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Goals: 12th Grade

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Typical Course of Study Grade 12 Curriculum Guide

Social Studies

* Principles of U. S. government
* The democratic ideal
* Basic documents of the U. S.
* Agriculture in the U. S.
* Urbanization
* Conservation
* Business and industry in the U. S.
* American party system
* Propaganda and public opinion
* Comparative governments
* Comparative economic systems
* Consumer education
* Crime and delinquency
* Psychology
* Labor-management relations
* Economic concepts and theories
* Taxation and finance
* Distribution and exchange of goods and services
* International relations
* American foreign policy
* International organizations
* Public education
* Women’s role in today’s society
* Family economics and management

Science

* Physics
* Electricity and magnetism
* Photoelectric effect
* Heat
* Light and optics
* Sound and acoustics
* Wave motion
* Quantum theory
* Relativity
* Force
* Mechanics
* Space, time, and motion
* Work, energy, and power
* Electronics
* Nuclear energy
* Nuclear physics
* Solid-state physics

Language Arts

* English literature
* Shakespeare
* Literary, social, and political heritage of England
* Literature of the 1900′s
* World literature
* Cross-cultural literature
* The theater
* Nature of tragedy and comedy
* Techniques of acting
* Film as an art form
* Critical and evaluative reading
* Current periodical literature
* Mass communication
* Comparative study of mass media
* Radio and television
* Listening skills
* Parliamentary procedures
* Identifying verbals
* Report writing
* Writing social and business letters
* Writing book reviews, précis, essays
* Writing term papers
* Bibliography development

Mathematics

Calculus

* Derivative of a function
* Logarithmic and trigonometric functions
* Indeterminate terms
* Computation of derivatives
* Rate of a change of quantity
* Maxima and minima
* Integrals
* Length of curves
* Volume and surface areas
* Computer analysis of graphs

Advanced Algebra

* Sets of numbers
* Binomial theorem
* Progressions
* Complex numbers
* Theory of equations
* Permutations
* Functions and their graphs
* Combinations
* Probability
* Determinants
* Inequalities
* Matrix algebra
* Mathematical inductions
* The derivative

Probability and Statistics

* Tabular data
* Graphs
* Measures of central tendency
* Quartiles and percentiles
* Measures of dispersion
* Simple correlation
* Statistical inference
* Permutations
* Combinations
* Binomial theorem

Goals: 11th Grade

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Typical Course of Study Grade 11 Curriculum Guide

from Worldbook

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Social Studies

* Age of exploration and discovery
* Colonization of America
* A new nation is born
* Constitution of the United States
* Development of a new nation
* Period of nationalism
* Sectionalism
* American Civil War and Reconstruction
* United States as a world power
* Struggle for women’s rights
* World War I
* The Great Depression
* World War II
* The Cold War
* The nuclear era
* Civil rights
* Delinquency and crime
* Psychology
* Problems of mental health
* Urbanization
* Public education
* Role of women in today’s society

Science

* Matter and its behavior
* Carbon and its compounds
* Formulas and chemical equations
* Acids, bases, salts
* Atomic theory
* Periodic law
* Water and solutions
* Chemical bonding
* Molecular theory
* Equilibrium and kinetics
* Spontaneous reactions
* Titrations
* Ionization and ionic solutions
* Colloids, suspensoids, and emulsoids
* Oxidation-reduction
* Nonmetals
* Metals and alloys
* Electrochemistry
* Energy: forms, chemical changes, and measurement
* Nuclear reactions and radioactivity

Language Arts

* American literature
* Cross-cultural literature
* Analysis of plays
* Vocabulary of poetry
* Critical and evaluative reading
* Propaganda techniques
* Mass communication
* Advertising
* Music and painting
* Architecture and sculpture
* Listening skills
* Vocabulary development
* Grammar
* Story writing
* Editorial writing
* Journalistic writing
* Writing term papers
* Proofreading symbols
* Use of Reader’s Guide and other reference aids, both print and electronic

Mathematics

Algebra II

* Relations and functions
* Square roots, surds, radicals
* Rational roots
* Linear equations and analytic geometry
* Quadratic equations
* Binomial theorem
* Imaginary numbers
* Exponents and radicals
* Logarithms
* Progressions
* Higher-degree equations
* Vectors
* Determinants
* Permutations, combinations, and simple probability
* Estimation and approximation

