Immacolata School Curriculum Guide General....... Page 2 Religion....................... Page 3 Language Arts................. Page 9 Math......................... Page 18 Social Studies.................. Page 29 Science....................... Page 34 Art.......................... Page 41 Music........................ Page 42 P.E.......................... Page 43 Spanish...................... Page 44 Computer Science............. Page 45 Library...................... Page 46 1
Immacolata School 1) Students will know and practice their faith. 2) Students will treat others and act in accordance with Christian values and mutual respect. 3) Students will be tolerant and compassionate of others in the diverse world in which they live. 4) Students will cooperate with others, resolve conflicts and make judgments on the basis of our Catholic faith. 5) Students will have a mastery of basic academic skills and study habits. 6) Students will communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. 7) Students will utilize critical thinking skills and creativity in the analysis of problems. 8) Students will express themselves artistically and have an appreciation of culture. 9) Students will utilize technology in an ever-changing society. 10) Students will participate in physical activity and be aware of the importance of physical fitness in their lives. 2
Religion Grades K-8 1. Develop an understanding of faith community in family and school. 2. Develop awareness of responsibility as a witness to Christ in our interaction with others. 3. Study Scripture, with an emphasis on the New Testament and the life of Christ. 4. Study the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy and Sacraments. 5. Gain a foundation in basic, Christian doctrine. 6. Study the Mass. 7. Study the Creed. 8. Learn prayers and incorporate them into daily life. 9. Plan and participate in various liturgical devotions and services. 3
Religion Kindergarten 1) Develop a sense of faith community in the classroom. 2) Develop a positive sense of self. 3) Learn more about God as loving and caring. 4) Listen to stories about Jesus as our role model. 1) Life of Christ 2) Prayer 3) Promise Magazine 4) Liturgical celebreations and feast days 4
Religion Grade 1-3 1) Develop an understanding of faith community in family and school. 2) Study the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist. 3) Develop an understanding of the Mass. 4) Prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. 5) Understand the value of respect for others. 6) Study how faith is part of our daily lives. 7) Study the liturgical seasons of the Church year. 1) The Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist 2) The Mass 3) The life of Jesus 4) Prayers 5) Rosary 6) Weekly Eucharistic Adoration 7) Scripture 8) Lives of the Saints 9) Stations of the Cross 5
Religion Grade 4 1) Develop an awareness of the responsibility as a witness to Christ 2) Study the Beatitudes, Commandments and Sacraments. 3) Discuss and apply class lessons to daily life. 1) Beatitudes 2) Ten Commandments 3) Weekly Eucharistic Adoration 4) Lives of Saints 5) The life of Jesus 6) Sacraments 7) Rosary 8) Social justice 10) Weekly Mass 6
Religion Grade 5-6 1) Study Church history. 2) Use the New Testament in the study of their faith. 3) Study the lives of Saints. 4) Discuss and appreciate the Commandments and Beatitudes as a guide to living in the faith. 5) Study and discuss Catholic guidelines of human sexuality and respect for life. 6) Study the life of Jesus. 7) Study the celebration of the Eucharist. 8) Study modern examples of faith and social justice. 1) New Testament 2) The Saints 3) The Mass 4) The Sacraments 5) The Rosary 6) Sunday Scripture reading 7) Weekly Eucharistic Adoration 8) Field trips to local churches 7
Religion Grade 7-8 1) Prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 2) Study the Bible. 3) Understand the importance of service to others. 4) Study the life of Jesus as model in life. 5) Study and discuss social justice. 6) Study and discuss Catholic guidelines of human sexuality. 6) Study Church history. 7) Study the seasons and feast days of the liturgical calendar. 8) Incorporate prayer as a central part of their lives. 1) The Bible 2) Sacrament of Confirmation 3) Service to others 4) Prayer 5) Gifts of the Holy Spirit 6) The Gospels, Letters of Paul and the Pentateuch 7) Weekly Eucharistic Adoration 8) Offering of service opportunities 9) In God s Own Making 8
