CURRICULUM PROJECT 1
Virginia Standards Curriculum Project: First Grade
Jadi-Blake Clark
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
Jadi-Blake Clark
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Jadi-Blake Clark
Email: jmclark17@liberty.edu
CURRICULUM PROJECT
2
Mission Statement
Our educational institute strives for excellence maintaining a safe , inclusive,
and high learning environment. We strive to create knowledgeable, intellectual, and
caring students. We offer high achieving learning through our curriculum which has
a strict focus on math, reading, and science with technology integrated. We aim to
teach through real-life experiences and skills to be successful in our future of the
real world.
HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 3
Horizontal Mapping
Sample:
Week 1
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
1 VA SOL Oral
Language 1.4 A
Rhyming words
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.1 A
Count Orally to 110
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes 1.4 Plants
What Plants Need to
Survive
VA SOL Social Studies
1.2 A) Settlement of
Virginia at Jamestown
P.E. Count while jump
roping
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Week 2
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
6 VA SOL Oral
Language 1.4 D
Phonemes
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.2 B
Compare two numbers
using < > =
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes 1.4 Plants
Structures
VA SOL Social Studies
1.2 B) George
Washington and
Thomas Jefferson
ELA: Write informative
sentences about plant
structures.
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Week 3
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
11 VA SOL Reading 1.6
A Beginning
Consonants
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.4 B
Fractions using models
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes
1.4 Plants
Classification
VA SOL Social Studies
1.3 A) Powhatan
Math: Base-ten activity-
plant life cycle
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HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 4
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Week 4
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
16 VA SOL Reading 1.6
A Ending Consonants
VA SOL Computation
and Estimation 1.6
Solve picture problems
using addition and
subtraction within 20
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes 1.5
Animals
Survival
VA SOL Social Studies
1.3 B) Pocahontas
Reading: Escape Room
(using math to decode)
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Week 5
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
21 VA SOL Reading 1.6
B Consonant blends
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.8
Determine the value of
a collection of like
coins
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes 1.5
Animals
Physical
Characteristics
VA SOL Social Studies
1.3 C) Christopher
Newport
Writing: Explain the
characteristics of an animal
of choice.
Drama theater: Use coins
as money during a skit
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Week 6
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
26 VA SOL Reading 1.6
Consonant blends
continued…
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.9 A
Tell time to the hour
and half hour
VA SOL Science
Living Systems and
Processes 1.5
Animals
Classification
VA SOL Social Studies
1.3
d) Maggie L. Walker;
and
e) Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.
Art: Dali Clocks- Students
implement clocks telling
time in hidden art pieces.
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HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 5
Week 7
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
31 VA SOL Reading 1.6
C Diagraphs
↓ VA SOL Science
Matter 1.3 A
Solids Liquids Gas
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 A) Map
symbols
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Week 8
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
36 VA SOL Reading 1.8
A and B
Context Clues
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.9 B
Read and Interpret a
calendar
VA SOL Science
Matter 1.3 B
Physical Properties
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 B)
Cardinal Directions
Reading: Venn Diagram-
Compare/contrast states of
matter
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Week 9
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
41 VA SOL Reading 1.9
D
Inferring
↓ VA SOL Science
Matter 1.3 B Changes
in Matter
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 E)
Constructing Maps
Art: Draw what happens
when matter changes.
Example: Ice cube melting
to water
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Week 10
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
46 VA SOL Reading 1.9
E Who What When
Where How
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.10
Measure and Compare
length, weight, and
Volume
VA SOL Science
Matter 1.3 C Light
Retraction/Refraction
VA SOL Social Studies
Civics 1.10 Citizens
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HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 6
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Week 11
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
51 VA SOL Reading 1.9
G Summarizing
VA SOL Science
Earth Resources 1.8
A Natural Resources
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Week 12
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
56 VA SOL Reading 1.9
H Main Idea
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.11 Sort
plane figures
VA SOL Science
Earth Resources 1.8
Human Actions
VA SOL Social Studies
Civics 1.13 Virginia
ELA: students read the
history of VA and discuss
the main idea.
