This Year's Curriculum
Edison
Pre-K
Pre-K at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
Reading
Math
Count from 1 to 30
One to-one correspondence
Recognizes quantity up to 6
Compares sets of objects
Understand that numbers 0-10 can be composed and decomposed
Represent adding up to 5 objects
Represent subtracting objects from a set of 5
2D shapes
3D shape
Heights and lengths
Weights of objects
Classification
Science
Social Studies
Kindergarten
Kindergarten at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
1st Grade
First Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
Earth, Sky, Weather
Earth
Rocks and Soil
Natural Resources
January 7-February 14
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
Chalmers
2nd Grade
2nd Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
3rd Grade
3rd Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
4th Grade
4th Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
Intermediate
5th Grade
5th Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
2nd 6 Weeks
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
Reading
Theme: How do we learn through our observations? (con’t)
How do the experiences of others reflect our own?
Genres: Informational Text, Argumentative Text, Realistic Fiction
Skills: Connections Between Ideas and Predictions, Characters impact interactions, behaviors and actions in the story, Elements of Plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), Summary
Math
Science
Social Studies
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
6th Grade
6th Grade at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
Reading
Unit Theme: Growing Up
Unit Essential Question: What are some of the challenges and triumphs growing up?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will rad and evaluate personal narratives. They will also rad memoirs, comic strips, science fiction and realistic fiction.
Writing - Students will learn the elements of personal narrative writing and write their own personal narrative.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also learn to speak clearly when giving a presentation and listen actively to presentations made by others
Math
Personal Financial Literacy
Unit 1: Equivalent Forms of Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Use number lines and strip diagrams to represent percentages, decimals, & fractions
Generate equivalent forms of fractions, decimals and percent using real world problems
Unit 2: Ordering fractions, decimals and integers
Science
Social Studies
Unit 1 Theme: How we study the World's Cultural Patterns.
Unit Goals: Students will learn about using maps as tools for finding absolute location with latitude and longitude and for observing spatial patterns.
Students will progress to studying about how cultural traits are used to distinguish the worlds’ culture regions and about how culture is reflected in the cultural landscapes of each region.
Unit 2 Theme: Freedom for All: The United States and Canada
Unit Goals: Students will examine the physical geography of the United States/Canada region along with studying how the historical processes of colonization and immigration influence cultural patterns in the region. Additionally, students will study the political and economic systems of the United States and Canada with an emphasis on how these institutions reflect a culture that values freedom.
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
Reading
Unit Theme: Natural Allies
Unit Essential Question: How do animals and people interact?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will read and evaluate informational texts. They will also read an autobiography, biography, poetry and a myth
Writing - Students will learn the elements of writing informational text and write their own informational texts and an informational essay.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also learn to give and follow oral instructions.
Math
Unit 3: Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Multiply and divide with positive fractions & decimals
Divide rational numbers and multiply by their respective reciprocals both fluently
Unit 4: Operations with Integers
Connect concrete representations of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers with pictorial models
Use standard algorithms to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
Science
Social Studies
Unit 2 Theme: cont. Freedom for All: The United States and Canada
Unit Goals: Students will examine the physical geography of the United States/Canada region along with studying how the historical processes of colonization and immigration influence cultural patterns in the region. Additionally, students will study the political and economic systems of the United States and Canada with an emphasis on how these institutions reflect a culture that values freedom.
Unit 3 Theme: A Legacy of Colonialism - Latin America
Unit Goals: Students continue to study about how the processes of colonization and migration bring about cultural changes. Specifically, students examine Latin America’s physical geographic patterns, the cultural patterns of Latin America prior to the arrival of Europeans, and the cultural changes brought about by colonization and the Columbian Exchange.
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
Reading
Unit Theme: Technolgy and Society
Unit Essential Question: Is technology helpful or harmful to society?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will read and evaluate arguments. They will also read science fiction, informational texts and a photo essay.
Writing - Students will learn the elements of argumentative writing and will write their own argumentative essay.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also learn to conduct a debate.
Math
Unit 5: Proportional Reasoning with Ratios and Rates
Use qualitative and quantitative reasoning to compare ratios, rates, and make predictions
Ratios & Rates
Solve problems involving ratios, rates, percents, & proportions using various methods
Unit 6: Equivalent Expressions and One-Variable Equations
Explain the similarities and differences between expressions & equations
Represent solutions on number lines
Science
Social Studies
Unit 3 Theme: cont. A Legacy of Colonialism - Latin America
Unit Goals: Students continue to study about how the processes of colonization and migration bring about cultural changes. Specifically, students examine Latin America’s physical geographic patterns, the cultural patterns of Latin America prior to the arrival of Europeans, and the cultural changes brought about by colonization and the Columbian Exchange.
Unit 4 Theme: We are Family: Europe
Unit Goals: Students will examine the shared culture of Europeans, how physical geography impacted economic development in Europe, how during the twentieth century Europeans have struggled with world conflicts, and how the European Union facilitated unity in the region.
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
Reading
Unit Theme: The Power of Imagination
Unit Essential Question: What is the purpose of Imagination?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will read and evaluate short stories. They will also read a drama, a reflective essay, poetry and the lyrics to a song.
Writing - Students will learn the elements of fictional writing and they will write the own short stories.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also learn to read aloud with fluency.
Math
Unit 7: One-Variable Inequalities
Write and solve inequalities
Model, solve, & represent solutions to real world problems from inequalities
Unit 8: Algebraic Representations of Two-Variable Relationships
Relationships with graphs
Additive/multiplicative
Represent given verbal situation using tables, graphs, & equations in the form y=kx or y=x+b
Science
Social Studies
Unit 5 Theme: Empire and Ethnicity: Russia and the Eurasian Republics
Unit Goals: Students first study the physical geography of Russia and the Eurasian republics. Students then learn about the pattern of political, economic, and cultural domination of the Soviet Empire, including the imposition of communism in the region. Students study about the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the emergence of new political, social, and economic patterns in the region, including the ensuing conflicts.