Language Arts Grades K-8 1. To master critical reading skills, being able to analyze plot and character development. 2. To develop an extensive vocabulary. 3. To explore a variety of literature, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry. 4. To develop a mastery of grammatical rules. 5. To develop communication skills in speaking and writing. 6. To develop composition skills. 7. To develop reference skills. 8. To develop critical thinking skills. 9. To develop spelling ability. 10. To develop handwriting skills. 9
Language Arts Kindergarten 1) Develop the thinking skills involved in reading comprehension. 2) Develop oral language skills. 3) Gain knowledge of the written symbols of the English language 4) Develop silent reading skills. 5) Develop listening skills. 1) Discussing stories that are read in class 2) Distinguish beginning sounds and associate sounds with specific letters 3) Recognize upper and lower-case alphabet 4) Journal 5) Consonant and vowel sounds 6) Blend sounds into words 7) Phonemic awareness 8) Handwriting technique 9) Word families 10
Language Arts Grade 1 1) Develop a better understanding of the written and spoken language. 2) Develop a simple understanding of grammar rules. 3) Write simple sentences. 4) Develop vocabulary base. 5) Understand parts of a story. 1) Stories 2) Punctuation, i.e., period, question mark and exclamation point 3) Parts of speech: noun, verb and adjective 4) Consonant sounds and clusters 5) Short and long vowels 6) Cause and effect in stories 7) Drawing conclusions and summaries of stories 8) Create and write stories using spelling words 9) Oral reading 11
Language Arts Grade 2 1) Gain mastery of stories read silently and orally. 2) Identify parts of a story. 3) Compare prose and poetry. 4) Acquire increased vocabulary. 5) Gain further mastery of grammar. 6) Develop writing skills. 7) Gain increased reading comprehension skills. 8) Master manuscript and cursive writing. 1) Reading, silently and aloud 2) Writing stories 3) Discussion of stories 4) Phonics 5) Parts of speech 6) Sentences and paragraphs 7) Spelling words 8) Poetry 9) Handwriting 12
Language Arts Grade 3 1) Develop reading ability. 2) Develop oral reading skills. 3) Develop writing skills. 4) Develop vocabulary and spelling ability. 5) Develop reference skills. 6) Develop grammar knowledge and usage. 1) Fiction and non-fiction 2) Dictionary 3) Creative writing 4) Parts of speech 5) Paragraphs and sentences 6) Punctuation 7) Journals 13
Language Arts Grade 4 1) Develop reading comprehension ability. 2) Develop vocabulary. 3) Develop writing ability. 4) Develop grammar usage. 1) Novels, short stories and poetry 2) Themes, setting, plot, characterization and summaries 3) Monthly book reports 4) Paragraphs 5) Letter writing 6) Parts of speech 7) Sentence Diagramming 8) Spelling words 14
Language Arts Grade 5 1) Develop knowledge of grammar. 2) Gain mastery of basic grammar rules. 3) Develop composition skills. 4) Develop reading comprehension skills. 5) Develop vocabulary and spelling ability. 6) Develop reference skills. 1) Sentence diagramming 2) Novels 3) Parts of speech 4) Short stories 5) Dictionary 6) Spelling words 7) Book reports 8) Encyclopedia 15
Language Arts Grade 6 1) Develop critical reading skills. 2) Develop vocabulary and spelling skills. 3) Develop plot summary skills. 4) Develop composition skills. 5) Develop grammar skills. 6) Develop composition skills. 1) Bi-monthly book report 2) Wordly Wise workbook 3) Topic sentences 4) Compose stories 5) Enrichment projects 6) Sentence diagramming 7) Essays 8) Spelling 9) Parts of speech 16
Language Arts Grade 7 1) Develop critical reading skills. 2) Examine, discuss and summarize plots. 3) Develop vocabulary and spelling skills. 4) Develop composition skills. 5) Develop further mastery of grammar. 1) 2 Novels 2) Wordly Wise workbook 3) Essays 4) Paragraph construction 5) Sentence diagramming 6) Character development in stories 7) Dictionary 8) Journals 9) Enrichment projects 10) Book reports 17
Language Arts Grade 8 1) Develop further mastery of plot summary and recognizing themes in literature. 2) Develop a greater appreciation of literature 3) Develop vocabulary and spelling skills. 4) Develop composition skills. 5) Develop further mastery of grammar. 6) Develop dictionary skills. 1) 3 Novels 2) Macbeth 3) Enrichment projects 4) Wordly Wise workbook 5) Journals 6) Planning, composing, editing and revising essays 7) Dictionary 8) Book reports 9) Short stories, poems and plays 18
