Reading:

·    Reads twenty five or more books from a variety of genres (800L–1050L)

·    Reads and comprehends informational text

·    Demonstrates familiarity with a variety of public documents

·    Uses a variety of strategies to sustain reading

·    Uses a variety of comprehension strategies to extend meaning

·    Demonstrates oral fluency with expression

·    Makes connections to text, self and world

Writing:

·    Produces a report

·    Writes a response to literature

·    Writes a narrative account

·    Writes a narrative procedure

·    Produces a persuasive essay

·    Demonstrates use of process writing

·    Writes for different audiences and purposes

Speaking, Listening, and Viewing:

·    Participates in one-to-one conference

·    Participates in group meetings

·    Prepares and delivers an individual presentation

·    Makes informed judgments

Conventions, Grammar, and Usage of the English Language:

·    Demonstrates control of the conventions of grammar

·    Analyzes and revises written work

Literature:

·    Responds to literature through a variety of formats

·    Produces work in at least one literary genre

Number and Operations

·    Understands numbers and number systems

·    Understands meanings and relationships of operations

·    Computes fluently and makes estimates

Algebra

·    Understands patterns, relations, and functions

·    Analyzes mathematical situations and structures

·    Uses models to understand quantitative relationships

Geometry

·    Describes spatial relationships using coordinate geometry

·    Uses symmetry to analyze mathematical situations

·    Uses spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems

Measurement

·    Understands measurement attributes/processes

·    Applies appropriate measurement techniques

Data Analysis and Probability

·    Formulates questions

·    Collects, organizes, and displays relevant data

·    Evaluates inferences and predictions based on data

·    Applies basic concepts of probability

The process strands, problem solving, reasoning and proof, communications, connections, and representation, are interwoven and interdependent with the content strands.

Scientific Inquiry

·    Develops research questions that can be answered through scientific investigations

·    Accesses, evaluates and uses information from a variety of reliable sources

·    Designs, conducts, and records scientific investigations following scientific inquiry

·    Applies  tools and techniques to collect, record, analyze, interpret and present data

·    Develops logical descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence

·    Recognizes and analyzes interpretations, conclusions, and predictions

·    Communicates scientific procedures, explanations, and conclusions using appropriate scientific language and mathematics

History and Nature of Science

·    Describes how doing science requires varying human abilities and habits of mind

·    Identifies contributions of individuals who have extended the knowledge in science

·    Explains how the effects of science and technology affect cultural development

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

·    Demonstrates personal and group safety and resource conservation

·    Compares the safety precautions needed during different natural hazards

·    Describes the risks, costs, and benefits of human decisions related to natural hazards

·    Explores causes of environmental degradation and resources depletion

Science and Technology

·    Explores how societal challenges may drive scientific research

·    Designs and conducts a test on an invention based on specified criteria

·    Compares the intended benefits and unintended consequences of technology

·    Describes how technology responds to societal needs

Physical Science

·    Examines characteristic physical properties of matter

·    Investigates how vibrations in materials set up wavelike disturbances that spread away from the source

·    Investigates how radiant energy (light) interacts with matter

Life Science

·    Compares/contrasts structure and function in unicellular and multi-cellular organisms

·    Explains that reproduction is a characteristic of life and essential to the continuance of a species

·    Analyzes the functions among producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems

Earth and Space Sciences

·    Differentiates the layers of the geosphere

·    Applies concepts of rotation, revolution, and alignment to explain the predictable patterns of phasing, eclipses and seasons

·    Recognizes that gravity is the force that pulls all things towards earth’s center, and governs the motions of objects in the solar system and the universe beyond