Unit 6 Theme: A Crossroads of Diffusion: Southwest Asia/North Africa
Unit Goals: Students will examine the relationship between religion and culture in Southwest Asia/North Africa, how new political patterns emerged in the region following the world wars, how the availability of water and oil affect economic patterns in the region, and how the diffusion of technology has affected culture changes in the region.
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
Reading
Unit Theme: Exploration
Unit Essential Question: What drives people to explore?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will read and evaluate informational text. They will also read a memoir, a biography, an adventure story, historical fiction and a graphic 'novel' history. In addition, they will watch a video and read a selection of their own choosing.
Writing - Students will learn the elements of writing a research report and will write their own research report.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also prepare and present a research presentation.
Math
Unit 9: Geometry and Measurement
Area of Rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, & trapezoids
Rectangular prisms
Unit 10: Data analysis
Represent numerical data as dot plots, stem & leaf plots, histograms & box plots while interpreting the data
Describe and summarize categorical data using relative frequency tables and bar graphs.
Science
Social Studies
Unit 7 Theme: Facing Challenges - SubSaharan Africa
Unit Goals: students examine the challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa after decolonization. Students study about how the physical geography of Sub-Saharan Africa affects economic development in the region, how decolonization contributed to instability in Sub-Saharan Africa, how ethnic divisions resulted in human rights abuses in the region, and about the rich cultural traditions evident in the region.
Unit 8 Theme: Unity and Division - South Asia
Unit Goals: Students will examine the physical geographic processes that affect South Asia and unify the subcontinent, along with how people in this region adapt to those physical processes. Students will also study about the influences of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism on culture in South Asia.
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
Reading
Unit Theme: cont. Exploration
Unit Essential Question: What drives people to explore?
Unit Goals:
Reading - Students will read and evaluate informational text. They will also read a memoir, a biography, an adventure story, historical fiction and a graphic 'novel' history. In addition, they will watch a video and read a selection of their own choosing.
Writing - Students will learn the elements of writing a research report and will write their own research report.
Speaking and Listening - Students will work together to build on one another's ideas and communicate with one another. They will also prepare and present a research presentation.
Math
Unit 12: Essential Understanding of Proportionality
Revisit part to whole relationships
Revisit proportions and percents
Unit 13: Essential Understanding of Equations
Revisit classifying triangles
Write equations and solve for area with different shapes
Revisit one-variable and two-variable equations using real world problem situations
Science
Social Studies
Unit 9 Theme: Tradition in a Modernizing World: East and Southeast Asia
Unit Goals: Students will examine the traditional cultural patterns in East and Southeast Asia, the variety of political and economic systems in the region, and the cultural influences of globalization evident in the region.
Unit 10 Theme: Adapting down under: Pacific Realm
Unit Goals: Students will study about how physical geography has influenced settlement patterns in the region, how the relationship between indigenous populations and a history of migration has shaped cultural patterns in the region, and how adaptations to the physical geography impacts economic development in the region.
Gainesville Junior High
Reading, Language Arts
Reading, Language Arts
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 01: Foundations of Reading and Writing for Young Scholars
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Use annotations and notes to make predictions, generate questions, make connections, identify key ideas based on text evidence, summarize and paraphrase, etc.to understand an author’s message
Focus on understanding the author's background, author’s purpose, intended audience, and context before attempting to understand text meaning in self-selected texts.
Understand a text by creating and sharing personal connections derived from annotations and evaluating ideas in other texts
Practice fundamentals of research
Practice the stages of the writing process to produce formal correspondence and a reflective personal essay
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 02: Literary Texts: Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Read multiple fictional, literary/narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama texts to identify and analyze the similarities and differences in genre characteristics, literary elements, and literary devices
Discuss the Authors’ message in text.
Analyze perspectives and themes represented in the texts through note taking and annotating
Utilize text evidence to support their inferences
Create, revise and edit two literary texts of their own
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 03: Informative Texts: Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Identify the author’s purpose, intended audience, and thesis as well as how the author uses evidence, facts, and details to support a thesis through close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating
Summarize and paraphrase texts as part of the comprehension process and utilize text evidence to support understanding.
Research by reading a variety of sources to gather and synthesize reliable, credible information
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, and edit multi-paragraph informational essays
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 04: Argumentative Texts: Rhetorical Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Analyze a variety of argumentative texts in order to identify and explain each author’s claim and key ideas as well as how their use of evidence, rhetorical devices, logical fallacies, and treatment of counterarguments.
Utilize close reading strategies such as note taking and annotating to support their comprehension of sources, including analyzing the rhetorical situation of each text (author’s purpose, intended audience, context, occasion, and topic), the thesis/claim, genre characteristics, and author’s craft
Evaluate source material to determine whether a text is reliable, unbiased, and credible
Apply author’s craft, rhetorical devices, and genre characteristics to their own writing products to communicate ideas effectively
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a verbal/multimodal argumentative presentation with researched support
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 05: Finding Connections across Literary, Informational, and Argumentative Texts
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Identify similarities and differences in the authors’ messages, application of genre characteristics, and use of author’s craft
Utilize close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating, to make connections between the texts and reflect on how the authors use genre to support their purposes
Apply genre characteristics and author’s craft to their own writing products.
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish original texts in multiple genres of their choice
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of editing
Engage in discussions to analyze texts. They also engage in the peer review process
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
7th Grade Reading, Language Arts
8th Grade Reading, Language Arts
English I
Unit 06: Producing Genres Authentically in a Real World Context
At the end of this unit, students will be able to: Research and locate credible primary and secondary sources and read a variety of texts, including multimodal, on a chosen topic with the purpose of collecting and evaluating information on the topic.
Utilize close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating, to support their comprehension of sources.
Apply the author's craft, including multimodal elements, to their own writing products to communicate ideas effectively.
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a multimodal research product that includes credible and clear information, employing a variety of modes, such as images, charts, audio, and/or video to effectively communicate their message/ purpose
Engage in a peer review process to discuss and share ideas about their presentations and to gain feedback on how to improve their final presentation.