Math Grades K-8 1. Develop a mastery of basic mathematical computational operations involving whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals and percent. 2. Develop mastery in problem-solving, especially word problems. 3. Develop pre-algebra and algebra skills in solving linear equations, word problems and use of polynomials. 4. Develop a mastery of basic geometry. 5. Develop a mastery of math vocabulary. 19
Math Kindergarten 1) be able to count to 100 and put numbers in order to 30. 2) recognize geometric shapes. 3) match groups of objects to numerals. 4) study use of =,, < and > in number sentences. 5) understand the process of addition and subtraction. 6) tell time to the hour. 7) recognize coins and some amounts. 8) begin study of place value. 9) continue a pattern and sort objects. 10) begin simple measurement. 1) whole numbers 1-100 2) geometric shapes 3) manipulatives 4) problem-solving 5) theme books 6) games 20
Math Grade 1 1) master addition and subtraction facts to 20. 2) practice and understand 2-digit addition and subtraction. 3) begin solving simple word problems. 4) begin to develop an understanding of time, money and measurement 5) study basic shapes in geometry 6) study the concept of fractions 7) study graphs. 1) manipulatives 2) word problems 3) basic facts to 20 4) geometric shapes 5) simple fractions 6) graphs 21
Math Grade 2 1) Develop mastery of adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers, with regrouping. 2) Gain an understanding of telling time and counting money. 3) Further develop word problem solving skills. 4) Develop basic measurement skills. 5) Gain further knowledge of simple geometry. 6) Develop mastery of basic facts. 7) Develop skills in estimation. 1) whole numbers, up to 3 digits 2) word problems 3) geometric shapes 4) time and money 5) measurement 22
Math Grade 3 1) Further develop computational skills. 2) Further develop problem-solving skills. 3) Further develop geometry awareness. 4) Learn basic concepts of decimals and fractions. 5) Further develop concepts of time, money and measurement. 6) Develop knowledge of place values. 7) Develop knowledge of basic geometry shapes. 1) whole numbers 2) word problems 3) geometric shapes 4) decimals 5) fractions 6) time, money and measurement 7) place value 8) multiplication and division basic facts 9) graphing 23
Math Grade 4 1) Develop mastery of basic computation involving whole numbers. 2) Gain further mastery in solving word problems. 3) Develop beginning knowledge of fractions and decimals in addition and subtraction. 4) Begin mastery of multiplication and division into problems with 3-digit factors and divisors. 5) Gain further knowledge in geometry. 6) Develop beginning knowledge of algebra. 7) Gain further mastery of place value. 1) whole numbers 2) fractions 3) decimals 4) 3-digit multiplication and division 5) word problems 6) place value 7) measurement 8) statistics and probability 9) geometry 10) pre-algebra 24
Math Grade 5 1) Gain further mastery of computational skills. 2) Gain further mastery in solving word problems. 3) Develop mastery of fractions and decimals in addition and subtraction. 4) Extend the concepts of multiplication and division into problems with 3-digit factors and divisors. 5) Learn basic concepts of percent. 6) Learn beginning properties of geometric shapes. 1) Word problems 2) Fractions 3) Decimals 4) Whole numbers 5) Percent 6) Geometric formulas 7) Basic facts 25
Math Grade 6 1) Further develop computational skills in whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals. 2) Further develop problem-solving skills. 3) Solve basic geometry problems involving perimeter, area and volume. 4) Develop skill in estimation. 1) Whole numbers 2) Integers 3) Fractions 4) Decimals 5) Geometry formulas 6) Word problems 26
Math Grade 7 1) Review for mastery all operations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals. 2) Begin mastery of order of operations. 3) Learn basics of integer computation. 4) Evaluate and solve simple algebraic expressions and equations. 5) Develop mastery in working with simple and intermediate percent problems. 6) Gain further mastery of geometry. 7) Develop further mastery of problem-solving. 1) Whole numbers 2) Fractions 3) Decimals 4) Integers 5) Algebraic expressions 6) Linear equations 7) Formulas involving basic and irregular geometric shapes 8) Percent 9) Word problems 27