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Week 13
DAY ENGISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
61 VA SOL Writing 1.13
AB Brainstorming
VA SOL Math Patterns,
Functions, and Algebra
1.13 Classify objects
according to one or two
attributes
VA SOL Science
Earth Resources 1.8
Recycling
VA SOL Social Studies
Economics 1.7
Consumers
Recycling center field trip
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Week 14
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
66 VA SOL Writing 1.13
Writing a rough draft
↓ VA SOL Science 1.6
Earth and Space
Systems A Sunlight
VA SOL Social Studies
Skills 1.1 A Virginia
History
ELA: Students write what
they have learned about VA
history.
HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 7
and Earth’s Surface
Art: Students draw or
create a art piece showing
light hit the earth’s surface.
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Week 15
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
71 VA SOL Writing 1.13
Writing a rough draft
continued..
VA SOL Math Patterns,
Functions, and Algebra
1.14 Identify growing
and repeating patterns
VA SOL Science
Earth and Space
Systems 1.6 B
Changes in the Sun’s
positions
VA SOL Social Studies
Skills e)
comparing and
contrasting people,
places, or events in
Virginia history
ELA: Use a venn diagram
to compare and contrast
changes in the sun
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Week 16
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
81 VA SOL 1.13 C
Writing
Revising
VA SOL Math Patterns,
Functions, and Algebra
1.15 Understanding of
equality using the equal
symbol
VA SOL Science
Earth and Space 1.7
A Temperatures
VA Social Studies
Skills 1.1 E
recognizing direct
cause-and-effect
relationships;
ELA: Students write
informative sentences
about the cause and effect
of earth’s temperatures
with teacher guidance.
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Week 17
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
86 VA SOL 1.13 Writing
D and E
Final Paper
VA SOL Math
Probability and
Statistics 1.12 A
VA SOL Science
Earth and Space 1.7
Weather and Seasons
VA SOL Social Studies
Skills 1.1
g) making connections
Science: Collect and
organize data on weather
and seasons using a chart
HORIZONTAL MAPPING PROJECT 8
Collect, Organize, and
Represent Various
forms of data
between past and
present;
of choice.
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90
Week 18
DAY ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Integration Possibilities
86 VA SOL Writing 1.13
G Peer observations
and sharing
VA SOL Math
Probability and
Statistics 1.12 B Read
and Interpret Data
VA SOL Science
Earth and Space 1.7
Precipitation
VA SOL Social Studies
Skills 1.1 Citizenship
skills
ELA: Have students write
and share opinions on what
being a good citizen means
Drama: Have students
prepare skits on their own
being a good citizen
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CURRICULUM PROJECT
9
Legend
A Art
CI Community involvement activity (collaboration)
CC Collaboration with colleagues
CE Character education
CL Cultural literacy and diversity
CM Communication
CT Critical thinking
D Dramatic Arts
DA Differentiation/diversity/accommodation
E English
EC Economics
EVAL Evaluation (assessment)
GA Group activity
L Literacy
LI Listening
LS Life skills
HE Health
HS Home/school connection (collaboration)
HW Homework
M Math
MA Manipulative activity
MU Music
OL Oral language/presentations (public speaking)
PE Physical education/movement
PS Problem solving
R Reading
S Science
SE Sensory
SP Spelling
SS Social Science and History
T Technology
W Writing
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 10
Curriculum Planning Charts
Day 11
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.6 A
Beginning Consonants
Math
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.4
Fractions using models
Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes
1.4 Plants Classification
Social Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
A) Powhatan
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 11
E/GA/CT/L/LI/MA/MU:
The teacher will begin to explain
the definition of a beginning
consonant and consonant blends.
The teacher will make sure the
students are connecting the
sound they hear with the letter
that represents that sound in
particular. After discussing what
they are, the teacher will show
the video initial consonant
sounds by Jack Hartman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JVYa4Vv4mYY. Students will
then cut and glue beginning
consonant sounds on clip cards in
groups at their table. Students
should demonstrate fairness
being sure to do their share of the
work. For independent practice,
students will complete a
matching worksheet on their
own.
