Essential Learnings
Science
First Quarter: Mixtures and Solutions
Strand 5 C1 Properties and Change of Properties in Matter
PO 1: Identify that matter is made of smaller units called: molecules and atoms
PO 2: Distinguish between mixtures and compounds
PO 3: Describe changes of matter: physical vs. chemical
Second Quarter: Force and Motion
Strand 5 C2 Motion and Forces
PO 1: Describe the following forces: gravity and friction
PO 2: Describe the various effects forces have on an object.
P0 3: Examine forces and motion through investigations using simple machines
PO 4: Demonstrate the effects of variables on an object's motion
Third Second Quarter: Sun, Moon, and Stars
Strand 6 C2 Earth's Process and Systems
PO 1: Describe how the Moon's appearance changes in a 4 week cycle
PO 2: Describe how Earth's rotation results in day and night at any particular location
PO 3: Distinguish between revolution and rotation
PO4: Describe the role of gravity as an attractive force on celestial objects
PO 5: Explain the apparent motion of the Sun and Stars
PO 6: Describe the efforts to explore
Systems Strand 6 C3 Earth in the Solar System
PO 1: Identify the known planets of the solar system
PO 2: Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the known planets in the solar system
PO 3: Describe various objects in the sky
PO 4: Describe the change in position of the motion of the moon, sun, and stars
Fourth Quarter: Adaptations
Strand 4 C1 Structure and Function in Living Systems
ELA
Writing
Writing is integrated into all subject areas.
Students will do most of their writing in Google Docs. Students can access Google Drive from home using their school login and password.
1st Semester: Quarter 1: Narrative and Informative Writing 5. W. 2 and 5 W. 2
Quarter 2: Informative and Opinion Writing 5. W. 1
2nd Semester: Quarter 3: Opinion Writing, Poetry and Figuarative Speech 5 W. 1, 5. L. 5
Quarter 4: Research Writing 5 W. 7, 5 W.8, 5 W.9
Students will learn how to use Thinking Maps (graphic organizers) to help them plan, edit, and revise their writing assignments. We use the Flee map the most which is a combination of a tree and flow map.
All writing assignments are scored using the AZMerit rubric. Grade level/proficient is considered a 3 in Focus, Ideas, and Organization, as well as in evidence and elaboration. In Conventions 2's is grade level.
MTSS
Students receive reading, writing or math support. MTSS can also be a time for enrichment.