September:
Grade Band Topic
Government | I Can Follow the Rules
Introduction to authority figures and rules we have at school | Let's Visit Washington D.C.
Introduction to our nation’s capitol and basic structure of our government | What is the Declaration of Independence?
Basic freedoms of the Declaration of Independence as it applies to our lives | The Constitution and Me
Basic rights of the Constitution with implications for daily lives | Ready for Work
Interacting positively with supervisors and co-workers, becoming part of the work team, understanding your role at work |
October:
Grade Band Topic
People In Society | What is a President?
Basic awareness and understanding of our country’s President | Living in Early America
Basic introduction to early and native American lives | American Heroes
Introduction to selected Americans and how they have contributed | People Make Our Country Strong
A diverse look at people and cultures in America | Feelings and Emotions
Understanding the different feelings we have, expressing them and handling them in an appropriate adult manner |
November:
Grade Band Topic
Earth Science | Tell Me About the Weather
Basic understanding of daily weather terms | Our Changing Weather
Basic understanding of weather conditions and temperature | Weather Reports
Overview of weather conditions, temperatures and interpretations for our lives | Changing Weather; Changing Activities
A look at how weather affects our daily activities and clothing choices | Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco
Effects and issues of buying, using or providing drugs, alcohol or tobacco for others |
January:
Grade Band Topic
Health | Watch Me Grow
Introduction to "I can do it myself" practices as we grow | Cover That Sneeze!
Introduction to healthy practices | What are Germs?
Basic understanding of healthy practices for teens | Healthy Hygiene! Healthy Me!
Basic health and grooming skills needed for a lifetime | Restaurant Skills
Ordering meals, paying the bill, tipping, appropriate table manners in public, differences between fast food and sit down restaurants |
February:
Grade Band Topic
History | I Belong to a Family
Basic review of family units and activities | My State History
Exploration of own state facts, geography and symbols | Our Country Long Ago
A comparison study of early America to our life today | History of the United States
A basic history of the US from 1492 to present | Leisure Time
Exploring recreation and leisure type activities, clubs, interests and hobbies. How to handle "down-time" |
March:
Grade Band Topic
Economics | Can I Buy It?
Basic introduction to money that we use for purchases | Need It or Want It?
Basic study of wants and needs and the use of money | Earning and Spending Money
Focus on money values for purchasing and saving | Planning a Project Budget
Basic understanding of income/expenses for a project | Mind Your Manners
Being polite, getting rid of bad habits, using table manners, using manners in public, conversation manners |
April:
Grade Band Topic
Life Science | Plants Can Grow
Basic study of plants as food and flowers and plant needs | Plants We Eat
Study of plants as fruits and vegetables that we eat | Plants in Gardens and Fields
Study of plants as part of the food pyramid | Balanced Meals Every Day
Understanding of nutrition on health and human energy | Personal Grooming
Reinforcing how personal grooming is important to personal health, relationships and future work opportunities |
May:
Grade Band Topic
Physical Science | I've Got Energy
Basic study of energy – from human energy to energy we use | What is it Made of?
Basic study of matter, with a focus on materials we can recycle | What's That Sound?
Study of sound and ways we use sound in our lives | Using Electricity
Basic study of electricity and uses in our daily lives | My Community
Arranging transportation, making lists and planning ahead, rules in the community, making purchases |
September:
Grade Band Topic
Government | This is My School
Study of the roles of school authority figures; use of tools in school | We Have Leaders
Focus on local, state and national leaders and roles | We Live in the United States
Addresses rights and freedoms when living in the USA | I Am a US Citizen
Basic look at rights and responsibilities of citizens | Understanding Laws
Protection of self, rights of the disabled, rights in the workplace (ADA), understanding abuse |
October:
Grade Band Topic
Life Science | Animals in Their Homes
A look at common animals and the habitats where they live | Animals and Plants Around Us
Introduction to ecosystems and the food chain | What is an Ecosystem?
Basic understanding of the ecosystems in the USA | Knowing our Ecosystem
Basic study of the ecosystems including plants and animals | Making Decisions
Learning a process for making decisions based on pros and cons, understanding what is realistic for me, doing the right thing |
November:
Grade Band Topic
Geography | City and Country
A comparison of city life and rural living | Traveling Around
Follow the Lincoln Highway to learn about cities and maps | Getting to Know the United States
A look at regions of the USA; exploration through travel | Places to Live and Work
Basic study of industry and agriculture in locations of the USA | My Body and Me
Boyfriend/girlfriend – what that means, how the relationship develops, reproduction, responsibilities |
January:
Grade Band Topic
Physical Science | See It, Feel It, Describe It
Understanding of the senses and associated body parts/functions | Sorting for Recycling
Basic understanding of materials that can be recycled | Combining and Cooking
Introduction to physical changes through recipes; focus on use of recipes | Everyday Energy
Basic understanding of energy from sun, water, wind; electrical and heat energy in our lives | Kitchen Safety
Identifying and recognizing kitchen tools and appliances; Understanding their functions and using them safely |
February:
Grade Band Topic
People In Society | I Live in a Community
Basic understanding of the community as a place to live, work and have fun | Communities Near and Far
Exploration of the local community and comparison to others far away | It's a Big World
A comparison of other cultures with the USA and ways our culture has been shaped from history | Who are the People In the USA?
