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Unique Learning System Alignment to Missouri Show-Me Standards and Grade Level Expectations

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has established Show-Me Standards and Grade Level Expectations that serve as statewide standards for use as a foundation for teaching and learning, Because federal law requires statewide assessment programs to measure academic achievement, the skills chosen for assessment with the Missouri Assessment Program-Alternate (MAP-A) are related to the same academic standards that are available in the general education curriculum. Within the Missouri’s Alternate Framework for Curriculum Development, skills and concepts in which students are instructed may range from access-level skills to skills that are challenging to higher-functioning students. The Unique Learning System includes lesson plans and materials that have been developed from a foundation of “Instructional Targets” that represent the essential skills from academic content standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. This alignment of the Instructional Targets to Missouri’s Grade Level Expectations is outlined in the attached documents. Additionally, this document lists suggested lessons, activities and materials from the Unique Learning System corresponding to these standards. Unique Learning System units are based on Science and Social Studies Topics. These are addressed in four grade level bands: Elementary (Grades K – 2); Intermediate (Grades 3 – 4); Middle School (Grades 5 – 7) and High School (Grades 8 – 11). Lesson plans within the Unique Learning System include a section defining “differentiated tasks.” These differentiated tasks are based on three levels of learning for students with significant cognitive disabilities. These differentiated levels assure that all students have an appropriate means of demonstrating knowledge and skills in instructional activities. These instructional tasks may serve as evidence in the MAP-A process.

Unique Learning System Differentiated Tasks Level 3 students typically are or have potential to learn to read text, and to independently demonstrate comprehension of learned information within modified content. Level 2 students require picture support and other direct support in learning and the demonstration of skills. Level 1 students typically require maximum support within instructional tasks. For these students, increasing the level of participation is the main objective. It will be important to find supports that encourage active response to lesson activities.

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LANGUAGE ARTS – Reading and Writing

http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/GLE/documents/ca_cle_1008.pdf (ELA) LANGUAGE ARTS – Reading and Writing Elementary Grades K - 2 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: K – 2 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Reading 1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency: • Identify rhyming and rime patterns • Use letter sound matches to decode words • Read fluently in simple text forms

Elementary Grade Band: Lessons 8, 9, 10: Word Rime Lesson 11: Word Sort Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 3: Easy Read book Unit Tool: Phonemic Awareness

Reading 1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

Acquisition of Vocabulary: • Read high frequency sight words • Build vocabulary meaning • Use context clues to determine meaning of

vocabulary

Elementary Grade Band: Lessons 5, 6, 7: Word Wall Lesson 12: Vocabulary Match


Reading Comprehension: • Make predictions when reading • Recall information about a story • Answer simple questions about text • Independently read favorite books

Elementary Grade Band: Lessons 2, 4: Read and Answer

Reading 3 Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times

Informational Text • Use pictures and text features to support

comprehension • Identify main ideas from information • Use simple graphs and charts to get information • Follow simple and sequenced directions

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 3: Easy Read Book Lesson 17: Direction Following Lesson 18: Simple Web


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Reading 2 Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times

Literary Text • Retell a story with beginning, middle and end • Identify characters and settings in a story • Experience various literary forms

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 3: Easy Read Book Lessons 2, 4: Read and Answer Lessons 15, 16: Literary Experience

Writing 1 Apply a writing process in composing text 3 Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

Writing Processes: • Generate ideas through discussion • Use webs and diagrams to plan • Use sentence structures • Use descriptive words • Re-read for clarity • Re-write and illustrate • Use technology to compose

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 18: Simple Web Lesson 14: Patterned Book Lesson 13: Scrambled Sentences

Writing 3 Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

Writing Applications: • Write responses to stories • Dictate or write simple stories • Write simple letters or invitations • Produce informal writing for a purpose

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 14: Patterned Book Lessons 15, 16: Literary Experience

Writing 2 Compose well-developed text

Writing Conventions: • Spell high frequency words • Create phonetically spelled words • Use capitalization: beginning of sentence, names • Use end punctuation

Elementary Grade Band: Lessons 6, 7: Word Wall Spelling Lesson 14: Patterned Book Lesson 13: Scrambled Sentences

Information Literacy 1 Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information

Research: • Use books to gather information • Report information to others

Elementary Grade Band: Built into various language arts lessons

Listening and Speaking 1 Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies 2 Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes Information Literacy 2 Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