Trigonometry

* Solutions of right triangles
* Use of table and interpolation
* Measurement of angles
* Properties of trigonometric functions
* Complex numbers and vectors
* Concept of a limit
* Graphs of functions
* Solutions of oblique triangles
* Logarithms
* Identities and equations
* General triangle solutions

Goals: 10th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:43:19 +0000

Typical Course of Study Grade 10 Curriculum Guide

from Worldbook

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Social Studies

* Prehistoric peoples
* The earliest civilizations
* The early Greeks
* Early India and China
* The Islamic world
* The Middle Ages
* African civilizations
* Civilization in the Americas
* The Renaissance
* The rise and fall of monarchies
* Birth of modern democracy
* The French Revolution
* The Industrial Revolution
* Nationalism
* Imperialism
* Science and industry
* The world wars
- World War I
- Between world wars
- World War II
* The Cold War
* The Vietnam War
* The search for peace
* Democratic ideals and values
* The rise and fall of Communism
* The collapse of the Soviet Union
* World interdependence
* World problems and issues
* Role of women in today’s societies

Science

* Characteristics of life
* Classification
* History of plants and animals
* Microscopic life
* Simple organisms: algae, bacteria, fungi
* Vertebrate life
* Mammals and birds
* Plant life
* Photosynthesis
* Cells
* Protein synthesis
* Genetics and heredity
* DNA-RNA
* Genetic engineering
* Reproduction and growth
* Human biology
* Nutrition and digestion
* Behavior
* Conservation of human resources
* Environmental issues
* Energy in ecosystems
* Scientific method
* Biology and space travel
* Disease and disease control

Language Arts

* American literary heritage
* Cross-cultural literature
* Folklore and ballads
* Regional customs, traditions, folkways, and language
* Literary interpretation and critique
* Novel, short story, and essay
* Understanding poetry: lyric poetry, and the sonnet
* Drama
* Distinguishing between fact and opinion
* Persuasion and argumentation
* Listening skills
* Public speaking and debate
* Extending dictionary skills
* History of the alphabet
* Vocabulary and etymology
* Geographical dialects
* Grammar
* History of writing
* Techniques of writing
* Journal writing
* Writing short stories, poetry, and plays
* Writing term papers
* Constructing footnotes

Mathematics

* Origins and uses of geometry
* Terms, postulates, theorems
* Sets
* Nature of proof
* Inductive and deductive reasoning
* Ratio and proportion
* Algebra in geometry
* Angle relationships
* Parallel and perpendicular lines
* Congruent triangles
* Right triangles
* Pythagorean Theorem
* Circles
* Polygons
* Relationships between circles and polygons
* Mensuration theory
* Measurement of geometric figures
* Simple constructions
* Loci
* Transformational geometry
* Introduction of symbolic logic
* Coordinate geometry
* Trigonometric functions of angles greater than 90 degrees
* Special angle relationships
* Problem solving with geometry

Goals: 9th Grade

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Typical Course of Study Grade 9 Curriculum Guide

from Worldbook

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Social Studies

* Basic human communities
* Community, state, and national government
* Political parties and elections
* Comparative cultures and religions
* African American, Hispanic, and other ethnic studies
* Urban studies
* Women in our history
* Conservation, including human conservation
* Resource management
* Elementary economics
* Labor and management
* Taxation
* Foundations of American democracy
* U. S. Constitution
* Rights and responsibilities of good citizenship
* United Nations
* World geography
* Advanced map and globe skills

Science

* Earth’s history
* Earth science
* Ecology and environment
* Weather and climate
* Air and air pressure
* Air masses and fronts
* Water and its uses
* Erosion
* Air and water pollution
* Heats and fuels
* Electricity and electronics
* Solar and nuclear energy
* Nature and uses of light
* Simple and complex machines
* Atomic structure
* Chemistry of matter
* Molecular theory
* Nature and use of chemicals
* Metals and plastics
* Space and astronomy
* Space travel
* Nature and causes of disease

