Course Title: Kindergarten Introduction to Coding Department: Business/Technology
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Length of Course: 4 Weeks
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Happy Maps [U]
Unit 2: Move It, Move It [U]
Unit 3: Jigsaw: Learn to drag and drop
Unit 4: Maze: Sequence
Curriculum-Based Assessments: Successful completion of each lesson.
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
Students create computer programs with loops and events and write algorithms for everyday tasks. Through this, they learn to collaborate with others meaningfully, investigate different problem-solving techniques, persist in the face of difficult tasks, and learn about Internet safety. By the end of this course, students create their very own custom game or story that they can share. Students starting in Course 1 will be early-readers in the lower elementary grades. Some areas of focus include Early-readers, Sequences, Loops and events, Meaningful collaboration with others, Problem-solving and perseverance techniques and Internet safety.
Course Title: Kindergarten Safety/Digital Learning Department: Business/TechnologyGrade Level: Kindergarten
Length of Course: 3 Weeks
Primary Resources:
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Digital Safety
Unit 2: Digital Security Skills & Practices
Unit 3: "Dot & i" Straight-Up Safety Talk
Curriculum-Based Assessments: Online Pre and Post Assessment
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
Curriculum scope is topically comprehensive and provides a unique approach to digital citizenship and e-Safety education by meaningfully integrating current research with best practices in pedagogy and instructional design. Lessons are aligned to Common Core State Standards and ISTE/NETS standards. Instructional materials are compliant with Accessibility Standards.
Course Title: ELA--Grade K Department: English Language Arts
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Time Per Day/Week: 15-60 minutes/day Length of Course: Year
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Word Study (Phonics)
Unit 2: Reading
Unit 3: Writing
Unit 4: Grammar
Unit 5: Speaking/Listening
Curriculum-Based Assessments: Observation, Progress Monitoring, Report Card Indicators
Standardized Assessments: STAR 360 Early Literacy
Description of Course:
Kindergarten English Language Arts (ELA) consists of phonics, reading, writing, grammar and speaking/listening. Phonics instruction is based on the key components of the letter and sound recognition, rhyming, phoneme blending, decoding and encoding three-letter words, progressing towards identifying and producing digraph sounds and long vowel words, CVC-e words. Reading instruction is based on print awareness and exposure to reading, understanding and responding to informational text and various genres of literature with an emphasis on high-frequency words, comprehension, making connections among ideas and making connections between texts. Writing instruction includes sentence structure: letter formation, writing left to right, spacing, beginning a capital letter and end punctuation. Additionally, students are introduced to basic grammar skills and writing in a variety of genres including narrative, informative, and persuasive writing opportunities. Speaking and listening instruction includes participating in group discussions, asking and answering questions, and sharing experiences.
Course Title: Library - Kindergarten Department: Library
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Time Per Day/Week: 30 minutes a week Length of Course: Year
Primary Resources: Varied non-fiction and fiction (picture) books as appropriate for lessons
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Library Orientation/Use of Library
Unit 2: Book Selection
Unit 3: Responding to Literature
Unit 4: Elements of Literature
Curriculum-Based Assessments: Students complete various text-to-self and demonstration of knowledge and understanding assessments throughout the year.
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
In Kindergarten library students learn to choose materials related to personal interests and reading levels. Students are guided throughout the school year in this process. Students are exposed to a variety of reading materials and are encouraged to self-select desired books each week. Basic library rules and procedures are emphasized throughout the year. In addition, the parts of a book such as a title, spine, author, and illustrator are discussed as well as basic literary elements of character and setting. The overall organization of the library is emphasized in order to assist students in finding the desired materials each week.
Course Title: Math - Kindergarten Department: Math
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Time Per Day/Week: 30 minutes/daily and 5 days a week Length of Course: Year
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Counting and Cardinality
Unit 2: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Unit 3: Numbers and Operations in Base 10
Unit 4: Geometry
Unit 5: Measurement and Data
Unit 6: Calendar Math
Curriculum-Based Assessments: STAR 360, Topic Tests
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
In Unit 1, numbers can be used to represent and count quantities. Students will use one-to-one correspondence to match one object to one number or one object. In Unit 2, students will use addition to find a sum and use subtraction to find the difference. In Unit 3, students will use the base 10 number system to organize, represent, and compare numbers. Students will use place value to determine the value of a digit within a number. In Unit 4, students will analyze, compare, create, and compose patterns and two and three-dimensional shapes. In Unit 5, length, mass, and capacities of objects can be classified and represented. In Unit 6, students will recognize and sequence days, dates, and months. Students will understand and use the terms today, tomorrow, and yesterday.
Course Title: Science-Grade K Department: Science
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Time Per Day/Week: Six 30 minute lessons/quarter Length of Course: Year
Primary Resources: Amplify Science
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Living Things
Curriculum Based Assessments: Science Journal and teacher observation
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
Kindergarten science is an introductory unit to the scientific method, collecting data, and recording observations. This unit focuses on living, growing organisms-specifically trees. Students learn and illustrate how a tree changes from season to season. The students will learn the basic needs and life cycle of a tree. Through hands-on learning, students identify the parts and age of a tree. They also use science-based stations and modules to identify different leaf and tree shapes/sizes. Students name living and nonliving products of a tree and how to protect its natural resources. Students identify and explain the importance of how a tree impacts our lives and provides animal homes and habitats. Learning is displayed through a student-friendly science journal. Grade K science is aligned with PA Academic and Core Standards.
Course Title: Social Studies Kindergarten Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Time Per Week: At least 15-30 minutes/2 days per week Length of Course: Throughout the year
Primary Resources: Variety of reading aloud and picture books
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Citizenship- Home and School
Unit 2: Communities - Civics and History- Patriotism
Unit 3: Cultures- Our Holidays and Celebrations
Unit 4: Economics- Money and Me, Unit 5: Geography and Map Skills
Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course:
Kindergarten social studies are taught throughout the school year following calendar events. School procedures and rules start our year off and we learn about many holidays and history as the year progresses. Through authentic texts and projects, students are exposed to US history, important people including past and current government leaders. Economic concepts and map skills are interwoven into other subject areas.