Communication: Oral and Visual: • Follow simple and 2 – 3 step directions • Deliver informal descriptive or informational

presentations about ideas and experiences

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 17: Direction Following Built into various language arts lessons

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LANGUAGE ARTS – Reading and Writing Intermediate Grades 3 – 4 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 3 – 5 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Reading 1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency: • Read common sight words • Use letter-sound knowledge to decode words • Read fluently in varied text formats

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 3: Easy Read Book Lessons 5, 6: Articles Lesson 10: Word Sort


Acquisition of Vocabulary: • Read high frequency sight words • Use context clues to determine meaning of

vocabulary • Learn the meaning of words within a context

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 11: Vocabulary Bingo Lessons 5, 6: Articles Lessons 7, 8, 9: Word Wall


Reading Comprehension: • Predict content, events and outcomes • Summarize or sequence main ideas/details • Answer questions related to text • Independently read for a purpose

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 3: Easy Read Book Lessons 2, 4: Read and Answer


Informational Text: • Use titles, pictures, and captions to develop

comprehension • Locate important details from informational sources • Follow a set of sequenced directions

Intermediate Grade Band: Lessons 5, 6: Articles Lesson 21: Measure It! Lesson 22: Crafty Kid


Literary Text: • Experience different literary forms: stories, poems,

plays, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction • Describe characters and settings

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 13: Literary Experience Lessons 1, 3, 5, 6: Reading materials Lessons 2, 4: Read and Answer


Writing Processes: • Generate ideas and topics for writing • Use webs and diagrams to plan • Write simple paragraphs • Construct a variety of sentences • Proof for clarity and conventions • Prepare for publication using an appropriate format

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 12: Scrambled Sentences Lesson 14: Write a Story

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for the purpose • Use technology to compose


Writing Applications: • Write a sequenced narrative • Write responses to stories • Write informational reports • Write formal and informal letters • Produce informal writing for a purpose

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 13: Literary Experience Lesson 14: Write a Story


Writing Conventions: • Spell high frequency words • Use end punctuations and capitalizations • Use grammar structures in sentences

Intermediate Grade Band: Lessons 8, 9, Word Wall Lesson 12: Scrambled Sentences Lesson 14: Write a Story


Research: • Acquire information from various sources • Communicate findings orally and in writing

Intermediate Grade Band: Built into various lesson activities


Communication: Oral and Visual: • Ask questions for clarification when listening • Present events and ideas in logical sequence • Deliver informal and formal descriptive or

informational presentations about ideas and experiences

Intermediate Grade Band: Built into various lesson activities

LANGUAGE ARTS – Reading and Writing Middle School Grades 5 – 7 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 6 – 8 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Reading 1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency: • Build relevant sight vocabulary in context • Apply decoding skills when reading • Read fluently in material with varied syntactic

structures

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Unit Tool: Word Recognition cards

Reading Acquisition of Vocabulary: Middle School Grade Band:

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1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

• Use context clues and text structures to determine meaning of vocabulary

• Apply use of special vocabulary in the context of a topic

Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Lesson 15: Vocabulary Board Game


Reading Comprehension: • Summarize information from text, including main

ideas and supporting details • Draw conclusions about what is read • Answer questions related to what is read • Independently read for a purpose

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 2: Read and Answer Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book – comprehension questions


Informational Text: • Use text features to locate information • Compare details from informational sources • Complete sequenced directions • Analyze information in graphs and charts

Middle School Grade Band: Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Life Skills Applications lessons Lesson 21: Read This Chart Lesson 20: Measure It!


Literary Text: • Experience different literary forms: poems,

biographies, chapter books; fiction and non fiction • Sequence main events of a story • Describe characters, settings and events

Middle School Grade Band: Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lesson 2: Read and Answer


Writing Processes • Develop a main idea for writing • Use organizational strategies to plan writing • Group related ideas into paragraphs • Use a variety of sentences and language • Proof for conventions • Prepare for publication using a format appropriate to

the purpose • Use technology to compose

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Book Report Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph


Writing Applications: • Write narratives with sequenced events • Write letters that state a purpose • Write informational reports that include research • Produce informal writing for a purpose

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Book Report Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph Built into various Life Skills Application

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lessons Writing 2 Compose well-developed text

Writing Conventions: • Use conventions of spelling, punctuation, and

capitalizations • Use grammatical structures in sentences

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Book Report Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph


Research: • Locate sources and gather information • Use a variety of communication techniques to

present information

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 21: Read This Chart Built into various Life Skills Application lessons


