Ready to Read
Ambition: Text Time
Ambition: Word Study
Ambition: Narrative Writing

Module 09 – Dedication

Dedication: Foundations of Reading
Dedication: Ready to Read
Dedication: Text Time
Dedication: Word Study
Dedication: Expository Writing

Module 10 – Adventures

Adventures: Foundations of Reading
Adventures: Ready to Read
Adventures: Text Time
Adventures: Word Study
Adventures: Opinion Writing

Module 11 – Explanations

Explanations: Foundations of Reading
Explanations: Ready to Read
Explanations: Text Time
Explanations: Word Study
Explanations: Expository Writing

Module 12 – Making Choices

Making Choices: Foundations of Reading
Making Choices: Ready to Read
Making Choices: Text Time
Making Choices: Word Study
Making Choices: Narrative Writing

Module 13 – Innovation

Innovation: Foundations of Reading
Innovation: Ready to Read
Innovation: Text Time
Innovation: Word Study
Innovation: Expository Writing

Science

The Elementary Science K course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – The Senses

The Five Senses
What is that I see?
What is that I feel?
What is that I hear?
What is that I smell?
What is that I taste?

Module 02 – Using The Five Sense

Camping With Friends
Keeping Score
Exploring With My Senses
Building A Campfire
Camping Crafts
Hunting For Treasures
Time To Go Home

Module 03 – Properties Of Objects

Sally Sorter
Crafts With Sally
Colorful Sorting
Hot or cold, behold!
Sorting By Weight
Feel it! Sort it!

Module 04 – Sound

Did you hear that sound?
Good Vibrations
Let’s Make Music
Feel The Sound

Module 05 – Motion Of Objects

Get Into Motion
Speeds Of Movement
Ready, set, go!
Investigating Movement
Reporting On Movement

Module 06 – Pushes And Pulls

Where is that?
Making Objects Move
Let’s move it!
Fast and slow, away we go!
Test It Out
Everyday Pushes And Pulls

Module 07 – Gravity

Why is it falling?
Free Falling
Spot The Supports
Researcher For A Day
Finding A Force
Alien Invasion

Segment Two

Module 08 – Day And Night Sky

Good Morning
Good Night
Like Night And Day
Dark And Light Sky
After Every Night Comes Day
The Big, Yellow Circle In The Sky
The Sun Is Shining
My Day, Sunrise To Sunset
The Moon, Earth’s Night Light
The Moon At Night
Space rocks!
Where did the moon go?
Making Models

Module 09 – Size and Distance

Big Or Small
Shrinking Sky
Look At This Space Stuff
Sizing Up Stars And Sun
Near And Big, Far And Small
My View From The Ground
Who is really bigger?
Sun, The Closest Star

Module 10 – Animals

Animals, animals, everywhere!
Animals Are Alike
Spot The Difference
Sticking Together
Fly, Swim, And Slither
Alike But Different
Animal Differences
Animal Look-Alike

Module 11 – Plants

Seeing Green At The Zoo
From Seed To Stem
How are they different?
How are they alike?
Sort it! Plant it!
These plants look alike!
These plants look different!
Plants can be models, too!

Module 12 – Animals and Plants

Plants and Animals are Alike
We are different as can be!
Real or imaginary?
Walking, Talking Plants
Walking, Talking Animals

Social Studies

Welcome to the Super Citizen Challenge! Join Miriam and her dog, Ziggy, and learn how to be good citizens. Through stories, games, and videos, students will explore time, geography, history, celebrations, and even economics, which will take them to new heights.

Segment One

Module 01 – Time

Chronology and sequence of event
Calendar
Timeline

Module 02 – Rules and Laws

Rules
Laws
Responsible citizen
Conflict and decisions

Module 03 – Needs and Wants

Community jobs
Currency
Needs and wants

Segment Two

Module 04 – Geography

Maps and globes
Locations in school and community
Bodies of water
Basic landforms
Seasonal weather
Effects of weather

Module 05 – Comparing the Past and Present

Primary sources
Past and present children
Past and present families
Courageous, honest, and responsible people

Module 06 – United States Symbols and Celebrations

U.S. and state symbols
American celebrations
Comparing celebrations

Math

Jump in and explore the world of numbers on a bug hunt, under the sea, and at the beach. Students will learn to count, compare numbers, identify shapes, add, subtract, and measure in this course. Along the way, they will have hands-on activities and friendly characters such as Niko, Riley, and Slater to practice their problem-solving skills.

Segment One

Module 01 – Numbers 0-5

Count and Write 1, 2, 3
Rearrange Groups of 2 and 3
Count and Write 4 and 5
Rearrange Groups of 4 and 5
Identify and Write 0

Module 02 – Compare Numbers 0-5

Equal Groups
Greater Than
Less Than
Compare Groups to 5
Compare Numbers to 5

Module 03 – Numbers 6-10

Count and Write 6 and 7
Rearrange Groups 6 and 7
Count and Write 8 and 9
Rearrange Groups 8 and 9
Count, Write, and Rearrange 10

Module 04 – Compare Numbers 6-10

Equal Groups to 10
Greater Than or Less Than Groups to 10
Compare Groups to 10 by Counting
Compare Numbers to 10
Count Forward and Backward Within 10

Module 05 – 2-D Shapes

Circles and Triangles
Squares and Rectangles
Compare and Sort 2-D Shapes
Find 2-D Shapes
Composite Shapes

Module 06 – 3-D Shapes

Cubes and Cones
Spheres and Cylinder
Compare and Sort 3-D Shapes
Find 3-D Shapes
Identify 2-D and 3-D Shapes

Module 07 – Sort into Categories and Compare

Sort Objects into Categories
Count Objects into Categories
Compare the Categories by Counting

Segment Two

Module 08 – Addition Within 10

Represent Addition as Adding To
Represent Addition as Putting Together
Use the Plus Sign
Addition Equations
Solve Addition Real-World Problems
Additions Fluency

Module 09 – Subtraction Within 10

Represent Subtraction as Taking From
Represent Subtraction as Taking Apart
Use the Minus Sign
Subtraction Equations
Solve Subtraction Real-World Problems
Subtraction Fluency

Module 10 – Compose and Decompose Numbers to 10

Decompose and Represent 5
Decompose and Represent 6 and 7
Decompose and Represent 8 and 9
Decompose and Represent 10
Fluently Add and Subtract Within 10
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Module 11 – Count Numbers to 20

Count, Write, and Rearrange 11, 12, and13
Count, Write, and Rearrange 14, 15, and 16
Count, Write, and Rearrange 17, 18, and 19
Count, Write, and Rearrange 20
Compare Numbers from 0 to 20
Count Forward and Backward from Any Number Within 20

Module 12 – Represent Numbers from 10 to 20

Represent 10 and 11
Represent 12 and 13
Represent 14 and 15
Represent 16 and 17
Represent 18 and 19
Represent 20

Module 13 – Count Numbers to 100

Counting to 100 by Ones
Count by Tens to 100
Count from Any Number

Module 14 – Measurement

Compare by Length and Height
Nonstandard Measurement
Compare by Volume
Compare by Weight

Language Arts

Semesters A&B

Grab your compass and gear up for a camping trip! In this course, students will go on a reading adventure where they will learn sight words and develop skills in writing, vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and more. Students will learn to read and write by understanding how letters and letter combinations make certain sounds. Join Cameron the Camper as he uses question words, his spelling backpack, and other fun tools to dive deeper into reading!

Segment One

Module 01 – Community

Alphabet letters and sounds
Initial, medial, and final sounds
Vowels and consonants
Short vowel sounds
Consonant-vowel-consonant words
Reading grade-level sight words
Ask questions about a text
Identify story elements
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Onset and rime
Identify title, author, and illustrator of a book
Sequencing and retelling a story
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Common nouns
Legible printing
Facts and opinions
Use multimedia elements
Informative writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products

Module 02 – Helping Others

Letters and words
Sounds in words
Digraph sounds
Blend and segment sounds
Read digraphs
Write digraphs
Onset and rime
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Informative texts
Identify title, author, and illustrator of a book
Ask questions about a text
Find the topic in an informative text
Identify topic and details of an informative text
Retell an informative text
Identify and use verbs
Legible printing
Use multimedia elements
Narrative writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products

Module 03 – Seasons

Identify blends
R, L, S, T cluster blends
Read blends
Write blends
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Features of a poem
Narrative texts
Point of view
Answer questions about a text
Identify and use adjectives
Correct handwriting and spacing
Sentence structure
Writing on a topic
Opinion writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 04 – Discoveries

The long a sound
Blend and segment sounds
Read with long a vowel teams: ai and ay
Write with long a vowel teams: ai and ay
Reading grade-level sight words
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Informative texts
Ask and answer questions about a text
Use context clues
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Identify and define text features
Proper nouns
Participate in collaborative conversations
Informative writing
Writing on a topic
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Correct handwriting and spacing

Module 05 – Legends

The long e vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Narrative texts
Describe story elements
Identify descriptive words in a text
Plural nouns
Narrative writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 06 – Amazing Animals

Long i vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Author’s opinion
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Pronouns
Opinion writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Segment Two

Module 07 – Heroes

Long o vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Narrator and point of view
Retell narrative texts
Identify the moral
Singular and plural possessive nouns
Narrative writing
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 08 – Citizenship

Long u vowel teams
Long u magic e
Read and write long u words
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Text features
Main topic and key details
Legible printing
Fluency: expression and rate
Contractions
Expository writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 09 – Contributions

Double consonants
Soft c and soft g
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify story elements
Text evidence
Retell narrative texts
Find the moral of a story
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Use commas in a series
Opinion writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 10 – Innovators

Trigraphs and triple clusters
Words with the /ng/ and /nk/ sound
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify topic and key details
Retell informative texts
Author’s opinion
Conjugate regular verbs
Expository writing
Research and using sources
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 11 – Conservation

R-controlled vowels
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify and describe story elements
Retell narrative texts
Compare and contrast texts
Identity and explain the moral
Commas in a series
Adjectives
Interjections
Narrative writing
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 12 – Growth

Compound words
Segment and blend multi-syllabic words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Retell informative texts
Use text evidence
Text features
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Formal and informal language
Opinion writing
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Science

The Elementary Science 1 course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – Forces And Motion

Fast Or Slow
Moving With Toys
Move it your way!
What can I observe?
Forces Make Things Move
May The Force Be With You™
Forces On The Move
Playing With Forces
Change The Motion
Sports In Motion
Changes In Motion
All About Forces

Module 02 – Space

Day And Night, What A Sight
Super Star, The Sun
I See You Way Out There
Twinkle, Twinkle
Tools That Help Us See
Keep On Shining Sun
Dangerous Sun
The good and bad sun!
Safety First

Module 03 – Earth

Exploring Our Earth
Nature Detective
Fast And Slow Changes
Fast Changes In Nature
Fast Changes To Earth’s Surface
Slow Surface Changes
Don’t get blown away!
Change In Weather

Module 04 – Gravity

Push it! Pull it!
Gravity everywhere!
Got gravity?

Module 05 – Earth’s Surface

Earth Explorer
Observing Earth’s Surface
Scientific Sharing
Water, Water, Everywhere
Rocky Earth
Super Natural Soil
Living Organisms Are Alive
Surface Exploration

Segment Two

Module 06 – Plants

Lily’s World Of Plants
Parts Of A Plant
Different Plants, Different Parts
Similar Plants, Similar Parts
Plant Arts And Crafts
All About Plants

Module 07 – Basic Needs

Back To Basics
Water Works
The Need To Feed
The Air We Breathe
Give Me Some Space
What’s missing?
Hungry, Hungry Puppies
Copycat

Module 08 – Water

The Wonders Of Water
What would you do without water?
The Rules Of The Pool

Module 09 – Parents And Offspring

Where are my parents?
I Got It From My Parents
We look the same!
We look different, too!

Module 10 – Living And Nonliving

Making Observations At The Zoo
What color is it?
Same Shape, Different Shape
How does it feel?
Measuring Tall Or Short
Weighing In
Hot or cold?
Sink or float?
Floating By The Pool
Is it living?
No Food, No Problem
Environments
What’s the difference?
Shedding Some Skin
Living or not?
Sorting It Out

Social Studies

Get ready to learn all about your community and beyond! In this course, first grade students will expand their knowledge of family and community through explorations in history, geography, and economics and learn about their role as a citizen in their home, school, and community. Join Ralph as he guides you through videos, interactive activities, and engaging stories to learn more.

