R PCK Content (Language Arts-Kindergarten)
I. Reading and WritingA. Book and Print AwarenessB. Phonemic AwarenessC. Decoding and EncodingD. Reading and Language ComprehensionE. Writing and Spelling
II. PoetryA. Mother Goose and Other Traditional PoemsB. Other Poems, Old and New
III. FictionA. StoriesB. Aesop’s FablesC. American Folk Heroes and Tall TalesD. Literary Terms
IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Kindergarten)World History and Geography
I. Geography: Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)II. An Overview of the Seven Continents
American History and GeographyI. GeographyII. Native American Peoples, Past and PresentIII. Early Exploration and Settlement
A. The Voyage of Columbus in 1492
B. The PilgrimsC. July 4, “Independence Day”
IV. Presidents, Past and PresentV. Symbols and Figures
CK Quick Reference Kindergarten
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CK Content (Visual Arts-Kindergarten)
I. Elements of ArtA. ColorB. Line
II. SculptureIII. Looking at and Talking about Works of Art
CK Content (Music-Kindergarten)
I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and UnderstandingIII. Songs
CK Content (Mathematics-Kindergarten)
I. Patterns and ClassificationII. Numbers and Number SenseIII. MoneyIV. ComputationV. MeasurementVI. Geometry
CK Content (Science-Kindergarten)
I. Plants and Plant GrowthII. Animals and Their NeedsIII. The Human BodyIV. Introduction to MagnetismV. Seasons and WeatherVI. Taking Care of the EarthVII. Science Biographies
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RCK Content (Language Arts-Grade 1)
I. Reading and WritingA. Phonemic AwarenessB. Decoding, Word Recognition, and Oral ReadingC. Reading Comprehension and ResponseD. WritingE. Spelling, Grammar, and Usage
II. PoetryIII. Fiction
A. StoriesB. Aesop’s FablesC. Different Lands, Similar StoriesD. Literary Terms
IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 1) World History and Geography
I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and Features
II. Early CivilizationsA. Mesopotamia: The “Cradle of Civilization”B. Ancient EgyptC. History of World Religions
III. Modern Civilization and Culture: MexicoA. GeographyB. Culture
American History and GeographyI. Early People and Civilizations
A. The Earliest People: Hunters and NomadsB. Maya, Inca, and Aztec Civilizations
II. Early Exploration and SettlementA. ColumbusB. The ConquistadorsC. English Settlers
III. From Colonies to Independence: The American RevolutionIV. Early Exploration of the American WestV. Symbols and Figures
CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 1) I. Art from Long AgoII. Elements of Art
A. ColorB. LineC. ShapeD. Texture
III. Kinds of Pictures: Portrait and Still Life
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CK Content (Music-Grade 1) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding
A. Musical Terms and ConceptsB. Music Can Tell a StoryC. American Musical Traditions
III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 1)
I. Patterns and ClassificationII. Numbers and Number SenseIII. MoneyIV. Computation
A. Addition (using concrete objects, and paper and pencil)B. Subtraction (using concrete objects, and paper and pencil)C. Solving Problems and Equations
V. MeasurementVI. Geometry
CK Content (Science-Grade 1) I. Living Things and Their Environments
A. HabitatsB. Oceans and Undersea LifeC. Environmental Change and Habitat DestructionD. Special Classification of Animals
II. The Human BodyA. Body SystemsB. Germs, Diseases, and Preventing Illness
III. MatterIV. Properties of Matter: MeasurementV. Introduction to ElectricityVI. Astronomy: Introduction to the Solar SystemVII. The Earth
A. Geographical Features of the Earth’s SurfaceB. What’s inside the Earth
VIII. Science Biographies
CK Quick Reference 1st Grade
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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 2) I. Reading and Writing
A. Decoding, Word Recognition, and Oral ReadingB. Reading Comprehension and ResponseC. WritingD. Spelling, Grammar, and Usage
II. PoetryIII. Fiction
A. StoriesB. Mythology of Ancient GreeceC. American Folk Heroes and Tall TalesD. Literary Terms
IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 2) World History and Geography
I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and Features
II. Early Civilizations: AsiaA. Geography of AsiaB. IndiaC. China
III. Modern Civilization and Culture: JapanA. GeographyB. Culture
IV. Ancient GreeceAmerican History and Geography
I. American Government: The ConstitutionII. The War of 1812III. Westward Expansion
A. Pioneers Head WestB. Native Americans
IV. The Civil WarV. Immigration and CitizenshipVI. Civil RightsVII. Geography of the Americas
A. North AmericaB. South America