Communication: Oral and Visual • Ask and respond to questions during a listening

activity • Present events or ideas in logical order • Deliver informal and formal descriptive or

informational presentations about ideas and experiences

Middle School Grade Band: Built into various Life Skills Application and unit lessons

LANGUAGE ARTS – Reading and Writing High School Grades 8 – 11 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 9 – 12 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Reading 1 Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency: • Build relevant sight vocabulary in context • Read fluently in routinely used materials

High School Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Unit Tools: Word Recognition cards


Acquisition of Vocabulary: • Use context clues to determine meaning of

vocabulary • Apply knowledge of words in context of a

topic/situation/subject area

High School Grade Band: Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Lesson 15: Vocabulary Quiz


Reading Comprehension: • Answer literal and evaluative questions • Read purposefully

High School Grade Band: Lesson 2: Read and Answer Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter

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• Recall and summarize information • Choose independent reading materials

book – comprehension questions


Informational Text: • Use text features to gain information for a purpose • Understand informational text to achieve a purpose • Use information from graphs and charts

High School Grade Band: Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book Lesson 21: Read This Chart Lesson 26: Trading Cards


Literary Text: • Read various literary texts for meaning and pleasure

High School Grade Band: Lesson 1: Leveled Book Lessons 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Chapter book


Writing Processes: • Generate ideas and develop a main idea • Use organizational strategies to plan writing • Construct a variety of sentences and paragraphs

appropriate to a purpose • Proof read for clarity and conventions • Prepare for publication using an appropriate format

High School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Real World Writing Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph Built into various Life Skills Application lessons


Writing Applications: • Produce informal writing for a purpose • Produce letters/job applications that follow

conventional styles

High School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Real World Writing Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph


Writing Conventions: • Use correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization • Demonstrate grammar conventions

High School Grade Band: Lesson 16: Writing Experience Lesson 17: Real World Writing Lesson 18: Topic Paragraph


Research: • Locate and gather information from various sources

for a purpose • Present information relevant to the purpose

High School Grade Band: Lesson 21: Read This Chart Lesson 27: Oral Report Built into various Life Skills Application lessons

Listening and Speaking 1 Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies 2 Develop and apply effective speaking skills and

Communication: Oral and Visual: • Apply active listening strategies • Demonstrate effective speaking strategies

appropriate to a purpose

High School Grade Band: Lesson 27: Oral Report Built into various Life Skills Application and Unit lessons

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strategies for various audiences and purposes Information Literacy 2 Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

MATHEMATICS

MATH Elementary Grades K - 2 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: K – 2 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Number and Operations 1. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems 2. Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another (Grades 1, 2) 3. Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Number, Number Sense and Operations: • Count, read and write numbers to 10, 20, 100 • Use place value to represent numbers with ones,

tens, hundreds • Demonstrate fluency in addition facts/subtraction • Represent simple fractions • Identify and count coins/dollars

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 19: Number Sense Lesson 22: Money Applications

Measurement 1. Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems and processes of measurement 2. Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements

Measurement: • Select and use appropriate measurement tools • Tell time to hour and half hour

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 21: Measure It! Lesson 23: Telling Time

Geometric and Spatial Relationships 1. Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships 2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems 3. Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations (Grades 1, 2) 4. Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric

Geometry and Spatial Sense: • Sort shapes and like objects into groups • Describe locations using directional and positional

words

Elementary Grade Band: Built into a variety of unit lessons

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modeling to solve problems Algebraic Relationships 1. Understand patterns, relations and functions 2. Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols 3. Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships

Patterns, Functions and Algebra: • Extend and create sequences • Use objects, pictures and words to represent a

problem situation

Elementary Grade Band: Built into a variety of unit lessons

Data and Probability 1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them

Data Analysis and Probability: • Gather and sort data in response to questions • Display data in picture graphs • Answer questions about information in a graph

Elementary Grade Band: Lesson 20: Picture Graph

MATH Intermediate Grades 3 - 4 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 3 – 4 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Number and Operations 1. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems 2. Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another 3. Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Number, Number Sense and Operations: • Use tools (paper/pencil/ calculator) for computing • Solve problems involving addition and subtraction • Model multiplication or division • Represent fractions • Solve problems involving counting money and

making change

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 16: Number Sense Lesson 18: Money Applications Lesson 20: It’s a Fraction


Measurement: • Select and use appropriate units and tools for

measuring length, volume, weight, volume, time or temperature

• Tell time

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 21: Measure It! Lesson 19: Telling Time