Recognition of diversity of people in the USA and people who help make change | First-Aid
Understanding and using basic first-aid to care for minor cuts, burns and scrapes; Differentiating between health care situations that are emergencies and non-emergencies |
March:
Grade Band Topic
Science and Technology | Tools at School
Basis awareness of tools that help us make things at school, home, community | Technology in the Community
Basic understanding of electricity that we us in our lives | Technology in Our Lives
A study of ways that we use computers in our lives | Tools That Help Us Every Day
Exploration of technology and assistive technology that enable us to do a specific task | Clothing and Laundry Care
Learning skills and sequences for laundry care; Understanding laundry products, how they are used and what they do; Reading clothing labels in relation to laundry |
April:
Grade Band Topic
Citizenship | We All Work Together
Understanding early traits for cooperative work and play | I Can Make Good Choices
Recognizing that we have choices and how to make smart choices | What is a Good Citizen?
Basic understanding of the responsibilities of citizens to make good choices | I Work in My Community
Exploration of life choices for living, work and recreation | Nutrition
Using the food pyramid to plan a balanced diet; Personalizing food choices, proper food portions and making healthier choices |
May:
Grade Band Topic
Earth Science | I Can Help the Earth
Basic awareness of the ways to help our environment | Water, Water, Everywhere
Basic understanding of the water cycle and uses of water in our lives | Caring for Our Good Earth
Focus on ways to recycle, reduce and reuse our resources | Recycle and Reuse Our Resources
Focus on the impact of recycling, reusing and reducing for our environment | Relationships
Exploring relationships with family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and strangers; Discussing appropriate touch, trust and topics to discuss the various relationships |
September:
Grade Band Topic
People in Societies | We are Different, We are the Same
Basic look at diversity by comparing similarities and differences in people | Friends in Different Places
Basic understanding of cultural differences of people and ways we are alike | What is Equality?
Basic understanding of equality by treating people fairly; a look at history related to equality | Getting Along with Others
Basic application of personal cooperation and conflict resolution with historical references | Personal Health Care
How to know when I am sick; handling common illnesses; taking medications; medical appointments |
October:
Grade Band Topic
Earth Science | Look Up in the Sky
Basic understanding of the sun, moon and stars in relation to day/night, seasons and weather | Seasons of the Earth
Basic understanding of the seasonal changes in relation to weather and the environment | This is the Solar System
Basic understanding of the earth as part of the solar system; features of the earth | A Look at Natural Disasters
Basic understanding of geological events and natural disasters that affect our lives | Housekeeping Chores
Skills for housekeeping with task analysis procedures; cleaning schedules |
November:
Grade Band Topic
Scientific Inquiry | Elementary Science Fair
A simple scientific process with easy projects related to Elementary Earth, Life and Physical Science targets | Intermediate Science Fair
A basic scientific process with simple projects related to Intermediate Earth, Life and Physical Science targets | Middle School Science Fair
A multi-step scientific process with basic projects related to Middle School Earth, Life and Physical Science targets | High School Science Fair
A multi-step scientific process with group projects related to High School Earth, Life and Physical Science targets | Telephone Talk
Making and answering phone calls; telephone etiquette; taking simple messages; ordering food; seeking assistance |
January:
Grade Band Topic
History & Government | My Country: Yesterday and Today
Basic understanding of our country by comparing past with present; develop a sense of national identity | This is Our Government
Basic understanding of our government system, including people and events that contribute to our government | Events in History
Basic timeline of events in our country’s history which lead to our democratic government; a look at our nation’s capital | This is History
Basic understanding of historical events that led to the birth of our country and the government we have | Self-Advocacy
Person-Centered Planning; decision-making assessments; who can help me |
February:
Grade Band Topic
Geography | Let's Make a Map
Basic skills in making a simple map with understanding of physical features; creation of a group map of own state | Land and Water
Basic understanding of land and water forms on a map; study of climate and temperature on a map | Our Neighbors in Mexico and Canada
Basic understanding of North American locations, landforms, climate and vegetation | Find It in the World
Basic understanding of world locations and significant events or sites | Dressing for Success
Shopping for clothing; determining appropriate clothing sizes and fit; selecting clothing for the occasion |
March:
Grade Band Topic
Physical Sciences | Paper, Rock, Scissors
Basic recognition of objects by material and properties; changes that are made to materials | Make It Move
Basic identification of the movement of objects, including position, speed; forces that make movement (push, pull) | Is It Hot? Is It Cold?
Basic understanding of changes in matter based on hot and cold temperatures | Moving Fast! Moving Careful!
Basic understanding of motion by speed, time and direction; energies that make things move | Home Safety & Maintenance
Home safety rules; making simple repairs; upkeep to maintain your home |
April:
Grade Band Topic
Economics | Jobs Around Town
Basic study of places in a town where people work; understanding of how people earn money at a job | Where Can I Buy It?
Basic understanding of community stores and businesses where we can buy specific things; study of banking | I Want a Job
Basic understanding of how money is earned at a job; how money is spent on things we need and want in our community | Help Wanted?
A basic exploration of job preferences with a understanding of how money is earned at a job | Personal Safety
Recognizing emergency situations; knowing who to contact; how to respond |
May:
Grade Band Topic
Life Sciences | Baby Animals
Basic understanding of the life cycle of animals by matching babies with parents | Life Cycles of Animals and Plants
Basic understanding of the life cycles of plants and animals, including people | I Look Like My Parents
Basic understanding of heredity within animals, including people; categories of animals | As I Grow Up...
Basic understanding of human factors related to heredity, health, and nutrition in teenage years | Future Living Options
Exploring, deciding on and taking action towards personal living opportunities; responsibilities for various living options |