Segment One

Module 01 – Rights and Responsibilities

Rules and laws
Consequences
Rights and responsibilities
Notable historical figures
Citizenship

Module 02 – The World We Live In

Key elements of maps and globes
Places in Florida on maps
Creating maps
Physical features
Finding specific locations and oceans on maps and globes
Political and cultural maps
Location, weather, and environmental impacts on the community

Module 03 – Past and Present

Life then and now
Sequence of events
Timelines
Historical figures
Historical fact and fiction

Segment Two

Module 04 – Understanding History

Primary sources
Decisions, perspectives, and unity
Responsible decision making
The U.S. and Florida constitutions

Module 05 – Our Nation

Showing respect
Patriotism
Significant people and symbols
National celebrations

Module 6 – The Economy

Money
Goods and services
Opportunity costs
Saving money
Buyers, sellers, producers
Scarcity

Math

The Elementary math courses inspire students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. The learners use math as a tool to make sense of and understand the world around them. The courses include media that uses sight and sound to engage students. For example, rhymes, chants, songs, and videos help teach and practice foundational math skills. The focuses of the K-2 math courses are building a strong number sense, place value, addition and subtraction fluency, real-world problem-solving, measurement, and shapes. The focuses of the 3-5 math courses are multiplication and division within 100, fractions, decimals, shapes, area, and volume. Students explore content prior to being explicitly taught and hands-on activities help strengthen the learners’ algebraic and critical thinking skills. Digital and concrete manipulatives help support mathematical proficiency in all grades. The learners are provided with many practice opportunities that involve both on-screen and off-screen activities.

Segment One

Module 01 – Addition and Subtraction

Addition Equations to 10
Putting Together
Taking From
Solve Subtraction Equations
Solve Word Problems

Module 02 – Add and Subtract Within 10

Counting On
Doubles Strategies
Using a Ten Frame
Count Back to Subtract
Subtract by Adding
Addition and Subtraction

Module 03 – Extend the Counting Sequence

Count to 120
Skip Counting
Count Using a Number Line
Read and Write Numbers

Module 04 – Understanding Place Value

Tens and Ones
Gathering Groups of Ten
Count to 100
Pull Apart Numbers
Written, Standard, and Expanded Form
Break Apart Numbers

Module 05 – Two-Digit Numbers

One More, One Less, Ten More, Ten Less
Count to 120 Using Tens and Ones
Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal to
Plot, Order, and Compare

Module 06 – Shapes and Their Attributes

Attributes of 2-D Shapes
Create and Combine 2-D Shapes
Identify and Create Equal Parts
Attributes of 3-D Shapes
Compose and Identify 3-D Shapes

Module 07 – Addition Facts to 20

Counting On with Open Number Lines
Adding with Doubles
Making Tens
Addition Word Problems

Segment Two

Module 08 – Subtraction Facts to 20

Subtract by Counting
Subtract by Making 10
Fact Families
Using Addition to Subtract
Subtraction Word Problems
Missing Addends

Module 09 – Represent and Organize Data

Organize Data into Groups
Show Data in Different Ways
Answer Questions About Graphs
Questions About Data

Module 10 – Measurement

Compare and Order Items by Length
Use Common items to Measure
Measure Items Using a Ruler
Estimating to the Nearest Inch
Measure to the Nearest Centimeter

Module 11 – Addition and Subtraction Equations

Find the Missing Number
Equal Amounts
Find the Sum of Three Numbers
Solving Word Problems by Adding Three Numbers

Module 12 – Add and Subtract Tens and Ones

Add and Subtract with Patterns
Find Ten More and Ten Less in my Head
Add and Subtract Using Models
Adding Two-Digit and One-Digit Numbers
Addition with Regrouping
Using Addition to Subtract
Add and Subtract Using Different Strategies

Module 13 – Money

Names of Coins and Bills
Values of Coins and Bills
Counting to One Dollar with Coins
Values of Groups of Coins
Counting Bills to100

Module 14 – Time

Understand the Hour and Minute Hand
Read and Write Time to the Hour
Read and Write Time to the Half Hour

Language Arts

Calling all environmentalists! In this course, students will follow Ninovan, the Environmental Scientist, on a learning adventure. Students will explore writing, grammar, phonics, and more. They will practice sight words and reading fluency, learn reading comprehension skills with both literature and informational texts, and go through the writing process with expository, narrative, and opinion-based writing.

Segment One

Module 01 – Community

Alphabet letters and sounds
Initial, medial, and final sounds
Vowels and consonants
Short vowel sounds
Consonant-vowel-consonant words
Reading grade-level sight words
Ask questions about a text
Identify story elements
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Onset and rime
Identify title, author, and illustrator of a book
Sequencing and retelling a story
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Common nouns
Legible printing
Facts and opinions
Use multimedia elements
Informative writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products

Module 02 – Helping Others

Letters and words
Sounds in words
Digraph sounds
Blend and segment sounds
Read digraphs
Write digraphs
Onset and rime
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Informative texts
Identify title, author, and illustrator of a book
Ask questions about a text
Find the topic in an informative text
Identify topic and details of an informative text
Retell an informative text
Identify and use verbs
Legible printing
Use multimedia elements
Narrative writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products

Module 03 – Seasons

Identify blends
R, L, S, T cluster blends
Read blends
Write blends
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Features of a poem
Narrative texts
Point of view
Answer questions about a text
Identify and use adjectives
Correct handwriting and spacing
Sentence structure
Writing on a topic
Opinion writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 04 – Discoveries

The long a sound
Blend and segment sounds
Read with long a vowel teams: ai and ay
Write with long a vowel teams: ai and ay
Reading grade-level sight words
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Informative texts
Ask and answer questions about a text
Use context clues
Recognizing and using new vocabulary
Identify and define text features
Proper nouns
Participate in collaborative conversations
Informative writing
Writing on a topic
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Correct handwriting and spacing

Module 05 – Legends

The long e vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Narrative texts
Describe story elements
Identify descriptive words in a text
Plural nouns
Narrative writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 06 – Amazing Animals

Long i vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Author’s opinion
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Pronouns
Opinion writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Segment Two

Module 07 – Heroes

Long o vowel sound: vowel teams and magic e
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: accuracy and automaticity
Narrator and point of view
Retell narrative texts
Identify the moral
Singular and plural possessive nouns
Narrative writing
Legible printing
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 08 – Citizenship

Long u vowel teams
Long u magic e
Read and write long u words
Segment and blend sounds in words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Text features
Main topic and key details
Legible printing
Fluency: expression and rate
Contractions
Expository writing
The writing process
Creating quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 09 – Contributions

Double consonants
Soft c and soft g
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify story elements
Text evidence
Retell narrative texts
Find the moral of a story
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Use commas in a series
Opinion writing
The writing process
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 10 – Innovators

Trigraphs and triple clusters
Words with the /ng/ and /nk/ sound
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify topic and key details
Retell informative texts
Author’s opinion
Conjugate regular verbs
Expository writing
Research and using sources
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 11 – Conservation

R-controlled vowels
Segment and blend syllables
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Identify and describe story elements
Retell narrative texts
Compare and contrast texts
Identity and explain the moral
Commas in a series
Adjectives
Interjections
Narrative writing
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Module 12 – Growth

Compound words
Segment and blend multi-syllabic words
Reading grade-level sight words
Recognize and use new vocabulary
Use context clues
Fluency: expression and rate
Retell informative texts
Use text evidence
Text features
Compare and contrast two texts on the same topic
Formal and informal language
Opinion writing
The writing process
Multimedia tools
Legible printing
Create quality work products
Participate in collaborative conversations

Science

The Elementary Science Grade 2 course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – Properties Of Objects

Shape, Color, Size, And Texture
Measuring Temperature
Measuring Weight
Floating Or Sinking
Push And Pull
Daily Temperatures

Module 02 – States Of Objects And Materials

Solids, Liquids, And Gases
Solids And Shape
Liquids With Shape
Trapping Gas
States Of Water
Disappearing Water
Changing States

Module 03 – Volume

Volume Of A Substance
Measuring Volume
Comparing Volumes

Module 04 – Changes In Materials

Changes In Materials
Investigate Change
Different materials, same changes?

Module 05 – Weather Patterns

What’s up with the weather?
Measuring Weather
Patterns in Nature
Daily Weather
Season To Season
Find The Pattern
Hot or cold?
Investigating The Weather

Module 06 – Wind/Severe Weather

Air is all around us!
An air investigation!
The Moving Air
Strong And Light Wind
The Power Of The Wind
The Effects Of Wind
What is severe weather?
Beware Of Severe Weather
Don’t be scared, prepare!

Segment Two

Module 07 – Rocks/Soil

What’s that on the ground?
Exploring Rocks
Let’s compare rocks!
Sizing Up Rocks
Different Rocks, Different Looks
Exploring Soil
What makes soil?
How is soil formed?
Soil Here, Soil There
A Rainbow Of Soil
Investigating Soil
Can it grow plants?
The Mystery Soil

Module 08 – Sun’s Energy

Sunlight And Heat
Warmth And Sunlight
Heating Earth
Sunlight Around The World

Module 09 – Forms Of Energy

Electrifying Electricity
Earth’s Natural Power
There’s an energy for that!

Module 10 – Forces And Changes In Motion

Welcome to Fizzworks Factory!
Need A Push
A push or pull?
Force And Speed
Big And Small Forces
The Effects Of Force
The Power Of Force
Magnificent Magnets
Do we have a problem?
The Solution

Module 11 – Human Body

Exploring The Human Body
Journey Inside The Body
The Brain
The Heart
The Lungs
The Stomach
Mighty Muscles
All About The Skeleton
My body can do what?

Module 12 – Basic Needs

Basic World, Basic Needs
Comparing Basic Needs
Welcome To My Habitat
Living With The Land
The Habitats Of Earth
Sunlight With A Side Of Water

Module 13 – Life Cycles

Seed To Bean
Life Cycle Of Plants
Egg To Butterfly
Life Cycle Of Animals
Let’s spread some seeds!

Social Studies

Second-grade students will investigate the impact of immigration over time in the United States, explore the geography of North America, and discover the foundations of citizenship.

Segment One

Module 01 – Geography

Maps and Globes
Oceans and Continents
North America

Module 02 – Learning History

Native Americans
Colonial America
European exploration
Primary and Secondary Sources

Module 03 – Government

Symbols of the United States
U.S. Government
Rules and Laws

Segment Two

Module 04 – Economics

Resources
Supply and Demand
Trade
Spending and Saving

Module 05 – Immigration

Immigration

Module 06 – Civics

Citizenship

Math

In Math Grade 2, students will use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one-and two-step word problems. The course provides the opportunity for students to continue building their understanding of place value using hundreds, tens, and ones. Students will use this knowledge, as well as strategies, to add and subtract within 1,000. Categorizing 2-D shapes and identifying lines of symmetry is another focus of the course, as well as working with money, time, measurement, perimeter, and graphing data.

Segment One

Module 01 – Introduction to Numbers to 1000

Modeling Numbers
Writing Number
Comparing Numbers
Ordering Numbers
Ordering Numbers
Rounding Numbers

Module 02 – Two-Digit Addition

Add Within 20
Ten More Pattern
Hundred Chart Addition
Skip Counting Addition
Place Value Addition

Module 03 – Two-Digit Subtraction

Subtract Within 20
Ten Less Pattern
Hundred Chart Subtraction
Skip Counting Subtraction
Place Value Subtraction

Module 04 – Addition and Subtraction

Regrouping Rods and Units
Modeling Two-Digit Addition
Adding Two-Digit Numbers with Regrouping
Modeling Two-Digit Subtraction
Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Module 05 – Problem-Solving

Finding the Unknown
One-Step Addition Problems
One-Step Subtraction Problems
Two-Step Addition and Subtraction Problems
Two-Step Problem Solving

Module 06 – Money

Identifying Coins
Dollar Bills: 1s, 5s, and 10
Dollar Bills: 20s and 100
Problem-Solving with Money

Module 07 – Time

Analog Clocks and Digital Clock
Time to Nearest Five Minutes
Parting an Hour: Halves and Quarters
Before Noon, After Noon

Segment Two

Module 08 – Three-Digit Addition

Adding 10s and 100s
Adding with Place Value
Adding with Models
Show What You Know: Addition

Module 09 – Three-Digit Subtraction

Subtracting 10s and 100sactivity
Subtracting with Place Value
Subtracting with Models
Show What You Know: Subtraction

Module 10 – Data

Tally Marks and Tables
Pictographs
Bar Graphs

Module 11 – Shapes and Their Attributes

Drawing 2-D Shapes
Categorizing 2-D Shapes
Symmetry
Parting Circles
Parting Rectangles

Module 12 – Measurement

Estimating Lengths Using Inches, Feet, or Yards
Measuring Lengths to Nearest Inch, Foot, or Yard
Estimating Lengths Using Centimeters or Meters
Measuring Lengths to Nearest Centimeter or Meter
Comparing Lengths
Measurement Word Problems

Module 13 – Perimeter

Perimeter with Unit Segments
Finding Perimeter
Measuring Perimeter

Module 14 – Working with Equal Groups

Even or Odd
Repeated Addition
Using Arrays
Making Arrays

Language Arts

In Language Arts Grade Three, students will engage in a variety of topics as they explore the world of reading and writing. Students will learn foundational skills, cursive writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process as they write narratives, informational, and opinion essays. In this course, students will participate in engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literature texts, graphic organizers, videos, and various practice activities. Topics range from healthy habits and overcoming obstacles to mysteries.

