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Grade 1 Course Outline

1. English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Objective: Develop basic reading and writing skills, and introduce foundational literacy concepts.
  • Units:
    1. Phonics and Word Recognition: Understanding the alphabet, letter sounds, and simple word decoding.
    2. Reading Comprehension: Introduction to reading simple sentences and short stories; answering questions about key details.
    3. Writing: Practicing handwriting; writing simple sentences; using common nouns and verbs.
    4. Listening and Speaking: Participating in collaborative conversations; describing familiar people, places, things, and events.

2. Mathematics

  • Objective: Build understanding of numbers, shapes, and basic addition and subtraction.
  • Units:
    1. Numbers and Operations: Counting to 120, starting from any number; understanding and representing numbers in various ways.
    2. Addition and Subtraction: Introduction to addition and subtraction within 20; using objects and drawings to represent problems.
    3. Shapes and Spatial Thinking: Identifying and describing two-dimensional shapes; understanding and creating simple patterns.

3. Science

  • Objective: Explore basic concepts of the natural world, focusing on observational skills.
  • Units:
    1. Living Things: Understanding characteristics of living vs. non-living things; basic needs of plants and animals.
    2. Weather and Seasons: Observing and describing different types of weather and the four seasons.
    3. Physical Science: Introduction to materials and their properties (e.g., hard vs. soft, heavy vs. light).

4. Social Studies

  • Objective: Introduce concepts of community and basic geographical understanding.
  • Units:
    1. My Family and Other Families: Understanding family structures and roles; discussing similarities and differences between families.
    2. School and Community: Learning about the roles of various community helpers; understanding the purpose of maps.
    3. Civics and Government: Basic understanding of rules and why they are important in various contexts (school, community).

5. Art

  • Objective: Develop creativity and basic motor skills through various artistic expressions.
  • Units:
    1. Exploring Colors and Shapes: Creating artwork using different colors and shapes; understanding the use of space in art.
    2. Crafts and Construction: Simple projects using materials like paper, glue, and scissors.
    3. Music and Movement: Exploring basic rhythms and dance moves; introduction to simple musical instruments.

6. Physical Education

  • Objective: Encourage physical activity and develop basic motor skills.
  • Units:
    1. Games and Activities: Engaging in simple team games that encourage movement and coordination.
    2. Health and Safety: Basic understanding of personal hygiene and safety during physical activities.

Growthwind Implementation Strategies

  • Interactive Learning: Use of games, songs, and interactive activities to enhance engagement and retention.
  • Hands-On Activities: Incorporate crafts, simple experiments, and role-playing to reinforce learning.
  • Technology Integration: Utilize educational software and interactive whiteboards where possible to introduce digital literacy fundamentals.

This course outline is designed to cater to the developmental needs of Grade 1 students, ensuring they gain essential skills while also enjoying their learning process.