VIII. Symbols and FiguresCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 2)
I. Elements of ArtII. SculptureIII. Kinds of Pictures: LandscapesIV. Abstract ArtV. Architecture
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CK Content (Music-Grade 2) I. Elements of Music II. Listening and Understanding
A. The OrchestraB. Keyboard InstrumentsC. Composers and Their Music
III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 2)
I. Numbers and Number SenseII. FractionsIII. MoneyIV. Computation
A. AdditionB. SubtractionC. Introduction to MultiplicationD. Solving Problems and Equations
V. MeasurementA. Linear MeasureB. Weight (Mass)C. Capacity (Volume)D. TemperatureE. Time
VI. GeometryCK Content (Science-Grade 2)
I. Cycles in NatureA. Seasonal CyclesB. Life CyclesC. The Water Cycle
II. InsectsIII. The Human Body
A. CellsB. The Digestive System and Excretory SystemsC. Taking Care of Your Body: A Healthy Diet
IV. MagnetismV. Simple MachinesVI. Science Biographies
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CK Quick Reference 2nd Grade
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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 3) I. Reading and Writing
A. Reading Comprehension and ResponseB. WritingC. Spelling, Grammar, and UsageD. Vocabulary
II. PoetryIII. Fiction
A. StoriesB. Myths and Mythical CharactersC. Literary Terms
IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content (History & Geography-Grade 3) World History and Geography
I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Geographical Terms and FeaturesC. CanadaD. Important Rivers of the World
II. Ancient RomeA. Geography of the Mediterranean RegionB. BackgroundC. The EmpireD. The “Decline and Fall” of RomeE. The Eastern Roman Empire: Byzantine Civilization
III. The VikingsAmerican History and Geography
I. The Earliest AmericansA. Crossing the Land BridgeB. Native Americans
II. Early Exploration of North AmericaA. Early Spanish Exploration and SettlementB. Exploration and Settlement of the American SouthwestC. The Search for the Northwest Passage
III. The Thirteen Colonies: Life and Times before the Revolution
A. GeographyB. Southern ColoniesC. New England ColoniesD. Middle Atlantic Colonies
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CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 3) I. Elements of ArtA. Light
B. Space in ArtworksC. Design: How the Elements of Art Work Together
II. American Indian ArtIII. Art of Ancient Rome and Byzantine Civilization
CK Content (Music-Grade 3) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding
A. The OrchestraB. Composers and Their MusicC. Musical Connections
III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 3)
I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Fractions and DecimalsIII. MoneyIV. Computation
A. AdditionB. SubtractionC. MultiplicationD. DivisionE. Solving Problems and Equations
V. MeasurementA. Linear MeasureB. Weight (Mass)C. Capacity (Volume)D. TemperatureE. Time
VI. GeometryCK Content (Science-Grade 3)
I. Introduction to Classification of AnimalsII. The Human Body
A. The Muscular SystemB. The Skeletal SystemC. The Nervous SystemD. Vision: How the Eye WorksE. Hearing: How the Ear Works
III. Light and OpticsIV. SoundV. EcologyVI. AstronomyVII. Science Biographies
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CK Quick Reference 3rd Grade
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CK Content (Language Arts-Grade 4) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage
A. Writing and ResearchB. Grammar and Usage
II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms
III. FictionA. StoriesB. Myths and Mythical CharactersC. Literary Terms
IV. SpeechesV. Sayings and Phrases
CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 4) World History and Geography
I. GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Mountains and Mountain Ranges
II. Europe in the Middle AgesA. BackgroundB. Geography Related to the Development of Western EuropeC. Developments in History of the Christian ChurchD. FeudalismE. The Norman ConquestF. Growth of TownsG. England in the Middle Ages
III. The Spread of Islam and the “Holy Wars”A. IslamB. Development of Islamic CivilizationC. Wars between Muslims and Christians
IV. Early and Medieval African KingdomsA. Early African KingdomsB. Medieval Kingdoms of the SudanC. Geography of Africa
V. China: Dynasties and ConquerorsAmerican History and Geography
I. The American RevolutionA. Background: The French and Indian WarB. Causes and ProvocationsC. The Revolution
II. Making a Constitutional GovernmentA. Main Ideas behind the Declaration of
IndependenceB. Making a New Government: From the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution
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C. The Constitution of the United StatesD. Levels and Functions of Government (National, State, Local)
