R PCK Content (Language Arts-Kindergarten)

I. Reading and WritingA. Book and Print AwarenessB. Phonemic AwarenessC. Decoding and EncodingD. Reading and Language ComprehensionE. Writing and Spelling

II. PoetryA. Mother Goose and Other Traditional PoemsB. Other Poems, Old and New

III. FictionA. StoriesB. Aesop’s FablesC. American Folk Heroes and Tall TalesD. Literary Terms

IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Kindergarten)World History and Geography

I. Geography: Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)II. An Overview of the Seven Continents

American History and GeographyI. GeographyII. Native American Peoples, Past and PresentIII. Early Exploration and Settlement

A. The Voyage of Columbus in 1492

B. The PilgrimsC. July 4, “Independence Day”

IV. Presidents, Past and PresentV. Symbols and Figures

CK Quick Reference Kindergarten

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CK Content (Visual Arts-Kindergarten)

I. Elements of ArtA. ColorB. Line

II. SculptureIII. Looking at and Talking about Works of Art

CK Content (Music-Kindergarten)

I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and UnderstandingIII. Songs

CK Content (Mathematics-Kindergarten)

I. Patterns and ClassificationII. Numbers and Number SenseIII. MoneyIV. ComputationV. MeasurementVI. Geometry

CK Content (Science-Kindergarten)

I. Plants and Plant GrowthII. Animals and Their NeedsIII. The Human BodyIV. Introduction to MagnetismV. Seasons and WeatherVI. Taking Care of the EarthVII. Science Biographies

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RCK Content (Language Arts-Grade 1)

I. Reading and WritingA. Phonemic AwarenessB. Decoding, Word Recognition, and Oral ReadingC. Reading Comprehension and ResponseD. WritingE. Spelling, Grammar, and Usage

II. PoetryIII. Fiction

A. StoriesB. Aesop’s FablesC. Different Lands, Similar StoriesD. Literary Terms

IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 1) World History and Geography

I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and Features

II. Early CivilizationsA. Mesopotamia: The “Cradle of Civilization”B. Ancient EgyptC. History of World Religions

III. Modern Civilization and Culture: MexicoA. GeographyB. Culture

American History and GeographyI. Early People and Civilizations

A. The Earliest People: Hunters and NomadsB. Maya, Inca, and Aztec Civilizations

II. Early Exploration and SettlementA. ColumbusB. The ConquistadorsC. English Settlers

III. From Colonies to Independence: The American RevolutionIV. Early Exploration of the American WestV. Symbols and Figures

CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 1) I. Art from Long AgoII. Elements of Art

A. ColorB. LineC. ShapeD. Texture

III. Kinds of Pictures: Portrait and Still Life

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CK Content (Music-Grade 1) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding

A. Musical Terms and ConceptsB. Music Can Tell a StoryC. American Musical Traditions

III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 1)

I. Patterns and ClassificationII. Numbers and Number SenseIII. MoneyIV. Computation

A. Addition (using concrete objects, and paper and pencil)B. Subtraction (using concrete objects, and paper and pencil)C. Solving Problems and Equations

V. MeasurementVI. Geometry

CK Content (Science-Grade 1) I. Living Things and Their Environments

A. HabitatsB. Oceans and Undersea LifeC. Environmental Change and Habitat DestructionD. Special Classification of Animals

II. The Human BodyA. Body SystemsB. Germs, Diseases, and Preventing Illness

III. MatterIV. Properties of Matter: MeasurementV. Introduction to ElectricityVI. Astronomy: Introduction to the Solar SystemVII. The Earth

A. Geographical Features of the Earth’s SurfaceB. What’s inside the Earth

VIII. Science Biographies

CK Quick Reference 1st Grade

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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 2) I. Reading and Writing

A. Decoding, Word Recognition, and Oral ReadingB. Reading Comprehension and ResponseC. WritingD. Spelling, Grammar, and Usage

II. PoetryIII. Fiction

A. StoriesB. Mythology of Ancient GreeceC. American Folk Heroes and Tall TalesD. Literary Terms

IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 2) World History and Geography

I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and Features

II. Early Civilizations: AsiaA. Geography of AsiaB. IndiaC. China

III. Modern Civilization and Culture: JapanA. GeographyB. Culture

IV. Ancient GreeceAmerican History and Geography

I. American Government: The ConstitutionII. The War of 1812III. Westward Expansion

A. Pioneers Head WestB. Native Americans

IV. The Civil WarV. Immigration and CitizenshipVI. Civil RightsVII. Geography of the Americas

A. North AmericaB. South America

VIII. Symbols and FiguresCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 2)

I. Elements of ArtII. SculptureIII. Kinds of Pictures: LandscapesIV. Abstract ArtV. Architecture

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CK Content (Music-Grade 2) I. Elements of Music II. Listening and Understanding