Language Arts

* Evaluating material for accuracy
* Reading the newspaper
* Analyzing propaganda
* Advertising
* Drama and film
* Analyzing poetry
* Dramatic poetry
* Using poetry anthologies
* Novel and short story
* Folklore and myths
* Structure of a play
* Parable and allegory
* Interpretation of literature
* Listening skills
* Effective discussion techniques and questioning skills
* Preparing a speech
* Public speaking and debate
* The unabridged dictionary
* Vocabulary
* Foreign words used in English
* Grammar
* Fundamentals of composition
* Report writing
* Extended reference skills
* Special indexes

Mathematics

General mathematics
* Ratio and proportion
* Basic concepts of statistics
* Mathematical vocabulary
* irect and indirect measurement
* Banks and banking
* Investment
* Budgeting
* Insurance
* Taxation
* Graphs and tables
* Informal geometry
* Elementary algebra
* Customary and metric measurement

Algebra 1

* Absolute value
* Sets and their relationships
* Properties of polynomial forms
* Equations
* Signed numbers
* Fundamental operations
* Equations of the first degree
* Ratio, proportion, variation
* Relations and functions
* Special products and factoring
* Fractions and fractional equations
* Square roots
* Radicals
* Quadratic equations
* Elements of probability

Goals: 8th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:38:30 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Our African, Asian, and European backgrounds Exploration and discovery Growth and development of the United States - Colonial life - Struggle for independence - U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights - Westward movement in America - American Civil War - Reconstruction - U. S. as a world power Meaning of democracy Our American culture U. S. political system U. S. economic system U. S. government U. S. geography Advanced map and globe skills
Science	Scientific method Scientific nomenclature Scientific measurement Ecology and environment Conservation Composition of the earth Ocean, atmosphere Weather Water and its uses Weathering and erosion Recycling of resources Magnetism and electricity Heat and light Forces in liquids and gases Wave, mechanical, electrical, and nuclear energy The earth’s movement Newton’s three laws of motion Machines The atom Periodic table of elements Compounds and mixtures Chemical changes Astronomy The universe and Milky Way Space and space travel
Language Arts	Independent reading Literal, inferential, and evaluative reading skills Literary terms Novel, short story, narrative poetry Nonfiction Biographies of great Americans American poets and storytellers Creative dramatics Listening and speech activities Advanced dictionary work Extended vocabulary Figures of speech Spelling Infinitive, participle, gerund, predicate nominative, predicate adjective, direct and indirect object Kinds of sentences and their parts Functions of sentence elements Writing simple business letters Report-writing skills Improving skills in using basic reference sources Inductive and deductive reasoning
Health and Safety	Grooming Functions of the body The body’s utilization of food Types and functions of foods Environmental hazards Community sanitation and health Health care services Sexually transmitted diseases Accident prevention, safety, and first aid Mental hygiene Substance abuse
Mathematics	Maintaining skills in fundamental operations Factoring and products Sets and simple sentences Numeration systems Using fractions and decimals Ratio, proportion, and percent Equalities and inequalities Simple formulas and equations Graphing an equation Powers and roots of rational numbers Polynomials Metric and nonmetric geometry Pythagorean Theorem Scale drawing Right-triangle trigonometry Customary and metric measurement Permutations Probability statistics Statistical terms Mathematics of insurance, banking, and taxes

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Goals: 7th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:31:52 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Lands and peoples of the Eastern Hemisphere Prehistoric peoples Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern civilizations The Middle Ages Renaissance and Reformation Scientific Revolution Age of Reason (Enlightenment) Industrial Age Yesterday and today around the world: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific World trade and resources Contemporary problems and issues Environment World geography Advanced map and globe skills
Science	Scientific classification The cell Heredity and genetics Effects of weather and climate Properties and uses of water Atmosphere Air pressure Rocks, soil, and minerals Ecology and environment Conservation Heat and temperature Laws of motion Energy Scientific method Laboratory techniques and safety
Language Arts	Improving reading skills Literary terms Novels, short stories, plays Myths, legends, ballads Types of poetry Biography and autobiography Planning and producing dramatizations Speech activities Listening skills Refining dictionary skills Spelling Parts of speech Person, number, gender of nouns and pronouns Punctuation of conversation Clauses and phrases Compound sentences Writing descriptions, reports, journals, and letters Note taking and outlining Extending reference skills: atlases, directories, encyclopedias, periodicals, on-line information services, CD-ROMs, and other electronic reference material Library organization
Health and Safety	Good grooming and posture Dental health Healthy habits and lifestyles Exercise and fitness Effects of stimulants and narcotics Functions of the body Circulation and respiration Germ theory Sexually transmitted diseases Family life Toxins and antitoxins Antibiotics Immunization Chemotherapy Genetic disorders Personal and public safety Accident prevention Personality development Substance abuse
Mathematics	Prime and composite numbers Square root Order of operations Absolute value Inequalities Numeration Properties of nonnegative integers Rational numbers and fractions Ratio, proportion, percent Finite, infinite, and empty sets Basic geometry concepts and terms Development and use of formulas Perimeter, circumference, area Metric and customary measurement Reading and constructing graphs Measures of central tendency: mean, mode, median, range Elementary business mathematics Use of calculators and computers

