Core Subject Curriculum

Literacy

Kindergarten through Fifth Gradee use Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA).

Mathematics

Illustrative Math is used for mathematics instruction in all grade levels.

Science

Amplify Science is taught in all grade levels for science instruction. Here is a link to the Amplify Science website to learn more!

  • Kindergarten Units: Needs of Plants & Animals; Pushes & Pulls; Sunlight & Weather

  • 1st Grade Units: Animal & Plant Defenses; Light & Sound; Spinning Earth

  • 2nd Grade Units: Plant & Animal Relationships; Properties of Materials; Changing Landforms

  • 3rd Grade Units: Balancing Forces; Inheritance & Traits; Environments & Survival; Weather & Climate

  • 4th Grade Units: Energy Conversions; Vision & Light; Earth’s Features; Waves, Energy, & Information

  • 5th Grade Units: Patterns of Earth & Sky; Modeling Matter; The Earth System; Ecosystem Restoration

Social Studies

All grade levels will begin using Inquiry Journeys for social studies curriculum in the 2022-2023 school year. Please visit their Social Studies C Website and this blog post to learn more about the curriculum.

  • Kindergarten Units: Navigating School; My Team & Self; Past, Present & Future

  • 1st Grade Units: Families Near & Far; Our Special Location; Civic Engagement

  • 2nd Grade Units: Meeting Wants & Needs; Our Changing Landscape; Innovation

  • 3rd Grade Units: Global Connections; Migration & Movement; Equality & Justice

  • 4th Grade Units: National Resources of the United States & Colorado; Our State’s History; Economic Choices

  • 5th Grade Units: Native America; Colonial America & Revolution; Rights & Responsibilities