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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
English Language Arts
The Kindergarten Language Arts curriculum introduces students to the components of foundational literacy skills, including phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The course content is derived from the PA Academic Standards for English Language Arts and best practices aligned to the science of reading. Phonological and phonemic awareness is developed through activities such as counting words and syllables in sentences and manipulation activities where students add, delete, and substitute the initial, medial, and final sounds in words. Phonics skills are developed through explicit instruction in the alphabetic principle of connecting letters to speech sounds. Students gain letter and sound knowledge as they work towards fluent decoding skills.
Through the use of a variety of texts, songs, discussions, and read-alouds, students gain an understanding of comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text structure. Students are also exposed to a variety of vocabulary through its use in the context of texts and application activities. The Kindergarten curriculum develops a foundation in early writing through drawing, oral language, and phonics. Opportunities are provided for students to draw and tell stories as they develop the understanding that ideas can be expressed through pictures, words, phrases, and sentences. Students also gain a basic understanding of writing conventions.
Math
Students focus intensively on critical mathematical areas aligned with the PA Academic Standards, which include the Standards of Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The Kindergarten math curriculum develops children’s mathematical thinking and reasoning abilities through age appropriate problems and investigations in the areas of number, operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, data, and geometry.
Kindergarteners focus intensively on the two critical areas: 1) representing and comparing whole numbers; 2) describing shapes and space. The Kindergarten curriculum includes eight units of study, with 20 sessions per unit. Six of those eight units are devoted to number and operations. Students learn to use numbers, including written numerals, to represent quantities and solve problems; count out a given number of objects; compare sets or numerals; and model simple joining and separating situations with objects, fingers, words, actions, drawings, numbers, and equations. The other two units focus on geometry. Students learn to describe and analyze the attributes of shapes in the world around them; find, count, draw, build, and compare shapes; and fit shapes together to make other shapes and complete puzzles.
Science
The Kindergarten Science curriculum introduces students to the scientific method through units that consist of hands-on experiments and observations while engaging the students in a rich inquiry based environment. The curriculum is based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science. The main units of study include weather, the five senses, animals, plants and simple machines. Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to chart and graph daily weather as well as learn how weather can affect people, animals and our environment. In addition they will discover how their five senses help them to learn about the world around them and the important role the brain plays in using their senses. The students will also learn about the basic needs of all living things as they explore plants and animals. Finally students will explore forces and motion as they discover the role of simple machines in their everyday lives.
Social Studies
The Kindergarten social studies curriculum is comprised of several concepts that help students understand themselves, their community and important customs, symbols and people in our nation. The course content is derived from the PA Academic Standards for Social Studies in Kindergarten. Students will develop a sense of self and tolerance as they explore their personal traits, how they are alike and different from others, their family roles, their roles and responsibilities in the classroom, and why we need rules and consequences to help keep us safe.
Social emotional learning within the social studies curriculum helps students identify a problem and how to work through or fix that problem. Students will learn how to work together with each other to resolve conflicts and understand feelings. Students will gain an understanding of community as it pertains to their classroom and school, jobs people do, and the community around them. Finally, students will understand how holidays, traditions and symbols, different cultures, and goods and products teach us about our country and the important people in our country.
Grade 1
Grade 1
English Language Arts
The First Grade Language Arts curriculum introduces students to the components of foundational literacy skills, including phonological & phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The course content is derived from the PA Academic Standards for English Language Arts and best practices aligned to the science of reading. In first grade, students continue to build skills in phonemic awareness; manipulating initial, medial, and final sounds in words. Their phonics skills continue to progress to include more advanced sound-spelling patterns. Through the use of a variety of texts, discussions, and read-alouds, students gain an understanding of comprehension of both fiction and nonfiction text structure. Students are also exposed to a variety of vocabulary from the texts as well as through discussion. The First Grade curriculum includes writing instruction in narrative, informational, and expository texts. Students also develop a basic understanding of writing conventions.