Segment One

Module 01 – Teamwork

Teamwork: Word Study
Teamwork: Ready to Read
Teamwork: Text Time
Teamwork: Grammar
Teamwork: Narrative Writing

Module 02 – Nature

Nature: Word Study
Nature: Ready to Read
Nature: Text Time
Nature: Grammar
Nature: Expository Writing

Module 03 – Imagination

Imagination: Word Study
Imagination: Ready to Read
Imagination: Text Time
Imagination: Grammar
Imagination: Opinion Writing

Module 04 – Health

Health: Word Study
Health: Ready to Read
Health: Text Time
Health: Grammar
Health: Expository Writing

Module 05 – Investigation

Investigation: Word Study
Investigation: Ready to Read
Investigation: Text Time
Investigation: Grammar
Investigation: Narrative Writing

Segment Two

Module 06 – Fascination

Fascination: Word Study
Fascination: Ready to Read
Fascination: Text Time
Fascination: Grammar
Fascination: Opinion Writing

Module 07 – Creativity

Creativity: Word Study
Creativity: Ready to Read
Creativity: Text Time
Creativity: Grammar
Creativity: Narrative Writing

Module 08 – Amazing Animals

Amazing Animals: Word Study
Amazing Animals: Ready to Read
Amazing Animals: Text Time
Amazing Animals: Grammar
Amazing Animals: Expository Writing

Module 09 – Challenges

Challenges: Word Study
Challenges: Ready to Read
Challenges: Text Time
Challenges: Grammar
Challenges: Opinion Writing

Module 10 – Historical Influences

Historical Influences: Word Study
Historical Influences: Ready to Read
Historical Influences: Text Time
Historical Influences: Grammar
Historical Influences: Research Writing

Science

The Elementary Science Grade 3 course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – Gravity

What Goes Up, Must Come Down
Keep It Up
Overcoming Gravity

Module 02 – Stars

Star Light, Star Bright
Many Different Stars
The Sun and Other Stars
Distant Stars
Our Star
Starry Night
Fixed Points of Light
The Sun’s Glare
A Closer Look
Up Close with the Stars

Module 03 – Forms of Energy

What Is Energy?
Heat Energy
Sound Energy
Electrical Energy
Mechanical Energy

Module 04 – Motion

Energy That Moves You
Energy Can Change You, Too
The Science of Patterns
Science Made Me Do It!

Module 05 – Heat

It’s All About Heat
Can You Feel the Heat?
Light and Heat
Experimenting with Heat and Light
Getting Warmer in the Sun
The Case of the Solar Oven
Goodbye Sun, Hello Cool Temperatures!
No Energy, No Heat
Favorite Seasons

Module 06 – Light

Light Sources
Faster Than the Speed of Light
Behavior of Light
Reflected Light
Refracted Light
Absorbed Light
They Go Together

Segment Two

Module 07 – Properties of Matter

Physical Properties
Hard or Soft
Comparing Physical Properties
Mass of a Solid
Volume of a Liquid
Comparing Temperatures

Module 08 – Changes in Matter

The States of Water
Properties of Matter
Changes of States
Feel the Heat!
Where Did They Go?

Module 09 – Plant Structures and Functions

The Golden Apple Flower Show
The Busy Leaf
Rooted to the Ground
The Thirsty Roots
The Mighty Stems
How Flowers Are Made
Seeds and Fruit
Plants Eat Food?

Module 10 – Plant Responses

Heat, Light, and Gravity
Plants Respond to Heat
Plants Respond to Light
Plants Respond to Gravity
Investigating with Plants

Module 11 – Plant Classification

Flowering Plants
Non-Flowering Plants
Ferns and Mosses
Structures of Flowering Plants
Structures of Non-Flowering Plants
Comparing Flowering and Non-Flowering
Classifying Plants
Communication Among Scientists

Module 12 – Animal Classification

A Is for Arthropod, and V Is for Vertebrate!
Comparing Systems
Classifying Animals

Module 13 – Adaptations

Seasonal Adaptations
Animal Responses to the Seasons
Survival in Numbers
Plant Responses to the Seasons
Staying Alive!
Seasonal Changes Around the World
Comparing the Life Cycles of Plants and Animals

Social Studies

The third grade Social Studies curriculum consists of the following content area strands: American History, Geography, Economics, and Civics. Third grade students will learn about North America and the Caribbean. They will focus on the regions of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Their study will include physical and cultural characteristics as they learn about our country and its neighbors.

Segment One

Module 01 – Geography

Primary and secondary sources
Maps skills: elements and purpose
Locate continents and oceans
Identify countries of North America

Module 02 – Meet the Neighbors

Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands
Settlers and people groups
Perceptions
Physical features and landscapes
Landmarks (natural and man-made)
Climate, vegetation, resources

Module 03 – The United States

United States
Label states
Symbols
Ethnic and cultural contributions
Perceptions
Physical features and landscapes
Climate, vegetation, resources
Landmarks (natural and man-made)
American Indian nations

Segment Two

Module 04 – Economics

Identify currencies of U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean
Goods and services
Scarcity and trade

Module 05 – Government

Analyze primary sources
Influential individuals
United States government
Levels of government
Florida government

Module 06 – Civics

Citizenship and civic virtue
Voting
Patriotic holidays and observances

Math

Want to make a difference using math? In this course, students will have a chance to do just that. Students will use math strategies to help at the Sports Factory using addition and subtraction, use multiplication to complete the Amazing Math Race, and use fractions to help at the Animal Rescue Center. By the end of this course, students will be comfortable working with fractions, representing data, and solving one-and two-step word problems.

Segment One

Module 01 – Place Value

Read and Write Numbers from 0 to 10,000
Compose and Decompose Four-Digit Numbers
Plot and Order Numbers up to 10,000
Compare Numbers up to 10,000
Round Whole Numbers from 0 to 1,000
Even and Odd

Module 02 – Add and Subtract Within 10,000

Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Use Partial Sums to Add
Add Multi-Digit Numbers
Add Three Numbers
Subtract Multi-Digit Numbers

Module 03 – Understand Multiplication and Division

Multiply Using Equal Groups and Repeated Addition
Multiply Using Number Lines
Multiply Using Arrays
Division as Sharing
Relate Multiplication and Division

Module 04 – Multiplication Facts

Multiply by 0 or 1
Multiply by 2, 3, 4, or 5
Multiply by 6, 7, 8, or 9
Multiply by 10, 11, or 12
Multiply by Multiples of 10 or 100

Module 05 – Division Facts

Divide with 0 or 1
Divide by 2, 3, 4, or 5
Divide by 6, 7, 8, or 9
Divide by 10
Divide by 11 or 12

Module 06 – Multiplication Properties

Distributive Property
Associative Property
Commutative Property
Apply Properties of Multiplication

Module 07 – Represent and Interpret Data

Tables
Pictographs
Bar Graphs
Line Plots
Real-World Problems with Data

Segment Two

Module 08 – Geometry

Identify Quadrilaterals
Draw Quadrilaterals
Symmetry
Points, Lines, Line Segments, and Rays
Types of Lines

Module 09 – Perimeter and Area

Understand Perimeter
Real-World Problems with Perimeter
Area in Square Units
Area of Rectangles with a Formula
Area of Composite Figures
Real-World Problems with Area and Perimeter

Module 10 – Understand Fractions

Unit Fractions
Read and Write Fractions
Fractions Less Than One
Fractions Greater Than One

Module 11 – Fraction Equivalence and Comparison

Equivalent Fractions Using Models
Equivalent Fractions Using Number Lines
Compare Fractions with the Same Denominators
Compare Fractions with the Same Numerators
Whole Numbers and Fractions

Module 12 – Measurement

Time to the Minute
A.M. and P.M.
Elapsed Time
Liquid Volume
Mass and Weight
Length
Temperature

Module 13 – Fluently Multiply and Divide

Multiplication and Division Patterns
Multiples
Multiply and Divide Fluently
Real-World Problems with Multiplication and Division

Language Arts

Grab your passport and join new friends on a virtual adventure! In this course, students will explore the world of reading and writing as they learn skills in morphology, spelling, grammar, cursive writing, and more. They’ll also have practice completing argumentative, expository, and narrative writing pieces. Through interactive games and practice activities, students will investigate nature, friendship, and other exciting topics while reading engaging texts and stories about the world around us. Let’s go!

Segment One

Module 01 – Doing the Right Thing

Doing the Right Thing: Word Study
Doing the Right Thing: Ready to Read
Doing the Right Thing: Text Timea
Doing the Right Thing: Grammar
Doing the Right Thing: Narrative Writing

Module 02 – Healthy Choices

Healthy Choices: Word Study
Healthy Choices: Ready to Read
Healthy Choices: Text Time
Healthy Choices: Grammar
Healthy Choices: Expository Writing

Module 03 – Traditional Tales

Traditional Tales: Word Study
Traditional Tales: Ready to Read
Traditional Tales: Text Time
Traditional Tales: Grammar
Traditional Tales: Argumentative Writing

Module 04 – Travel

Travel: Word Study
Travel: Ready to Read
Travel: Text Time
Travel: Grammar
Travel: Argumentative Writing

Module 05 – Nature

Nature: Word Study
Nature: Ready to Read
Nature: Text Time
Nature: Grammar
Nature: Narrative Writing

Segment Two

Module 06 – Motivation

Motivation: Word Study
Motivation: Ready to Read
Motivation: Text Time
Motivation: Grammar
Motivation: Expository Writing

Module 07 – Mystery and Suspense

Mystery and Suspense: Word Study
Mystery and Suspense: Ready to Read
Mystery and Suspense: Text Time
Mystery and Suspense: Grammar
Mystery and Suspense: Narrative Writing

Module 08 – Growing and Changing

Growing and Changing: Word Study
Growing and Changing: Ready to Read
Growing and Changing: Text Time
Growing and Changing: Grammar
Growing and Changing: Narrative Writing

Module 09 – Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes: Word Study
Everyday Heroes: Ready to Read
Everyday Heroes: Text Time
Everyday Heroes: Grammar
Everyday Heroes: Argumentative Writing

Module 10 – Conservation

Conservation: Word Study
Conservation: Ready to Read
Conservation: Text Time
Conservation: Grammar
Conservation: Expository Research Project

Science

The Elementary Science Grade 4 course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – Magnets

All About Magnets
Magnetic Materials
Attracting and Repelling

Module 02 – Motion of Objects

Changing Position
Changing Direction
The Need for Speed

Module 03 – Energy

Energizing with Energy
Light It Up
All About the Heat
Conductors and Insulators
Feel the Beats
What is pitch?
Causing Motion
Causing Change
Waves of Change
Energy Transformations

Module 04 – Properties of Matter

Physical Properties
Attraction to Magnets
What’s that smell?
The law of what?
Turn up the volume!
Physical Changes
What happened to the marshmallow?

Module 05 – Physical Weathering and Erosion

Physical Weathering
Erosion
Weathering and Erosion

Module 06 – Rocks and Minerals

Rock Talk
Mineral Properties
Rocks and Minerals
Three Categories of Rocks

Segment Two

Module 07 – Plant Life

To flower, or not to flower?
Comparing Plants
Reproductive Structures
The Birds, the Bees, and the Plants
Internal and External Structures

Module 08 – Animal Life

Stages of Life
It’s a Bug’s Life
Comparing Life Stages

Module 09 – Heredity

Inherited Characteristics
Effects of the Environment
Heredity and Learning
Structures to Survive

Module 10 – Resources and Environment

What’s for dinner?
Producers and Consumers
The Big Impact
The Impacts of Humans
Resources on Earth
Find the Resources
The Impacts of Earth

Module 11 – Seasonal Changes

As the Seasons Change
Different Seasons, Different Plants
See How Animals Change
Animals, Animals Everywhere

Module 12 – Earth’s Movement

A Starry Night
Patterns in the Sky
Different Stars, Different Seasons
The Groovin’, Movin’ Earth
Revolves Around the Sun
The Shapes of the Moon
The Effects of Space Research

Social Studies

The Social Studies suite utilizes a personal approach to introduce students to community and citizenship. By providing scaffolded instruction from Kindergarten through 5th grade, students develop a firm understanding of important concepts and skills related to history, geography, and economics. The integration of recurring characters and challenges to overcome keeps students engaged and progressing. Finally, students will analyze grade-appropriate passages to reinforce reading comprehension and writing skills. In Kindergarten, students learn about community and are offered an introduction to history, geography, and economics. In First grade, students develop an understanding of citizenship in the home, school, and community. Second grade focuses on the geography of North America, the impact of immigration, and the foundations of American citizenship. Third grade includes a closer look at American history and civics. This includes studying regions with the United States and the physical and cultural characteristics of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. In Fourth grade, students explore the important people, places, and events that shaped the state in which they live. In Fifth grade, students focus on American history through 1850 from Native Americans through exploration, colonization, and early American history.

