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Inquiry
Cube
Core Curriculum Objective:
Analyze and predict functional relationships and make generalizations
based on observed patterns. |
Building
Models
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Use concrete and graphic models
to discover formulas for finding area, perimeter, and volume. |
Can
You Create A Congruent Figure?
Core Curriculum Objective: Identify
and create congruent figures
and patterns with/without manipulatives
and/or graphs. |
Emotional
Speed with Balls and Ramps
South Carolina Science Standard(s): Physical Science (IV.
B.1.c). Investigate the variables that affect speed (e.g., ramp
height/length/surface, and mass of object). |
A
Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Curriculum Objective: Collect
data (count, measure, survey,
simulate, experiment. or review
reference books). |
Prime
Time
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Demonstrate and use the concepts
of multiple, factor, and divisibility to identify prime or composite
numbers. |
Ranging
The Triple M's
Core Curriculum Objective (s): Identify and calculate the
range, mode, median and mean of a set of data from the real world
with/without manipulatives. |
Shell
Graphing
Core Curriculum Objective(s):Identify and graph coordinates
on a rectangular coordinate system and/or first quadrant of the
coordinate plane. |
What
Temperature Is It?
Core Curriculum Objective: Estimate,
measure, record, and describe
temperature and temperature change
in Celsius and Fahrenheit units. |
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Do
You Value That Digit?
Core
Curriculum Objective(s): Identify
the value of each digit in a
number (up to 1,000,000) with/without
manipulatives. |
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Using
Math with Sale Papers
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Create
and solve problems involving
addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division of whole numbers
using paper and pencil, estimation,
mental computation and calculators. |
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Write
Me Two (2) Ways
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Read
and write whole numbers in expanded
form, standard form, and words
(through billions). |
Traveling
Technology
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Use
local and world-wide network communication
systems. |
Grocery
Races
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Create
and solve problems involving addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division
of whole numbers using paper and pencil,
estimation, mental computation, and calculators. |
Tessellating
Ceiling Tiles
Core Curriculum Objective(s): identify
and demonstrate transformations of
geometric figures that are the results
of slides (translations), flips (reflections),
turns (rotations), or glide reflections. |
Word
Power
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
1.Identify and calculate the range, mode, median, and mean of a
set of data from the real world with/without manipulatives.
2.Use data from the real world to predict, compare and contrast
the effects of different measures of central tendency.
3.Model and explain addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division using whole numbers with/without manipulatives. |
The
Real Deal On Circles
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Estimate and determine the
dimensions (e.g. circumference, radius, diameter) of a circle. |
READING/LANGUAGE
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Using
Picture Mapping to Improve Student
Comprehension of Informational
Text
Core
Curriculum Objective(s):
Locate, recall, classify and/or compare details, in a sequence
or from the selection. (5-CM-4)
Read, identify, recognize, and demonstrate comprehension of a variety
of genres, determine the type of literature and compare the present
selection to previous selection. (5-AL-2) |
Marvelous
Mysteries
Core
Curriculum Objective(s):
Read, identify, recognize, and demonstrate comprehension of a variety
of genres, determine the type of literature and compare the present
selection to previous selections: Fiction, Science Fiction, Folk
Tale, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Non-Fiction, Fable.
Participate in reading and writing conferences with teacher and
peers.
Write and publish various types of compositions (journals, letters,
essays, reports, poetry, stories, plays, scripts) |
Pondering
The Parts of Speech
Core
Curriculum Objective(s): Analyze sentences:
to combine, expand, or rewrite to vary
length, type, structure; for clarity and
style; to distinguishing between clearly
written sentences and sentences containing
errors. |
Fix
A Sandwich Stack
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Compare the meanings of base
words (root words) with the meanings of those words when prefixes
and suffixes have been added. |
Life
Size Characters
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Identify , analyze, describe
story elements in fiction and poetry: plot, character, character
traits, setting, problem-solution, theme, goal, outcome, mood,
etc. |
Ready,
Set, Action!
Core Curriculum Objective: Sequence events and/or steps
in a process using dramatizations, retelling, pictures, charts,
media. |
Working
With Writing
Core Curriculum Objective (s): Choose own topic and purpose
to record information accurately and to research and report information. |
Story
Elements
Core Curriculum Objectives(s):
Identify, analyze, and describe story
elements in fiction and poetry. |
The
Weekly News, Part 1
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Keep
journals and write drafts in
English language arts and other disciplines to understand and record
experiences and ideas. |
The
Weekly News, Part 2
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Plan
oral presentations by: determining appropriate
content for type of presentation and
for audience; organizing content sequentially
or around major ideas; summarizing main
points before or after presentation;
incorporating visual aids to support
presentation. |
You
Can Judge A Book By Its Cover
Core Curriculum
Objectives(s): Make
predictions based upon anaylsis
of title, pictures, subtitles
and other available information. |
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Webbing
Context Clues
Core
Curriculum Objective(s): Read
and learn the meanings of unfamiliar
words and phrases to build
a word bank of vocabulary necessary
for the interpretation of literature. |
Where
In The World?