Mathematics
First Grade Mathematics emphasizes children's mathematical thinking and reasoning through engaging, age-appropriate problems and investigations in number operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, data, and geometry. These activities often stem from everyday experiences—like reading stories, playing games, building, or exploring science—while also encouraging deeper exploration of mathematical concepts. Students are encouraged to explore, discuss, and apply ideas, seeing math as creative, dynamic, and meaningful.
Instruction centers on four key areas:
Addition and subtraction within 20
Whole number relationships and place value
Linear measurement using non-standard units
Reasoning with shapes and their attributes
The curriculum includes eight 20-session units. Four focus on building fluency with addition and subtraction to 20 through story problems and strategy development. Two units explore place value, extending counting to 120 and working with tens and ones, including efficient methods for adding to 100 and subtracting multiples of 10. The final two units cover geometry and measurement: identifying and composing shapes, measuring time and length, and conducting hands-on activities like glider experiments and growth investigations.
Science
The Lewisburg Area School District First Grade Science course maximizes student learning by providing engaging science instruction aligned with the PA STEELS Standards. In first grade science students integrate skills and concepts through inquiry and real live experiences.
Social Studies
The Lewisburg Area School District First Grade maximizes student learning by providing engaging social studies instruction aligned with the PA State Standards. In first grade social studies we integrate monthly skills and concepts through inquiry and real live experiences. This includes whole group instruction, small group projects, and hands on demonstrations.
Grade 2
Grade 2
English Language Arts
Students are introduced to the components of foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The course content is derived from the PA Academic Standards for English Language Arts and best practices aligned to the science of reading. This curriculum maximizes student learning through the use of a variety of texts and interactive language arts instruction. A variety of comprehension strategies will be introduced and taught throughout each of the reading texts. We will incorporate Logic of English skills to help enhance student’s spelling skills also. The knowledge acquired from the reading and spelling curriculum will transfer to their skills for writing. The writing process will be explained and practiced. Manuscript writing will be reviewed and cursive will be introduced. During MTSS time, students will work in small ability groups to enhance their fluency and accuracy.
Mathematics
Students focus intensively on critical mathematical areas aligned with the PA Core Standards, which include the Standards of Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. In second grade, students focus on addition and subtraction, place value, shapes, and length measurement. During the course students will become fluent with addition and subtraction facts with numbers to 20, add and subtract with numbers up to 1,000, measure length and solve problems involving lengths, identify, describe, compare, put together, and take apart shapes. One way that children approach math is through pictures. The course uses visual models to make the mathematics accessible to all learners.
Science
The Pennsylvania State Standards for Science in Second Grade are taught through the use of many hands-on experiences. In Second Grade, we educate the students on a variety of topics, which include sound, aquatic habitats, natural resources, dinosaurs, and energy, light/shadow, and plants.
Social Studies
The Lewisburg Area School District Second Grade utilizes the Pennsylvania State Standards to create learning experiences in Social Studies. The students gain knowledge about communities, Native Americans, Colonial America, Pennsylvania, Government and the beginning skills needed to use a map
Grade 3
Grade 3
English Language Arts
The Lewisburg Area School District Third Grade maximizes student learning by creating interactive language arts instruction aligned with the Pennsylvania State Standards and Anchors. The students acquire knowledge and skills as developing writers (i.e., learning about good writing and writers, generating ideas for writing, and writing strong sentences & paragraphs). Students also learn the writing process (i.e., reread their writing critically, add sensory details, revise, edit, publish, etc). Students will participate in genre studies to explore and draft writings in various genres.
Mathematics
Students focus intensively on critical mathematical areas aligned with the PA Core Standards, which include the Standards of Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The first unit reviews and extends understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Students then continue their work with measurement, fractions, division, and multiplication of large numbers. They also learn to estimate and make measurements in different units. They explore unit fractions, equivalent fractions, and how to add and subtract fractions. They also learn to explore the connection between multiplication and division to compute large products. The geometry unit affords students the opportunity to investigate, draw, and build two-dimensional figures with an application of analysis and fractional parts of a whole unit. Near the end of the course, students extend many learned concepts by solving calculations using multi-digit numbers. The final unit integrates math and science to design and build model bridges. Students utilize data collection, data analysis, and graphing to make conjectures and conclusions about effective design and construction.