III. Early Presidents and PoliticsIV. ReformersV. Symbols and Figures
CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 4) I. Art of the Middle Ages in EuropeII. Islamic Art and ArchitectureIII. The Art of AfricaIV. The Art of ChinaV. The Art of a New Nation: The United States
CK Content (Music-Grade 4) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding
A. The OrchestraB. Vocal RangesC. Composers and Their MusicD. Musical Connections
III. SongsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 4)
I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Fractions and Decimals
A. FractionsB. Decimals
III. MoneyIV. Computation
A. MultiplicationB. DivisionC. Solving Problems and Equations
V. MeasurementVI. Geometry
CK Content (Science-Grade 4) I. The Human Body
A. The Circulatory SystemB. The Respiratory System
II. Chemistry: Basic Terms and ConceptsA. AtomsB. Properties of MatterC. ElementsD. Solutions
III. Electricity
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IV. GeologyA. The Earth’s LayersB. How Mountains Are FormedC. RocksD. Weathering and Erosion
V. MeteorologyVI. Science Biographies
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RCK Content (Language Arts-Grade 5)
I. Writing, Grammar, and UsageA. Writing and ResearchB. Grammar and UsageC. Vocabulary
II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms
III. Fiction and DramaA. StoriesB. DramaC. Myths and LegendsD. Literary Terms
IV. SpeechesV. Sayings and Phrases
CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 5) World History and Geography
I. World GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Great Lakes of the World
II. Meso-American CivilizationsA. GeographyB. Maya, Inca, and Aztec CivilizationsC. Spanish Conquerors
III. European Exploration, Trade, and the Clash of Cultures
A. BackgroundB. European Exploration, Trade, and ColonizationC. Trade and Slavery
IV. The Renaissance and the ReformationA. The RenaissanceB. The Reformation
V. England from the Golden Age to the Glorious Revolution
A. England in the Golden AgeB. From the English Revolution to the Glorious Revolution
VI. Russia: Early Growth and ExpansionA. History and CultureB. Geography
VII. Feudal JapanA. History and CultureB. Geography
American History and GeographyI. Westward Expansion
A. Westward Expansion before the Civil WarB. Westward Expansion After the Civil War
II. The Civil War: Causes, Conflicts, Consequences
A. Toward the Civil War
PB. The Civil WarC. Reconstruction
III. Native Americans: Cultures and ConflictsA. Culture and LifeB. American Government PoliciesC. Conflicts
IV. U.S. GeographyCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 5)
I. Art of the RenaissanceII. American Art: Nineteenth-Century United StatesIII. Art of Japan
CK Content (Music-Grade 5) I. Elements of MusicII. Listening and Understanding
A. Composers and Their MusicB. Musical Connections
III. American Musical TraditionsIV. Songs
CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 5) I. Numbers and Number SenseII. Ratio and Percent
A. RatioB. Percent
III. Fractions and DecimalsA. FractionsB. Decimals
IV. ComputationA. AdditionB. MultiplicationC. DivisionD. Solving Problems and Equations
V. MeasurementVI. GeometryVII. Probability and StatisticsVIII. Pre-Algebra
CK Content (Science-Grade 5) I. Classifying Living ThingsII. Cells: Structures and ProcessesIII. Plant Structures and Processes
A. Structure: Non-Vascular and Vascular PlantsB. PhotosynthesisC. Reproduction
IV. Life Cycles and ReproductionA. The Life Cycle and ReproductionB. Sexual Reproduction in Animals
V. The Human BodyA. Changes in Human AdolescenceB. The Endocrine SystemC. The Reproductive System
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VI. Chemistry: Matter and ChangeA. Atoms, Molecules, and CompoundsB. ElementsC. Chemical and Physical Change
VII. Science Biographies
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CK Content (English-Grade 6) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage
A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. Grammar and UsageD. SpellingE. Vocabulary
II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Terms
III. Fiction and DramaA. StoriesB. DramaC. Classical MythologyD. Literary Terms
IV. Sayings and PhrasesCK Content ( History & Geography-Grade 6) World History and Geography
I. World GeographyA. Spatial Sense (working with maps, globes, and other geographic tools)B. Great Deserts of the World
II. Lasting Ideas from Ancient CivilizationsA. Judaism and ChristianityB. Ancient GreeceC. Ancient Rome
III. The EnlightenmentIV. The French RevolutionV. RomanticismVI. Industrialism, Capitalism, and Socialism
A. The Industrial RevolutionB. CapitalismC. Socialism
VII. Latin American Independence MovementsA. HistoryB. Geography of Latin America