Mathematics
Mathematics
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
7th Grade Math
Unit 1: Numbers and Operations
Sets, subsets, & operations with rational numbers
Operations with rational numbers & basics of personal financial literacy
Unit 2: One-Variable Equations and Inequalities
One variable two-step equations and inequalities
Equations and equalities with geometric attributes
8th Grade Math
Unit 1: Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers
Number sets
Ordering rational numbers
Unit 2: Statistics with Univariate Data
Scientific notation
Mean absolute deviation
Unit 3: One-Variable Equations, Inequalities and Their Applications
Modeling one variable equations & inequalities
Solving one variable equations & inequalities
Algebra I
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
History
History
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 1 Theme: Thinking Like a Historian
Unit Goals: Students will be introduced to or review the four historical thinking skills of narration, interpretation, explanation, and judgment by using those skills in the context of a familiar story.
Unit 2 Theme: Natural Texas and its People (1200s-1800s)
Unit Goals: Students will study the physical geographic regions of Texas and compare the major physical geographic characteristics of those regions. Students also study about the many American Indian groups that lived in Texas and about how the physical geography of Texas influenced their lifestyles.
Unit 3 Theme:Exploration and Early Colonization of Texas (1519-1821)
Unit Goals: Students will study the early expeditions of Spanish and French explorers to Texas and about the mission-presidio system instituted by the Spanish government to colonize Texas.
8th Grade American History
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 4 Theme: Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System (1821-1836)
Unit Goals: Students will study challenges Spanish officials had in managing East Texas, about Mexico’s efforts to gain independence from Spain, about the empresario system instituted by the Mexican government, and about how society in Texas was changed by the Anglo migration to the region.
Unit 5 Theme: Unrest and Revolt in Texas (1821-1836)
Unit Goals: Students will study the attempts by Mexican officials to control the settlers in Texas, the changes in the Mexican government that affected Texans, and the events of the Texas Revolution.
8th Grade American History
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 5 Theme: cont. Unrest and Revolt in Texas (1821-1836)
Unit Goals: Students will study the attempts by Mexican officials to control the settlers in Texas, the changes in the Mexican government that affected Texans, and the events of the Texas Revolution.
Unit 6 Theme: Republic of Texas and Early Statehood (1836-1861)
Unit Goals: Students will study the issues faced by the leaders of the Republic of Texas, the events that led to annexation of Texas by the United States, the causes and consequences of the war between Mexico and the United States, and about the migration of European immigrants to Texas in the mid-1800s.
8th Grade American History
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 7 Theme: Texas during the Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1876)
Unit Goals: Students will learn the reasons for Texas secession, the experiences of Texans in the Civil War, and the changes to Texas’ society that resulted from Reconstruction. Additionally, students examine the concept of federalism and other principles of the U.S. Constitution and how these principles are reflected in the Texas Constitution.
Unit 8 Theme: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads and Closing the Texas Frontier (1866-1900)
Unit Goals: Students will study the conflict brought about by westward expansion in Texas, the development of the cattle industry in Texas, the expansion of railroads in Texas, and the changes in the agriculture industry in Texas.
8th Grade American History
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 9 Theme: Modernizing Texas in an Age of Oil (1900-1929)
Unit Goals: Students will learn about the devastation of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston, the early development of the oil industry, the participation of Texans in reform movements, and the effects of the First World War in Texas.
Unit 10 Theme: Texas during the Great Depression and World War II (1929-1950)
Unit Goals: Students will learn how the Great Depression and Dust Bowl came about, how leaders from Texas contributed on the national level to address the effects of the Great Depression, and how the Second World War affected Texans.
8th Grade American History
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
7th Grade Texas History
Unit 11 Theme: Civil Rights and Conservatism Brings Changes (1950-Present)
Unit Goals: Students will learn about the events and issues that bring about the Civil Rights Movement, the leaders of the movement, and the changes brought about by the movement, specifically in Texas. Students will also examine the role Texans played in the national government during the late twentieth century, as well as examining the changing political patterns in Texas that reflected growing diversity and a shift to conservatism.
Unit 12 Theme: Contemporary Texas (1950-Present)
Unit Goals: Students will complete their study of Texas history by examining the economic patterns, cultural patterns and changing demographic patterns in contemporary Texas. Students will study about the economic boom that has characterized Texas for the latter half of the twentieth century and twenty first century, the multiethnic contributions and the challenges Texans face as demographics change in Texas during the twenty first century.