Science
The Lewisburg Area School District Third Grade utilizes the Mystery Science curriculum and videos which are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Pennsylvania STEELS Standards for Science. The students acquire knowledge and skills in: Forces and Interactions (i.e. motion, electricity, and magnets), Relationships in Ecosystems (i.e. fossils, habitats, adaptations, and survival), Inheritance and Variations in Traits (i.e. life cycles and genetics), and Weather and Climate (severe weather, tools, and impact). Students will be exposed to STEM concepts through their instruction and project based learning experiences.
Social Studies
The third grade’s social studies instruction is integrated with reading and writing. There are also social studies topics covered through holidays and celebrations, such as lessons about voting and democracy around Election Day and lessons about important African Americans in history during Black History Month. Stand alone units include citizenship, map skills, Native Americans/Pennsylvania history, and economics.
Grade 4
Grade 4
English Language Arts
The Lewisburg Area School District Fourth Grade maximizes student learning by creating a variety of age-appropriate instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. As students progress through this course they will participate in a variety of educational activities presented through various instructional techniques for written and oral language skills. Students will read a variety of texts in the genres of fiction, informational, poetry, and drama. They will also learn to write text-dependent analysis, narrative, informational, and persuasive/opinion essays.
Mathematics
Students focus intensively on critical mathematical areas aligned with the PA Core Standards , which include the Standards of Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The Bridges Mathematics Curriculum for 4th grade is a comprehensive program designed to deepen students' understanding of key mathematical concepts through a blend of direct instruction, guided exploration, and hands-on activities. Aligned with state and national standards, the curriculum focuses on critical areas such as multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, geometry, and measurement. Students engage in problem-solving, reasoning, and collaborative learning to build a strong mathematical foundation. The curriculum incorporates visual models, manipulatives, and real-world applications to make math accessible and engaging for all learners, fostering both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.
Science
The Lewisburg Area School District fourth grade science instruction maximizes student learning by providing science instruction incorporating the Pennsylvania State Standards for Science and Technology, including energy, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing explanations and designing solutions, planning and carrying out investigations, information processing, and natural resources. In fourth grade we learn about energy, ecosystems, soils, rocks and landforms, embryology, and maturation.
Social Studies
The Lewisburg Area School District fourth grade maximizes student learning by providing social studies instruction aligned with the Pennsylvania State Standards, including geography, history, and civics. In fourth grade, we teach mapping skills and Pennsylvania Geography, Pennsylvania History, up until 1824, and Pennsylvania State Government.
Grade 5
Grade 5
English Language Arts
The Lewisburg Area School District Fifth Grade maximizes student learning by creating a variety of age-appropriate instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. As students progress through this course they will participate in a variety of educational activities presented through various instructional techniques for written and oral language skills. Students will read a variety of texts in the genres of fiction, informational, poetry, and drama. They will also learn to write text-dependent analysis, narrative, informational, and persuasive/opinion essays.
Mathematics
Students focus intensively on critical mathematical areas aligned with the PA Core Standards, which include the Standards of Mathematical Content and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. They develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve complex and novel problems.
In the first unit, fifth graders study volume to review and extend their understanding of multiplication, explore writing expressions, and revisit division using the area model. In Unit 2, they add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Fifth graders then focus on decimal place value and decimal patterns by multiplying and dividing by powers of 10. Next, they return to the study of multiplication and division strategies to strengthen their computation and problem-solving skills.Multiplying and dividing fractions are covered in Unit 5, and Unit 6 focuses on several geometric concepts, including coordinate graphing and classifying two-dimensional figures. In the final unit of the year, fifth graders dive deeper into the study of division with fractions and whole numbers. Students analyze and interpret different types of graphs, along with investigating customary measurements.
Science
The Lewisburg Area School District fifth-grade science curriculum is designed to maximize student learning by providing engaging, hands-on instruction aligned with the K-12 STEELS Standards. The curriculum covers a variety of exciting topics, including the scientific method and inquiry, living systems, mixtures and solutions, the relationship between Earth and the Sun, as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts. Students will also explore foundational coding principles, encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. These units are designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of the world around them.
