3rd Grade
3rd Grade Curriculum
Reading:
Reading is taught using the Rigby Literacy By Design series. Instruction includes whole group and small guided reading groups. Writing focuses on the Six-Trait model, the Writing Process, and personal narrative writing. Students in the third grade are eligible to enter the school spelling bee in February.
Math:
Math instruction is taught through the Math Trailblazers series. Third grade focuses on subtraction, multiplication, problem solving, using labs and math manipulatives to explore math concepts, and math vocabulary.
Science:
Science includes lessons on animals, sound, digestions, nutrition, space, earth, soil, and personal safety.
Social Studies:
Social Studies begins with learning about our community. Students then learn about geography, government and economics. Third graders also learn about several holidays throughout the year.
All third grade subjects align with the Kansas Department of Education state standards.
Parents Guide to KS Curricular Standards-3rd Grade
Third Grade Introductions & Resources
4th Grade
Teaming Teachers:
Memory Maginley (Language Arts) & Becky Cowan (Math, Science & Social Studies)
Amanda Beason (Language Arts) & Donna Goehring (Math, Science & Social Studies)
4th Grade Curriculum
Reading:
Reading is taught using the Rigby Literacy By Design series. Instruction includes whole group and small guided reading groups. Writing focuses on the Six-Trait model, the Writing Process, and personal narrative writing. Students in the fourth grade are eligible to enter the school spelling bee in February, as well as participating in a vocabulary parade in the spring to review the terms they have learned throughout the year.
Math:
Math instruction is taught through the Math Trailblazers series. Fourth grade focuses on multiplication, long division, problem solving, using labs and math manipulatives to explore math concepts, and math vocabulary.
Science:
Science includes lessons on matter, electricity, magnetism, weather, animals, and rocks and minerals. Students are required to complete a science project using the scientific method.
Social Studies:
Social Studies begins with learning about the early trails in America. Students then learn about government and the fifty states. Students in the fourth grade are eligible to enter the school geography bee.
All fourth grade subjects align with the Kansas Department of Education state standards.
Parents Guide to KS Curricular Standards-4th Grade
4th Grade Introductions & Resources
4th Grade Website
5th Grade
Fifth Grade Blog
Teaming Teachers:
Kay Ann Hewlett (Language Arts) & Cathy Woodyard (Math, Science & Social Studies)
5th Grade Curriculum
Reading:
Reading is taught using the Rigby Literacy By Design series. Instruction includes whole group and small guided reading groups. Writing focuses on the Six-Trait model, the Writing Process, and personal narrative writing. Students in the fifth grade are eligible to enter the school spelling bee in February.
Math:
Math instruction is taught through the Math Trailblazers series. Fifth grade focuses on multiplication, long division, problem solving, using labs and math manipulatives to explore math concepts, and math vocabulary.
Science:
Science includes lessons on classification, plants, matter, and rocks and minerals.
Social Studies:
Social Studies begins with learning about geography. Students then learn about European explorers and the settlement of North America, English Colonies and the founding of the United States of America including the American Revolution, the Constitution and early years of American government. Students in the fifth grade are eligible to enter the school geography bee.
All fifth grade subjects align with the Kansas Department of Education state standards.
Parents Guide to KS Curricular Standards-5th Grade
5th Grade Introductions & Resources
5th Grade Band
5th Grade Band Handbook
Band Web Site
Beginning Band Supplies
Resource Room
By learning you will teach;
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