A. The OrchestraB. Keyboard InstrumentsC. Composers and Their Music

III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 2)

I. Numbers and Number SenseII. FractionsIII. MoneyIV. Computation

A. AdditionB. SubtractionC. Introduction to MultiplicationD. Solving Problems and Equations

V. MeasurementA. Linear MeasureB. Weight (Mass)C. Capacity (Volume)D. TemperatureE. Time

VI. GeometryCK Content (Science-Grade 2)

I. Cycles in NatureA. Seasonal CyclesB. Life CyclesC. The Water Cycle

II. InsectsIII. The Human Body

A. CellsB. The Digestive System and Excretory SystemsC. Taking Care of Your Body: A Healthy Diet

IV. MagnetismV. Simple MachinesVI. Science Biographies

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CK Quick Reference 2nd Grade

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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 3) I. Reading and Writing

A. Reading Comprehension and ResponseB. WritingC. Spelling, Grammar, and UsageD. Vocabulary

II. PoetryIII. Fiction

A. StoriesB. Myths and Mythical CharactersC. Literary Terms

IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 3) World History and Geography

I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and FeaturesC. CanadaD. Important Rivers of the World

II. Ancient RomeA. Geography of the Mediterranean RegionB. BackgroundC. The EmpireD. The “Decline and Fall” of RomeE. The Eastern Roman Empire: Byzantine Civilization

III. The VikingsAmerican History and Geography

I. The Earliest AmericansA. Crossing the Land BridgeB. Native Americans

II. Early Exploration of North AmericaA. Early Spanish Exploration and SettlementB. Exploration and Settlement of the American SouthwestC. The Search for the Northwest Passage

III. The Thirteen Colonies: Life and Times before the Revolution

A. GeographyB. Southern ColoniesC. New England ColoniesD. Middle Atlantic Colonies

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CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 3) I. Elements of ArtA. Light

B. Space in ArtworksC. Design: How the Elements of Art Work Together

II. American Indian ArtIII. Art of Ancient Rome and Byzantine Civilization

CK Content (Music-Grade 3) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding

A. The OrchestraB. Composers and Their MusicC. Musical Connections

III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 3)

I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Fractions and DecimalsIII. MoneyIV. Computation

A. AdditionB. SubtractionC. MultiplicationD. DivisionE. Solving Problems and Equations

V. MeasurementA. Linear MeasureB. Weight (Mass)C. Capacity (Volume)D. TemperatureE. Time

VI. GeometryCK Content (Science-Grade 3)

I. Introduction to Classification of AnimalsII. The Human Body

A. The Muscular SystemB. The Skeletal SystemC. The Nervous SystemD. Vision: How the Eye WorksE. Hearing: How the Ear Works

III. Light and OpticsIV. SoundV. EcologyVI. AstronomyVII. Science Biographies

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CK Quick Reference 3rd Grade

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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 4) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage

A. Writing and ResearchB. Grammar and Usage

II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms

III. FictionA. StoriesB. Myths and Mythical CharactersC. Literary Terms

IV. SpeechesV. Sayings and Phrases

CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 4) World History and Geography

I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Mountains and Mountain Ranges

II. Europe in the Middle AgesA. BackgroundB. Geography Related to the Development of Western EuropeC. Developments in History of the Christian ChurchD. FeudalismE. The Norman ConquestF. Growth of TownsG. England in the Middle Ages

III. The Spread of Islam and the “Holy Wars”A. IslamB. Development of Islamic CivilizationC. Wars between Muslims and Christians

IV. Early and Medieval African KingdomsA. Early African KingdomsB. Medieval Kingdoms of the SudanC. Geography of Africa

V. China: Dynasties and ConquerorsAmerican History and Geography

I. The American RevolutionA. Background: The French and Indian WarB. Causes and ProvocationsC. The Revolution

II. Making a Constitutional GovernmentA. Main Ideas behind the Declaration of

IndependenceB. Making a New Government: From the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution

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C. The Constitution of the United StatesD. Levels and Functions of Government (National, State, Local)

III. Early Presidents and PoliticsIV. ReformersV. Symbols and Figures

CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 4) I. Art of the Middle Ages in EuropeII. Islamic Art and ArchitectureIII. The Art of AfricaIV. The Art of ChinaV. The Art of a New Nation: The United States

CK Content (Music-Grade 4) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding

A. The OrchestraB. Vocal RangesC. Composers and Their MusicD. Musical Connections

III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 4)

