Our weekly units help us to incorporate Science, Social Studies and Health into our curriculum. The Second Grade Teachers did not respond to a request for their Curriculum. The Third Grade Teachers did not respond to a request for their Curriculum. For example, knowledge of basic math facts is put to use with long multiplication, division and fractions. Word problems are mastered along with written explanations of the processes used to reach the answer.
Writing becomes more refined as prompts are given for narrative and expository writing.
The use of good leads, metaphors and similes, stronger vocabulary and organization are emphasized and practiced in preparation for FCAT writing. Reading for pleasure is encouraged and supported, but at the same time heavy emphasis is placed on reading for information. Science and Social Studies textbooks, newspapers, Weekly Reader and other types of informational text are used to prepare for the FCAT Reading. Science and Health skills and concepts are taught through reading, writing, math and hands on experiences. Florida History, geography and ecosystems are the focus in the fourth grade.