Geometric and Spatial Relationships 1. Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships 2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems 3. Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze

Geometry and Spatial Sense: • Sort like objects into pre-determined groups • Find and name locations on a map or graph

Intermediate Grade Band: Built into a variety of unit lessons

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mathematical situations 4. Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems

Algebraic Relationships 1. Understand patterns, relations and functions 2. Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols 3. Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships

Patterns, Functions and Algebra: • Use models and words to describe and extend

patterns for a purpose • Write and solve simple mathematical statements

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 20: It’s a Fraction Built into a variety of unit lessons

Data and Probability 1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them 2. Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data 3. Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data

Data Analysis and Probability: • Gather and organize data from surveys and

classroom experiments • Represent and interpret data from tables and

graphs

Intermediate Grade Band: Lesson 17: Survey and Chart Lesson 15: Information Please

MATH Middle School Grades 5 - 7 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 5 – 7 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons Number and Operations 1. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems 2. Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another 3. Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Number, Number Sense and Operations: • Represent and solve real life problems involving

whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents • Add and subtract with decimals/money

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 19: Math Story Problems Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

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Measurement: • Select units and accurately use measurement tools

in the context of a daily living activity • Solve problems involving measurement

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 20: Measure It! Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

Geometric and Spatial Relationships 1. Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships 2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems 3. Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations 4. Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems

Geometry and Spatial Sense: • Sort like objects for a purpose • Find and name locations on a map

Middle School Grade Band: Built into many Life Skills Application lessons


Patterns, Functions and Algebra: • Represent and analyze patterns using physical

materials, tables, graphs • Use simple formulas to solve a problem

Middle School Grade Band: Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

Data and Probability 1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them 2. Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data 3. Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data 4. Understand and apply basic concepts of probability

Data Analysis and Probability: • Compare data and explain what it means • Read, construct and interpret tables and graphs

Middle School Grade Band: Lesson 21: Read This Chart Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

MATH High School Grades 8 - 11 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 8 – 12 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Lessons

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Number and Operations 1. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems 2. Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another 3. Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Number, Number Sense and Operations: • Apply use of numbers in real life situations • Represent and solve problem situations involving

numbers • Determine costs and amounts of money

High School Grade Band: Lesson 19: Math Story Problems Built into many Life Skills Application lessons


Measurement: • Select units and accurately use measurement tools

in the context of a daily living activity • Solve and apply measurement processes in lifetime

activities

High School Grade Band: Lesson 20: Measure It! Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

Geometric and Spatial Relationships 1. Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships 2. Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems 3. Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations 4. Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems

Geometry and Spatial Sense: • Solve problems involving shapes, figures or lengths • Follow spatial directions to locations in the school or

community

High School Grade Band: Built into many Life Skills Application lessons


Patterns, Functions and Algebra: • Use tables, graphs, and symbols to model and

solve problem situations • Follow a pattern to complete a specific task

High School Grade Band: Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

Data and Probability 1. Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them 2. Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data 3. Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data

Data Analysis and Probability: • Locate data information with a table or chart for a

specific purpose • Make predictions and discuss outcomes based on

data

High School Grade Band: Lesson 21: Read This Chart Built into many Life Skills Application lessons

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4. Understand and apply basic concepts of probability

SOCIAL STUDIES http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/GLE/SSgle0808.html

SOCIAL STUDIES Elementary Grades K - 2 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: K – 2 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Grades 1, 2: Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States

History: • Measure calendar time by days, weeks, months,

and years • Place a series of events in chronological order • Describe family life, today, long ago, and in various

places • Compare daily life of past and present • Recognize important people and holidays related to

the heritage of the United States

Elementary Grade Band: I Belong to a Family (2008-09) My Country: Yesterday and Today (2010-11)

Relationships of Individuals and Groups to Institutions and Traditions 6. Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions

People in Societies: • Describe contributions of significant individuals in

the heritage of the United States • Identify and describe members of family, school,

community • Identify ways people are unique and ways they are

different based on culture

Elementary Grade Band: What is A President? (2008-09) I Live In A Community (2009-10) We Are Different, We Are the Same (2010-11)

Elements of Geographical Study and Analysis 5. Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement and regions) and their relationship to changes in society and the environment

Geography: • Identify basic physical and human features of

places • Identify local community, state and US on a map • Construct simple maps to represent familiar places • Compare city and rural environments

Elementary Grade Band: City and Country (2009-10) Let’s Make A Map (2010-11)