Segment One

Module 01 – Geography

On the Map
Weathering the Storm
People and the Environment
Cultural Geography

Module 02 – Early Beginnings

Native Americans
Explorers
Impact of Colonization

Module 03 – Times of Transition

Nations in Control
Mission Life
Fort Life
Conflicts
Territory Transformation

Module 04 – Civil War and Reconstruction

The Pioneer Life
Technological Advances
Becoming a State
Civil War
Reconstruction

Module 05 – Industrialization

Chugging Along
Spanish American War
Making a Mark

Segment Two

Module 06 – A New Century

Boom and Bust
Troubled Times
Another War

Module 07 – Modern Times

Moving Forward
State Industries
Tourist Time
National and World Economy

Module 08 – Civics and Government

51 Constitutions?
Seeing All the Branches
State or Local?
United We Stand
Together We Are Stronger

Module 09 – Financial Literacy

Starting with the Basics
Budget Time
Earning Money
Why Save?
Money Moves

Math

Don’t just learn math—use it! In this course, students will have plenty of opportunities to use their math strategies. They will master multi-digit multiplication to help Amara find the Golden Math Statue, add and subtract fractions while on a Dino Dig with Chip, and use their protractor skills to measure angles on buildings found in cities on Adeena’s bucket list. Math is everywhere! Multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers using different strategies and a standard algorithm. The course provides the opportunity for students to see the relationship between fractions and decimals and introduces addition and subtraction of each. Using a protractor to draw and measure angles is another focus of the course. Other engaging activities include learning about measurement, and using median, mode, and range as ways to interpret data.

Segment One

Module 01 – Place Value Understanding

Place Value Understanding
Place Value Patterns
Reading and Writing Whole Numbers
Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers
Rounding Whole Numbers
Adding Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Subtracting Multi-Digit Whole Numbers

Module 02 – Multiples and Factors

Multiplication Facts with Models
Multiplication Facts with Mental Math
Multiplying by 10s, 100s, and 1,000s
factor Pairs

Module 03 – One-Digit Multiplication

Estimates with a One-Digit Factor
Area Models with a One-Digit Factor
Partial Products with a One-Digit Factor
A Standard Algorithm with a One-Digit Factor

Module 04 – Multi-Digit Multiplication

Estimates with Multi-Digit Factors
Area Models with Multi-Digit Factors
Partial Products with Multi-Digit Factors
A Standard Algorithm with Multi-Digit Factors

Module 05 – Dividing by a One-Digit Divisor

Getting to Know Division
Estimating Quotients
Dividing with Area Models
Partial Quotients
Long Division
Problem Solving with Division

Module 06 – Algebraic Thinking

Prime or Composite
Number Patterns
Understanding Equations
Writing Equations
Perimeter and Area
Patterns with Perimeter and Area

Module 07 – Data with Whole Numbers

Median, Mode, and Range
Line Plots
Stem-and-Leaf Plots

Segment Two

Module 08 – Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Understanding Mixed Numbers
Equivalent Fractions with Models
Equivalent Fractions with Number Lines
Equivalent Fractions with Equations
Using Equivalent Fractions to Compare and Order

Module 09 – Working with Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Decomposing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Models
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with a Number Line
Adding Fractions with A Standard Algorithm
Subtracting Fractions with A Standard Algorithm
Exploring Fraction Multiplication

Module 10 – Decimal Numbers

Decimals Less Than 1
Decimals Greater Than 1
Comparing and Ordering Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Solving Money Problems with Decimals

Module 11 – Data with Fractions and Decimals

Interpreting Fraction and Decimal Data
Plotting with Fractions
Plotting with Decimals

Module 12 – Measurement with Metric Units

Measuring Metric Lengths
Converting Metric Lengths
Metric Units of Volume
Metric Units of Mass
Measuring Temperature

Module 13 – Measurement with Customary Units

Measuring Customary Lengths
Converting Customary Lengths
Customary Units of Volume
Customary Units of Weight
Converting Units of Time

Module 14 – Measuring Angles

Types of Angles
Measuring with a Protractor
Benchmark and Additive Angles
Drawing with a Protractor

Language Arts

Pack those bags and get ready to travel across the United States! In this course, students will put their skills to work as they learn all about word construction, cursive writing, spelling, context clues, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process. They will write narrative, expository, and argumentative essays. Students will also participate in engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literary texts, graphic organizers, videos, and various practice activities. It’s time to hit the road!

Segment One

Module 01 – Southern Mysteries

Southern Mysteries: Word Study
Southern Mysteries: Ready to Read
Southern Mysteries: Text Time
Southern Mysteries: Grammar
Southern Mysteries: Narrative Writing

Module 02 – Exploration

Exploration: Word Study
Exploration: Ready to Read
Exploration: Text Time
Exploration: Grammar
Exploration: Expository Writing

Module 03 – Midwest Rescues

Midwest Rescues: Word Study
Midwest Rescues: Ready to Read
Midwest Rescues: Text Time
Midwest Rescues: Grammar
Midwest Rescues: Argumentative Writing

Module 04 – Navigation

Navigation: Word Study
Navigation: Ready to Read
Navigation: Text Time
Navigation: Grammar
Navigation: Expository Writing

Module 05 – Northeast to New York

Northeast to New York: Word Study
Northeast to New York: Ready to Read
Northeast to New York: Text Time
Northeast to New York: Grammar
Northeast to New York: Narrative Writing

Segment Two

Module 06 – Liberation

Liberation: Word Study
Liberation: Ready to Read
Liberation: Text Time
Liberation: Grammar
Liberation: Argumentative Writing

Module 07 – Let’s Go West

Let’s Go West: Word Study
Let’s Go West: Ready to Read
Let’s Go West: Text Time
Let’s Go West: Grammar
Let’s Go West: Narrative Writing

Module 08 – Transportation

Transportation: Word Study
Transportation: Ready to Read
Transportation: Text Time
Transportation: Grammar
Transportation: Expository Writing

Module 09 – Dazzling Destinations

Dazzling Destinations: Word Study
Dazzling Destinations: Ready to Read
Dazzling Destinations: Text Time
Dazzling Destinations: Grammar
Dazzling Destinations: Argumentative Writing

Module 10 – Predictions

Predictions: Word Study
Predictions: Ready to Read
Predictions: Text Time
Predictions: Grammar
Predictions: Expository Research Writing Project

Science

The Elementary Science Grade 5 course will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results. A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Segment One

Module 01 – Properties of Matter

What’s the matter?
States and Properties of Matter
The Mystery of Mass
Weighing in on Mass
What’s so basic about volume?
Pump up the Volume

Module 02 – Mixtures

Mixtures of Solids
Does it dissolve?
Mixtures in Water
Rate of Dissolving

Module 03 – Atoms

Building Blocks of Matter
A Model of Matter

Module 04 – Changes in Matter

Turning up the Heat
Chemical Change

Module 05 – Energy

Energy for Motion and Change
Light and Heat Energy
Sound Energy
Electrical Energy
Chemical Energy
Mechanical Energy

Module 06 – Force and Motion

Forces That Move
Falling to Earth
The Force of Friction
Forces and Motion
Forces and Mass
Balancing the Forces

Module 07 – Forms of Energy

It’s electric!
Let’s get this train moving!
The Circus of Circuits
Electrical Changes
Investigating Electricity
Attracting an Uncharged Object
Investigating Charges

Segment Two

Module 08 – Solar System and Galaxies

What makes up a galaxy?
The Solar System
The Sun, Stars, and Patterns
Characteristics of Planets
Inner and Outer Planets

Module 09 – Water Cycle

Different Forms of Precipitation
All the way up!
Precipitation and Weather
The Water Cycle
Changing of States in the Water Cycle
Modeling the Water Cycle
The Importance of the Ocean
Making the Connections

Module 10 – Weather

Talking About the Weather
Components That Determine Weather
Components Working Together
Emergency Preparedness Plan

Module 11 – Climate

The Climate Zones
Climates and Characteristics
Life, Water, Air, and Land
Weather and Environments

Module 12 – Adaptations

Surviving in Different Environments
What about the plants?
Plants and Animals
What’s the difference?
Moving Matter
Protecting Earth’s Resources

Module 13 – Human Body Organs and Functions

The Brain, Heart, and Lungs
The Body’s Functions
The Kidneys and Bladder
Building Muscles
The Reproductive Organs

Module 14 – Organism Structure, Function, and Comparison

Plant and Animal Structures
Comparing Plants and Animals

Social Studies

Exploration starts here! Learn about early civilizations, European explorers, and early American history, using videos, maps, and primary and secondary sources to understand these events. Source study activities will help you extend your thinking around primary and secondary sources. Learn more about being a responsible citizen and solve real-world problems such as choosing where to set up a pet-friendly hurricane shelter.

Segment One

Module 01 – Early Civilizations

Ancient American civilizations
Native American tribes
Native American culture

Module 02 – Age of Exploration

Exploration across the Atlantic
European exploration

Module 03 – Colonial Times

New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
Colonial trade
Political environment of the colonies
Advances in technology

Module 04 – American Revolution

Events leading up to the American Revolution
The Revolution grows
Political ideas
Major battles
Foreign allies
Effects of the Revolution

Segment Two

Module 05 – Founding a Nation

Land ordinances
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Bill of Rights

Module 06 – Westward Expansion

Expanding U.S. territory
War of 1812
Missouri Compromise
Trails to the west
Advances in transportation and communication

Module 07 – Civics

Branches of government
Civic duties
Responsibilities of citizens
States and capitals
Landmarks and symbols

Math

Where can math skills take you? In this course, students will use division skills to navigate their journey across the Arctic circle. Then, students will participate in an escape challenge at an art museum where they will add and subtract fractions to escape each exhibit. Students will also go inside a video game where they will build on their knowledge of finding the area or volume of a given shape. What other math adventures await?

Segment One

Module 01- Understand Place Value

Place value of Whole Numbers and Decimals
Decimals as Fractions
Explore Multiplying by Multiples of 10
Explore Dividing by Multiples of 10
Compose and Decompose Decimals
Rounding Decimals
Plot, Order, and Compare Decimals

Module 02 – Add and Subtract Decimals

Adding Decimals
Estimating Sums
Subtracting Decimals
Estimating Differences

Module 03 – Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Decimals

Multiply by Multiples of 10
Multiply Using a Standard Algorithm
Multiply Multi-Digit Numbers
Estimate Products
Multiply a Decimal by a Whole Number
Use Properties to Multiply Decimals
Use Number Sense to Multiply Decimals

Module 04 – Division of Whole Numbers and Decimals

Divide by Multiples of 10
Divide Using a Standard Algorithm
Divide Multi-Digit Numbers
Estimate Quotients
Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers
Divide Decimals
Solve Word Problems with Decimals

Module 05 – Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Estimate Sums and Differences
Add Fractions by Finding Common Denominators
Add Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Subtract Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
Add and Subtract Fractions with Mixed Numbers
Improper Fractions

Module 06- Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers
Multiply Fractions by Fractions
Multiply Mixed Numbers
Estimate Products of Fractions
Connect Fractions to Division Equations
Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers
Solve Problems Using Division

Segment Two

Module 07 – Classify Two-Dimensional And Three-Dimensional Shapes

Classifying Triangles
Classifying Quadrilaterals
Classifying Two-Dimensional Shapes
Classifying Three-Dimensional Shapes
Classifying Three-Dimensional Shapes by Attribute

Module 08 – Understand Area and Volume

Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle
Explore and Upline
Develop a Volume Formula
Volume of Prisms
Combine Volume of Prisms
Solve Real-World Problems Using Volume

Module 09 – Convert Measurements

Convert Time
Convert Customary Units of Capacity
Convert Customary Units of Weight
Convert Customary Units of Length
Introduction to the Metric System
Convert Metric Units of Length
Convert Metric Units of Capacity
Convert Metric Units of Mass

Module 10 – Write and Interpret Expressions

Order of Operations
Evaluate Expressions
Solve Expressions Using Decimals
Translating Expressions and Descriptions
Interpret Numerical Expressions

Module 11 – Represent and Interpret Data

Interpret Numerical Data
Collect and Represent Data
Make and Analyze Line Graphs
Analyze Line Plots
Make Line Plots

Module 12 – Coordinate Planes and Numerical Patterns

The Coordinate System
Graphing on the Coordinate Plane
Interpret Coordinate Values
Numerical Patterns
Apply Algebraic Functions
Analyze and Graph Relationships

To find full description for each Elementary School elective, visit this page.

Health & P.E.	Technology	Arts Music	World Languages
Health & P.E. K	Technology Grade K	Arts & Crafts K	Spanish – Introductory
Health & P.E. 1	Technology Grade 1	Arts & Crafts 1	Spanish Level 1
Health & P.E. 2	Technology Grade 2	Arts & Crafts 2	Spanish Level 2
Health & P.E. 3	Technology Grade 3	Arts & Crafts 3	Spanish Level 3
Health & P.E. 4	Technology Grade 4	Arts & Crafts 4	Spanish Level 4
Health & P.E. 5	Technology Grade 5	Arts & Crafts 5	Spanish Level 5

Technology

Technology Grade K

Technology Grade 1

Technology Grade 2

Technology Grade 4

Technology Grade 5

Arts Music

Arts & Crafts K

Arts & Crafts 1

Arts & Crafts 2

Arts & Crafts 3

Arts & Crafts 4

Arts & Crafts 5

World Languages

Spanish – Introductory

Spanish Level 1

Spanish Level 2

Spanish Level 3

Spanish Level 4

Spanish Level 5

Health & P.E

Health & P.E K

Health & P.E 1

Health & P.E 2

Health & P.E 3

Health & P.E 4

Health & P.E 5

Language Arts

Follow the thread of literature through time as you explore the voices of past and present making meaningful connections to yourself and the world around you.