I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Fractions and Decimals

A. FractionsB. Decimals

III. MoneyIV. Computation

A. MultiplicationB. DivisionC. Solving Problems and Equations

V. MeasurementVI. Geometry

CK Content (Science-Grade 4) I. The Human Body

A. The Circulatory SystemB. The Respiratory System

II. Chemistry: Basic Terms and ConceptsA. AtomsB. Properties of MatterC. ElementsD. Solutions

III. Electricity

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IV. GeologyA. The Earth’s LayersB. How Mountains Are FormedC. RocksD. Weathering and Erosion

V. MeteorologyVI. Science Biographies

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RCK Content (Language Arts-Grade 5)

I. Writing, Grammar, and UsageA. Writing and ResearchB. Grammar and UsageC. Vocabulary

II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms

III. Fiction and DramaA. StoriesB. DramaC. Myths and LegendsD. Literary Terms

IV. SpeechesV. Sayings and Phrases

CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 5) World History and Geography

I. World GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Great Lakes of the World

II. Meso-American CivilizationsA. GeographyB. Maya, Inca, and Aztec CivilizationsC. Spanish Conquerors

III. European Exploration, Trade, and the Clash of Cultures

A. BackgroundB. European Exploration, Trade, and ColonizationC. Trade and Slavery

IV. The Renaissance and the ReformationA. The RenaissanceB. The Reformation

V. England from the Golden Age to the Glorious Revolution

A. England in the Golden AgeB. From the English Revolution to the Glorious Revolution

VI. Russia: Early Growth and ExpansionA. History and CultureB. Geography

VII. Feudal JapanA. History and CultureB. Geography

American History and GeographyI. Westward Expansion

A. Westward Expansion before the Civil WarB. Westward Expansion After the Civil War

II. The Civil War: Causes, Conflicts, Consequences

A. Toward the Civil War

PB. The Civil WarC. Reconstruction

III. Native Americans: Cultures and ConflictsA. Culture and LifeB. American Government PoliciesC. Conflicts

IV. U.S. GeographyCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 5)

I. Art of the RenaissanceII. American Art: Nineteenth-Century United StatesIII. Art of Japan

CK Content (Music-Grade 5) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding

A. Composers and Their MusicB. Musical Connections

III. American Musical TraditionsIV. Songs

CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 5) I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Ratio and Percent

A. RatioB. Percent

III. Fractions and DecimalsA. FractionsB. Decimals

IV. ComputationA. AdditionB. MultiplicationC. DivisionD. Solving Problems and Equations

V. MeasurementVI. GeometryVII. Probability and StatisticsVIII. Pre-Algebra

CK Content (Science-Grade 5) I. Classifying Living ThingsII. Cells: Structures and ProcessesIII. Plant Structures and Processes

A. Structure: Non-Vascular and Vascular PlantsB. PhotosynthesisC. Reproduction

IV. Life Cycles and ReproductionA. The Life Cycle and ReproductionB. Sexual Reproduction in Animals

V. The Human BodyA. Changes in Human AdolescenceB. The Endocrine SystemC. The Reproductive System

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VI. Chemistry: Matter and ChangeA. Atoms, Molecules, and CompoundsB. ElementsC. Chemical and Physical Change

VII. Science Biographies

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CK Content (English-Grade 6) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage

A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. Grammar and UsageD. SpellingE. Vocabulary

II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms

III. Fiction and DramaA. StoriesB. DramaC. Classical MythologyD. Literary Terms

IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content ( History & Geography-Grade 6) World History and Geography

I. World GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Great Deserts of the World

II. Lasting Ideas from Ancient CivilizationsA. Judaism and ChristianityB. Ancient GreeceC. Ancient Rome

III. The EnlightenmentIV. The French RevolutionV. RomanticismVI. Industrialism, Capitalism, and Socialism

A. The Industrial RevolutionB. CapitalismC. Socialism

VII. Latin American Independence MovementsA. HistoryB. Geography of Latin America

American History and GeographyI. Immigration, Industrialization, and Urbanization

A. ImmigrationB. Industrialization and Urbanization

II. ReformCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 6)

I. Art History: Periods and SchoolsA. Classical Art: The Art of Ancient Greece and RomeB. Gothic Art (ca. 12th – 15th centuries)C. The Renaissance (ca. 1350-1600)D. Baroque (ca. 17th century)E. Rococo (ca. mid- to late- 1700’s)F. Neoclassical (ca. late 18th – early 19th

century)

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G. Romantic (ca. late 18th – 19th century)H. Realism (ca. mid- to late- 19th century)

CK Content (Music-Grade 6) I. Elements of MusicII. Classical Music: From Baroque to Romantic

A. Baroque (ca. 1600-1750)B. Classical (ca. 1750-1825)C. Romantic (ca. 1800-1900)

CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 6) II. Ratio, Percent, and Proportion

