Overview
Mathematics
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number,
operation, and quantitative reasoning
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patterns,
relationships, and algebraic thinking
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geometry
and spatial reasoning
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measurement
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probability
and statistics
Ñ problem solving
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Science
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scientific
investigation in the field and laboratory
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scientific
inquiry and critical thinking
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tools
and models (i.e. the use of tools in the laboratory, safety, etc.)
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systems
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forces
cause change
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physical
properties
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needs of
living organisms
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adaptations
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inherited
traits and learned characteristics
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processes
of the natural world
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history-create and interpret timelines and describe historical times in
terms of years, decades, and centuries
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geography-use cardinal and intermediate directions, scale, compass rose,
grid, and symbols to locate places and interpret maps and globes
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economics-identify ways of earning, spending, and saving money
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government-describe the basic structure of local government, identify local
government officials, and explain how they are chosen
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citizenship-identify characteristics of good citizenship and identify people
who exemplify good citizenship
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culture-explain the significance of ethnic and/or cultural celebrations in
the state, nation, and world
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science, technology, and society-explain the impact of new technology on
communities around the world
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social
studies skills-apply
critical-thinking skills, communicate effectively, and use problem-solving and
decision-making processes
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listening and speaking:
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listen
to identify the musical elements of literary language, such as rhymes, repeated
sounds or instances of onomatopoeia
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gain
increasing control of grammar, such as subject-verb agreement, complete
sentences, and correct tense usage
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writing:
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use
increasingly complex capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
develop, revise, and edit writing and compositions using established criteria