EVAL: Teacher will observe
while groups are working as well
as collect the independent
matching worksheet for
understanding.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will read Fraction
Action by Loreen Leedy. She
will then explain what fractions
using models means. After
discussing, the teacher will then
“model” fractions using models
using manipulatives. The
students will then use chrome
books to navigate through an
interactive PowerPoint of
fractions using models. Students
will then complete a worksheet
independently for practice.
Eval: Teacher will collect the
independent worksheet as well as
informal observing during the
lesson.
DA: Students not tech savy will
be provided a printout of the
Power point to follow along with
the class.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T/W
The teacher will introduce plant
classification before watching the
video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=IYxfz1PSfZ0 . After the video
they will go through a
PowerPoint in groups on their
chrome books. When the
PowerPoint is over, they will be
given the materials to begin their
interactive notebooks that will be
used for several units. They will
proceed to start taking notes and
putting their interactive notebook
together.
EVAL: Teacher will walk around
and observe while also assisting
students.
LI/L/HI/W
The teacher will introduce
Powhatan using the biography
https://www.biography.com/politi
cal-figures/powhatan and
explaining some about the chief.
She will then use the website
http://www.bigorrin.org/powhata
n_kids.htm showing interesting
facts of Powhatan allowing
students to take turns reading the
facts out loud.
Students will write a 2 to 3
sentence summary on what they
learned of the Powhatans for
their writing piece of the day.
DA: Students who have trouble
writing will have access to a
computer to type their
assignment.
Fine Arts: Students will draw a
picture or painting of their own
representation of the Powhatan
Indians.
P.E./Movement: Students will
exercise at the start of class
naming beginning consonant
sounds.
Health:
Students will discuss how some
plants can be dangerous to
humans and how to avoid them.
Day 12
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Number and
Science
State Standard(s):
Social Science
State Standard(s):
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 12
VA SOL Reading 1.6 A
Beginning Consonants
Number Sense 1.4 B
Fractions using models
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes
1.4 Plants Classification
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
A) Powhatan
CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
The teacher will begin by
reviewing the definition of
consonant as we as review the
beginning consonants from the
previous day. She will use an
anchor chart during whole group
instruction to write different
beginning consonants as the
students say them out loud.
Students will break apart into
groups creating blends puzzles to
practice.
CM/CT/GA/M/MA
The teacher will review fractions as
models on the smartboard. The
students will then use IXL to review
and practice during whole group
instruction.
https://www.ixl.com/math/lessons/fr
action-area-models
Students will then work in small
groups completing a sort and match
activity using scissors and glue.
EVAL: The teacher will write a
word problem on the board
asking what the fraction
represents using area models.
They will turn it in as their ticket
out the door for the teacher to
check for understanding.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T
Teacher will review plant
classification.
Students will create a flip chart
in their interactive notebook
listing different types of plants
along with characteristics of
those plants. This activity will be
completed in groups.
When finished, students will be a
given a plant classification card
matching game to play with a
partner.
CM/GA/LI/HI
The teacher will show a video
about the Powhatan Indians
using
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0IX7QpYppik .
After discussing, students will
begin to gather research and
information on the Powhatan
chief and Indians in order to
prepare for a project. Students
will split the group work equally
being sure to keep the fairness in
the project.
DA: Students who have a hard
time seeing will be allowed front
row access to watch the video.
Fine Arts: Students will use art
materials to create a plant of their
choice.
Health: Students will discuss
how the Powhatans lived, and
how their clothing and food
choices are different from ours
today.
Day 13
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 13
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.6 A
Beginning Consonants
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.4 B
Fractions using models
Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes
1.4 Plants Classification
Social Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
A) Powhatan
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 14
CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
The teacher will present a
powerpoint on stop and allow
for understanding mode. The
powerpoint provides a set of
beginning consonant sounds in
an activity called Write it See it,
meaning the teacher and
students move through the
presentation together. The
students will see a picture and
be expected to write the
beginning sounds of the picture.
Students will then receive an
independent practice worksheet
on beginning consonant sounds.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will use the ticket
out the door from the previous
day to determine groups
specifically looking for those to
reteach. The teacher uses this
strategy to make sure all students
keep up which means being fair
to all. She will then do a short
review of fractions using models
on the board then split the class
into small groups. One group
with work on Iready (chrome
book), one group will complete a
independent worksheet, and one
group will work with the teacher.