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Economic Concepts and Principles 4. Knowledge of economic concepts (including productivity and the market system) and principles (including the laws of supply and demand)

Economics: • Identify how people make choices for their needs

and wants • Distinguish goods and services • Identify ways people use money to obtain goods

and services • Identify that people earn a living in a job

Elementary Grade Band: Can I Buy It? (2008-09) Jobs Around Town (2010-11)

Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States 2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems

Government: • Identify authority figures in the home, school and

community • Recognize symbols and landmarks of US

government • Explain purpose of rules and consequences of

violating rules

Elementary Grade Band: I Can Follow the Rules (2008-09) This Is My School (2009-10) My Country: Yesterday and Today (2010-11)

Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States Principles and Processes of Governance Systems 2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: • Participate and cooperate in group settings • Demonstrate citizenship traits: Respect for

authority/others, pride in self, making good choices

Elementary Grade Band: We All Work Together (2009-10)

Tools of Social Science Inquiry 7. Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps and documents)

Social Studies Skills and Methods: • Identify a problem and work to solve the problem

when working in a group

Elementary Grade Band:

SOCIAL STUDIES Intermediate Grades 3 - 4 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 3 – 5 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States

History: • Construct timelines for events in years, decades,

and centuries • Explain cultural patterns of Native Americans and

early Americans • Recognize types and components of a community • Describe people, events, and ideas in the

Intermediate Grade Band: My State History (2008-09) Let Me Tell You About My Community (2010-11)

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state/national history


People in Societies: • Describe cultural practices of groups in community,

state, US or world • Compare local cultural practices with other

communities • Identify individuals who contribute to US rights and

freedoms

Intermediate Grade Band: Living In Early America (2008-09) Communities Near and Far (2009-10) Friends in Different Places (2010-11)


Geography: • Identify major locations and landforms • Identify ways people affect the environment (e.g.,

farms, forest, towns, transportation) • Identify landforms, climate and vegetation in local

community/state/US • Identify systems of transportation and

communication

Intermediate Grade Band: Traveling Around (2009-10) Land and Water (2010-11)


Economics: • Identify ways we use money to purchase goods and

services • Identify places in the community to buy goods and

services • Identify banks as a place that people save and

borrow money • Identify that people need skills for jobs

Intermediate Grade Band: Need It or Want It? (2008-09) Where Can I Buy It? (2010-11)


Government: • Identify branches and functions of the local, state

and US government • Identify local, state and national leaders • Recognize elections as a way to select leaders

Intermediate Grade Band: Let’s Visit Washington, DC (2008-09) We Have Leaders (2009-10) This is Our Government (2010-11)

Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: • Build on personal citizenship traits (e.g., obeying

Intermediate Grade Band: I Can Make Good Choices (2009-10)

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shaping constitutional democracy in the United States Principles and Processes of Governance Systems 2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems

rules/laws, respect for others) • Identify and practice personal responsibilities at

home, school and community • Identify what it means to be a citizen of the United

States Tools of Social Science Inquiry 7. Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps and documents)

Social Studies Skills and Methods: • Obtain information about an issue from resource

materials • Use a problem solving process to make decisions in

a group

Intermediate Grade Band:

SOCIAL STUDIES Middle School Grades 5 - 7 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 6 – 8 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States Grade 6 only: 3b. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of the world

History: • Construct a timeline of events • Describe exploration and growth in early United

States settlements • Study the struggles of the enslaved Africans in US

history • Study basic causes and results of the American

Revolution • Study the impact of the industrial revolution • Study the impact of the Civil War on American

people

Middle School Grade Band: Our Country Long Ago (2008-09) Events in History (2010-11)


People in Societies: • Study cultural practices of Native Americans, Early

Americans, African Americans • Study historical factors related to equality in the US • Explain examples of our national identify • Study cultural practices and diversity around the

US and world

Middle School Grade Band: American Heroes (2008-09) It’s A Big World (2009-10) What is Equality? (2010-11)

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Geography: • Use maps to identify locations and physical and

human features in North America, including 50 states

• Locate major countries, cities, mountains and bodies of water on world map

• Compare landforms, climate and vegetation in North America

Middle School Grade Band: Getting To Know the United States (2009-10) Our Neighbors in Mexico and Canada (2010-11)


Economics: • Identify goods and services typically provided by

private and public sectors • Identify basic elements of a personal budget,

including spending and saving • Identify training needed for many jobs • Gain understanding of prices and comparison

shopping • Recognize wages and salary as a source of income

Middle School Grade Band: Earning and Spending Money (2008-09) I Want A Job (2010-11)