8th Grade American History
Science
Science
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
7th Grade Science
Scientific method & lab safety
Unit 1: Investigating cells structures and function
Characteristics of living things & virtual dissections
Microscope skills & introduction of cells
Cell theory & cell analogy
Eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic cells
Structure & function of cells/cell organelles
Plant cells vs. animal cells
8th Grade Science
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
Unit 2: Investigating Chemical Formulas & Reactions
Identify the parts of a chemical formula
Identify evidence of a chemical change
Compare chemical formulas
Determine evidence of chemical changes as it relates to the law of conservation of mass
Unit 3: Investigating Force and Motion
Unbalanced forces and their impact
How unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of an object's motion
Observe and differentiate between speed, velocity & acceleration
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
Unit 3 cont: Investigating Force & Motion
Newton's laws of action and reaction
Newton's laws of force and acceleration
Create a product to demonstrate the application of Newton’s laws
Unit 4: Investigating Global Weather Patterns
Temperature variations around the earth
Characterize air masses, air pressure, & wind effects
Weather maps & trends of weather systems
Interaction of sun, atmosphere, & ocean
Hurricanes
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
Unit 5: Investigating Forces that Change the Earth
Plate tectonics & relation to Newton’s Laws
Interpreting topographic maps & satellite views
Deconstruct a mountain model to create a topical map
Unit 6: Investigating the Sun, Earth, & Moon
Tidal movements and models with chart tidal data
Relate tide data to lunar phases
Effects of Earth’s tilt rotation
Explain the causes of seasons
Create a model to describe the interactions between the sun, moon, & earth
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
7th Grade Science
Unit 6 cont: Investigating Flow of Energy
Build models of energy flow in an energy pyramid/food web
Unit 7: Investigating Organisms and Their Environment
Biodiversity & ecosystems in biomes of the world
Biodiversity & adaptations within Texas ecoregions
Primary vs. secondary succession
Ecological succession projects/presentations
8th Grade Science
Unit 7: Investigating Components of the Universe
Using a spectroscope & understanding waves (how they look & are measured)
Components of the universe & star classification
Galaxies & the life cycle of a star
Unit 8: Investigating Interdependence Among Living Systems
Analyze how competition for resources affects organisms in an ecosystem
Investigate & explain the interdependence of organisms
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
Gainesville High School
English
English
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
English I
Unit 01: Foundations of Reading and Writing for Young Scholars At the end of the this unit, students will be able to: Using annotations and notes to make predictions, generate questions, make connections, identify key ideas based on text evidence, summarize and paraphrase, etc.to understand an author’s message Focus on understanding the author's background, author’s purpose, intended audience, and context before attempting to understand text meaning in self-selected texts. Understand a text by creating and sharing personal connections derived from annotations and evaluating ideas in other texts Practice fundamentals of research Practice the stages of the writing process to produce formal correspondence and a reflective personal essay |
English II
Literature: (Fiction) To Kill a Mockingbird, Part 1 by Harper Lee & Paired Reading: House Taken Over by Julio Cortázar (SAVAS),(Nonfiction) Emmett Till by Jessica McBirney (CommonLit), Scottsboro Boys by Jessica McBirney (CommonLit)
Writing: Expository paragraphs using RACES
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 10
English III
Unit 01: Foundations for Becoming a Critical Reader, Writer, and Thinker
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Review and practice foundational comprehension and close reading strategies
Understand author’s background, author’s purpose, intended audience, and context before attempting to understand text meaning in self-selected texts
Understand a text by creating and sharing personal connections
Practice fundamentals of research by reading and analyzing a variety of sources to gather and synthesize reliable, credible information
Produce formal correspondence and a reflective personal essay
Apply previously learned grammar mechanics and conventions to edit their writing
Synthesize context with vocabulary resources
Work productively with a group through active listening and effective speaking to positively impact their own reading processes and comprehension strategies
English IV
Unit 01: Strategies for Critical Reading and Response
Review and practice foundational comprehension and close reading strategies, including using annotations and notes to make predictions, generate questions, make connections, identify key ideas based on text evidence, summarize and paraphrase, etc. to understand an author’s message
Understand author’s background, author’s purpose, intended audience, and context before attempting to understand text meaning in self-selected texts
Understand a text on a deeper level by creating and sharing personal connections derived from annotations and evaluating ideas in other texts
Practice fundamentals of research by reading and analyzing a variety of sources to gather and synthesize reliable, credible information in order to learn about a topic
Produce formal correspondence and a reflective personal essay
Consider how author’s purpose, topic, audience, and context impact the messages communicated in their writing
Apply previously learned grammar mechanics and conventions to edit their writing.
Synthesize context with vocabulary resources, like dictionaries, to help determine the meaning of new or unfamiliar words encountered while reading
Practice how to work productively with a group through active listening and effective speaking to positively impact their own reading processes and comprehension strategies
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
English I
Unit 02: Literary Texts: Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to:
Read multiple fictional, literary/narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama texts to identify and analyze the similarities and differences in genre characteristics, literary elements, and literary devices
Discuss the Authors’ message in text.
Analyze perspectives and themes represented in the texts through note taking and annotating
Utilize text evidence to support their inferences
Create, revise and edit two literary texts of their own
English II
Literature: (Fiction) To Kill a Mockingbird, Part 2 by Harper Lee & Paired Reading: The Censors by Luisa Valenzulela (SAVAS), (Nonfiction) Civil Peace by Chinua Achebe (SAVAS), Neither Justice nor Forgetting: Defining Forgiveness (SAVAS)
Writing: Expository paragraphs as responses to literature using RACES
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 10
English III
Unit 02: The Literary Analysis Essay and Composing Original Literary Texts
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Read multiple fictional, literary/narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama texts to identify and analyze the similarities and differences in genre
Analyze perspectives and themes represented in the texts, while employing strategies to support comprehension
Study the concept of author’s message (theme), literary elements and devices, genre characteristics, author’s craft, historical context, and the relationship between these features
Utilize text evidence to support inferences
Utilize these genre characteristics and literary elements and devices in writing
Conduct light research to aid in the creative process of writing their own original literary text
Brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish a literary analysis essay and an original literary text
Confer with peers in order to learn other students’ thoughts about ways author’s craft reveals meaning in literary texts
English IV
Unit 02: Analyzing Literary Texts and Composing the Literary Analysis Essay
Read multiple fictional, literary/narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama texts to identify and analyze the similarities and differences in genre characteristics, literary elements, and literary devices
Analyze perspectives and themes represented in the texts while employing strategies to support comprehension
Study the concept of author’s message (theme), literary elements and devices, genre characteristics, author’s craft, historical context, and the relationship between these features.
Utilize text evidence to support their inferences with special attention given to ensure well-connected text evidence is utilized to support ideas and conclusions.
Utilize genre characteristics and literary elements and devices in their own writing.
Conduct light research to aid in the creative process of writing their own original literary text.
Brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish a literary analysis essay and two literary texts.
Apply author’s craft and genre characteristics learned during reading comprehension activities and assignments to their own writing products.
Confer with peers in order to learn other students’ thoughts about ways the author's craft reveals meaning in literary texts.
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
English I
Unit 03: Informative Texts: Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to:
Identify the author’s purpose, intended audience, and thesis as well as how the author uses evidence, facts, and details to support a thesis through close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating
Summarize and paraphrase texts as part of the comprehension process and utilize text evidence to support understanding.
