South Winn High Quality Instructional Materials
English Language Arts
SW K-5 students receive strong universal core instruction in early literacy skills using the Iowa Core Literacy Standards, based on the science of reading. Students develop core skills necessary for becoming strong consumers of text and quality producers of writing. As students transition into secondary grade levels, the focus shifts to being critical readers of different informational texts, media, and genres of literature to become successful communicators through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Iowa Academic Standards for Literacy
Iowa Reading Research Center - Science of Reading
K-5
Phonics Core Program -95% Group
Phonemic Awareness -Heggerty (PS-1st)
Ready & Magnetic Reading -Curriculum Associates
EPS Reading Assistant -Spire
i-Ready -Curriculum Associates
6-8
Into Literature -Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
i-Ready -Curriculum Associates
9-12
CommonLit 360
Anthologies -Holt McDougall
Fahrenheit 451 -Ballantine Books
Language of Literature -McDougal Littell
Handbook for Writers -Prentice Hall
Strategies for Successful Writing -Pearson
Litearature Across Cultures -Pearson/Longman
Exploring Public Speaking -The Open Educational Resource
College Public Speaking Textbook -The Oopen Educational Resource
Mathematics
The math program at SW is problem-based and built on the principle that all students are capable learners of grade-level mathematics. It is fully aligned to the standards with coherently sequenced materials. Students are engaged through whole-group problem-solving, hands-on activities, and teacher-directed instruction.
Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics
K-5
Ready Math - Curriculum Associates
i-Ready Curriculum Associates
6-8
Ready Math - Curriculum Associates
i-Ready Curriculum Associates
9-12
Algebra Essentials -Merrill Publishing Company
Algebra -McGraw Hill
Geometry Concepts and Applications -Glencoe-McGraw Hill
Intermediate Algebra -Pearson
Algebra 1 -McGraw Hill
Collge Algebra -Pearson
Elementary Statistics -McGraw Hill
USCMP -Foresman
Advanced Mathematical Concepts PreCalculus -Glencoe McGraw Hill
Precalculus -Pearson
Science
Our science curriculum combines hands-on exploration with evidence-based learning to build curiosity, deep understanding of science, and connections to real-world challenges and phenomena. FOSS is developed to provide quality learning accessible to all students regardless of background, culture, language, or ability. The NGSS Science & Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts are honed in on and practiced across all units. As students transition into the secondary science courses, scientific discourse through student-led discussions are incorporated.
Iowa Academic Standards for Science
K-5
Foss Science Kits -Delta Education
6-8
Foss Science Kits -Delta Education
OpenSciEd
Explorer Physical Science -Prentice Hall
Explorer Life Science -Prentice Hall
Modern Earth & Science -Houghton Mifflin-Harcourt
9-12
Holt Science and Technology -Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Biology -Pearson
Chemistry -Holt
Physics -Holt
Environmental Science -Pearson
College Biology -McGraw
Social Studies
Our science curriculum combines hands-on exploration with evidence-based learning to build curiosity, deep understanding of science, and connections to real-world challenges and phenomena. FOSS is developed to provide quality learning accessible to all students regardless of background, culture, language, or ability. The NGSS Science & Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts are honed in on and practiced across all units. As students transition into the secondary science courses, scientific discourse through student-led discussions are incorporated.
Iowa Academic Standards for Science
K-4
Integrated Materials
6-8
The United States -Harcourt
My World Geography -Pearson
My World US History -Savvas
9-12
Prentice Hall World History -Pearson
Prentice Hall U.S. History -Pearson
Prentice Hall Economics -Pearson
Prentice Hall Magruder's American Government -Pearson