MATH |
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Dealing
With Data
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Use appropriate graphs, tables, charts, and lists to organize all
possible outcomes of an experiment. |
Perplexing
Patterns
Core Curriculum
Objective(s):
Identify the pattern and predict the missing numeral in an arithmetic
and/or geometric sequence including rational numbers and integers;
describe number patterns presented in tables.
Demonstrate and represent relationships using materials such as
patterns, tables, charts, graphs, and computer spreadsheets to
formulate a rule for given pattern. |
Am
I Prime?
Core Curriculum Objective: Explore and identify the
concepts of primes and composites.
South Carolina Curriculum
Standards: Number and Numeration
Systems |
Fractions-
How Low Can You Go?
Core Curriculum: Write
fraction in lowest terms.
South Carolina Curriculum
Standards: I. Number and
Numeration Systems C.2. |
Geometric
Shapes
Core Curriculum Objectives: Identify polygons, and
types of triangles and quadrilaterals.
South Carolina Curriculum
Standards: IV. Geometry and
Spatial Sense A. 2 and 3 |
Heads
or Tails
Core Curriculum Objective: Find and compare experimental
and theoretical probabilities.
South Carolina Curriculum
Standards: VI. Probability
and Statistics C. 3. |
Measure
the Angle
Core Curriculum: Students will be able to measure angles
using a protractor and identify types of angles.
South Carolina Curriculum
Standards: IV. Geometry and
Spatial Sense B. Use technology
whenever appropriate to explore
concepts and applications of
geometry. |
Order
of Operations
Core
Curriculum Objective: Evaluate,
demonstrate, and apply order of operations
(including the use of grouping symbols). |
Integers
Core Curriculum Objective: Explore,
describe, and identify examples of positive and negative quantities
with/without manipulatives and relate to a number line. |
Metrics
and Standard Units
Core
Curriculum Objective: Explore,
estimate, compare , and order standard
units within the customary and metric
systems in everyday situations. |
Tessellations
Core
Curriculum Objective: Create
tessellation patterns using one or more
geometric figures. |
Probability: Study of Chance
Core Curriculum Objective: Predict
simple possible future outcomes, and
determine the number of possible combinations or permutations of
a set of objects. |
Area
of Rectangles and Parallelograms
Core
Curriculum Objective: Estimate
and determine perimeter, circumference
and area of rectangles, quadrilaterals,
triangles, circles, and volume of rectangular
solids. |
READING/LANGUAGE
ARTS |
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Anne
Frank
Core
Curriculum Objective: Write
compositions for a variety of purposes,
use brainstorming techniques to generate
and explore ideas, and evaluate and
revise drafts for purpose and to meet
the needs of audience. |
Create
Your Own World
Core
Curriculum Objective: Write
various types of compositions, journals
(reflecting, dialogue, double entry,
letters essays, reports advertisements,
poetry, stories, plays scripts. |
People
of the Harlem Renaissance
Core
Curriculum Objective: Students
will select appropriate reference resources,
locate pertinent information, and use
the information in a relevant manner
as needed. Students will also use subject
and keyword searches to locate information. |
Storytelling
Core
Curriculum Objective: Speak
for a variety of purposes (tell
stories, share experiences, give
directions, participate in discussion,
read literature aloud, make announcements,
make introductions, give reports
and speeches, conduct interviews). |
Blueprint
Writing
Core
Curriculum Objective: Write
compositions for different purposes.
Use lists, webs, or outlines to develop and organize content.
Evaluate and revise drafts
to fulfill purpose. |
The
Autobiography of Anything
Core
Curriculum Objective: Publish
in a variety of formats, such as stories,
poems, plays, reports and other technical
writing across the curriculum. |
ABC
Books
Core Curriculum Objective: Read
to distinguish between fact and
opinion. |
All
About Me Poem
Core Curriculum Objective: Write
various types of compositions
(poetry). |
WORLD
GEOGRAPHY |
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Cool
Climate Zones
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
South Carolina Social Studies Standards- (7.3.1)
(7.3.2) |
Outlandish
Landforms
Core Curriculum Objective: Define,
illustrate, and cite examples of physical
geographic terms.
South Carolina Social Studies
Strand: Describe the
physical characteristics of each
world culture region and explain
the processes that shape the
patterns in the physical environment. (7.3.2) |
Population
Pyramid
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Use and interpret charts, bar
graphs, circle graphs, time lines, etc.
South Carolina Social Studies
Strand: Describe the
population growth, size, density,
and distribution in each world
culture region and linkages to
global issues. (7.3.4) |
SCIENCE |
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Symbiotic
Relationships
Core
Curriculum Objective: Analyze how
organisms interact with each other
in symbiotic relationships. |
The
Five Kingdoms of Living Organisms
State Standards Curriculum Objectives:
1) Classify living organisms according to similarities in structure
using a dichotomous key. (IIA3e)
2) Classify organisms as single-celled or multi-cellular. (IIA1b) |
Plant
and Animal Cells: Alike and Different?
State Standards Curriculum Objectives:
1) Compare the major components
of the cell and their general functions. (IIA2a)
2) Compare and contrast the
major structures and functions
of typical plant and animal cells. (IIA3a) |
Solving
Genetic Puzzles
State Standard Curriculum Objectives: 1) Construct and use
Punnett Squares to explain how single genetic traits are combined
and passed to offsprings 2) Calculate the probability of simple
phenotypes and genotypes |
SOCIAL
STUDIES |
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Mapping
The News
Core
Curriculum Objective(s):
Identify and use map essential (i.e. key, grid, legend, compass
rose, scale, title, etc.)
Identity geographic terms used to discuss location and place.
Identify the continents and oceans on (a) world map(s). |
What
a Relief Map!!!
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Define, illustrate, and
cite examples of physical geographic terms.
South Carolina Social
Studies Strand: Describe
the physical characteristics
of each world culture region
and explain the processes that
shape patterns in the physical
environment. (7.3.2) |
MULTIPLE |
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Can
You Dig It
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Explain how we know what happened in Prehistory (and later).
Select appropriate reference source and be able to interpret
information.
South Carolina Social Studies
Standards: Science
Process Skills- Observing, Classifying,
Inferring, Predicting, Designing,
Communicating, Measuring, and
Evaluating (7.3.6),
(7.3.7), (7.3.13), (7.3.14) |
Region
Reality
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Compare and Contrast
geographical regions.
South Carolina Geography Standards: (7.3.2)
(7.3.5) (7.3.7) (7.3.8) |
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