All lessons incorporate
strands of the Language Arts curriculum. Extension activities can involve
strands of Math such as graphing, charts & tables. Extension activities
can amplify strands in Science, Social Studies, Art, Music & Drama,
especially if the lessons are presented as a complete unit of study (based
on the Ontario Curriculum requirements).
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | |
| Art, Music & Drama: | Art:
use of colour, line, texture, designs; producing 2 & 3 dimensional
art Music: sing music from variety of cultures; rhythmic patterns; create accompaniments Drama: role playing; presenting different points of view |
Art:
use of colour, line, texture, designs; producing 2 & 3 dimensional
art Music: sing music from variety of cultures; rhythmic patterns; create special effects Drama: role of characters in the story; real & imaginary |
Art:
use symmetrical & asymmetrical shapes; producing 2 & 3 dimensional
art Music: create new verses to familiar songs; use percussion & rhythm instruments Drama: perform chants; speak in roles |
| Science: Life Systems |
- basic needs of humans (food, water) - a balanced diet (4 food groups) |
- raising livestock to produce food for humans |
- how humans use plants for food, shelter, clothing - settings in which crops are grown (farm/garden) |
| Energy & Control |
- uses of energy at home, in community - uses of energy at home, in community - food as source of energy |
- renewable energy - wind & water as energy sources - problems related to using wind & water for energy |
- devices that are controlled automatically compared to manually |
| Structures & Mechanisms |
- function of structures & how they're made - similarities and differences - geometric shapes in ordinary structures |
- simple machines for ease of movement of mechanisms - factors that make a load easier or more difficult to move |
- factors that affect the stability of housing - how the strength of different materials can be altered |
| Earth & Space System |
- how humans adapt and prepare for weather changes - structures that provide protection against local weather conditions |
- how local weather affects living things - use of water for health - sources of drinking water - clean water as a scarce resource in much of the world - disposal of waste can affect health |
- different types of soil and their characteristics - different crops able to be grown in different areas - effect of water on soil - use of roots to hold soil |
| Social
Studies Heritage & Citizenship |
- roles and responsibilities of family/community members - rights and responsibilities shows respect for others |
- traditions & heritage passed down through celebrations, music,
food, crafts, clothing - differences in celebrations among cultures - compare toys from other cultures |
- relationship between community and environment |
| Canada & World Connections |
- community made of group of people - how people in community interact - how basic human needs for food are met (markets, farms, etc.) - use of local map |
- comparative studies of countries in the world (food, clothing, shelter)
- how environment affects how human needs are met (climate, weather) - symbols to represent countries (flags, etc.) - maps and graphs |
- features of urban & rural communities - why people live where they do - interaction between people and environment (dependence on nature, food, water, energy) - comparison of students' community and another (density, services, recreation) |
| Religion for Separate Schools | - family, religious traditions, festivals and holy days, scriptures, artifacts, rituals | - family, religious traditions, festivals and holy days, scriptures, artifacts, rituals | - family, religious traditions, festivals and holy days, scriptures, artifacts, rituals |