Research by reading a variety of sources to gather and synthesize reliable, credible information
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, and edit multi-paragraph informational essays
English II
Literature: (Drama)The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
& Paired Reading: (Fiction) *Excerpts from The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (SAVAS)
Greatest Gift (short story It's a Wonderful Life is based upon)
Writing: Guided Introductions & Conclusions for expository essays; expository essay
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 10
*if time allows
English III
Unit 03A: Rhetorically Analyzing and Composing Informational and Argumentative Texts
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Identify the rhetorical situation of each text, as well as how the author uses types of evidence, facts, and details along with rhetorical devices and/or fallacies to support their key ideas and claim
Summarize and paraphrase texts as part of the comprehension process and utilize text evidence to support their understanding
Gather reliable and credible information about texts and their rhetorical situations to aid in the textual analysis process
Apply genre characteristics and author’s craft to their own writing products
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, and edit multi-paragraph rhetorical analysis essays
Focus on capitalization, spelling, pronoun-antecedent agreement, subject-verb agreement, and employing a variety of sentence structures
English IV
Analyzing and Composing Texts that Argue and Inform
Analyze a variety of informational and argumentative texts for key ideas and the way in which organizational patterns and text features convey ideas.
Summarize and paraphrase texts as part of the comprehension process and utilize text evidence to support their understanding.
Practice fundamentals of research by reading a variety of sources
Apply the author's craft to their own writing products.
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, and edit a variety of informational and argumentative texts, including a resume, cover letter, multi-paragraph research reflection, multimodal argumentative presentation, informational essay, and argumentative essay.
Apply author’s craft and utilize genre characteristics learned during informational and argumentative text analysis to their own writing products, including the use of rhetorical devices and appeals and avoidance of logical fallacies. In revising, students review their texts for clarity, development, organization, style, word choice, and sentence variety.
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
English I
Unit 04: Argumentative Texts: Rhetorical Analysis and Composition
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to:
Analyze a variety of argumentative texts in order to identify and explain each author’s claim and key ideas as well as how their use of evidence, rhetorical devices, logical fallacies, and treatment of counterarguments.
Utilize close reading strategies such as note taking and annotating to support their comprehension of sources, including analyzing the rhetorical situation of each text (author’s purpose, intended audience, context, occasion, and topic), the thesis/claim, genre characteristics, and author’s craft
Evaluate source material to determine whether a text is reliable, unbiased, and credible
Apply author’s craft, rhetorical devices, and genre characteristics to their own writing products to communicate ideas effectively
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a verbal/multimodal argumentative presentation with researched support
English II
Literature: Selections from (Nonfiction) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand & Twelve Mighty Orphans by Jim Dent, Abolishing Child Labor Laws by Betsy Wood (CommonLit), FDR and The New Deal by Mike Kubic (CommonLit),(Fiction) Where is Here by Joyce Carol Oats (SAVAS), Poetry: Blind by Fatima Noot, The Blind Seer of Ambon by W.S. Merwin and On His Blindness by Jorge Luis Borges (SAVAS)
Writing: Argumentative Independent Introductions and Conclusions, Argumentative Essays
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 10
English III
Unit 03B: Analyzing Argumentative Texts with the Rhetorical Analysis Essay
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Use close reading strategies to identify the rhetorical situation of each text as well as how the author uses types of evidence, facts, and details to support their key ideas and claim
Summarize and paraphrase texts and utilize text evidence to support understanding
Practice basic research strategies in order to gather reliable and credible information about texts and their rhetorical situations to aid in the textual analysis process
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, and edit multi-paragraph rhetorical analysis essays
Focus on capitalization, spelling, pronoun-antecedent agreement, subject-verb agreement, and employing a variety of sentence structures
Unit 04: Opposing Viewpoints: Composing the Argumentative Research Essay
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Research, locate, and analyze credible primary and/or secondary sources to collect and evaluate information on a chosen topic
Analyzing the rhetorical situation of each text, the thesis/claim, genre characteristics, and author’s craft
Evaluate source material to determine whether a text is primary or secondary
Identify the rhetorical techniques and genre characteristics when evaluating their peers’ argumentative research essays
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a formal argumentative research essay
Review conventional and nonconventional choices in punctuation, grammar, and spelling that are most effective for their purpose, genre, and intended audience
English IV
Unit 03B: Analyzing Argumentative Texts through the Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Identify the rhetorical situation of each text as well as how the author uses types of evidence, facts, and details along with rhetorical devices to support their key ideas and claim.
Summarize and paraphrase texts as part of the comprehension process and utilize text evidence to support their understanding.
Practice basic research strategies in order to gather reliable and credible information about texts and their rhetorical situations to aid in the textual analysis process.
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, and edit multi-paragraph rhetorical analysis essays.
Unit 04: Opposing Viewpoints: Composing the Argumentative Research Essay
Research, locate, and analyze credible primary and/or secondary sources to use in writing.
Utilize close reading strategies to support their comprehension of sources, including analyzing the rhetorical situation of each text,the thesis/claim, genre characteristics, and author’s craft.
Evaluate source material to determine whether a text is primary or secondary as well as reliable, unbiased, and credible.
Identify the rhetorical techniques and genre characteristics when evaluating their peers’ argumentative research essays.
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a formal argumentative research essay that utilizes persuasive rhetorical techniques and attempts to avoid logical fallacies.
Support their position and ideas with paraphrased and directly quoted text from credible sources and apply proper academic formatting of in-text citations and an annotated bibliography page according to a specified style guide.
Engage in collaboration to refine their research plan, research proposal, and the writing process.
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
English I
Unit 05: Finding Connections across Literary, Informational, and Argumentative Texts
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to:
Identify similarities and differences in the authors’ messages, application of genre characteristics, and use of author’s craft
Utilize close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating, to make connections between the texts and reflect on how the authors use genre to support their purposes
Apply genre characteristics and author’s craft to their own writing products.