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Read
a variety of poetry to understand and
describe the characteristics of free
verse, rhymed, and patterned poetry. |
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Pic-A-Fic
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Appreciation
of literature; Sample, identify, and
recognize a variety of genres; determine
type of literature. |
Let
Us Do Your Selling
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): Read
to distinguish between valid/faulty generalizations; fact and
opinion. |
VISUAL
ARTS |
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Clay
Magic Pots
Core Curriculum Objectives(s): |
SCIENCE |
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Exploring
The Depths!
Science
Standard: III.A.2.c Identify and
create a model of the geological features
of the ocean floor (continental shelf/slope/rise,
mid-Atlantic ridges, rifts, trenches).
Overview: Students
will complete a class KWL chart
on the ocean floor. They will
then plot the ocean depths
on graph paper. The class will
discuss and label each feature
of the ocean floor on the graph.
Finally, the students will
make a 3- D model of the ocean
floor using the line graph. |
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How
Hot Is Too Hot?
S.C.
Science Standards: Life Science II.B.4.a
Identify and investigate the abiotic
factors in an ecosystem such as quantity
of light, air, and water, range of temperature,
salinity, water pressure, and soil composition. |
Bread
Cells
South Carolina Science Standard(s): Observe, identify, and
distinguish among plants and animals cell parts: nucleus, cytoplasm,
vacuole, cell membrane, cell wall, and chloroplasts. Life Science (II.A.1.b.) |
Discovering
The Breakdown
South Carolina Science Standard (s): Life Science - (II.a.3.a) Identify
common diseases associated with the respiratory system caused
by viruses (such as colds, influenza), diseases caused by bacteria
(such as pneumonia, and tuberculosis), and diseases caused by
substances such as tobacco. (P) |
The
Exchange Process
Core Curriculum Objective: Describe how the respiratory and
circulatory systems work together to carry gases to and from
the body. |
Mixtures
Are Exciting!
Core Curriculum Objective: Physical
Science - Create and
classify mixtures made of two
or more substances (solid-solid,
solid-liquid, and liquid-liquid). (IV-A-1-b) |
Remembering
the Respiratory System
South Carolina Science Standard(s): Life Science - (II.a.2.a) Label
the parts and distinguish among the functions of the major organs
of the respiratory system, including nose/mouth, larynx, trachea,
bronchi, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm. |
Sensitive
Taste Test
South Carolina Science Standards: Explain the difference
between diluted and concentrated solutions. (IV.A.2.d.) |
Survival
Extravaganza
South Carolina Science Standards: Life Science - Describe
the effect of limiting factors such as food, water, space and
shelter, on a population. (II.B.4.c.) |
What
Makes You Tick?
South Carolina Science Standard(s): Life Science - (II.a.2.b) Label
the parts and distinguish among the function of the major organs
of the circulatory system including heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
and blood cells. |
Mix
It Up: Colors
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Predict various ways colors
are produced. |
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How
Worldly Are You?
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Reading :
Locate, recall, classify and compare details, in a sequence or
from the selection.(5-CM-4) Sequence
events and/or steps in a process using dramatizations, retelling,
pictures, charts, and media.(5-CM-5) Locate,
interpret, use or apply information contained in various forms,
including maps.(5-AR-3) Collect
and organize relevant information in order to construct a product
such as an oral presentation, etc. (5-AR-4) Read
for an audience using appropriate intonation or inflection with
appropriate rate, volume, and articulation. (5-SK-5) Incorporate
compositional elements in writing. Maintain consistent use of
first or third person.(5-WD-4) Edit
for fragments and run-on sentences distinguishing between clearly
written sentences and sentences that contains errors in expression
or construction.(5-WE-1) Edit
for conventions of Standard English usage and distinguish between
correct and incorrect usage.(5-WE-2) Edit
for spelling capitalization, and punctuation. (5-WE-3), (5-WE-4), (5-WE-5)
Social
Studies Locate
places using relative terms.(5SSG-1) Represent
places in different ways (symbols,
maps).(5SSG-6)
SUBJECT(S):
Reading & Social Studies
(easily adapted for 2nd-4th) |