Social Studies
The Lewisburg Area School District maximizes student learning by creating a variety of age-appropriate instruction aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Social Studies. As students progress through this course they will participate in a variety of educational activities presented through various instructional techniques to explore historical and current events in our world.
Library
Library
Kindergarten through 3
Movement Category
The movement theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. Students will move their bodies in various ways demonstrating the ability to move at different levels, speeds, directions and understand spatial awareness. These abilities will be demonstrated through locomotor movements, flag tag games, gymnastics, rock wall, obstacle maze, and field day activities. Students will be able to balance their bodies in various positions, improve in muscular strength/endurance, and improve their cardiovascular endurance. Many concepts from the fitness theme overlap into the movement theme and reinforce previous topics where students can demonstrate prior learning.
Manipulatives Category
The manipulative theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education.
The focus of manipulatives is for the students to improve their hand-eye coordination using a variety of small equipment such as beanbags, small balls, as well as manipulating equipment through movement with scooters and through using the parachute. Hula hoops, cupstacking, and ball skills can provide further practice in hand eye coordination. Sport games can be included in manipulatives because the students use different equipment when playing each sport.
Fitness Category
The fitness theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and the Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. The student’s benefit by improving their fitness levels while learning various ways to exercise in a safe environment, using a variety of equipment. Students will participate in a playground unit, tag games, flag games, dragon dash training, and jump rope to display fitness concepts throughout the course of the school year.
Games Category
The games theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. The students in Kindergarten and first grade begin to play lead up games that introduce sport concepts where they can build upon to play organized games in 2nd and 3rd grade, using strategies to be successful. The students are taught sport skills, given opportunities to practice and use the skills in modified games relating to lacrosse, floor hockey, basketball, and volleyball. In addition to traditional sport games, the students participate in cooperative games and multicultural activities.
4th Grade
In fourth grade library class, we focus on developing strong information seeking skills and a love for reading. Students learn how to seek information using standard research procedures, trusted resources, and our online catalog system. They explore a wide range of authors, book series, historical figures, and cultural events, enhancing their understanding of both history and the world around them. Through shared reading experiences, we dive into stories and books that enrich our knowledge and spark curiosity. Our lessons highlight cultural events and history to help students better understand their place in the world and how to connect with others. Throughout the year, students build habits that support them in becoming lifelong readers and independent seekers of information.
5th Grade
In fifth grade library class, we focus on continuing to build strong information seeking skills and a love for reading. Students learn how to seek information using standard research procedures, trusted resources, and our online catalog system. They explore a wide range of authors, book series, historical figures, and cultural events, enhancing their understanding of both history and the world around them. Through shared reading experiences, we dive into stories and books that enrich our knowledge and spark curiosity. Our lessons highlight cultural events and history to help students better understand their place in the world and how to connect with others. Throughout the year, students build habits that support them in becoming lifelong readers and independent seekers of information.
Music
Music
Kindergarten
Kindergarten music focuses on musical experiences aligned with the PA Academic Standards for Arts and Humanities and the National Standards for Music Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a systematic study of the elements of music. This includes form, pitch, rhythm, instrument study, vocal timbre, multicultural music, and expressive elements. Students will participate in age-appropriate singing activities, movement activities, playing instruments, and listening activities.
Grade 1
First Grade music focuses on musical experiences aligned with the PA Academic Standards for Arts and Humanities and National Standards for Music Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a systematic study of the elements of music. This includes vocal timbre, pitch, instrument study, rhythm, form, melody, expressive elements and multicultural music. Students will move to music, play instruments, listen and create music.
Grade 2
Second Grade music focuses on musical experiences aligned with the PA Academic Standards for Arts and Humanities and National Standards for Music Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a systematic study of the elements of music. This includes vocal timbre, pitch, instrument study, rhythm, form, melody, harmony, expressive elements and multicultural music. Students will move to music, play instruments, listen and create music.
