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    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.  

     

    Informative Writing Rubric

    Opinion Writing Rubric

     

     

    MTSS

     

    Students receive reading, writing or math support. MTSS can also be a time for enrichment.