A. Ratio and ProportionB. Percent

III. ComputationA. AdditionB. MultiplicationC. DivisionD. Solving Problems and Equations

IV. MeasurementV. GeometryVI. Probability and StatisticsVII. Pre-Algebra

CK Content (Science-Grade 6) I. Plate TectonicsII. OceansIII. Astronomy: Gravity, Stars, and GalaxiesIV. Energy, Heat, and Energy Transfer

A. EnergyB. HeatC. Physical Change: Energy Transfer

V. The Human BodyVI. Science Biographies

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CK Quick Reference 6th Grade

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CK Content (English-Grade 7) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage

A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. GrammarD. SpellingE. Vocabulary

II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Elements of Poetry

III. Fiction, Nonfiction, and DramaA. Short StoriesB. Novels/NovellasC. Elements of FictionD. Essays and SpeechesE. AutobiographyF. DramaG. Literary Terms

IV. Foreign Phrases Commonly Used in English

CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 7) I. America Becomes a World PowerII. World War I: “The Great War,” 1914-1918

A. HistoryB. Geography of Western and Central Europe

III. The Russian RevolutionA. HistoryB. Geography

IV. America from the Twenties to the New DealA. America in the TwentiesB. The Great DepressionC. Roosevelt and the New Deal

V. World War IIA. The Rise of Totalitarianism in EuropeB. World War II in Europe and at Home, 1939-45C. World War II in the Pacific, and the End of the War

VI. Geography of the United StatesCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 7)

I. Art History: Periods and SchoolsA. ImpressionismB. Post-ImpressionismC. Expressionism and AbstractionD. Modern American Painting

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CK Content (Music-Grade 7) I. Elements of MusicII. Classical Music: Romantics and Nationalists

A. Romantic Composers and WorksB. Music and National Identity

III. American Musical TraditionsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 7)

I. Pre-AlgebraA. Properties of the Real NumbersB. Linear Applications and ProportionalityC. Polynomial ArithmeticD. Equivalent Equations and InequalitiesE. Integer Exponents

II. GeometryA. Three-Dimensional ObjectsB. Angle PairsC. TrianglesD. Measurement

III. Probability and StatisticsCK Content (Science-Grade 7)

I. Atomic StructureII. Chemical Bonds and ReactionsIII. Cell Division and GeneticsIV. History of the Earth and Life Forms

A. PaleontologyB. Geologic Time

V. EvolutionA. EvolutionB. Natural SelectionC. Extinction and Speciation

VI. Science Biographies

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CK Quick Reference 7th Grade

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CK Content (English-Grade 8) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage

A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. GrammarD. SpellingE. Vocabulary

II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Elements of Poetry

III. Fiction, Nonfiction, and DramaA. Short StoriesB. NovelsC. Elements of FictionD. Essays and SpeechesE. AutobiographyF. DramaG. Literary Terms

IV. Foreign Phrases Commonly Used in English

CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 8) I. The Decline of European Colonialism

A. Breakup of the British EmpireB. Creation of People’s Republic of China

II. The Cold WarA. Origins of Cold WarB. The Korean WarC. America in the Cold War

III. The Civil Rights MovementIV. The Vietnam War and the Rise of Social Activism

A. The Vietnam WarB. Social and Environmental Activism

V. The Middle East and Oil PoliticsA. HistoryB. Geography of the Middle East

VI. The End of the Cold War: The Expansion of Democracy and Continuing Challenges

A. The American Policy of DétenteB. Breakup of the USSRC. China under CommunismD. Contemporary EuropeE. The End of Apartheid in South Africa

VII. Civics: The Constitution—Principles and Structure of American DemocracyVIII. Geography of Canada and Mexico

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CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 8) I. Art History: Periods and Schools

A. Painting since World War IIB. PhotographyC. 20th Century Sculpture

CK Content (Music-Grade 8) I. Elements of MusicII. Non-Western MusicIII. Classical Music: Nationalists and Moderns

A. Music and National IdentityB. Modern Music

IV. Vocal MusicA. OperaB. American Musical Theater

CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 8) I. Algebra

A. Properties of the Real NumbersB. Relations, Functions, and Graphs (Two Variables)C. Linear Equations and Functions (Two Variables)D. Arithmetic of Rational ExpressionE. Quadratic Equations and Functions

II. GeometryA. Analytic GeometryB. Introduction to TrigonometryC. Triangles and Proofs

CK Content (Science-Grade 8) I. Physics

A. MotionB. ForcesC. Density and BuoyancyD. WorkE. EnergyF. Power

II. Electricity and MagnetismA. ElectricityB. Magnetism and Electricity

III. Electromagnetic Radiation and LightIV. Sound WavesIV. Chemistry of Food and RespirationVI. Science Biographies

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CK Quick Reference 8th Grade