Grade 3
Second Grade music focuses on musical experiences aligned with the PA Academic Standards for Arts and Humanities and National Standards for Music Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a systematic study of the elements of music. This includes vocal timbre, pitch, instrument study, rhythm, form, melody, harmony, expressive elements and multicultural music. Students will move to music, play instruments, listen and create music.
Grade 4
In 4th grade general music we continue to expand on previously learned concepts that establish the foundation of music education. We begin to apply the skills we have learned to creating, analyzing, and performing music. Each class begins with music analysis and/or composer or music history, making for a strong background in listening, which is built upon throughout the school year. Students review concepts from K-3, such as performing with voices, instruments, and bodies (movement). They also gain experience creating and performing individually and in groups. Additionally, many musical concepts are introduced and nurtured through chorus music, such as dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and notation.
Grade 5
Fifth grade general music students continue to build upon the concepts learned in 4th grade, exploring many aspects of music in greater depth. They gain more experience creating, analyzing, and performing music, and they add to their music theory and music history knowledge. Students have the opportunity to compose and perform individually and in groups, via instruments, voices, and bodies (movement). They refine their music reading skills, while gaining a deeper understanding of dynamics, tempo, rhythm, intervals, and expressive elements.
Physical Education
Physical Education
Kindergarten through 3
Movement Category
The movement theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. Students will move their bodies in various ways demonstrating the ability to move at different levels, speeds, directions and understand spatial awareness. These abilities will be demonstrated through locomotor movements, flag tag games, gymnastics, rock wall, obstacle maze, and field day activities. Students will be able to balance their bodies in various positions, improve in muscular strength/endurance, and improve their cardiovascular endurance. Many concepts from the fitness theme overlap into the movement theme and reinforce previous topics where students can demonstrate prior learning.
Manipulatives Category
The manipulative theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education.
The focus of manipulatives is for the students to improve their hand-eye coordination using a variety of small equipment such as beanbags, small balls, as well as manipulating equipment through movement with scooters and through using the parachute. Hula hoops, cupstacking, and ball skills can provide further practice in hand eye coordination. Sport games can be included in manipulatives because the students use different equipment when playing each sport.
Fitness Category
The fitness theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and the Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. The student’s benefit by improving their fitness levels while learning various ways to exercise in a safe environment, using a variety of equipment. Students will participate in a playground unit, tag games, flag games, dragon dash training, and jump rope to display fitness concepts throughout the course of the school year.
Games Category
The games theme focuses on mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health & Physical Education and Early Learning Standards for Health & Physical Education. The students in Kindergarten and first grade begin to play lead up games that introduce sport concepts where they can build upon to play organized games in 2nd and 3rd grade, using strategies to be successful. The students are taught sport skills, given opportunities to practice and use the skills in modified games relating to lacrosse, floor hockey, basketball, and volleyball. In addition to traditional sport games, the students participate in cooperative games and multicultural activities.
4th Grade
This course focuses on the mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a program designed to teach awareness of the effects of exercise as it enhances human growth and development and the development of motor skills from an infant to adult. The 4th grade program provides the students with a planned, sequential, standards-based program designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence. The curriculum will continue to provide a challenging yet inclusive environment that is free of judgment and allows the student to learn and grow. Students will seek to find and strive to increase their physical limits. Students will examine the characteristics of strong leadership and team building, while exploring multiple multicultural and lifetime sports and fitness activities.
5th Grade
This course focuses on the mastery of the PA Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education. As students progress through this course they will participate in a program designed to teach awareness of the effects of exercise as it enhances human growth and development and the development of motor skills from an infant to adult. The 5th grade program provides the students with a planned, sequential, standards-based program designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence. The curriculum will continue to provide a challenging yet inclusive environment that is free of judgment and allows the student to learn and grow. Students will seek to find and strive to increase their physical limits. Students will examine the characteristics of strong leadership and team building, while exploring multiple multicultural and lifetime sports and fitness activities.