Math Grade 8 1) Review for mastery all operations involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals. 2) Review mastery of order of operations. 3) Review basics of integer computation. 4) Develop mastery in solving equations and inequalities. 5) Develop mastery in working with simple and intermediate percent problems. 6) Gain further mastery of geometry. 7) Develop further mastery of problem-solving. 8) Solve and graph equations on coordinate planes. 9) Develop mastery in computing and factoring polynomials 10) Solve equations and word problems by factoring. 11) Solve systems of equations. 12) Begin mastery of functions. 13) Graph quadratic equations. 1) Whole numbers 2) Fractions 3) Decimals 4) Integers 5) Algebraic expressions 6) Linear equations 7) Quadratic equations 8) Percent 9) Word problems 10) polynomials 11) algebraic functions 12) systems of equations 13) quadratic functions 28
Social Studies Grades K-8 1. Interpret data from a variety of source materials and be able to present the information in both written and verbal form. 2. Verbalize the role of the individual in their community, state, country and world. 3. Demonstrate an awareness of the influence of geography on historical events and current local, national and world economies. 4. Locate important local, state, national and world locations on a map or globe. 5. Describe the impact of a variety of individual personalities and events throughout world and United States history. 6. Identify cause and effect relationships in both United States and world history. 7. Understand and explain the role and interrelationships of our monetary and trade system in the local community, state, nation and world. 8. Describe the role of government and government leaders in the local community, state and nation. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the chronological movement of history and how each era has influenced the one following. 10. Show an appreciation and understanding of various world cultures and religions. 29
Social Studies Kindergarten 1) Develop a better sense of community, neighborhoods and cities. 2) Develop a better understanding of community interaction. 1) Maps 2) Class activities Social Studies Grade 1 1) Develop an understanding of the individual as a member of family, social groups and community. 2) Develop an understanding of the differences among people and in other regions of the world. 3) Develop map skills. 4) Learn important facts and events concerning Missouri. 5) Discuss some major events in U.S. history. 1) Class activities 2) Maps 3) Missouri 4) U.S. history 5) Black history 6) Regional cultures and traditions 30
Social Studies Grade 2 1) Develop a better understanding of the world and its regions. 2) Develop a better understanding of the state of Missouri and its symbols. 3) Learn more about several famous Americans. 4) Understand the progression of community from family to neighborhoods. 1) U.S. and world maps 2) Biographies 3) Community 4) Missouri Social Studies Grade 3 1) Develop a better understanding of other cultures. 2) Develop map skills. 3) Develop a beginning understanding of the government. 4) Develop a better understanding of United States and its neighbors. 5) Gain better knowledge of current events. 1) Maps 2) Government process 3) World geography and cultures 31
Social Studies Grade 4 1) Develop an understanding of the seven continents. 2) Develop a better understanding of the United States. 3) Gain a better understanding of geographical concepts and terms. 4) Gain a better understanding of governmental process. 1) Maps 2) Textbook 3) Class activities 4) 50 states and capitals 32
Social Studies Grade 5 1) Develop an understanding of United States history. 2) Gain an understanding of the Civil War. 3) Gain an understanding of the 20 th Century. 4) Develop an understanding U.S. geography. 1) Early American history 2) Colonization in early America 3) Causes and effects of the Civil War 4) Westward Expansion and the Lewis & Clark Expedition 5) Industrial Revolution and its impact 6) Culture and Conflicts of the 20 th Century 1) Gain knowledge of ancient history. 2) Develop map skills. Social Studies Grade 6 3) Develop a better understanding of world geography. 1) Greek civilization 2) Roman civilization 3) Ancient India and China 4) Egyptian history 33
Social Studies Grade 7-8 1) Understand various political systems, especially in the United States. 2) Understand global economic system. 3) Understand events, trends and individuals which shaped United States history. 4) Understand the history and development of current national and international events. 5) Understand the significance of geography on the development of the United States. 6) Understand social systems, specifically in the United States. 1) U.S. political and court system 2) U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence 3) Native American history 4) African-American history 5) American history and immigration 6) Global political ideologies, cultures, politics and economies 7) Supply and demand 8) Stock market and international trade 34
