Curriculum WebsitesCurriculum Websites
Located here are some sites that may be used as teacher resources in the integration of technology into your curriculum. More to come.
| Kindergarten | Grade 1 |
| Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
| Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
Kindergarten: Social studies outcomes: Locate Australia on a globe or world map. Compare/contrast seasons in Australia with our own. Describe animals that are characteristic of Australia.
Kindergarten: Science outcomes: Identify animal body parts that are used for defense (claws, tail, horns, teeth).
| Australian Animals (Student slide shows) | Aussie Activities: Fun Thing for Kids to Do |
Polar Regions and Arctic Animals.
Grade 1
Grade 1: Social studies outcomes: Identify polar regions on globe or world map. Compare/ contrast weather patterns and season in polar regions with local climate.
Grade 1: Science outcomes: Identify animal characteristics which show adaptation to their environment, including hibernation, coloration and defenses. Describe the interaction of animals within their environment. Describe polar regions as a habitat.
| Debbie's Unit Factory, North Pole Links
Antarctica: A Resource For Teachers and Students The South Pole Adventure Web Page |
Arctic Studies Center |
Grade 2 Science Outcomes: Life Science: Classify animals into the following categories: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Distinguish characteristics/traits for animal classification. Recognize the differences in animal sensory characteristics. Examine African regions as habitats. Observe and record the interaction of an animal(s) within its/their environment (plant, animal, people). Recognize relationships among members of a community/colony (stress interdependence).
Grade 2 Social Studies Outcomes: Locate the continent of Africa on a globe and world map. Identify some African countries and geographical features. Compare MA (e.g., Sahara & Gobi deserts, Victoria Falls, the savanah. Compare/contrast African climate and weather cycles with community. Describe an African community. Compare/contrast communities with one of another culture.
Grade 3: Social Studies Outcomes: Describe the history of the state. Apply research skills through contact with historical materials related to Massachusetts, such as photographs, maps, documents, and artifacts. Describe political boundaries through knowledge of Massachusetts cities and counties. Identify state government organization. Identify state government leaders. Demonstrate an understanding of how laws are made and how they help us. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of decision-making and participate in voting.
| Massachusetts
Tourist Information Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official Homepage Massachusetts Educational Materials - free upon request U.S. Resources: Massachusetts- Genealogy Net Links |
The Election Game
The Ladybug Story: about lawmaking in Massachusetts What's Under the Golden Dome? A Children's Guide to the Massachusetts State House Massachusetts Studies Project: Educational resources for teachers, students, amd lifelong learners. |
Social Studies Outcomes: Locate South and Central America on a world map or globe. Compare/contrast the U.S. culture with that of another American country.
Native Peoples, Exploration, and Colonization Grade 5
Science Outcomes: Changes in environment, populations, ecosystems, conservation of energy, natural- and human- induced hazards.
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