STEM
STEM
Grade 2
The second grade STEM course focuses on coding and engineering, aligning with CSTA, ISTE, STEELS, Standards for Technology Literacy and Common Core Math and ELA standards. In coding units, students will create programs with sequencing, loops and events. They will investigate problem solving techniques and develop strategies for building positive communities both online and offline. By the end of the course, students will create interactive games they can share. Students will also work on applying their coding skills off-screen by using Dash robots. With the Dash robot, students will apply their sequencing, loops, and events skills. Students will also explore the digital citizenship topics of media balance, privacy & security, digital footprints and crediting sources.
In STEM units, students will engage in hands-on inquiry and design as they explore biomimicry and learn how we can obtain from nature the tools necessary for scientific discovery. Concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are integrated through the environmental context of learning about bees and researching why they seem to be disappearing. By utilizing an experiential approach, students collaboratively begin to explore how animals spread seeds and how their environment is then suitable for habitation. Following guided inquiry activities, a design challenge allows students to create a device that will travel on land or air to disperse seeds. Thus, they will be engineering the tools of scientific discovery. This experience serves as a real-world inspiration for students to connect their learning with both the present and the future.
Grade 3
The 3rd grade STEM course focuses on coding and engineering, aligning with CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, Standards for Technology Literacy and Common Core Math and ELA standards. In coding units, students will review the concepts found in earlier courses, including loops and events. Afterward, students will develop their understanding of algorithms, nested loops, while loops, and conditionals. Students will also work on applying their coding skills off-screen by using Dash robots. With the Dash robots, students will apply their loops, events, and conditionals skills. Students will also explore the digital citizenship topics of privacy & security, cyberbullying, and media literacy.
In STEM units, students will engage in hands-on inquiry and design as they explore natural hazards that occur on the Earth. Concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are integrated through the environmental context of natural hazards. Science and mathematics concepts that are reinforced include multiple hands-on, inquiry-based activities. A Grand Challenge for Engineering, identified by the National Academy of Engineering —Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery— serves as a real-world inspiration for students to connect their learning about Natural Hazards and design solutions that reduce the impacts of these hazards.
Grade 4
The 4th grade STEM course focuses on coding and engineering, aligning with CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, Standards for Technology Literacy and Common Core Math and ELA standards. In coding units, students will learn to make fun, interactive projects that reinforce what they’ll learn about online safety. Following these lessons, students will engage in more complex coding. Students will learn about nested loops, functions, and conditionals. Students will also work on developing their energy awareness and applying their skills off-screen by using Microbits. With the Microbit, students will be applying their data skills to expand on their knowledge of energy awareness. Makey Makeys will be used to reinforce coding, as well as circuitry concepts as students bring biographies of famous STEMists to life. Students will also explore the digital citizenship concepts of media choices, private & personal information, digital footprints, online gaming, and creator’s rights.
In STEM units, students will develop understanding of energy systems and related technologies, as well as sustainable sources of energy. Scientific inquiry and technological design are purposefully used as learning approaches to develop students' STEM literacy and higher-level thinking skills. By utilizing an experiential approach, students collaboratively investigate solar energy as a global issue and learn that stewardship and innovation can make a difference in solving the world's problems.
Grade 5
The 5th grade STEM course focuses on coding and engineering, aligning with CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, Standards for Technology Literacy and Common Core Math and ELA standards. In coding units, students will investigate how users make choices in the apps they use. Students then learn to make a variety of Sprite Lab apps that also offer choices for the user. In the later lessons in the course, students will learn more advanced concepts, including variables and “for” loops. Students will also work on extending their skills through using their knowledge of variables and loops, debugging and algorithms to program Microbits. Students will also investigate the Artificial Intelligence concepts of machine learning, how AI works, and the ethical concerns of using AI. Students will also explore the digital citizenship concepts of privacy & security, cyberbullying and media literacy.
In STEM units, students will engage in hands-on inquiry and design as they explore one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: universal access to clean water. Concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are integrated through the environmental context of water resource management and conservation. By utilizing an experiential approach, students collaboratively investigate global water issues and learn that stewardship and innovation can make a difference in solving the world's problems.Students will also explore their local watershed and investigate the impact humans have on it and ways to conserve its resources.
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