SALTA 1st Grade Curriculum Map

General Instructions

Pacing This curriculum map provides guidance for teaching the Utah Core Standards for Social Studies and Science withthe Reading Street connections where applicable. Following the map will allow students to access all core standardsby the end ofthe year. To support students’ mastery ofthe standards, a scope and sequence was developed to address content areas. Attending to these standards will allow teachers to focus instruction forthe given unit and better assess students’ understanding of each standard. Science and Social studies instruction occurs in 3 week blocks. The maps have been organized to complete Science instruction prior to the USBE end of level test, therefore making Unit 6 for all tested grade levels an all Social Studies unit. Ideally, Science and Social Studies is taught 4 days a week, unless you have a 2 hour, 1 day per week Brainbooster. Science & Social Studies Instruction During the Science and Social Studies block, students will have the opportunity to learn about and experience science and social studies as directed by the Utah State Core curriculum. “Elementary school students learn science and social studies best when; they are involved in first- hand exploration and investigationand inquiry/process skills are nurtured, instruction builds directly on the student’s conceptual framework, and when mathematics and communication skills are an integral part of instruction.” The Utah Core states: “By reading texts in history/social studies, science, and other disciplines, students build a foundation of knowledge in these fields that will also give them the background to be better readers in all content areas. Students can only gain this foundation when the curriculum is intentionally and coherently structured o develop rich content knowledge within and across grades. Students also acquire the habits of reading independently and closely, which are essential to their future success.” Example Performance Assessment Example performance assessments have been included in the map as ideas on different types of assessmentsto determine mastery. An example has been listed for every objective for the 4 th and 5 th grade Science and Social Studies core. Guidance Ideas for howto incorporate literacy, math, art, and other standards withthe Social Studies and Science standards have been included in this portion of the map. Linkson where to find resources and lesson plans have been provided.

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