Segment One

Module 01 – Getting the Big Picture

Getting the Big Picture Checklist
The Plot Thickens
Plotting It Out
Making Connections
What Does It Mean?
Choose Your Words
Implicit or Explicit Evidence
What is the Big Idea?
Advanced Poetry About People

Module 02 – Relaying the Information

Relaying Information Checklist
Organize Ideas in Informational Writing
Gather and Check Your Information
Cite Your Sources
Introduce Your Ideas
What’s Your Big Idea?
Don’t Leave It Hanging
Wrap Up Your Ideas
Publish and Polish Your Work
Advanced Getting to Know You

Module 03 – The Power of Language

The Power of Language Checklist
Getting to the Point
Multiple Views
Your Idea in Pictures
Figuring Out Figurative Language
Pieces to the Puzzle
The Appeal of Rhetoric
Recognizing Rhetoric
Advanced From My Point of View

Segment Two

Module 04 – Artful Argumentation

Artful Argumentation Checklist
Making Arguments That Matter
Misguided Arguments
Organize and Introduce Your Argument
Help with Hyphens
Show Some Support
Conclude Your Argument
Perfect Your Final Draft
Advanced Language That Packs a Punch

Module 05 – A Novel Approach

A Novel Approach Checklist
Influencing Poetry
Meaningful Figurative Language
Nice to Meet You
Get Versed in Verbals
The Turning Point
Pronoun Problems Solved
That’s a Wrap
Advanced Stylish Poems

Module 06 – Telling Tales

Telling Tales Checklist
Mix It Up
Narrators and Narratives
Begin Your Narrative
Narrative Techniques
The Writer’s Craft
Your Writing, but Better
Dare to Compare
Advanced From Stanzas to Screenplays

Math

Instructional time for Grade 6 Mathematics will emphasize five areas:

Performing all four operations with integers, positive decimals and positive fractions with procedural fluency.
Exploring and applying concepts of ratios, rates and percent to solve problems.
Creating, interpreting and using expressions and equations
Extending geometric reasoning to plotting points on the coordinate plane, area and volume of geometric figures.
Extending understanding of statistical thinking.

Segment One

Module 01 – Rational Numbers

Rational Numbers Introduction
Operations with Decimal Numbers
Operations with Fractions
Manipulating Positive Rational Numbers
Opposites and Absolute Value
Exponents
Factoring

Module 02 – Integers and Algebraic Expressions

Integers and Algebraic Expressions Introduction
Adding Integers
Subtracting Integers
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Operations with Absolute Value
Translating Algebraic Expressions
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Properties of Operations

Module 03 – Equations and Inequalities

Equations and Inequalities Introduction
Evaluating Equations
Solving One-Step Equations with Integers
Writing One-Step Equations with Integers
Solving One-Step Equations with Rational Numbers
Translating Algebraic Inequalities
Evaluating Inequalities

Module 04 – Operations and Rational Numbers

Operations with Rational Numbers Introduction
Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
Multiplying Rational Numbers
Dividing Rational Numbers
Order of Operations
Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions
Equivalent Linear Expressions
One-Step Inequalities

Segment Two

Module 05 – Ratios and Rates

Ratios and Rates Introduction
Ratios
Rates
Two-Column Tables
Three-Column Tables
Percentages
Multi-Step Percent Problems
Proportions

Module 06 – Statistics

Statistics Introduction
Statistical Measurements
Box Plots
Histograms and Line Plots
Effects of Changes in Data
Appropriate Measures
Comparing Data
Making Predictions

Module 07 – Geometry

Geometry Introduction
Plotting Ordered Pairs
Distance on the Coordinate Plane
Perimeter and Area on the Coordinate Plane
Finding Area Using Triangles and Rectangles
Area of Polygons and Composite Figures
Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms and Pyramids
Volume of Rectangular Prisms

Module 08 – Probability

Probability Introduction
Sample Spaces
Theoretical Probability
Likelihood
Experimental Probability

Science

Middle School Comprehensive Science I is the first in a series of three consecutive science classes. It introduces middle school students to the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. The lessons make real-world connections and require students to apply STEM skills like analysis, problem solving, science knowledge, and engineering practices. Hands-on and laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!

Segment One

Module 01 – Force and Energy

Gravitational Law
Types of Forces
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Speed and Motion
Graphing Speed
Energy Transfer

Module 02 – The Earth

Landforms
Weathering and Erosion
Shaping the Surface
Spheres of Earth
Heat Transfer
Advanced Heat Transfer Through Earth

Module 03 – The Atmosphere

Energy and Temperature
Weather and Climate
Global Weather Patterns
The Water Cycle and Its Effects
The Atmosphere and You
Advanced Predicting Severe Weather

Segment Two

Module 04 – Cells and Life

Organization of Organisms
Cells and the Structure of Life
Cell Structure and Functions
Advanced Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Module 05 – Classifying Life

Maintaining Balance
Advanced Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Classification
Keys and Kingdoms

Module 06 – Body Systems

Nervous and Musculoskeletal
Endocrine and Reproductive
Digestive and Excretory
Respiratory and Circulatory
Infections and Health

Social Studies

Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course, students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. They learn about the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state, and federal levels. This course examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how citizens can impact public policy. Students also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world. Geography and economics support the learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be informed citizens who are ready to participate in the democracy!

Segment One

Module 01 – Citizenship

Citizenship Introduction
How Do We Define the United States?
What Is Culture?
What Can Maps Tell Us?
How Are Citizenship and Ecology Connected?
What Is a U.S. Citizen?
What Is Effective Citizenship?
Who Shows Great Citizenship? (Advanced)

Module 02 – Foundations

Foundations Introduction
Who Influenced the Founding Fathers?
Which Important Documents Influenced America?
Why Is the Declaration of Independence Important?
What Is the Intent of the Constitution?
How Do the Branches of Government Work?
How Are the Powers Balanced?
How Are Rights Protected?
How Can the Constitution Change?
What Should Be the Next Amendment? (Advanced)

Module 03 – Sharing Power

Sharing Power Introduction
What Is Federalism?
How Are States Governed?
What Is Rule of Law?
How Are Laws Made?
Does Lawmaking Shape Society? (Advanced)
How Do the Courts Work?
How Does a Jury Trial Ensure Justice?
How Can We Solve Local Problems?

Segment Two

Module 04 – Active Citizens

Active Citizens Introduction
How Do Citizen Perspectives Differ?
What Is Judicial Review?
How Can Art Inspire Action? (Advanced)
What Are the Rights of the Accused?
What Are the Rights of Speech?
How Can We Influence Government?
How Do Elections Impact Society?
What Are Demographics?

Module 05 – Going Global

Going Global Introduction
How Do Other Nations Govern?
How Does Geography Affect Society?
Why Should Nations Diversify?
What’s New in the World? (Advanced)
What Are National Policies?
How Does Currency Affect Trade?
How Do We Participate in a World Community?

Module 06 – American Money

American Money Introduction
How Does Scarcity Affect Us?
What Are Incentives?
What Is the Role of Competition?
How Does Banking Work?
Why Should We Pay Taxes?
What Are the Priorities? (Advanced)
How Does Borrowing Money Affect Us?

Language Arts

By examining powerful literary and nonfiction texts by a wide array of authors, students in the MJ Language Arts 2 course build upon their foundational knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking using engaging mentor texts and scaffolded opportunities. Students also finetune their writing by planning and producing effective narratives, argumentative essays, and expository essays using guided practice and exemplar texts. These opportunities to plan, draft, revise, and edit their written work ensures that students will find their “voice” in writing. Students dive into the world of rhetoric by exploring important historical texts, demonstrating proficiency in identifying effective rhetorical appeals and ineffective fallacious reasoning that weakens communication. The authentic assessment opportunities provided in this course meet the needs of students while providing engaging and interesting learning opportunities.

Segment One

Module 01 – Back to Basics

Back to Basics Checklist
Language with a Purpose
Literary Elements Interact
How Theme Develops
Connect with Hyphens
Tools for Finding Meaning
Writing 101
The Gist of It All
Advanced Why Words Matter

Module 02 – Immersed in Information

Immersed in Information Checklist
Reading Informational Texts
Researching and Organizing Information
Immersed in Information Discussion-Based Assessment
Responsible Research
Intriguing Intros
Show Some Support
Wrap It Up
Sentence Switch Up
The Final Touches
Advanced On the Case

Module 03 – Analyze This

Analyze This Checklist
Faulty Fallacies
On the Hunt for Fallacies
Semicolon Strategies
Helpful Affixes and Roots
Varying Viewpoints
Conquering Colons
The Power of Allusions
Advanced Which Pitch?

Segment Two

Module – Fighting Fair

Fighting Fair Checklist
Recognizing Rhetoric
Rhetoric in Action
Arguments 101
Organize Your Argument
Fighting Fair Discussion-Based Assessment
A Strong Introduction
Build a Convincing Body
Closing It Down
Practice Makes Perfect
Advanced Appeals That Shook the World

Module 05 – Looking Into Literature

Looking Into Literature Checklist
Pondering Poetry
Shall I Compare Thee?
The Right Place at the Right Time
Two Sides to Every Story
Lessons Learned
Practicing With Parallel Structure
Looking Into Literature Discussion-Based Assessment
You Be the Judge
Advanced Focusing on Form

Module 06 – Narrative Know-Hows

Narrative Know-Hows Checklist
Need to Know About Narratives
Begin Your Story
Narrative Techniques
Body Language
Raise Your Voices
Transitioning to the End
Moody Verbs
Advanced Next-Level Narration

Math

Instructional time for Grade 7 Mathematics will emphasize five areas:

Recognizing that fractions, decimals, and percentages are different representations of rational numbers and performing all four operations with rational numbers with procedural fluency.
Creating equivalent expressions and solving equations and inequalities.
Developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships in two variables.
Extending analysis of two- and three-dimensional figures to include circles and cylinders.
Representing and comparing categorical and numerical data and developing understanding of probability.

Segment One

Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

Numerical Expressions Introduction
Rewriting Rational Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
Multiplying Rational Numbers
Dividing Rational Numbers
Order of Operations
Laws of Exponents with Whole Number Exponents

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions
Equivalent Linear Expressions
Solving Two-Step Equations
Writing Two-Step Equations
One-Step Inequalities

Module 03 – Proportional Relationships

Proportional Relationships Introduction
Proportional Relationships
Constant of Proportionality
Graphing Proportional Relationships
Real-World Proportional Problems
Proportions
Converting Between Systems
Multi-Step Percent Problems

Segment Two

Module 04 – Probability

Probability Introduction
Sample Spaces
Theoretical Probability
Likelihood
Experimental Probability

Module 05 – Geometry

Geometry Introduction
Area of Polygons and Composite Figures
Scale Factor
Circumference
Area of Circles
Surface Area of Cylinders
Volume of Cylinders

Module 06 – Statistics

Statistics Introduction
Circle Graphs
Creating Graphical Representations
Appropriate Measures
Comparing Data
Making Predictions

Science

Middle School Comprehensive Science II is a comprehensive science including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth space science in addition to, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The course is designed for middle school students. The lessons provide real world connections through the application of STEM problem solving, science knowledge and engineering practices. Laboratory investigations are included throughout the course and provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures.

Segment One

Module 01 – Matter and Energy

Balance Within Ecosystems
Food Chains and Food Webs
Classification
Energy Forms and Energy Transfer
Conservation of Energy
Advanced Thermal Energy
Scientific Models

Module 02 – Interdependence of Life

Biological Interactions
Limiting Factors
Theories and Laws
Evolution-—Natural Selection
Advanced Natural Selection— Inherited Variation, Competition, Differential Reproductive Success

Module 03 – The Earth

Geologic Age
Relative Dating and Radioactive Dating
Layers of the Earth
Plate Tectonics
Advanced Tectonic Plate Interactions

Segment Two

Module 04 – Patterns of Change

Rock Types
The Rock Cycle
Advanced Landforms
Convection Currents
Geologic Events
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Human Impact on Earth, Air Quality, and Water Quality

Module 05 – Energy Resources

Electromagnetic Spectrum
Properties of Light
Phases of Matter
Biodiversity
Environmental Adaptations

Module 06 – Heredity and Genetics

Biotechnology
Heredity
Punnett Square
Pedigree Chart
Mitosis and Meiosis

Social Studies

Learning about history allows people to see how far we have come and what awaits us on our path to the future. In this course, students will explore the history of the United States and analyze the cause and effect in historical events. They will investigate history by using the tools of a historian to examine the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the development of the United States. Students will imagine what it was like to live in the past by reading the stories from the people who experienced it. This course begins with the engaging stories of what brought the earliest American colonists to the New World and ends with the struggles to repair the United States following the Civil War. Engaging in this study allows students to recognize the themes of history that span across centuries and leads to a greater appreciation of the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history.