The groups will rotate after 15
minute increments. While with
the teacher, students will use
manipulatives to create fraction
models and write them on small
whiteboards while the teachers
observes for correctness.
CC/CM/CT/GA/PE/S
This activity will be completed
with the other first grade classes.
Students will be given a checklist
with different types of plants on
it. They will be given the
opportunity go outside around
the school and surrounding areas
with teachers and chaperones to
guide. They will put a check on
their paper if they see a particular
plant that matches the
description, characteristics, or
type of plant from their paper.
The last ten minutes of class will
be in the classroom. Students
will have a matching
independent worksheet to
complete.
EVAL: Teacher will collect the
independent worksheet for
understanding.
DA: Students with physical
limits will be allowed to stay
inside and complete their
assignment using the int
ernet.
CM/CT/GA/HI
Students will use research from
the previous day to create a
poster or tri-board. The project is
about the Powhatan Indians and
their chief.
What should be included is who
the chief was, where they lived,
what they wore, their crops, and
their ways of living.
EVAL: Students will turn in their
project for formative assessment
and grading.
Fine Arts: Using provided
materials, students will create a
head piece similar to the
Powhatan Indians.
P.E./Movement: Students will
resume the pacers. As they run to
one side and touch the line, they
will recite a plant classification.
Health: Students will discuss
fractions in our everyday life
focusing on pharmacists and
doctors needing to understand
fraction in order to keep us
healthy.
Day 14
Character Trait: Fairness
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 15
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.6 B
Consonant blends
Math
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Computation
and Estimation 1.6
Solve picture
problems using
addition and
subtraction within 20
Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes 1.5
Animals Survival
Social Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
B) Pochahontas
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 16
E/GA/CT/L/LI/MA/MU:
The teacher will begin to explain
the definition of ending
consonants and consonant
blends. The teacher will make
sure the students are connecting
the sound they hear with the
letter that represents that sound
in particular. After discussing
what they are, the teacher will
show the video ending
consonants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ZxlPKVURslA
Students will then cut and glue
ending consonant sounds on clip
cards in groups at their table.
Students should demonstrate
fairness being sure to do their
share of the work. For
independent practice, students
will complete a matching
worksheet on their own.
EVAL: Teacher will observe
while groups are working as well
as collect the independent
matching worksheet for
understanding.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will play the
youitube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=UVFAUgHTpEo
The students will then use
chrome books to navigate
through an interactive
PowerPoint of picture problems
with adding and subtracting
within 20. Students will then
complete a worksheet
independently for practice.
Eval: Teacher will collect the
independent worksheet as well as
informal observing during the
lesson.
DA: Students not tech savy will
be provided a printout of the
Power point to follow along with
the class.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T/W
The teacher will introduce
animal survival using
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=mbC8Hkir0zE.
After the video they will go
through a PowerPoint in groups
on their chrome books. When the
PowerPoint is over, they will be
given the materials to begin their
interactive notebooks that will be
used for several units. They will
proceed to start taking notes and
putting their interactive notebook
together.
EVAL: Teacher will walk around
and observe while also assisting
students.
LI/L/HI/W
The teacher will introduce
Pochahantas using the biography
https://www.ducksters.com/
history/colonial_america/po
cahontas.php
She will then use the website
https://www.ducksters.com/
history/colonial_america/po
cahontas.php#:~:text=Inter
esting%20Facts%20about
%20Pocahontas&text=As
%20a%20child%20she
%20was,the%20Christian
%20name
%20%22Rebecca.%22
Allowing students to read fun
facts.
Students will write a 2 to 3
sentence summary on what they
learned about Pochahantas for
their writing piece of the day.
DA: Students who have trouble
writing will have access to a
computer to type their
assignment.
Fine Arts: Students will paint a
portrait of an animal and their
habitat.
P.E./Movement: Students will
exercise at the start of class
naming ending consonant
sounds.
