Bologna Elementary Curriculum Overview
Kindergarten
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading and Listening to Literature & Informational Text, Print Concepts, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Number and Operations; Geometry and Positions; Measurement and Data |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Characteristics of Organisms & Living Systems; Science & Technology in Society; Matter; Motion; Energy & Magnetism; Health |
| Social Studies | Civics, Structure of Government; American History: Early & Contemporary; World History: Early Civilizations; Geography; Economics |
| Physical Education | Motor skills, movement patterns, personal space, follows directions, good health, working with others, safety, enjoyment |
| Music | Maintain steady beat, fast/slow, loud/soft, high/low |
| Art | Engage in exploration with materials and creative art making, observe safe practices with art materials |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school library responsibly; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
1st Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Print Concepts, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Number and Operations in Base Ten; Measurement and Data; Geometry |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Matter; Health; Motion; Organisms Structure & Environment; Earth & Weather |
| Social Studies | Exploration, Colonies, Civics, Structure of Government; Geography, World Civilizations., Early American Civilizations |
| Physical Education | Motor skills, movement patterns, good health, personal responsibility, working with others, safety, self-expression, enjoyment |
| Music | Maintain steady beat, recognize getting faster and slower, louder and softer, melodic direction, quarter note/rest, and eighth note |
| Art | Explore uses of materials, tools and approaches to create works of art or design. Use art vocabulary to describe choices in personal artwork |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; understand how to locate, check out, and care for a variety of library resources, both print and digital; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
2nd Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Number Sense and Place Value; Addition and Subtraction; Measurement and Data; Geometry and Fractions |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Body systems; Life Cycles; Health & First Aid; Properties of Matter; Weather |
| Social Studies | Revolutionary War, Westward Movement, Civics, Early World History, World Geography, Civilizations |
| Physical Education | Mature form of basic motor skills, movement patterns, fitness & health, personal responsibility, cooperation, safety, self-expression, enjoyment |
| Music | Simple forms (AB, ABA), forte/piano, crescendo/decrescendo, simple tempos: andante, allegro, moderato, and instrument families |
| Art | Experiment with processes, materials, and approaches (such as using elements and principles of modern art, applying artistic ideas from diverse cultures) |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; locate age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction print, media, and digital resources in the school library; Use technology and other information tools responsibly |
3rd Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Whole Number Operations; Fractions; Measurement; Geometry |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Changes in Environment; Properties of Earth Materials; Energy & Magnetism; Natural Disasters; Health |
| Social Studies | Colonies, Civil War, Civics and Government, Geography; World Civilizations (early and modern) |
| Physical Education | Mature form of motor skills, movement concepts, fitness & health, simple strategies, personal responsibility, cooperation, safety, self-expression, enjoyment |
| Music | Add round and rondo to forms, add ff and pp to dynamics, add accelerando and ritardando to tempos, half note/rest, whole note/rest, and instrument families |
| Art | Create artwork with a variety of artistic processes, materials and approaches. Elaborate visual information by adding details in an artwork. |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
4th Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Word Analysis, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Place Value and Operations with Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals; Geometry, Measurement and Data |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Changes in Environment; Diversity, Adaptations, and Behavior |
| Social Studies | Early Civilizations, Civics and Government, Geography; Civil War, Great Depression, WWII, Economics |
| Physical Education | Apply motor skills, movement concepts, simple offensive & defensive strategies, fitness concepts, goal setting, personal & social responsibility, cooperation, enjoyment, health |
| Music | Add theme and variation to forms, add mf and mp to dynamics, add presto and largo to tempo, dotted half note/rest, sixteenth notes, and instrument families |
| Art | Develop technical skills and explore art making approaches (such as using elements and principles of modern art, applying artistic norms of diverse cultures) |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
5th Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Word Analysis, Fluency, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math: Fluency with Whole Numbers and Decimals; Operations with Fractions; Geometry and Measurement |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Properties of Matter; Force and Motion; Structures and Function of Living Systems; Changes in Environment; Earth & Space |
| Social Studies | Exploration, Colonies, Revolutionary War, Geography; Westward Expansion, Civil War, Civics, Government, Economics |
| Physical Education | Apply motor skills, movement concepts, offensive & defensive strategies, personal & social responsibility, fitness concepts, analyze/design fitness plan, enjoyment, health |
| Music | Add call and response to form, accent, staccato, legato/slur, major/minor scales and chords, instrument families, syncopation, in-depth score markings. Orchestra, Band |
| Art | Develop skills in multiple art making techniques (such as using elements and principles of modern art, applying artistic norms of diverse cultures) through practice. |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
6th Grade
| English Language Arts (ELA) | HMH Journeys: Reading Literature & Informational Text, Vocabulary, Listening & Speaking, Writing, Grammar, Use of Standard English |
| Math | Go Math |
| Science | Inquiry, Scientific Method, Measurement and Data; Atmosphere; Natural Disasters; Transfer of Energy; Structure and Function in Living Systems (cells, plants, animals); Populations and Ecosystems |
| Social Studies | Geography, Early Civilizations (Neolithic period through the Renaissance including: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Africa, the Americas); Economics |
| Physical Education | Game & sport skills, strategies & tactics, fitness knowledge, analyze & design fitness plan, nutrition, stress management, self-responsibility, social interaction, health |
| Music | Add call and response to form, accent, staccato, legato/slur, major/minor scales and chords, Instrument families, syncopation. Orchestra, Band |
| Art | Use art specific vocabulary. Interpret art by analyzing elements and principles in modern art or visual characteristics of diverse cultures. Develop and apply relevant history and cultural criteria to artwork. |
| Media / Technology | Support ACCRS Standards for ELA; find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions; evaluate information on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness to needs, importance, and social and cultural context; use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information; access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources; use technology and other information tools responsibly |
Special Programs
- Adult ESL Classes
- Band / Orchestra / Chorus
- Battle of the Books
- Cribbage Club 4-6
- Free/Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Programs
- Full-day Preschool
- Fundations K-3
- Girls Robotics
- Leader in Me
- Lexia Club
- Number Ninjas 1-3
- Parent Center
- Parent Leadership Team
- Parent Liaison
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Project Lead the Way
- PTO
- Rosetta Stone
- Spelling Bee
- Student Council
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Chandler Sports League
- Running Club
- School Garden / Beautification Project