Segment One

Module 01 – Settlement

Welcome to United States History!
Introduction to Settlement
America’s Geography
Coming to America
Colonial Regions
Colonial Regions Advanced
Economics and Slavery
The Historian’s Clues

Module 02 – Independence

Introduction to Independence
Impact of Colonization
French and Indian War
Colonial Unity
Colonial Unity Advanced
Give Me Liberty
Revolutionary Celebrities
Supporters of the War
War

Module 03 – Nationalism

Introduction to Nationalism
Interpreting History
Recipe for America
Who has the Power?
We Can Make a Difference!
We Can Make a Difference! Advanced
For the Common Good
Know Your Rights!
Set Sail Discussion-Based Assessment
Module Three Exam

Module 04 – Growth

Introduction to Growth
Making a President
Making a President Advanced
A Worthy Successor
American Voices
Jefferson Brings Change
Heroes of the Wild
We Will Not Fall!

Segment Two

Module 05 – Movement

Introduction to Movement
It’s Manifest Destiny!
It’s Manifest Destiny! Advanced
A Native Dilemma
Keep the Peace
New Land!
Train’s Leavin’!
Friend or Foe, Mexico?

Module 06 – Advances

Introduction to Advances
Innovations
Innovations Advanced
Factory Workers
Growing Cities!
A Southern View
Jacksonian Democracy
War on the Bank!

Module 07 – Ideas

Introduction to Ideas
Are You Awake?
Inside Slavery
Join the Resistance!
Her Rights
The Mighty Pen
The Mighty Pen Advanced
Bring on the Reform!

Module 08 – Conflict

Introduction to Conflict
A Nation Divided
Taking Sides
Shots Fired!
Shots Fired! Advanced
The Cost of Conflict
Emancipation?
Reconstruction

Language Arts

Explore the stories that surround you as you journey through the chronicles of literature and investigate the ways in which authors tell their tales. Discover ways to develop your own voice and leave a creative mark on the world.

Segment One

Module 01 – A Strong Foundation

A Strong Foundation Checklist
Literary Foundations
Perspectives and Themes
Symbolism in Literature
Being a Word Detective
Find the Central Idea
Idea Development
Phrases and Clauses
Advanced Symbolic Poetry

Module 02 – Get the Facts

Get the Facts Checklist
Getting Research Ready
A Close Look at Organization
Cite Your Sources
Get the Facts Discussion-Based Assessment
Focus on the Introduction
Connect and Support Your Ideas
Syntax and Voice
End with a Bang
Revise and Reflect
Advanced Learning from Legends

Module – Words Have Power Checklist

Words Have Power Checklist
Figuratively Speaking
Figuring Out Figurative Language
Mastering Semicolons
The Name Game
Fallacies: Why So Informal?
Be a Fallacy Fixer
Active and Passive Voice
Words Have Power Discussion-Based Assessment
Advanced Chivalry Isn’t Dead

Segment Two

Module 04 – Convincing Claims

Convincing Claims Checklist
Changing Perspectives
Organization Is Key
Ready, Set, Argue
Convincing Claims Discussion-Based Assessment
Support Does a Body Good
Bring It Home
Stand Out from the Crowd
Rhetoric Rundown
Appealing Rhetoric
Advanced That’s Really Appealing

Module 05 – Narrative Knowledge

Narrative Knowledge Checklist
It’s Story Time
Poetic Foundations
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Poetic Language with Purpose
Symbolism in Poetry
Typical Archetypes
Narrative Q & A
Advanced A Novel Poem

Module 06 – Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story Checklist
An Interesting Point of View
Planning Your Narrative
An Interesting Beginning
Tell Me a Story Discussion-Based Assessment
Your Narrative Voice
All Good Things Must Come to an End
Advanced My Side of the Story

Math

Instructional time for Grade 8 Mathematics: Pre-Algebra will emphasize six areas:

Representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers.
Generate equivalent numeric and algebraic expressions including using the Laws of Exponents.
Creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation.
Solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
Developing an understanding of the concept of a function.
Analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle, and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

Segment One

Module 01 – Numerical Expressions

Numerical Expressions Introduction
Irrational Numbers
Laws of Exponents with Integer Exponents
Order of Operations with Radicals
Scientific Notation
Adding and Subtracting with Scientific Notation
Multiplying and Dividing with Scientific Notation
Scientific Notation in the Real World

Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities

Algebraic Equations and Inequalities Introduction
Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
Multiplying Linear Expressions
Factoring Algebraic Expressions
Multi-Step Linear Equations
Solving Equations Using Square and Cube Roots
Two-Step Linear Inequalities

Module 03 – Angles and Triangles

Angles and Triangles Introduction
Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem and the Coordinate Plane
Angle Relationships
Interior and Exterior Angles
Polygon Angle Sums

Segment Two

Module 04 – Linear Equations

Linear Equations Introduction
Linear Relationships
Slope
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing Linear Equations
Systems of Linear Equations

Module 05 – Statistics and Probability

Statistics and Probability Introduction
Identifying Functions
Linear Functions
Scatter Plots
Line of Fit
Theoretical Probability
Experimental Probability

Module 06 – Transformations

Transformations Introduction
Identifying Transformations
Translations
Reflections
Rotations
Dilations
Similar Triangles

Science

Prepare for high school science courses with this introduction of new topics and review of science basics. You will learn more about the nature of science, Earth and space science, properties of matter, changes in matter, matter and energy, and energy flow.

Segment One

Module 01 – Matter

Examples and Nonexamples of science
Pseudoscientific Ideas
Steps of the Scientific Method
Units of Measurements
Weight Versus Mass
Volume and Density
Physical Properties of Matter

Module 02 – Changes in Matter

States of Matter
Physical and Chemical Changes
Conservation of Mass
Thermal Energy and Chemical Change
Scientific Models

Module 03 – Elements and Compounds

Atomic Theory
The Periodic Table
Valence Electrons
Compounds
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Mixtures and Pure Substances
Advanced Predicting Severe Weather

Segment Two

Module 04 – Cycles and Conservation

Science and Society
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
The Carbon Cycle
Scientific Modeling

Module 05 – The Universe

Space and the Universe
Galaxies
Stars
Solar Properties
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Space Weather
Space Technology

Module 06 – Our Solar System

Gravity
Our Solar System
Properties of Planets
Seasons
Tides
Eclipses
Moon Phases

Social Studies

Somebody discovered the wheel. Somebody discovered written communication. Somebody even figured out how to count to ten. From the ancient river civilizations to China and its ancient dynasties, different civilizations left their mark on history. They also left their mark on how we live today. In this course, students join travel agent Mr. Lightfoot to travel back in time digging out the past of these ancient civilizations.In ancient Egypt students visit the pyramids and find out the secrets of preserving mummies. They see how the Mayans developed astronomy to a precise science. They even investigate the difference between the Athenians and the Spartans. Students will journey through India discovering their contributions to medicine, moving on to Africa to follow the rise and fall of the ancient east African kingdoms of Kush and Axum. Throughout the centuries, and still today, our world is made up of dozens of different cultures. They all are different, and they all have made big contributions to what we know and who we are.

Segment One

Module 01 – Ancient Origins

Ancient Origins: Introduction
Time and Place in History
Discovering History
A Nomad’s Life
Settling Down
Building Cities

Module 02 – Ancient River Civilizations

Ancient River Civilizations: Introduction
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt River Civilizations
Ancient Indus Valley Civilizations
Near Eastern River Civilizations

Module 03 – Ancient America

Ancient America: Introduction
The Maya
The Aztecs
The Incas
Native Americans

Module 04 – Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece: Introduction
Rise of Greece
Democratic Government in Athens
Sparta and Athens
War in Greece
Empire of Alexander
Greek Gods and Culture

Segment Two

Module 05 – Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: Introduction
Origins of Rome
The Roman Republic
Beginnings of Roman Culture
The Roman Empire
The Fall of the West
The Contributions of Rome

Module 06 – Ancient India

Ancient India: Introduction
India’s Vedic Age
Hinduism
Buddhism
The Mauryan Empire
The Gupta Empire

Module 07 – Ancient China

Ancient China: Introduction
Huang River
Chinese Dynasties
Beliefs of Ancient China
Shi Huangdi China
Han China

Module 08 – Ancient Asia & Africa

Ancient Asia and Africa: Introduction
Post-Classical China
Mongol Empire
East Africa
West Africa

To find full description for each Middle School elective, visit this page.

Technology & Self Development	Arts	Health & P.E.	World Languages
Middle School Business Keyboarding	Middle School Exploring Music I	Middle School Fitness Grade 6	Middle School Spanish Beginning
Middle School Career Research & Decision Making	Middle School Digital Art and Design I	Comprehensive PE Grade 7	Middle School Spanish Intermediate
Middle School Coding Fundamentals	Middle School Visual Art I	Middle School Fitness Grade 8
Middle School Computer Science Discoveries	Middle School Visual Art II
Middle School Computer Science Discoveries II
Middle School Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Learning Strategies
Middle School Peer Counseling I

World Languages

Middle School Spanish Beginning

Middle School Spanish Intermediate

Arts

Middle School Exploring Music I

Middle School Digital Art and Design I

Middle School Visual Art I

Middle School Visual Art II

Technology & Self Development

Middle School Business Keyboarding

Middle School Career Research & Decision Making

Middle School Coding Fundamentals

Middle School Computer Science Discoveries

Middle School Computer Science Discoveries II

Middle School Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Learning Strategies

Middle School Peer Counseling I

Health & P.E.

Middle School Fitness Grade 6

Comprehensive PE Grade 7

Middle School Fitness Grade 8

Language Arts I

Follow the thread of literature through time as you explore the voices of past and present making meaningful connections to yourself and the world around you.

Segment One

Module 01 – Getting the Big Picture

Getting the Big Picture Checklist
The Plot Thickens
Plotting It Out
Making Connections
What Does It Mean?
Choose Your Words
Implicit or Explicit Evidence
What is the Big Idea?
Advanced Poetry About People

Module 02 – Relaying the Information

Relaying Information Checklist
Organize Ideas in Informational Writing
Gather and Check Your Information
Cite Your Sources
Introduce Your Ideas
What’s Your Big Idea?
Don’t Leave It Hanging
Wrap Up Your Ideas
Publish and Polish Your Work
Advanced Getting to Know You

Module 03 – The Power of Language

The Power of Language Checklist
Getting to the Point
Multiple Views
Your Idea in Pictures
Figuring Out Figurative Language
Pieces to the Puzzle
The Appeal of Rhetoric
Recognizing Rhetoric
Advanced From My Point of View

Segment Two

Module 04 – Artful Argumentation

Artful Argumentation Checklist
Making Arguments That Matter
Misguided Arguments
Organize and Introduce Your Argument
Help with Hyphens
Show Some Support
Conclude Your Argument
Perfect Your Final Draft
Advanced Language That Packs a Punch

Module 05 – A Novel Approach

A Novel Approach Checklist
Influencing Poetry
Meaningful Figurative Language
Nice to Meet You
Get Versed in Verbals
The Turning Point
Pronoun Problems Solved
That’s a Wrap
Advanced Stylish Poems

Module 06 – Telling Tales

Telling Tales Checklist
Mix It Up
Narrators and Narratives
Begin Your Narrative
Narrative Techniques
The Writer’s Craft
Your Writing, but Better
Dare to Compare
Advanced From Stanzas to Screenplays

Biology

The Biology course guides students through the study of living and non-living systems and how they interact with one another. Students explore the world they live in by posing questions and seeking answers through scientific inquiry. Discovery takes place through observation and data collection. The students will be introduced to the structure, function, diversity, and evolution of living matter. This is a course with real relevance. It encourages curiosity and provides opportunity for students to work on hands on lab activities and develop relationships through collaboratively learning. Engaging in the study of biological science broadens the picture of the world around us.

Segment One

Module 01 – Foundations of Biology

Foundations of Biology Checklist
Exploring Life
Chemistry of Life
Chemistry of Life Honors
Earth’s Early Atmosphere

Module 02 – Life’s Origins

Life’s Origins Checklist
Properties of Water
Early Cells
Cell Structure and Function
Cell Structure and Function Honors
Membrane Transport
Cellular Energy
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Module 03 – Cell Reproduction

Cell Reproduction Checklist
Cell Division
Cell Division Honors
DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Mutations
Meiosis
Mendel
Hereditary Patterns
Biotechnology

Segment Two

Module 04 – Earth’s Diversity

Earth’s Diversity Checklist
Ecology
The Biosphere
Ecosystems
Impacts on Our Ecosystem
Environmental Resources

Module 05 – Scientific Connections

Scientific Connections Checklist
Evolution
Evolutionary Relationships
Evolutionary Relationships Honors
Primate Evolution
Classification of Living Organisms

Module 06 – Organisms and Diversity

Organisms and Diversity Checklist
Bacteria
Protists and Fungi
Plants
The Human Brain
Cardicovascular System
Human Reproduction
Health and The Immune System

Algebra 1

This course is designed to give students the skills and strategies to solve all kinds of mathematical problems. Algebra I emphasizes the importance of algebra in everyday life through hundreds of real-world examples. Assessments are designed to ensure that your understanding goes beyond rote memorization of steps and procedures. Upon successful course completion, you will have a strong foundation in Algebra I and will be prepared for other higher level math courses.