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Goals: 6th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:25:08 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Global and regional studies Countries and cultures of Africa, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and Europe Native American cultures The Roman Empire Relationships among nations: customs, traditions and beliefs, political and economic systems United Nations Milestones in human achievement Transportation and communication World trade Citizenship and social responsibility World geography Map and globe skills
Science	Classification of living things Ecosystems Ecology and the environment Microbes Algae and fungi Human body Food for growth and energy Climate and weather Recycling of resources Elementary geology Oceans Electric and magnetic interactions Electricity and its uses Sound, light, and heat Nuclear energy and radioactivity Solar and geothermal energy Conservation Elements and compounds Universe Simple astronomy Space and space travel Scientific theory Inventions and discoveries
Language Arts	Reading silently and skimming Critical reading skills Introduction to mythology Types of literature Lyric, narrative, dramatic poetry Listening skills Nonverbal communication Extending dictionary skills Vocabulary building Homonyms, synonyms, antonyms Using roots, prefixes, and suffixes Spelling Concepts of noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb Sentence structure Diagramming sentences Cursive handwriting Types of writing: narration, description, exposition, persuasion Simple note taking Writing outlines, letters, factual matter (reports, newspaper articles), verse (limericks, ballads), creative prose (diary, stories) Bibliography building Organization of a book Using reference books and indexes Using on-line information services, CD-ROM’s, and other electronic reference materials
Health and Safety	Personal appearance Dental health Health maintenance Our food supply Exercise and fitness Cure and prevention of common diseases The heart Accident prevention Safety and first aid The health professions Understanding emotions Coping with stress and anxiety Preparing for puberty Human reproduction Substance abuse
Mathematics	Exponents Operation of powers Set of the integers Factoring Fundamental operations with fractions, and decimals Fundamental operations with compound denominate numbers Multiplying and dividing common fractions and mixed numbers Relationship between common and decimal fractions Problems in percent Properties, identification, and construction of geometric figures Identification and measurement of angles Concepts of similarity, congruence, and symmetry Scale drawings Customary and metric measurement Problem analysis Interpreting graphs Concepts of averaging and sampling Use of calculators and computers

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Goals: 5th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:17:19 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Exploration and discovery Establishment of settlements in the New World Colonial life in America Pioneer life in America Revolutionary War in America Westward movement in America Industrial and cultural growth Democracy’s principles and documents Life in the U. S. and its possessions Geography of the U. S. Natural resources of the U. S. Canada and Mexico Relationship between the U. S. and Canada Comparative cultures of Canada Countries and cultures of the Western Hemisphere: Central America, West Indies, South America Map and globe skills
Science	Biological adaptations Biotic communities Animal and plant classification Fish Reptiles Bacteria Molds Trees Plants and their food Conservation Cells Human body Landforms Properties of air and water Time and seasons Temperature and thermometers Magnetic fields Use and control of electricity Conduction and convection Light and optics Force systems Chemical systems Sun and solar system Space and space exploration Scientific method and scientific inquiry
Language Arts	Silent and oral reading Types of literature Presenting original plays Listening skills Dictionary use for word meaning, analysis, spelling Common homonyms Homophones and homographs Synonyms and antonyms Using a thesaurus Spelling Plurals and possessives Kinds of sentences Parts of sentences Cursive handwriting Outlining Paragraph writing Writing letters, stories, reports, poems, plays Preparing a simple bibliography Proofreading skills Parts of a newspaper Using study materials: keys, tables, graphs, charts, legends, library catalogs, index, table of contents, reference materials, maps
Health and Safety	Dental hygiene Our water supply Sewage disposal Care of the eyes Nutrition and diet Diseases Germ-bearing insects and pests Community health resources Elementary first aid Bicycle and water safety Preparing for puberty Human reproduction Substance abuse
Mathematics	Reading and writing numbers to 10 places Mixed numbers Set of integers Numeration systems Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers Fundamental processes: whole numbers and common fractions Common and decimal fractions Decimals to the thousandths Ratio and percent Exponents Customary and metric measurements Extension of geometric concepts Word problems in daily life Charts and graphs: picture, bar, line, and circle graphs Concept of sampling