Day 15
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Computation
Science
State Standard(s):
Social Science
State Standard(s):
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 17
VA SOL Reading 1.6 B
Consonant blends
and Estimation 1.6 Solve
picture problems using
addition and subtraction
within 20
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes 1.5
Animals Survival
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
B) Pochahontas
CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
The teacher will begin by
reviewing the definition of
ending consonants as we as
review the beginning consonants
from the previous days. She will
use an anchor chart during whole
group instruction to write
different beginning and ending
consonants as the students say
them out loud.
Students will break apart into
groups creating blends puzzles to
practice.
CM/CT/GA/M/MA
The teacher will review picture
problems adding and subtracting.
The students will then use IXL to
review and practice during whole
group instruction.
https://www.ixl.com/math/g
rade-1/addition-and-
subtraction-word-problems-
with-pictures-up-to-10
Students will then work in small
groups completing a sort and match
activity using scissors and glue.
EVAL: The teacher will display
a picture problem on the board
for students to solve. They will
turn it in as their ticket out the
door for the teacher to check for
understanding.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T
Teacher will review animal
survival.
Students will create a flip chart
in their interactive notebook
listing different types of animals
and their habitats and what they
need to survive. This activity will
be completed in groups.
When finished, students will be a
given a animal classification card
matching game to play with a
partner.
CM/GA/LI/HI
The teacher will show a video
about Pochahontas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=dbMUkJMXIQA
After discussing, students will
begin to gather research and
information on her in order to
prepare for a project. Students
will split the group work equally
being sure to keep the fairness in
the project.
DA: Students who have a hard
time seeing will be allowed front
row access to watch the video.
Fine Arts: Students will come up
with a skit of their after learning
about Pochahontas and her tribe.
Health: Students will discuss
how the Pochahontas lived, and
how their clothing and food
choices are different from ours
today.
Day 16
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 18
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.6 B
Ending Consonants
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Number and
Number Sense 1.4 B
Fracti
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ZxlPKVURslA
ons using models
Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Living
Systems and Processes
1.4 Plants Classification
Social Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies 1.3
A) Powhatan
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
SAMPLE PLANNING CHARTS 19
CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
The teacher will present a
powerpoint on stop and allow
for understanding mode. The
powerpoint provides a set of
ending consonant sounds in an
activity called Write it See it,
meaning the teacher and
students move through the
presentation together. The
students will see a picture and
be expected to write the ending
sounds of the picture.
Students will then receive an
independent worksheet that will
be collected for a grade.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will use the ticket
out the door from the previous
day to determine groups
specifically looking for those to
reteach. The teacher uses this
strategy to make sure all students
keep up which means being fair
to all. She will then do a short
review of picture problems with
adding and subtracting on the
board then split the class into
small groups. One group with
work on Iready (chrome book),
one group will complete a
independent worksheet, and one
group will work with the teacher.
The groups will rotate after 15
minute increments. While with
the teacher, students will use
manipulatives to solve picture
problems and write them on
small whiteboards while the
teachers observes for correctness.
CC/CM/CT/GA/PE/S
Students will be placed in groups
to make a flip book on animal
survival and adaptations.
https://southernfriedteachin.com/
product/adaptations-survival-
interactive-flip-book/
CM/CT/GA/HI
Students will use research from
the previous day to create a
poster or tri-board. The project is
about Pochahatas and her role in
her tribe.
What should be included is who
she was, where she lived, what
she wore, her tribe, and their
ways of living.
EVAL: Students will turn in their
project for formative assessment
and grading.
Fine Arts: Using provided
materials, students will create a
head piece similar to the
Powhatan Indians.
P.E./Movement: Students will
exercise while adding and
subtracting using their answers
for the amount of reps.
Health: Students will discuss
how animals affect our
environment.
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Day 17
Character Trait: Dependable
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.8 A
and B
Context Clues
Math
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.9 B Read
and Interpret a calendar
Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Matter
1.3 B
Physical Properties
Social Science
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 B)
Cardinal Directions
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
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E/GA/CT/L/LI/MA/MU:
The teacher will begin to explain
the definition of context clues.
After explain she will play a
video for the students about
context clues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=eHCpJ86XDY4
The teacher will make a model
with the students help.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will show the video
about reading a calendar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ILCRuXriKMU
She will then explain the
importance of being able to read
a calendar and connect it to real
life.