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish original texts in multiple genres of their choice
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of editing
Engage in discussions to analyze texts. They also engage in the peer review process
English II
Literature: Selections (Both Fiction & Nonfiction) from EOC English II 2022 & 2023 Released Tests, Understanding Forgiveness (SAVAS), (Fiction) *The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (SAVAS) ,(Nonfiction) Revenge of the Geeks by Alexandra Robbins (SAVAS), Encountering the Other by Ryszard Kapucinski (SAVAS)
Writing: Argumentative, Expository Essays and Correspondence principles applied to essay writing
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Grade 10
*If not read during 3rd six weeks
English III
Unit 05: Making Connections across Texts with Rhetorical and Literary Analysis
Identify similarities and differences in the authors’ messages, application of genre characteristics, and use of author’s craft
Make connections between the texts and reflect on how the authors use genre to support their purposes
Apply genre characteristics and author’s craft to their own writing products
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish their analysis of multiple genres and author’s craft in a comparative analysis essay
Apply author’s craft genre characteristics to their own writing products
Review texts for clarity, coherence, development, organization, style, and tone
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of editing, including making conventional and nonconventional choices in punctuation, grammar, and spelling
Students engage in the peer review process to discuss and share ideas about the writing of others
English IV
Unit 05: Making Connections Across Texts with Rhetorical and Literary Analysis
Analyze several texts that represent a variety of genres connected by topic in order to identify similarities and differences in the authors’ messages, application of genre characteristics, and use of author’s craft.
Utilize close reading strategies to make connections between the texts and reflect on how the authors use genre to support their purposes. Apply genre characteristics and author’s craft to their own writing products.
Brainstorm/plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a short analytical response and a comparative analysis essay.
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of editing, including making conventional and nonconventional choices in punctuation, grammar, and spelling that are most effective for their purpose, genre, and intended audience.
Engage in discussions to analyze text and discuss and share ideas about others’ writing.
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
English I
Unit 06: Producing Genres Authentically in a Real World Context
At the end of the this unit, students will be able to:
Research and locate credible primary and secondary sources and read a variety of texts, including multimodal, on a chosen topic with the purpose of collecting and evaluating information on the topic.
Utilize close reading strategies, such as note taking and annotating, to support their comprehension of sources.
Apply the author's craft, including multimodal elements, to their own writing products to communicate ideas effectively.
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a multimodal research product that includes credible and clear information, employing a variety of modes, such as images, charts, audio, and/or video to effectively communicate their message/ purpose
Engage in a peer review process to discuss and share ideas about their presentations and to gain feedback on how to improve their final presentation.
English II
Literature: (Nonfiction, Memoir) Night by Eli Wiesel & Paired Readings: (Nonfiction) Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive by Desmund Tutu, (Poetry) They are Hostile Nations by Margaret Atwood, Under a Certain Little Star by Wistawa Szymborska
Writing: Review Argumentative, Expository and Correspondence prior to STAAR admin. After STAAR, Research, write Annotated Bibliography topic developed based on in-class readings
Grammar & Mechanics: Easy Grammar Ultimate Grade 10
English III
Unit 06: Producing Authentic Composition with Multiple Genres and Modes
Research and locate credible primary and secondary sources and read a variety of texts, including multimodal.
Research requirements that are necessary for their career in which they intend to pursue and argue the importance of their chosen career in the future
Practice presentation skills through a presentation and a peer editing evaluation. The end product is the result of students researching, reading, and writing many different informational, argumentative, and/or literary products as well as collaborating with others on an authentic product relevant to their personal goals.
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a multimodal research presentation that includes credible and clear information, employing a variety of modes such as images, charts, audio, and/or video to effectively communicate their message/ purpose
Properly citing and ethically utilizing source material through a works cited page along with the presentation
English IV
Unit 06: Producing Authentic Composition with Multiple Genres and Modes
Research and locate credible primary and secondary sources and read a variety of texts, including multimodal
Research requirements that are necessary for their career in which they intend to pursue and argue the importance of their chosen career in the future.
Practice presentation skills through a presentation and a peer editing evaluation. The end product is the result of students researching, reading, and writing many different informational, argumentative, and/or literary products as well as collaborating with others on an authentic product relevant to their personal goals.
Brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a multimodal research presentation that includes credible and clear information, employing a variety of modes such as images, charts, audio, and/or video to effectively communicate their message/ purpose.
Review their presentation for clarity, coherence, development, organization, style, and tone. Expectations in this bundle emphasize properly citing and ethically utilizing source material through a works cited page along with the presentation.
Engage in a peer review process to discuss and share ideas about their presentations and to gain feedback on how to improve their final presentation.
Mathematics
Mathematics
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
Pre-Calculus
Unit 1: Numbers and Operations
Sets, subsets, & operations with rational numbers
Operations with rational numbers & basics of personal financial literacy
Unit 2: One-Variable Equations and Inequalities
One variable two-step equations and inequalities
Equations and equalities with geometric attributes
Calculus
Unit 1: Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers
Number sets
Ordering rational numbers
Unit 2: Statistics with Univariate Data
Scientific notation
Mean absolute deviation
Unit 3: One-Variable Equations, Inequalities and Their Applications
Modeling one variable equations & inequalities
Solving one variable equations & inequalities
Math Models
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
Mathematics
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
Pre-Calculus
Unit 1: Numbers and Operations
Sets, subsets, & operations with rational numbers
Operations with rational numbers & basics of personal financial literacy
Unit 2: One-Variable Equations and Inequalities
One variable two-step equations and inequalities
Equations and equalities with geometric attributes
Calculus
Unit 1: Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers
Number sets
Ordering rational numbers
Unit 2: Statistics with Univariate Data
Scientific notation
Mean absolute deviation
Unit 3: One-Variable Equations, Inequalities and Their Applications
Modeling one variable equations & inequalities
Solving one variable equations & inequalities
Math Models
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
4th 6 Weeks
5th 6 Weeks
6th 6 Weeks
History
History
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 01: Political Philosophy: Governments Are Instituted Among Men
Learn about the development of political thought over time, and about the debates, about compromises that surrounded the creation of the Constitution, and about the significant political contributions of selected political leaders in the United States.