Science Grades K-8 1. Analyze a scientific problem and apply the scientific method. 2. Read, record and interpret data from different scientific sources. 3. Understand the metric system and apply it to scientific problems. 4. Communicate scientific information in both written and verbal form. 5. Use a variety of scientific measuring devices. 6. Compare and contrast physical science, earth science and life science. 7. Understand the role of science in the local community and the world. 8. Describe the importance of human action on the progression of science and on the environment. 9. Identify leading scientists and inventors throughout history. 10. Understand the key elements of physical science, earth science and life science. 35
Science Grade K-3 1) Develop an interest in exploration and observation. 2) Develop an awareness of the world around us. 3) Begin experimentation. 1) Earth 2) Weather 3) Planets and stars 4) Cause and effect 5) Experiments 6) Plants and animals 7) Magnets 8) Scientific method 9) Oceans 10) Health 11) Animals 12) Human body and five senses 13) Energy 14) Rainforest 36
Science Grade 4 1) Develop critical thinking skills using the scientific method. 2) Explore various aspects of life science, physical science and earth science. 3) Engage in simple experiment and interpret results. 1) Scientific method 2) Plants 3) Animals 4) Energy and matter 5) Weather 6) Ecology 7) Earth 8) Solar system 9) Matter 10) Force and motion 11) Electricity 12) Light and sound 13) Digestive, circulatory and nervous systems 37
Science Grade 5 1) Develop thinking skills using the scientific process. 2) Explore various aspects of science. 3) Conduct experiments. 4) Understand the progress of scientific discovery throughout history. 1) Scientific method 2) Class activities 3) Animals 4) Plant life 5) Geology 6) Weather 7) Energy 8) Human body 9) Chemistry 10) Health 38
Science Grade 6 1) Develop thinking skills using the scientific process. 2) Explore various aspects of science. 3) Conduct experiments. 1) Environment 2) Solar system 3) Experimentation 4) Energy 5) Ecosystems 6) Biology 7) Human body 39
Science Grade 7-8 1) Develop thinking skills using the scientific process. 2) Study the earth s systems 3) Understand energy 4) Understand the structure of the universe 5) Understand matter 6) Understand force and motion 1) Organisms 2) Cell theory 3) Genetics 4) Earth science 5) Scientific process and experimentation 6) Periodic table 7) Solar system 8) Metric system 9) Chemistry 10) Periodic table 11) Newton s laws 12) Magnetic energy 13) Earth and its atmosphere 14) Conservation 15) Major scientists and inventors 16) Forms of energy 40
1. Students will develop aesthetic appreciation. Art Grades K-8 2. Students will develop creative, artistic and conceptual skills. 3. Students will experience various art media. Grade Level Goals Kindergarten Grade 3 1) Students will develop aesthetic appreciation. 2) Students will develop creative, artistic and conceptual skills. 3) Students will experience various art media. 1) Drawing 5) Print-making 2) Painting 6) Cutting and Pasting 3) Clay 7) Weaving 4) Color schemes Grade 4 Grade 6 1) Students will develop aesthetic appreciation. 2) Students will develop creative, artistic and conceptual skills. 3) Students will experience various art media. 1) Drawing 5) Clay 2) Painting 6) Weaving 3) Printing 4) Design problems Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Students will develop aesthetic appreciation. 2) Students will develop creative, artistic and conceptual skills. 3) Students will experience various art media. 1) Design, elements and principles 5) Color schemes 2) Design problems 6) Perspective 3) Composition arrangement collage 7/ Clay 4) Color schemes 8) Sculpture 41
Music Grades K-8 1. Develop appreciation for different types of music. 2. Develop singing ability. 3. Learn variety of liturgical hymns. Grade Level Goals Kindergarten Grade 3 1) Develop appreciation for different types of music. 2) Develop singing ability. 3) Learn variety of liturgical hymns. 1) Liturgical music 2) Musical selections 3) Music scale and notes Grade 4 Grade 6 1) Develop appreciation for different types of music. 2) Develop singing ability. 3) Learn a variety of liturgical hymns. 1) Liturgical music 2) Musical selections 3) Recorder 4) Meter Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Develop appreciation for different types of music. 2) Learn how to read simple music notation. 3) Learn a variety of liturgical hymns. 4) Learn how to sing in two-part harmony. 1) Liturgical music 2) Musical selections 3) Recorder 4) Meter 5) Two-part harmony 42