Students will then go through an
interactive video.
DA: Students not tech savy will
be provided a printout of the
video to follow along with the
class.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T/W
The teacher will introduce
physical properties of matter
before watching the video
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=N9QQ0XHFCvo
After the video they will go
through a PowerPoint in groups
on their chrome books. When the
PowerPoint is over, they will be
given the materials to begin their
interactive notebooks that will be
used for several units. They will
proceed to start taking notes and
putting their interactive notebook
together. Students absent will be
depending on others to catch
them up with their notes.
EVAL: Teacher will walk around
and observe while also assisting
students.
LI/L/HI/W
The teacher will introduce
cardinal directions to the
students. She will play the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=N9QQ0XHFCvo
After the video she will discuss
the importance of cardinal
directions and relating them to
real life.
Students will write a short
summary on what they have
learned so far about cardinal
directions.
DA: Students who have trouble
writing will have access to a
computer to type their
assignment.
Fine Arts: Students will draw a
picture or painting of their
cardinal directions
Health:
Students will discuss how
physical properties affect our
environment.
Day 18
Character Trait: Dependable
English/Language Arts State Standard(s): Science Social Science Fine Arts, Health, and
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State Standard(s):
VA SOL Reading 1.8 A
and B
Context Clues
VA SOL Measurement
and Geometry 1.9 B Read
and Interpret a calendar
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Science Matter
1.3 B
Physical Properties
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 B)
Cardinal Directions
PE / Movement Connections
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CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
The teacher will project just a
few short paragraphs during
whole group instruction. Students
will turn and talk and discuss
context clue alongside the
teachers directions.
Students will break off to their
own seats for independent
worksheet including a worksheet
.
DA: Diverse learners will be
allowed extra time to finish the
worksheet.
CM/CT/GA/M/MA
The teacher will review reading a
calendar on the smartboard. The
students will then use IXL to review
and practice during whole group
instruction.
https://www.ixl.com/math/g
rade-1/read-a-calendar
Students will then work in small
groups completing a sort and match
activity using scissors and glue.
EVAL: The teacher will assign a
homework sheet to check for
understanding.
CM/CT/GA/L/OL/S/T
Teacher will review physical
properties of matter.
Students will create a flip chart in
their interactive notebook listing
different types of matter along
with characteristics.
This activity will be completed in
groups.
CM/GA/LI/HI
The teacher will allow students
to explore outside using a
compass and which direction to
go with their knowledge of
cardinal directions.
Teacher will refer to
https://www.nationalgeographic.
org/activity/explore-cardinal-
directions/
Fine Arts: Students will use art
materials to come up with a
project demonstrating a physical
property change.
Health: Students will discuss the
importance of cardinal directions
and how they are used in
everyday life.
Day 19
Character Trait: Fairness
English/Language Arts
State Standard(s):
State Standard(s):
VA SOL Measurement
Science
State Standard(s):
Social Science
State Standard(s):
Fine Arts, Health, and
PE / Movement Connections
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VA SOL Reading 1.8 A
and B
Context Clues
and Geometry 1.9 B Read
and Interpret a calendar
VA SOL Science Matter
1.3 B
Physical Properties
VA SOL Social Studies
Geography 1.5 B)
Cardinal Directions
CM/CT/GA/L/LI/MA/PS
After a short review of using
context clues, the teacher will
guide the students during a
game of context clues bingo.
Students will then test on
context clues.
DA: Early finishers will grab a
worksheet from the extra work
bin.
CT/LI/M/MA/T
The teacher will use the
homework from the previous day
to determine groups specifically
looking for those to reteach. She
will then do a short review of
reading a calendar.
One group with work on Iready
(chrome book), one group will
complete a independent
worksheet, and one group will
work with the teacher. The
groups will rotate after 15 minute
increments.
The teacher will monitor students
to observe accuracy.
CC/CM/CT/GA/PE/S
Students will play a game of
Escape room using the properties
of matter for the first half of the
class.
Students will then take a pop
quiz over the states of matter.