Practice inquiry skills by acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 02: The U.S. Constitution: The Blessings of Liberty
Learn about principles of limited government reflected in the U.S. Constitution, the amendment process, and the rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Practice inquiry skills by acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
U.S. History
Unit 01: Thinking Like a Historian
Review the four historical thinking skills of narration, interpretation, explanation, and judgment by using those skills in the context of a familiar story.
Be provided with a familiar narrative of which they already have background knowledge.
Be provided with at least one to two documents to practice document analysis in order to ensure they have an understanding of the practices of sourcing, contextualizing, and close reading prior to employing those skills in subsequent units.
Unit 02: Growing Pains – the Gilded Age 1877-1898
Study about the final settlement of the frontier; the industrialization and rise of big business in America; and the urbanization of America, along with the rise of political machines and the eventual civil service reform.
World History
Unit 01: Thinking Like a Historian
Review the four historical thinking skills of narration, interpretation, explanation, and judgment by using those skills in the context of a familiar story.
Practice document analysis in order to ensure students have an understanding of the practices of sourcing, contextualizing, and close reading prior to employing those skills in subsequent units.
Unit 02: Foundations of Civilization 8000 BC-500 BC
Learn major events of the twentieth century following the Second World War.
Study the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the Cold War, including the spread of communism in Eastern Europe and East Asia and the decolonization movements that took place in colonial regions.
Study about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, the social, economic and cultural impact of globalization, as well as the continued challenges of recognizing, protecting, and expanding human rights.
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 03: A Federalist System: A More Perfect Union
Learn about the federalist governmental system created by the Founding Fathers.
Study about the division and sharing of power between federal, state, and local governmental bodies along with comparing the U.S. federalist system with other governmental systems.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 04: The Branches of Government: Of the People, By the People, For the People
Study about the structures and function of each of the branches of government.
Learn about the bicameral legislative branch along with how legislation is created.
Learn about the role of the executive branch, the process for electing the President, and the functions of the federal bureaucracy.
Learn about the federal judicial system, along with the role the courts play in the protection of individual rights through due process.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
U.S. History
Unit 03: Reforming America – the Progressive Era 1898-1920
Learn about how progressive reformers brought about social and political change at the local, state, and national level; the emergence of the Progressive Party; and how reform legislation changed the relationship between business and government.
Unit 04: Emergence as a World Power – Spanish-American and First World Wars 1898-1920
Examine the U.S. foreign policy in the early twentieth century including, involvement in the Spanish-American War; the development of U.S. foreign policy in regards to Latin America, China and Japan; and involvement in the First World War. While the causes of the First World War are reviewed in this unit, the primary focus of study involves examining U.S. entry into the First World War as well as U.S. actions in the war (1917-1918).
Study the varying points of view regarding ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, focusing on Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the debate regarding the League of Nations.
World History
Unit 03: Emergence and Collapse of Classical Empires 500 BC-600 AD
Study about the growth of more sophisticated political entities, specifically empires that emerged from the core of the River Valley Civilizations including:
1) the characteristics of empires; 2) the characteristics of Persian rule;
3) the consolidation of imperial rule in India with the Gupta and Mauryan dynasties;
4) the development of dynastic rule in China;
5) the establishment of legal and governmental systems in classical Greece and Rome;
6) the political, scientific and cultural legacies of the classical civilizations;
7) the collapse of the classical empires, especially Han China and the Roman Empire.
Examine how the expansion of empires provided political stability and cultural unity during the time period as well as increased cultural diffusion, including the spread of religion.
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 05: Governmental Policies: Establishing Justice and Promoting the General Welfare
Learn about the role of the government in the economy of the United States, about the development of foreign policy, and about how court decisions affect cultural change in the United States.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 06: The Political Process: We the People
Complete their study of the U.S. government with an examination of how individuals and groups participate in the political process.
Learn about the role of political parties in the political process, about how individuals and groups go about influencing the political process, about how political geographic divisions are created, and about the rights, responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizens in the political process.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity. instruction and assessment.
U.S. History
Unit 05: Boom Time – 1920s America 1920-1929
Study about the economic prosperity of the 1920s; the rising of nativism in 1920s society; and the social and cultural changes of the1920s that resulted in clashes between those embracing new values and those wanting to preserve traditional society.
Unit 06: Economic Bust – the Great Depression 1929-1939
Study about the causes of the Great Depression along with the economic and social impact of the depression; the economic impact of the “Dust Bowl” on the agricultural sector; and about the provisions of the New Deal along with its impact on the role of government.
World History
Unit 04: Medieval Rebuilding and Reconsolidation 600-1450
Study about the growth of more sophisticated political entities, specifically empires that emerged from the core of the River Valley Civilizations including:
1) the characteristics of empires;
2) the characteristics of Persian rule;
3) the consolidation of imperial rule in India with the Gupta and Mauryan dynasties;
4) the development of dynastic rule in China;
5) the establishment of legal and governmental systems in classical Greece and Rome;
6) the political, scientific and cultural legacies of the classical civilizations;
7) the collapse of the classical empires, especially Han China and the Roman Empire.
Examine how the expansion of empires provided political stability and cultural unity during the time period as well as increased cultural diffusion, including the spread of religion.
Unit 05: Interactions and Diffusion 600-1450
Study about the increasing interactions between various groups during the Post-Classical Era and the resulting changes in social, cultural, and economic patterns.
Examine diffusion along the Silk Routes, the Indian Ocean trade complex, and trade along the trans-Saharan routes; the nature of the interactions between Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Hindus; the changes brought about by the creation of the Mongol Empire; and the events that led to the end of the feudal and manorial structures of medieval Europe.
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 01: Political Philosophy: Governments Are Instituted Among Men
Learn about the development of political thought over time, and about the debates, about compromises that surrounded the creation of the Constitution, and about the significant political contributions of selected political leaders in the United States.