Segment One

Module 01 – Algebra Basics

Algebraic Expressions
Solving One-Variable Equations
Creating One-Variable Equations
One-Variable Inequalities
One-Variable Compound Inequalities
Literal Equations

Module 02 – Linear Functions

Relations and Functions
Evaluating Functions
Key Features of Linear Functions
Writing Linear Functions
Comparing Linear Functions

Module 03 – Exponential Functions

Exponents and Radicals
Exponential Equations and Functions
Key Features of Exponential Functions
Graphing Exponential Functions
Sequences
Exploring Linear and Exponential Functions

Module 04 – Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Solving Systems of Equations Graphically
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
Equivalent Systems
Solving Systems of Equations Approximately
Two-Variable Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Inequalities

Segment Two

Module 05 – Statistics

Representing Data
Comparing Data Sets
Data Sets and Outliers
Two-Way Frequency Tables
Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit
Correlation and Causation

Module 06 – Polynomial Operations

Characteristics of Polynomials
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials
Function Composition

Module 07 – Factoring and Graphing Polynomials

Greatest Common Factor
Factoring By Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
Difference of Perfect Squares
Graphing Polynomial Functions

Module 08 – Quadratic Functions

Graphing Quadratic Functions
Completing the Square
Quadratic Formula
Applications of Quadratic Functions
Comparing Quadratic Functions
Exploring Non-linear Systems and Growth

Fitness Lifestyle Design

This course was designed to offer three modules of motivation for teens. The modules—Move Strong, Live Well, and Eat Healthy—guide students through learning about strength and endurance training, choosing lifetime fitness activities, and connecting nutrition to lifetime fitness. The course is filled with language and images that reflect strength and diversity to motivate teens and allow them to envision themselves committing to fitness.

Module 01 – Move Strong

Exercise Safety
Components of Fitness
Benefits of Exercise
Risks for Disease
Healthy Lifestyle
Overcoming Excuses
Fitness Testing
Goal Setting
Training and conditioning
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Strength and Endurance
Heart Rates
Flexibility
Workout Plan Designing
Logging activity time

Module 02 – Live Well

Stress Relief
Sleep
Safe Exercise Equipment
Equipment Purchases
Athletes with Disabilities
Cultural influences
Modifying fitness activities
Participation in Team Sports/Group Activities
Recreational Activities
Community and School Fitness Opportunities
Proper Form
Analyzing Workout Facilities/Trainers

Module 03 – Eat Healthy

Nutritional Habits
Vitamins and Minerals
Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Choices and Variations
Food Labels/Nutritional Claims
Calorie Counting
Activity Levels
BMI Measurement Tools
Serving Sizes
Meal Planning
Food journal
Hydration

World History

How did we get to where we are today? Join Ali and Soo-jin, our modern time travelers, as they journey through World History to take you on an adventure as you discover the interconnectedness of world events and eras. Grab your passport for the adventure of a lifetime.In Segment I, students will learn how the Roman Empire developed in two very distinct directions. Next, students will discover the great intellectual and cultural contributions of Islamic Empires. Journey through the Middle Ages of Europe and Japan to learn how knights and samurais lived. You will also investigate the rise and fall of some of the great kingdoms of the Americas and Africa and then travel back to the Europe of the Renaissance and Reformation era. Hang on tight, before you dive into the Age of Discovery when eastern and western hemispheric encounters created for some turbulent times.Segment II begins with a bang as students will learn about advancements in science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment and the social and political revolutions that followed as a result. As students meander through the 19th century, they will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Students will then learn about the interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars were the end result. As students approach the finish line, they will learn about development in our modern world and the implications that historical events have on us today.

Segment One

Module 01 – Medieval Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Middle East

Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Monotheistic Religions
Golden Age of Islam

Module 02 – Medieval Western Europe and East Asia

Medieval Society and Arts
The Crusades
Medieval Japan

Module 03 – Medieval Western Europe and East Asia

Rise of African Kingdoms and City-states
Major Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes

Module 04 – Age of Rebirth, Reformation, and Discovery

Rise of the Italian City-states
Reformation and Counter Reformation
Age of Exploration
Columbian Exchange

Segment Two

Module 05 – The Enlightenment and Revolutions

European Geography
Constitutional and Absolute Monarchies
Scientific Revolution
20th Century Science
French Revolution

Module 06 – 19th Century Changes

19th Century Latin American and Caribbean Independence Movements
Industrial Revolution
Economic and Political Ideologies
Italian and German Unification
Modern Reform and Independence Movements

Module 07 – The World at War and the Fires Between

World War I
World War II

Module 08 – The Modern Era

Cold War and Proxy Wars
Collapse of the Soviet Union
Globalization

English II

Discover how the human experience is the foundation of engaging and meaningful texts. Encounter new vocabulary, refine the grammar and mechanics of your writing, and engage in creative assessments.

Segment One

Module 01 – Fundamentals of Fiction

Fundamentals of Fiction Introduction
All About Words
Expressive Poetry
Pondering Poems’ Meanings
Figuring Out Fiction
Techniques in Storytelling
Fundamentals of Fiction Discussion-Based Assessment
Honors What Do You Mean?
Fundamentals of Fiction Exam

Module 02 – Storytime

Storytime Introduction
Getting Started with Narratives
Writing Tips
First Draft
Storytime Discussion-Based Assessment
Final Draft
Copy and Paste
Perfecting Parallel Structure
Honors Love of Things

Module 03 – Writing About Literature

Writing About Literature Introduction
Writing with Purpose
Fiction Review
Breaking Down the Prompt
Use It Correctly
A Clear Perspective
Research and Citations
Writing About Literature Discussion-Based Assessment
Let’s Write!
Honors Writing with Reason
Segment One Exam

Segment Two

Module 04 – Strong Argumentation

Strong Argumentation Introduction
Rhetorical Muscle
Powerful Oration
Argument Showdown
Staking Your Claim
Strong Argumentation Discussion-Based Assessment
Crafting a Winning Argument
Presentation Prowess
Honors Fight for Their Rights

Module 05 – Tools for Reading Success

Tools for Reading Success Introduction
Nonfiction Knowledge
Figuratively Speaking
Changes in Language
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Character Disintegration
Plotting It Out
Honors I’ve Got the Power

Module 06 – Coming of Age

Coming of Age Introduction
Universal Truths
Growing Up Around the World
Organization is Key
Coming of Age Discussion-Based Assessment
Show Your Evidence
Sharing Your Work
Honors Universally Connected
Segment Two Exam

Geometry

In Geometry, students explore geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments as geometric experiences are formalized and extended. Standards for mathematical practice are followed so that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

Segment One

Module 01 – Geometry Foundations

Basics of Geometry
Basic Constructions
Advanced Constructions
Introduction to Proofs
Line and Angle Proofs

Module 02 – Transformations and Congruence

Translations and Reflections
Rotations
Rigid Motion and Congruence
Triangle Proofs
Quadrilateral Proofs

Module 03 – Dilations and Similarity

Dilations
Similarity
Triangles and Similarity
Triangle Congruence and Similarity
Applications of Congruence and Similarity

Segment Two

Module 04 – Coordinate Geometry

Using the Coordinates
Slope
Coordinate Applications

Module 05 – Right Triangles and Trigonometry

Solving Right Triangles
Trigonometric Ratios
Applying Trigonometric Ratios

Module 06 – Volume and Figures

Formulas
Applications of Volume
Density
Three-Dimensional Figures

Module 07 – Circles

Properties of a Circle
Inscribed and Circumscribed Circles
Applications of Circles

Biology

Segment One

Module 01 – Foundations of Biology

Foundations of Biology Checklist
Exploring Life
Chemistry of Life
Chemistry of Life Honors
Earth’s Early Atmosphere

Module 02 – Life’s Origins

Life’s Origins Checklist
Properties of Water
Early Cells
Cell Structure and Function
Cell Structure and Function Honors
Membrane Transport
Cellular Energy
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Module 03 – Cell Reproduction

Cell Reproduction Checklist
Cell Division
Cell Division Honors
DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Mutations
Meiosis
Mendel
Hereditary Patterns
Biotechnology

Segment Two

Module 04 – Earth’s Diversity

Earth’s Diversity Checklist
Ecology
The Biosphere
Ecosystems
Impacts on Our Ecosystem
Environmental Resources

Module 05 – Scientific Connections

Scientific Connections Checklist
Evolution
Evolutionary Relationships
Evolutionary Relationships Honors
Primate Evolution
Classification of Living Organisms

Module 06 – Organisms and Diversity

Organisms and Diversity Checklist
Bacteria
Protists and Fungi
Plants
The Human Brain
Cardicovascular System
Human Reproduction
Health and The Immune System

Economics

Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world.

Module 01 – Economics and You

What Is Economics?
Scarcity and Smart Choices
Demand
Supply
The Market Price
Money
Taxes and You
Save, Invest, or Spend
Your Budget

Module 02 – Markets and You

Circular Flow
Factors of Production
Business Types
Selling It
Maximizing Profit
Building a Better Business
Externalities
Government Regulation
Making Better Choices

Module 03 – The National Economy and You

Ups and Downs
Economic Systems
Fiscal Policy
The Federal Reserve
The Fed and Monetary Policy
Broad Economic Goals
Why Nations Trade
Free Trade and Barriers
Effects of Inflation

English III

In English 3, students delve deep into literary texts to uncover how literary elements enhance and add layers of meaning to an author’s message. By exploring and evaluating the unique styles of a diverse selection of writers and works, students develop the skills needed to write literary analyses that inform an audience and defend an author’s stylistic choices. Using essential reading skills, students tackle rigorous texts and evaluate the rhetoric and diction in selections that span from the Classical Period to the Contemporary Period. With a focus on publishing quality writing and presentations, students gain the necessary skills that will be beneficial in college and the workplace.

Segment 1

Module 01 – I Like Your Style

I Like Your Style Introduction
What Your Style Says About You
Layering on Some Meaning
Analyzing Literature
I Like Your Style Discussion-Based Assessment
Start Analyzing
Be Supportive
Compelling Conclusions
Honors Copy That

Module 02 – Learning From Literature

Learning From Literature Introduction
Words in Context
Isn’t It Tragic?
The Opening Act
Tensions Rise
The Turning Point
A Tragic End
A Lesson Learned
Honors Crafting an Allegory

Module 03 – Arguing About Literature

Arguing About Literature Introduction
Develop a Claim
Starting Out Strong
Arguing About Literature Discussion-Based Assessment
Necessary Evidence
Finishing Strong
Honors A Character Study
Segment One Exam

Segment Two

Module 04 – Affecting Change with Words

Affecting Change with Words Introduction
Examining Ideas and Purpose
Word to the Wise
Rhetorical Rigor
A Close Look at Nature
Expressing Your Views
Affecting Change with Words Discussion-Based Assessment
Putting Your Work Out There
Honors Satirically Speaking

Module 05 – Reflective of the Times

Reflective of the Times Introduction
Poetically Speaking
History Lessons from Poetry
A Glimpse Into the Past
Research Ready
Use It Wisely
Poetic Parallels
Honors Philosophically Speaking

Module 06 – Noteworthy Narratives

Noteworthy Narratives Introduction
Establishing a Narrative
Useful Techniques
Resolutions and Themes
Noteworthy Narratives Discussion-Based Assessment
Honors A Narrative Time Capsule
Segment Two Exam

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is an advanced course which allows students to learn content through hands-on activities, applications, group interactions, and the latest technology. Interactive examples help guide students’ journey through customized feedback and praise. Mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences such as earthquakes, stadium seating, and purchasing movie tickets. Additionally, students investigate the effects of an equation on its graph through the use of technology and work with their peers on specific lessons.