Government: • Discuss basic characteristics of American

Democracy: Rights, leaders, laws • Recognize significance of the Declaration of

Independence and US Constitution • Identify basic characteristics of a democracy

Middle School Grade Band: What Is The Declaration of Independence? (2008-09) We Live in the United States (2009-10) Events in History (2010-11)


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: • Identify basic rights and responsibilities of citizens • Identify ways to participate in community

Middle School Grade Band: What is A Good Citizen? (2009-10)


Social Studies Skills and Methods: • Complete a research project including a list of

sources • Work effectively to achieve a group goal

Middle School Grade Band:

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SOCIAL STUDIES High School Grades 8 - 11 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 9 – 12 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States Principles and Processes of Governance Systems Principles and Processes of Governance Systems 2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States 3b. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of the world

History: • Give a historical narrative or write a report about

events in history • Select historical events and construct a timeline • Identify and describe major events in past and

current state/US • Trace historical events of modern America history

High School Grade Band: History of the United States (2008-09) This is History (2010-11)


People in Societies: • Study contributions that shape the culture of the

United States • Study interactions and diversity of people • Study people and events that contribute to

cooperation and conflict

High School Grade Band: People Make Our Country Strong (2008-09) Who Are The People in The USA? (2009-10) Getting Along with Others (2010-11)

Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States Elements of Geographical Study and Analysis 5. Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement and regions) and their relationship to changes in society and the environment

Geography: • Compare regions and physical features in the US • Identify significant places on a world map • Describe regions of US: Urban, agricultural,

industry • Describe human activity associated with

transportation and communication

High School Grade Band: Places to Live and Work (2009-10) Find It in the World (2010-11)


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Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States 3b. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of the world Economic Concepts and Principles 4. Knowledge of economic concepts (including productivity and the market system) and principles (including the laws of supply and demand)

Economics: • Explore resources that assist in gaining work and

providing for income • Describe costs and benefits related to cost of living

and earning an income • Compare costs for goods and services in relation to

a budget • Identify and practice basic banking/money

management skills

High School Grade Band: Planning a Project Budget (2008-09) Help Wanted! (2010-11)

Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States Principles and Processes of Governance Systems 2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems Missouri, United States and World History 3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States 3b. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of the world

Government: • Examine the US Constitution in relation to personal

rights

High School Grade Band: The Constitution and Me (2008-09) I Am A US Citizen (2009-10) This is History (2010-11)


Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities: • Explain basic rights and responsibilities of citizens

in relation to own life • Explore opportunities for civic participation • Identify ways that people achieve governmental

change

High School Grade Band: I Work in My Community (2009-10)


Social Studies Skills and Methods: • Research an issue or topic • Use a problem solving/decision making process for

a personal issue • Work effectively to achieve a group goal

High School Grade Band:

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SCIENCE Elementary Grades K - 2 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: K – 2 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Strand 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems 1. Earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures 2. Earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes 3. Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth’s resources and systems Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It 1. The universe has observable properties and structure 2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces

Earth and Space Science: • Observe and describe the sun, moon and stars in

relation to day and night • Observe, describe and measure patterns in the

weather in days and seasons • Identify living things in the environment • Identify resources that can be extended through

recycling

Elementary Grade Band: Tell Me About the Weather (2008-09) I Can Help the Earth (2009-10) Look Up In The Sky (2010-11)

Strand 3: Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms 1. There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living organisms Strand 4: Changes in Ecosystems and Interactions of Organisms with their Environments 1. Organisms are interdependent with one another and with their environment 2. Matter and energy flow through an ecosystem

Life Sciences: • Identify living/nonliving things in the environment • Investigate features of plants and animals • Investigate habitats of plants and animals • Recognize major stages of the life cycle of plants

/animals • Explore basic needs of living things (air, water,

food, shelter) • Recognize/use senses and relate body parts to

make observations

Elementary Grade Band: Plants Can Grow (2008-09) Animals in Their Homes (2009-10) Baby Animals (2010-11)

Strand 1: Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy 1. Changes in properties and states of matter provide evidence of the atomic theory of matter 2. Energy has a source, can be stored, and can be

Physical Sciences: • Classify/sort objects according to recognizable

properties and materials • Recognize the sun as a source of energy/heat • Explore how electricity makes things work

Elementary Grade Band: Watch Me Grow (2008-09) I’ve Got Energy (2008-09) See It, Feel It, Describe It (2009-10) Paper, Rock, Scissors (2010-11)