Practice inquiry skills by acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 02: The U.S. Constitution: The Blessings of Liberty
Learn about principles of limited government reflected in the U.S. Constitution, the amendment process, and the rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Practice inquiry skills by acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
U.S. History
Unit 07: Total War – the Second World War 1939-1945
Study about the rise of dictatorships in Europe and how that contributed to the cause of a second world war.
Examine the reasons for the United States’ entry into the war, and the responses on the home front, including Executive Order 9066 as well as the economic and social changes brought about by U.S. involvement in the war.
Study the military involvement of the United States in the fighting of the Second World War by examining significant battles, the fighting on two fronts, the military and political leadership during the war, and the decision to drop atomic bombs.
Unit 08: Differing Ideologies – The Cold War 1945-1970s
Examine the Cold War policies developed to address Soviet aggression and the involvement of the United States in Korea; the economic prosperity of the 1950s and 1960s; the domestic issues surrounding the Cold War; and the fighting of the Vietnam War along with the public response to the war in Vietnam.
World History
Unit 06: An Expanding World 1450-1750
Study about the increasing interactions between various groups during the Post-Classical Era and the resulting changes in social, cultural, and economic patterns.
Examine diffusion along the Silk Routes, the Indian Ocean trade complex, and trade along the trans-Saharan routes; the nature of the interactions between Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Hindus; the changes brought about by the creation of the Mongol Empire; and the events that led to the end of the feudal and manorial structures of medieval Europe.
Unit 07: Ideas Change the World 1450-1750
Study about the increasing interactions between various groups during the Post-Classical Era and the resulting changes in social, cultural, and economic patterns.
Examine diffusion along the Silk Routes, the Indian Ocean trade complex, and trade along the trans-Saharan routes; the nature of the interactions between Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Hindus; the changes brought about by the creation of the Mongol Empire; and the events that led to the end of the feudal and manorial structures of medieval Europe
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 03: A Federalist System: A More Perfect Union
Learn about the federalist governmental system created by the Founding Fathers.
Study about the division and sharing of power between federal, state, and local governmental bodies along with comparing the U.S. federalist system with other governmental systems.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 04: The Branches of Government: Of the People, By the People, For the People
Study about the structures and function of each of the branches of government.
Learn about the bicameral legislative branch along with how legislation is created.
Learn about the role of the executive branch, the process for electing the President, and the functions of the federal bureaucracy.
Learn about the federal judicial system, along with the role the courts play in the protection of individual rights through due process.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
U.S. History
Unit 09: Liberty and Justice for All – Civil Rights Movement 1900-1970s
Trace the development of the civil rights movement from Reconstruction to modern times, including the desegregation of the military and Brown v. Board of Education (1954) which were not addressed in the previous unit.
Learn about the early efforts of civil rights leaders to use the courts to overturn legal segregation; the advances the movement made with the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the expansion of the movement to include a variety of political organizations that worked to advance the civil rights of African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, and women; the legislative gains made by the movement as part of Johnson’s Great Society; the arguments and actions of those in opposition to the movement; and about various landmark court cases and changes that were made to the U.S. Constitution to ensure the protection of civil rights
Unit 10: A Growing World Presence – New National Directions 1970-1990
Learn about the increasing complexity of the political and economic relationships with China, the Soviet Union, and nations in the Middle East, especially with the presidencies of Nixon, Carter, and Reagan.
Study the economic changes, the growing environmentalism, and the political resurgence of conservatism that characterized the 1970s and 1980s.
World History
Unit 08: Political Revolutions 1750-1914
Learn about the American Revolution, and the French Revolution in order to compare the two revolutions.
Learn about how the ideas of the Enlightenment impacted both revolutions.
Study about the political changes to the whole of Europe and Latin America brought about by the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon.
Unit 09: Industrialization and Imperialism 1750-1914
Learn about the causes and consequences of industrialization including the shift in Europe from an agriculturally based economy to an industrial economy and the resulting political, economic, and social changes.
Examine the new economic theories that emerged in response to industrial working conditions.
Study about the increasing nationalistic competition and rising imperial power of western European nations along with the effects of imperialism in Asia and Africa.
6th 6 Weeks
April 8-May 22
Economics
Political Science
U.S. Government
Unit 05: Governmental Policies: Establishing Justice and Promoting the General Welfare
Learn about the role of the government in the economy of the United States, about the development of foreign policy, and about how court decisions affect cultural change in the United States.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity.
Unit 06: The Political Process: We the People
Complete their study of the U.S. government with an examination of how individuals and groups participate in the political process.
Learn about the role of political parties in the political process, about how individuals and groups go about influencing the political process, about how political geographic divisions are created, and about the rights, responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizens in the political process.
Acquiring information from various sources, identifying multiple viewpoints in sources, and evaluating sources for bias and validity. instruction and assessment.
U.S. History
World History
Unit 10: Global Conflicts 1914-Present
Learn about the causes and consequences of industrialization including the shift in Europe from an agriculturally based economy to an industrial economy and the resulting political, economic, and social changes.
Examine the new economic theories that emerged in response to industrial working conditions.
Study about the increasing nationalistic competition and rising imperial power of western European nations along with the effects of imperialism in Asia and Africa.
Unit 11: An Interdependent World 1914-Present
Learn about major events of the twentieth century following the Second World War.
Study the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the Cold War, including the spread of communism in Eastern Europe and East Asia and the decolonization movements that took place in colonial regions.
Study about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, the social, economic and cultural impact of globalization, as well as the continued challenges of recognizing, protecting, and expanding human rights.
Science
Science
1st 6 Weeks
August 7-September 13
2nd 6 Weeks
September 17-October 25
3rd 6 Weeks
October 29-December 20
4th 6 Weeks
January 7-February 14
5th 6 Weeks
February 18-April 4
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Systems
I.P.C.
Physics
Unit 8 cont:
Investigate, analyze, & calculate waves
Investigate image formation & behaviors of waves, including reflection & refraction
Unit 9:
Weak and strong nuclear forces
Calculate the magnitude of electric forces between two objects
Research and present examples of electric and magnetic forces: Generators, motors & transformers