Segment One

Module 01 – Radical and Polynomial Operations

Rational Exponents
Properties of Rational Exponents
Solving Radical Equations
Complex Numbers
Operations of Complex Numbers
Polynomial Operations

Module 02 – Factoring and Quadratics

Greatest Common Factors and Special Products
Factoring by Grouping
Sum and Difference of Cubes
Graphing Quadratics
Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations with Complex Solutions
Investigating Quadratics

Module 03 – Solving Polynomials

Polynomial Long Division
Theorems of Algebra
Polynomial Transformations
Solving and Graphing Polynomials
Polynomial Identities and Proofs

Module 04 – Rational Equations

Simplifying Rational Expressions
Discontinuities of Rational Expressions
Asymptotes of Rational Functions
Solving Rational Equations

Segment Two

Module 05 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Graphing Exponential Functions
Graphing Logarithmic Functions

Module 06 – Systems of Equations

Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
Graphing Systems of Linear Equations
Solving Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Graphing Systems of Nonlinear Equations

Module 07 – Sequences and Series

Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Geometric Sequences
Geometric Series
Sigma Notation
Graphing Sequences and Series

Module 08 – Statistics

Events and Outcomes in a Sample Space
Independent Probability
Conditional Probability
Normal Distribution
Models of Populations
Using Surveys
Using Experiments

Module 09 – Trigonometry

Introduction to the Unit Circle
Unit Circle and the Coordinate Plane
Trigonometric Functions with Periodic Phenomena
Pythagoras, Trigonometry, and Quadrants
Functions of All Types

Chemistry I

In this course, students will study of the foundations of chemistry, building on the concepts and scientific thinking developed in middle school science. Students use scientific inquiry and higher-order problem solving as they explore the composition, properties, and changes of matter and their applications through interactive simulations, engineering solutions, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The scientific process is fully used and documented in lab investigations, giving students the skills they need to analyze data and make inferences about natural phenomena. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Through phenomenon-based learning, students will be able to demonstrate a vast understanding of the importance of chemistry in the world, enabling them to apply these principles to their everyday lives and our global society.

Segment One

Module 01 – Matter

Science of Chemistry
Measuring Matter
Honors Scientific Knowledge
Properties of Matter
Changes in Matter
Pure Substances and Mixtures
Properties of Matter Lab

Module 02 – Atoms and Elements

Atomic Theory
Contributions to Chemistry
Periodic Table
Atomic Models
Electromagnetic Radiation
Atomic Energy
Honors Periodic Trends

Module 03 – Molecules and Compounds

Molecules and Compounds Introduction
Valence Electrons
Nomenclature
Ionic Bonding
Covalent Bonding
Molecular Structure
Forces and Bonds
Honors Organic Chemistry

Module 04 – Reactions

Reactions Introduction
Conservation of Mass
Synthesis and Decomposition Reactions
Single and Double Replacement Reactions
Redox Reactions
Reactions in Our World
Honors Radioactive Decay

Segment Two

Module 05 – Stoichiometry

Using the Mole
Molar Mass of Compounds
Honors Compound Formulas
Stoichiometry I
Stoichiometry II
Limiting Reactant
Percent Yield

Module 06 – Phases of Matter

Energy
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Phase Changes
Gas Laws
Gas Laws Lab
Honors Ideal Gas Behavior

Module 07 – Energy in Reactions

Endothermic and Exothermic
Enthalpy Values
Honors Calorimetry
Reaction Rates
Equilibrium
Honors Le Châtelier’s Principle

Module 08 – Solutions

Properties of Water
Molarity and Dilutions
Solutions Lab
Acids and Bases
Acid and Base Calculations
Honors Energy and Water

Personal Financial Literacy

Learning to make sound financial decisions is one of the most important lessons a student can learn. In this course, students will learn financial decision-making skills using real-life applications and data. The primary content for the course focuses on learning the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills that will enable students to implement beneficial personal decision-making choices; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit and money managers; and to be participating members of a global workforce and society. Personal Financial Literacy is a half-credit (0.5) elective and offers an option for students to receive honors credit.

Module 01 – Education, Careers, and Income

goals beyond a high school education
job-related costs and benefits
factors that impact the earnings of workers
gross and net income
the relationship between demand for goods and worker wages
productivity of workers
changes in economic conditions
effects of a recession on the unemployment rate
direct and indirect taxes
progressivity of taxes
purpose and use of taxes
purpose of creating a budget

Module 02 – A Time to Spend, A Time to Save

factors influencing consumer decisions
researching goods and services
ways retailers express prices of products in order to influence consumers
donating to charitable and non-profit organizations
differences between savings and checking accounts
services available through financial institutions
reasons people choose immediate spending over saving
employer benefit programs
inflation’s impact on society
relationship between inflation, nominal interest rate, and real interest rate
ways the government protects consumers from fraud
government’s role in the investment market

Module 03 – Understanding Credit

types of credit
annual percentage rate (APR)
credit options
fixed and variable interest rate
down payments and collateral
secured and unsecured loans
common types of mortgages
significance of credit scores and reports
negative effects of failing to repay a loan
ways to receive a credit report
ways those in debt can seek assistance
benefits and costs to filing for bankruptcy
consumer protection laws for credit
government regulation of credit card companies
goals of fiscal policy (Honors only)
how changes in fiscal policy affect the national budget (Honors only)

Module 04 – Managing Risk

real return on an investment
costs associated with investments
how buyers and sellers determine the price of financial assets
how interest rates affect investments
how economic conditions affect investments
how investor actions, the U.S. economy, and the global marketplace impact the rate of return on investment
level of risk associated with investments
how the term of investments affects the rate of return
factors that determine a person’s willingness to take financial risk
importance of diversification in investing
how insurance policies work
different types of insurance available
ways to avoid identity theft
assistance for victims of identity theft
recognize the purposes of sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies (Honors only)
explain how randomization relates to sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies (Honors only)
evaluate reports based on data (Honors only)
use data to estimate a population mean or proportion (Honors only)
interpret differences in shape, center, and spread in the context of the data sets (Honors only)
use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to estimate population percentages (Honors only)
represent data with plots on the real number line (Honors only)
use data to compare two treatments (Honors only)
use simulations to decide if differences between parameters are significant (Honors only)

English IV

In English 4, students explore history’s impact on modern texts. By focusing on elements like universal theme, author’s purpose and perspective, and historic influence, students are able to see literary works as a whole and understand the deeper experiences that surround these texts. With a strong focus on writing, speaking, and presenting, students engage with their audience and explore elements of English that are highly applicable to both college and the workforce.

Segment One

Module 01 – Back to Basics

Back to Basics Introduction
Structurally Sound
Get My Point
Put It in Context
Purposeful Writing
Figuring Out Figurative Language
Evaluating Writing
Evaluating Digital Presentations
Making Improvements
Back to Basics Discussion-Based Assessment
Honors Authentic Presentations

Module 02 – Learn from a Classic

Learn from a Classic Introduction
Literature 101
I Like Your Style
Message Received
Fictional Figures
Techniques for Storytelling
Learn from a Classic Discussion-Based Assessment
Honors Character Perspective

Module 03 – Tell a Tall Tale

Tell a Tall Tale Introduction
Plotting Out a Narrative
Get the Story Rolling
Tell a Tall Tale Discussion-Based Assessment
Crafting a Narrative
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Evaluate a Narrative
Comparative Presentation
Honors Historic Influence
Segment One Exam

Segment Two

Module 04 – Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion Introduction
Poetry 101
Colonial and Early National Poetry
Romantic Poetry
Modernist Poetry
Contemporary Poetry
Poetry in Motion Discussion-Based Assessment
Honors In Your Time

Module 05 – Advancing an Argument

Advancing an Argument Introduction
Rooted in Facts
Set Up for Success
Your Words Matter
Advancing an Argument Discussion-Based Assessment
Presenting Your Point
Honors Flip the Script

Module 06 – Passionate Persuasion

Passionate Persuasion Introduction
Oration and Persuasion
Rhetoric Rev Up
Conflicting Perspectives
Passionate Persuasion Discussion-Based Assessment
Watching a Master
Honors Daily Persuasion
Segment Two Exam

Pre-Calculus

Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to represent different types of functions. Apply these skills to discover the power mathematics has in everyday life and to prepare for advanced mathematical studies in college or your future career.

Segment One

Module 01 – Functions

Key Features of Functions and Their Graphs
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Radical Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Piecewise Functions

Module 02 – Applications of Functions

Compare Key Features of Functions
Systems of Equations
Combining Functions
Composing Functions
Inverse Functions
Difference Quotient

Module 03 -Conic Sections

Exploring Conic Sections
Circles
Parabolas
Ellipses
Hyperbolas Applications Using Conic Sections

Module 04 – Sequences and Series

Sequences vs. Series
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Series
Applications of Sequences and Series

Segment Two

Module 05 -Trigonometry

Defining Trigonometric Functions and Their Angles
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines
Unit Circle
Making the Unit Circle Work for You
Graphing the Sine and Cosine Functions
Graphing Other Trigonometric Functions
Analyzing Trigonometric Functions

Module 06 – Trigonometric Identities and Formulas

Trigonometric Identities
Angle Sum and Difference Formulas
Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formulas
Applying Trigonometric Identities
Solving Trigonometric Equations

Module 07 – Vectors

What is a vector?
How are vectors written?
What vector operations can be applied?
How are vectors multiplied?
Can vectors change size?
Why are vectors useful?

Module 08 – Analyzing the Coordinate Plane

Polar Coordinates
Polar Equations
Complex Numbers
Applications of Complex Numbers
Parametric Equations

Physics

In this course, students will be immersed in the contributions of scientific geniuses that have changed the way we observe and think about matter, forces, and energy in the universe. Starting with how matter moves, students will learn that all motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted. Then students will explore the causes of changing motion, forces! Energy is a fundamental property essential to human existence, and physics will take students through all the forms of it: electricity, light, sound, heat, and more. Discover how waves travel and interact with matter and the smallest particles in the universe. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples. Through laboratory activities, simulations, and graphical analysis, combined with rigorous mathematical efforts and problem solving, students follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest thinkers and learn to process their world in a unique way.

Segment One

Module 01 – Our World in Motion

Our World in Motion Introduction
Studying Physics
What Does It Really Do?
Careers in Physics
Honors Scientific Theories
Math Inventory
Physical Measurements
Graphing Data
Graphs and Equations
Speed
Physics 400 Lab
Motion Graphs I
Velocity

Module 02 – Acceleration and Force

Acceleration and Force Introduction
Manipulating Equations
Acceleration
Acceleration Lab
Motion Graphs II
Free Fall Motion
Newton’s First and Third Laws
Newton’s Second Law
Newton’s Laws Lab
Honors 2-D Motion

Module 03 – Application of Forces

Application of Forces Introduction
Fundamental Forces
Force Diagrams and Friction
Mass and Weight Discussion
Planetary and Circular Motion
Conservation of Momentum
Momentum Design
Honors Angular Momentum
Forms of Energy
Work and Power
Conservation of Energy
Energy Models and Devices

Segment Two

Module 04 – Circuits and Current

Circuits and Current Introduction
Electric Circuits and Forces
Electric Current and Magnetic Field
Capacitance
Resistance and Schematics
Circuit Designs
Engineering Design I
Honors Electromagnetism

Module 05 – Waves and Optics

Waves and Optics Introduction
Simple Harmonic Motion
Exploring Waves Discussion
Wave Behavior
Lenses and Mirrors
Lens and Mirror Equation
Lens and Mirror Lab
Snell’s Law
Wave Phenomena
Telecommunications and Digital Information
Engineering Design II

Module 06 – Heat and Particles

Heat and Particles Introduction
Temperature
Thermal Energy
Honors Thermodynamics
Thermal Energy Lab
Atomic Theory
Duality of Light
Atomic Spectra
Photoelectric Effect
Honors Radiation and Radioactivity
Fission and Fusion
Relativity and Cosmology
Engineering Design III

United States History

The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today.Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems.

Segment One

Module 01 – Reconstruction

Civil War
Rebuilding Government
A New South

Module 02 – Industrial Revolution

Innovation Nation
Populism
Labor Movements

Module 03 – Enter the World Stage

Isolationism, Intervention, Imperialism
Territorial Expansion
The Great War

Module 04 – Between the Wars

Cultural Changes of the 1920s
The Great Depression

Segment Two

Module 05 – World War II

War in Europe
Holocaust
War Ends

Module 06 – Post WWII, Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam

The Fifties and Sixties
The Red Scare
Disillusionment

Module 07 – Civil Rights Movement

The Great Society
Marginalized Groups
Civil Rights Descisions

Module 08 – The Modern Era

The 1980s
A New Millennium
Terrorism and Human Rights

Agriscience Foundations I	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Art History And Criticism I Honors	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Agriscience Foundations I	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Computer And Network Security Fundamentals	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Forensic Science	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Foundations Of Curriculum And Instruction	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Health Science Foundations	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Hospitality And Tourism Marketing Management	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Intensive Reading: a Universe Of Reading	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Intensive Reading: Fields Of Reading	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Intensive Reading: A Universe Of Reading	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Psychology I	1 Semester	0.5 Credits
Leadership Skills Development	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Leadership Skills Development II	1 Semester	0.5 Credits
French I	2 Semesters	1 Credit
French II	2 Semesters	1 Credit
French III	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Spanish I	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Spanish II	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Spanish III	2 Semesters	1 Credit
Spanish IV	2 Semesters	1 Credit

Sunrise Pine SchoolCourse Catalog

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Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Math

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts I

Biology

Algebra 1

Fitness Lifestyle Design

World History

English II

Geometry

Biology

Economics

English III

Algebra 2

Chemistry I

Personal Financial Literacy

English IV

Pre-Calculus

Physics

United States History

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