Ancient and Medieval Civilizations

Citizenship

·    Identifies roles and responsibilities of citizens

·    Analyzes how opinion influences the shaping of public policy

Culture

·    Identifies cultural contributions of individuals, groups, and societies

·    Explains interaction of culture and religion

Time, Continuity, and Change

·    Compares effects of inventions and ideas across civilizations

·    Analyzes social change resulting from social conflict

Space and Place

·    Applies geographic concepts to areas of study

·    Describes influence of geographic factors

Individual Development and Identity

·    Identifies how societal changes influence personal growth

·    Describes how culture influences individual development

Individuals, Groups, and Institutions

·    Analyzes the changing role of family

·    Identifies major influences on development of civilizations

Production, Distribution, and Consumption

·    Discusses impact of economic, technological, and social changes

·    Analyzes development of economic systems

Power, Authority, and Governance

·    Explains how historical events influenced participation in government

·    Analyzes structures of civilizations

Science, Technology, and Society

·    Describes how science and technology change the world

·    Evaluates civilizations’ use of technology

Global Connections

·    Describes impact of cultural elements

·    Demonstrates understanding of universal human rights

Health Literacy Skills

·    Accesses valid health information

·    Practices health-enhancing behaviors

·    Analyzes influences on health

·    Uses interpersonal communications skills to enhance health

·    Uses goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health

·    Advocates for health

Personal and Community Health

·    Explains the relationship between health and wellness

·    Explains good hygiene based on developmental changes

·    Describes noncommunicable diseases of adolescents and adults

·    Analyzes factors that influence health choices

Safety and Injury Prevention

·    Demonstrates basic first aid for injury and sudden illness

·    Describes appropriate responses to fire and weather emergencies

Nutrition and Physical Activity

·    Analyzes the relationship between wellness and healthful nutrition abd physical activity

·    Determines appropriate portion sizes for various food groups in planning a balanced meal

·    Sets personal goals for nutrition and exercise

Mental Health

·    Identifies peer pressure and its influence on personal choice

·    Strategizes actions for dealing with negative peer pressure

·    Demonstrates healthful strategies to deal with conflict and stress

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

·    Describes the nature of dependence and addiction to alcohol and tobacco

·    Analyzes influences on decisions about alcohol and tobacco

Family Life and Human Sexuality

·    Describes the structure and function of the human reproductive system

·    Recognize abstinence as the most prevent pregnancy

·    Analyze influences on decisions regarding healthful sexuality.

Musical Performance

·    Plays appropriate music as defined by range, tone quality, accidentals, technique, phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, dynamics, and tempo

·    Performs with simple musical expression and interpretation

·    Reads sixteenth notes and triplets

·    Notates sixteenth notes and triplets

·    Correctly places pitches and rhythms in treble clef

·    Reads symbols of simple musical expression

·    Listens to and describes musical styles in an aural example

History and Culture

·    Compares different examples of world music

·    Compares purposes of various types of world music

·    Performs appropriate music related to history and culture

Assessment of Music

·    Compares various types of music including different interpretations of identical works

·    Uses appropriate terminology to explain similarities and differences of various types of music including interpretations of identical works

Connections to Other Disciplines

·    Integrates what is learned about various types of music with other curricular areas

Technology Integration

·    Acquires developmentally appropriate technology skills and vocabulary

·    Explores technologies used in creating different types of world music

Media, Techniques, and Processes

·    Evaluates and selects art materials, media, technology, and techniques for desired effects in artwork

Structures and Functions

·    Evaluates how purpose and meaning is affected by elements of art and principles of design

Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas

·    Examines subject matter, symbols, and ideas of personal artwork

·    Revises for improvement and clarity of expression

History and Culture

·    Compares characteristics in terms of forms, culture, historical context, and purpose

Characteristics and Merits of Work

·    Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of personal artwork and that of others using given criteria

Connections to Other Disciplines

·    Compares the characteristics of two or more work of art that share similar subject matter, historical periods, or cultural context

Technology Integration

·    Uses technological tools to manipulate and refine artwork for visual impact

Personal & Social Development Skills

·    Participates fully and communicates cooperatively with others

·    Follows rules of etiquette and ethical behavior

·    Displays age-appropriate self-control and discipline

·    Uses feedback to improve performance

·    Accepts the decisions of those teachers or officials in charge

·    Chooses healthful physical activities

·    Encourages the efforts of others

·    Displays supportive/inclusive behaviors

·    Self-initiates contributions to personal and partner/group effort

·    Adjusts behavior to prevent/reconcile conflicts

Motor Skills & Movement Patterns

·    Applies basic strategic and tactical skills in modified sport, cooperative, and individual activities

·    Demonstrates accuracy and control in throwing, striking, and dribbling

·    Displays proper techniques for locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills

·    Uses correct terminology associated with modified sports and activities

·    Makes appropriate changes in performance based on feedback

·    Includes principles of practice in a plan to improve skills

Physical Activity & Fitness

·    Defines the FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type)

·    Compares community activities to personal interests and capabilities

·    Compares personal fitness to qualities needed to perform selected physical activities

·    Plans and incorporates fitness activities into a weekly routine

·    Measures intensity of participation in aerobic activities