Students know a basic sight vocabulary. They read for details in a selection and identify the main idea in a selection. They compose as a means of communication and as a learning tool across the curriculum. They give oral reports on information and events. The social studies standards center on the basic concept of the family.
Students use maps and globes to identify and locate places and geographic features.
Mathematics students will also use, represent, and explain the concepts, skills, symbols, and vocabulary identified in the mathematics standards. The mathematics standards place a strong emphasis on mathematical concepts and understanding and also support the development of problem solving. Students will be actively engaged in learning mathematics through the use of concrete materials and appropriate technologies such as calculators and computers. Science students will conduct simple experiments. They are introduced to the process of classifying plants and animals based on simple characteristics.