P. E. Grades K-8 1. Students will develop physical skills through a progression of activities. 2. Students will learn to cooperate with others during physical activities. 3. Students will experience a variety of sports. 4. Students will develop the values of sportsmanship and fair play. 5. Students will appreciate the value of good health and physical fitness. Grade Level Goals Kindergarten Grade 3 1) Develop physical skills 2) Develop an appreciation of physical fitness. 1) Games 2) Practice of athletic skills 3) Exercise 4) Physical fitness concepts Grade 4 Grade 6 1) Develop physical skills. 2) Develop an appreciation for physical fitness. 1) Games 2) Athletic drills 3) Exercise 4) Physical fitness concepts 5) Various sports and drills 1) Develop physical skills. 2) Develop an appreciation for physical fitness. Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Games 2) Athletic drills 3) Exercise 4) Physical fitness concepts 5) Various sports and drills 43
Spanish Grades K-8 1. Students will develop a conversational ability in Spanish. 2. Students will learn basic Spanish grammar. 3. Students will become acquainted with Spanish culture. 4. Students will develop Spanish vocabulary skills. 5. Students will develop ability to write simple sentences in Spanish. Grade Level Goals Kindergarten Grade 3 1) Develop conversational ability in Spanish. 2) Gain an appreciation and knowledge of Spanish culture. 3) Develop a beginning Spanish vocabulary. 1) Oral class exercises 2) Spanish culture Grade 4 Grade 6 1) Develop conversational ability in Spanish. 2) Develop Spanish vocabulary and grammar skills. 3) Develop writing ability in Spanish. 4) Gain an appreciation of Spanish culture. 1) Class activities 2) Spanish culture 3) Grammar activities and exercises Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Develop conversational ability in Spanish. 2) Develop Spanish vocabulary and grammar skills. 3) Gain a appreciation of Spanish culture through projects. 4) Develop a knowledge of Spanish vocabulary 1) Class activities 2) Spanish culture 3) Grammar 44
1. Students will develop computer literacy. 2. Students will learn keyboarding. 3. Students will learn the use of graphics. 4. Students will conduct internet research. 5. Students will learn word-processing. Computer Science Grades K-8 6. Students will engage in cross-curricular projects involving word processing, graphics, classroom presentations and research. Grade Level Goals 1) Learn keyboarding. 2) Learn graphics. 3) Learn about the Internet. Kindergarten Grade 3 1) Graphics 2) Keyboarding 3) Internet Grade 4 Grade 6 1) Students will learn keyboarding. 2) Students will learn graphics 3) Students will learn word-processing. 4) Students will learn basics of internet research. 5) Students will learn how to make slide-show presentations. 1) Graphics 2) Word-processing 3) Research 1) Students will develop research skills. Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Students will conduct cross-curricular internet research projects. 45
Library Grades K-8 1. Develop an appreciation of reading and literature. 2. Learn use library information materials. 3. Conduct research projects using technology and print materials. Grade Level Goals Kindergarten Grade 2 1) Understand basic concepts of library use and book care. 2) Identify simple parts of a book. 3) Appreciate books by having story time, eventually introducing the Show-Me-Readers. 1) Demonstrate and discuss proper handling of books in the library. 2) Introduce information about books when reading aloud to students. 3) Use Show-Me-Readers for storytelling time. Grade 3 Grade 6 1) Learn Dewey Decimal System. 2) Develop dictionary skills. 3) Continue to develop a love of reading. 4) Learn use of almanac, encyclopedia. 5) Develop research skills using technology and library information. 1) Initiate class activities using Dewey Decimal System and various print materials. 2) Conduct research activities using technology and library materials. 3) Discuss various authors and book types, using author profiles and discussions to motivate student interest. Grade 7 Grade 8 1) Develop research skills using technology and library information. 1) Provide research opportunities using library and various print materials and technology. 46