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Goals: 4th Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:41 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Types of community life History and development of the local state Relation of the state to its region, nation, and the world World cultures Reasons for our laws Regions of the world Continents Time zones Earth’s resources Climatic regions of the world Map skills: longitude, latitude, scale Using a globe
Science	Structure of plants Environment of the local region Biological organization Classification systems The insect world The reptilian world Plants and animals of the past Structure of plants Seeds Ecosystems Balance of nature Human body Weather’s influences Weather instruments Climate Cause of seasons Earth and its history Oceans and the hydrosphere Air and water pollution Magnets and electricity Light and color Solar system and the universe Living in space Scientific method and scientific inquiry
Language Arts	Silent and oral reading Choral reading Listening skills Telephone skills Making and accepting simple social introductions Summarizing simple information Listening to literature Critical reading Short stories, chapter books, poetry, plays Spelling Increasing dictionary skills Cursive handwriting Simple outlining Writing letters and informal notes Written and oral book reports Creative writing Developing skills in locating information Increasing indexing skills Developing encyclopedia skills Utilizing parts of a newspaper
Health and Safety	Personal and mental hygiene Dental health The body and its functions Skeletal and muscular systems Care and proper use of the body Principles of digestion Basic food groups Good nutrition habits Diseases Safety Substance abuse
Mathematics	Reading and writing numbers Roman numerals to C Prime numbers less than 100 Prime factoring Numeration systems Subsets Decimal and fraction equivalents Addition and subtraction facts to 7 places Multiplication and division facts to 144 1-, 2-, and 3-digit multiplication problems 2- and 3-digit dividend, 1-digit divisor problems Meaning of mixed numbers Finding simple averages Geometric concepts Customary and metric measurement Time to the second Problem-solving methods Charts and graphs

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Goals: 3rd Grade

Admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:01:40 +0000

Reference: gadoe standards k-8

Subject	Reference: World Book
Social Studies	Holidays and folk customs Native Americans Explorers and pioneers Appreciation of different cultures, races, religions History and development of local community Community helpers Consumers and producers Sources of food and clothing Shelters of animals and people History and development of transportation History and development of communication Citizenship and social responsibility Basic human needs and wants Local geography and topography U. S. geography and regions The continents Flat maps and globes
Science	Animal helpers Dinosaurs Life cycle Plants and animals of the desert Plants and animals of the sea Common birds, trees, flowers Forest plants Conservation of plants and animals Weather and climate Earth’s changing surface Magnets and electricity Compass Gravity Light and color Energy and its sources Force and work Machines Moon and stars Earth satellites Scientific method and scientific inquiry
Language Arts	Silent reading Reading prose and poetry aloud Oral presentations: reporting experiences orally with accuracy Alphabetizing through the third letter of a word Dictionary skills Developing word-attack methods Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms Spelling Beginning cursive writing Concept of paragraph Using period, comma, question mark, apostrophe, quotation marks Writing short, original stories and poems Postwriting skills: editing and proofreading Increasing indexing skills
Health and Safety	Care of eyes and ears Dental health Proper balance of activities Healthful leisure activities Prevention and control of diseases Parts of the body Nutrition Health with relation to food, shelter, clothing School and community health services Home safety hazards Safety in the community Simple first aid
Mathematics	Reading and writing numbers to 5 places Beginning Roman numerals Rounding numbers Positive and negative numbers in daily life Simple fractions and equivalents Properties of one Numeration systems Addition and subtraction facts to 25 Multiplication and division facts to 100 Perimeter, area, volume Geometric constructions Similar and congruent figures Properties of solid figures Customary and metric measurement Time to 1- and 5-minute measures Estimation of outcomes Problems-solving analysis Word problems Charts and graphs

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