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transferred but is conserved within a system Strand 2: Properties and Principles of Force and Motion 1. The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point 2. Forces affect motion

• Explore and observe changes in properties of materials (e.g., water as a solid/liquid)

• Identify and explore the way things move (e.g., push and pull)

Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity 1. The nature of technology can advance, and is advanced by, science as it seeks to apply scientific knowledge in ways that meet human needs 3. Science and technology affect, and are affected by, society

Science and Technology: • Investigate that tools are used to help make things

Elementary Grade Band: Tools At School (2009-10)

Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry 1. Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

Scientific Inquiry: • Conduct a simple investigation by asking a testable

question • Identify information through observation


Scientific Way of Knowing: • Ask questions to solve a problem


SCIENCE Intermediate Grades 3 - 4 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 3 – 5 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Strand 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems 1. Earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures 2. Earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes 3. Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth’s resources and systems Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe

Earth and Space Science: • Analyze weather types and characteristics • Record and describe weather information over time • Identify relationship of sun/moon/stars to

morning/noon/night • Recognize sun as a source of energy/light • Recognize simple ways to help the environment • Describe the water cycle and uses of water • Identify seasonal changes • Sort common minerals by physical property

Intermediate Grade Band: Our Changing Weather (2008-09) Water, Water Everywhere (2009-10) Seasons of the Earth (2010-11)

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and the Motion of the Objects Within It 1. The universe has observable properties and structure 2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces Strand 3: Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms 1. There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living organisms 2. Living organisms carry out life processes in order to survive 3. There is a genetic basis for the transfer of biological characteristics from one generation to the next through productive processes Strand 4: Changes in Ecosystems and Interactions of Organisms with their Environments 1. Organisms are interdependent with one another and with their environment 2. Matter and energy flow through an ecosystem 3. Genetic variation sorted by the natural selection process explains evidence of biological evolution

Life Sciences: • Demonstrate an understanding of life cycles of

plants and animals • Recognize animals (consumers) eat plants or

animals for food • Categorize/sort plants and animals according to

common characteristics • Identify major parts of plants

Intermediate Grade Band: Plants We Eat (2008-09) Animals and Plants Around Us (2009-10) Life Cycles of Animals and Plants (2010-11)

Strand 1: Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy 1. Changes in properties and states of matter provide evidence of the atomic theory of matter 2. Energy has a source, can be stored, and can be transferred but is conserved within a system Strand 2: Properties and Principles of Force and Motion 1. The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point 2. Forces affect motion

Physical Sciences: • Observe simple physical changes (e.g., melting,

freezing) • Classify/identify objects by observable properties • Recognize states of matter: liquid, solid, gas • Identify forms of energy (heat, light, electricity) and

uses in our lives • Describe the motion of objects (e.g., position,

speed)

Intermediate Grade Band: Cover That Sneeze! (2008-09) What Is It Made of? (2008-09) Sorting for Recycling (2009-10) Make It Move (2010-11)

Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity 1. The nature of technology can advance, and is advanced by, science as it seeks to apply scientific

Science and Technology: • Investigate ways we use technology in human life • Recognize tools used in science (e.g., telescope,

thermometer)

Intermediate Grade Band: Technology in the Community (2009-10)

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knowledge in ways that meet human needs 3. Science and technology affect, and are affected by, society Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry 1. Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

Scientific Inquiry: • Plan and conduct simple investigations to answer

questions • Work with a partner to make observations


Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity 2. Historical and cultural perspectives of scientific explanations help to improve understanding of the nature of science and how science knowledge and technology evolve over time

Scientific Way of Knowing: • Develop a question or plan to help solve a specific

problem during a scientific investigation


SCIENCE Middle School Grades 5 - 7 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 6 – 8 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Strand 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems 1. Earth’s systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures 2. Earth’s Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes 3. Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth’s resources and systems Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It 1. The universe has observable properties and structure 2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces

Earth and Space Science: • Identify the Earth as a planet • Identify features and landforms of the Earth • Identify characteristics of the solar system • Measure/report weather conditions • Identify ways to reduce, reuse and recycle

resources • Explain the water cycle • Identify weather phenomena • Observe and compare rocks and minerals

Middle School Grade Band: Weather Reports (2008-09) Caring For Our Good Earth (2009-10) This is the Solar System (2010-11)