CM/CT/GA/HI
Students will use research from
the previous day to create a
poster or tri-board. The project is
about the Powhatan Indians and
their chief.
What should be included is who
the chief was, where they lived,
what they wore, their crops, and
their ways of living.
EVAL: Students will turn in their
project for formative assessment
and grading.
Fine Arts: Using provided
materials, students will create a
head piece similar to the
Powhatan Indians.
P.E./Movement: Students will
resume the pacers. As they run to
one side and touch the line, they
will recite a plant classification.
Health: Students will discuss
fractions in our everyday life
focusing on pharmacists and
doctors needing to understand
fraction in order to keep us
healthy.
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Evidence of Curriculum Requirements
Sample:
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Activities
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
12 The teacher will use an anchor chart during whole group instruction to write different beginning consonants as the students say them out loud.
17 The teacher will make a model with the students help.
Character Education Integration
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
14 Students should demonstrate fairness being sure to do their share of the work.
17 Students absent will be depending on others to catch them up with their notes.
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Diversity & Accommodations
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
14 DA: Students not tech savy will be provided a printout of the Power point to follow along with the class.
15 DA: Students who have a hard time seeing will be allowed front row access to watch the video.
17 DA: Students who have trouble writing will have access to a computer to type their assignment.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Activities
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
12 After discussing, students will begin to gather research and information on the Powhatan chief and Indians in order to prepare for a project.
17 Students will write a short summary on what they have learned so far about cardinal directions.
Active Learning Experiences
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
13 Students will be given a checklist with different types of plants on it. They will be given the opportunity go outside around the school and surrounding
areas with teachers and chaperones to guide.
18 The teacher will allow students to explore outside using a compass and which direction to go with their knowledge of cardinal directions.
Technology Integration
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
11 She will then use the website http://www.bigorrin.org/powhatan_kids.htm showing interesting facts of Powhatan allowing students to take turns
reading the facts out loud.
16 One group with work on Iready (chrome book), one group will complete a independent worksheet, and one group will work with the teacher.
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Assessment
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
11 EVAL: Teacher will observe while groups are working as well as collect the independent matching worksheet for understanding.
15 Students will then receive an independent worksheet that will be collected for a grade.
17 EVAL: Teacher will walk around and observe while also assisting students.
Collaboration
Da
y
Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
12 Students will break apart into groups creating blends puzzles to practice.
14 Students will then cut and glue ending consonant sounds on clip cards in groups at their table.
16 Students will be placed in groups to make a flip book on animal survival and adaptations.
Fine Arts Integration
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
11 Fine Arts: Students will draw a picture or painting of their own representation of the Powhatan Indians.
12 Fine Arts: Students will use art materials to create a plant of their choice.
Health Integration
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
13 Health: Students will discuss fractions in our everyday life focusing on pharmacists and doctors needing to understand fraction in order to keep us
healthy.
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15 Health: Students will discuss how the Pochahontas lived, and how their clothing and food choices are different from ours today.
PE and Movement Integration
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
16 P.E./Movement: Students will exercise while adding and subtracting using their answers for the amount of reps.
19 P.E./Movement: Students will resume the pacers. As they run to one side and touch the line, they will recite a plant classification.
Integration Between Content Areas
Day Best Examples from Curriculum Charts
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Resources
Learning Tools
Sample:
Class set of iPads
Mini whiteboards
Manipulatives
Sample:
Base ten blocks
Magnifying glasses
Professional Sources
Virginia Department of Education. (2010). English standards of learning: Curriculum framework: Kindergarten
– grade 5.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/23721/638043832153470000
https://vdoe.prod.govaccess.org/home/showdocument?id=34964&t=638054101804406115
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3086/637982466018970000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVYa4Vv4mYY.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYxfz1PSfZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IX7QpYppik
https://www.ixl.com/math/lessons/fraction-area-models
Virginia Department of Education. (2010). English standards of learning: Curriculum framework: Kindergarten
– grade 5.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/23721/638043832153470000
https://vdoe.prod.govaccess.org/home/showdocument?id=34964&t=638054101804406115
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3086/637982466018970000
http://www.bigorrin.org/powhatan_kids.htm