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Strand 3: Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms 1. There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living organisms 2. Living organisms carry out life processes in order to survive 3. There is a genetic basis for the transfer of biological characteristics from one generation to the next through reproductive processes Strand 4: Changes in Ecosystems and Interactions of Organisms with their Environments 1. Organisms are interdependent with one another and with their environment 2. Matter and energy flow through an ecosystem 3. Genetic variation sorted by the natural selection process explains evidence of biological evolution

Life Sciences: • Identify basic functions of body systems • Recognize that animals (including humans) inherit

characteristics from parents • Observe the interdependence among people,

plants, animals and nonliving resources • Classify animals into major groups • Describe a simple food chain • Compare different ecosystems • Identify how plant structures serve for plant growth

Middle School Grade Band: Plants in Gardens and Fields (2008-09) What is An Ecosystem? (2009-10) I Look Like My Parents (2010-11)


Physical Sciences: • Observe and describe sources of light, heat, sound • Recognize ways that energy can change forms • Describe renewable and non-renewable sources of

energy • Define and measure temperature • Observe simple physical and chemical changes of

matter • Recognize states of matter: Liquid, solid, gas • Describe speed in relation to time and distance

Middle School Grade Band: What Are Germs? (2008-09) What’s That Sound? (2008-09) Combining and Cooking (2009-10) Is It Hot? Is It Cold? (2010-11)


Science and Technology: • Explore how technology influences the quality of life • Recognize common products developed through

science

Middle School Grade Band: Technology In Our Lives (2009-10)

Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry 1. Science understanding is developed through the use

Scientific Inquiry: • Identify a problem and propose a solution


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of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

• Ask questions about the natural world, use references, carry out experiments and share results

Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity 2. Historical and cultural perspectives of scientific explanations help to improve understanding of the nature of science and how science knowledge and technology evolve over time

Scientific Way of Knowing: • Use a problem-solving model to identify solutions to

a problem with supporting evidence


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SCIENCE High School Grades 8 - 11 Missouri Grade Level Expectations: 9 – 12 ULS Instructional Targets ULS Unit Topics Strand 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth’s Systems 1. Earth’s Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) have common components and unique structures 2. Earth’s Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes 3. Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth’s resources and systems Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It 1. The universe has observable properties and structure 2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces

Earth and Space Science: • Identify effects of the sun on the Earth • Identify land and water features of the Earth • Identify geologic events that change the Earth’s

surface • Identify hazardous weather patterns and ways to

respond • Observe differences in climate and weather • Participate in ways to reduce, reuse or recycle

resources

High School Grade Band: Changing Weather; Changing Activities (2008-09) Recycle and Reuse Our Resources (2009-10) A Look at Natural Disasters (2010-11)

Strand 3: Characteristic and Interactions of Living Organisms 1. There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living organisms 2. Living organisms carry out life processes in order to

Life Sciences: • Describe how human activities can impact the

status of the natural environment • Recognize that characteristics are passed from

parent to off-spring

High School Grade Band: Balanced Meals Everyday (2008-09) Knowing Our Ecosystem (2009-10) As I Grow Up… (2010-11)

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survive 3. There is a genetic basis for the transfer of biological characteristics from one generation to the next through reproductive processes Strand 4: Changes in Ecosystems and Interactions of Organisms with their Environments 1. Organisms are interdependent with one another and with their environment 2. Matter and energy flow through the ecosystem 3. Genetic variation sorted by the natural selection process explains evidence of biological evolution

• Recognize the impact of nutrition on health and physical growth

• Identify sources of necessary human nutrients and energy

• Describe basic functions of body systems Explain structure and functions of ecosystems and impact on plants and animals


Physical Sciences: • Define motion of objects by speed, time and

direction • Identify examples of energy being transferred • Identify changes when heat is added or taken away • Observe and classify sources of heat and electricity • Classify properties of solids, liquids and gases • Observe physical and chemical changes in matter

High School Grade Band: Healthy Hygiene, Healthy Me (2008-09) Using Electricity (2008-09) Everyday Energy (2009-10) Moving Fast! Moving Careful! (2010-11)


Science and Technology: • Identify technologies in everyday life that meet

human needs

High School Grade Band: Tools That Help Us Every Day (2009-2010)

Strand 7: Scientific Inquiry 1. Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

Scientific Inquiry: • Participate in the process of investigation • Identify ways that scientific processes affect the

community


Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity Historical and cultural perspectives of scientific

Scientific Way of Knowing: • Create a solution to a problem given a budget, time

frame and materials


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