American History and GeographyI. Immigration, Industrialization, and Urbanization
A. ImmigrationB. Industrialization and Urbanization
II. ReformCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 6)
I. Art History: Periods and SchoolsA. Classical Art: The Art of Ancient Greece and RomeB. Gothic Art (ca. 12th – 15th centuries)C. The Renaissance (ca. 1350-1600)D. Baroque (ca. 17th century)E. Rococo (ca. mid- to late- 1700’s)F. Neoclassical (ca. late 18th – early 19th
century)
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G. Romantic (ca. late 18th – 19th century)H. Realism (ca. mid- to late- 19th century)
CK Content (Music-Grade 6) I. Elements of MusicII. Classical Music: From Baroque to Romantic
A. Baroque (ca. 1600-1750)B. Classical (ca. 1750-1825)C. Romantic (ca. 1800-1900)
CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 6) II. Ratio, Percent, and Proportion
A. Ratio and ProportionB. Percent
III. ComputationA. AdditionB. MultiplicationC. DivisionD. Solving Problems and Equations
IV. MeasurementV. GeometryVI. Probability and StatisticsVII. Pre-Algebra
CK Content (Science-Grade 6) I. Plate TectonicsII. OceansIII. Astronomy: Gravity, Stars, and GalaxiesIV. Energy, Heat, and Energy Transfer
A. EnergyB. HeatC. Physical Change: Energy Transfer
V. The Human BodyVI. Science Biographies
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CK Content (English-Grade 7) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage
A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. GrammarD. SpellingE. Vocabulary
II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Elements of Poetry
III. Fiction, Nonfiction, and DramaA. Short StoriesB. Novels/NovellasC. Elements of FictionD. Essays and SpeechesE. AutobiographyF. DramaG. Literary Terms
IV. Foreign Phrases Commonly Used in English
CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 7) I. America Becomes a World PowerII. World War I: “The Great War,” 1914-1918
A. HistoryB. Geography of Western and Central Europe
III. The Russian RevolutionA. HistoryB. Geography
IV. America from the Twenties to the New DealA. America in the TwentiesB. The Great DepressionC. Roosevelt and the New Deal
V. World War IIA. The Rise of Totalitarianism in EuropeB. World War II in Europe and at Home, 1939-45C. World War II in the Pacific, and the End of the War
VI. Geography of the United StatesCK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 7)
I. Art History: Periods and SchoolsA. ImpressionismB. Post-ImpressionismC. Expressionism and AbstractionD. Modern American Painting
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CK Content (Music-Grade 7) I. Elements of MusicII. Classical Music: Romantics and Nationalists
A. Romantic Composers and WorksB. Music and National Identity
III. American Musical TraditionsCK Content (Mathematics-Grade 7)
I. Pre-AlgebraA. Properties of the Real NumbersB. Linear Applications and ProportionalityC. Polynomial ArithmeticD. Equivalent Equations and InequalitiesE. Integer Exponents
II. GeometryA. Three-Dimensional ObjectsB. Angle PairsC. TrianglesD. Measurement
III. Probability and StatisticsCK Content (Science-Grade 7)
I. Atomic StructureII. Chemical Bonds and ReactionsIII. Cell Division and GeneticsIV. History of the Earth and Life Forms
A. PaleontologyB. Geologic Time
V. EvolutionA. EvolutionB. Natural SelectionC. Extinction and Speciation
VI. Science Biographies
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CK Quick Reference 7th Grade
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CK Content (English-Grade 8) I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage
A. Writing and ResearchB. Speaking and ListeningC. GrammarD. SpellingE. Vocabulary
II. PoetryA. PoemsB. Elements of Poetry
III. Fiction, Nonfiction, and DramaA. Short StoriesB. NovelsC. Elements of FictionD. Essays and SpeechesE. AutobiographyF. DramaG. Literary Terms
IV. Foreign Phrases Commonly Used in English
CK Content (History & Geography-Grade 8) I. The Decline of European Colonialism
A. Breakup of the British EmpireB. Creation of People’s Republic of China
II. The Cold WarA. Origins of Cold WarB. The Korean WarC. America in the Cold War
III. The Civil Rights MovementIV. The Vietnam War and the Rise of Social Activism
A. The Vietnam WarB. Social and Environmental Activism
V. The Middle East and Oil PoliticsA. HistoryB. Geography of the Middle East
VI. The End of the Cold War: The Expansion of Democracy and Continuing Challenges
A. The American Policy of DétenteB. Breakup of the USSRC. China under CommunismD. Contemporary EuropeE. The End of Apartheid in South Africa
VII. Civics: The Constitution—Principles and Structure of American DemocracyVIII. Geography of Canada and Mexico
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CK Content (Visual Arts-Grade 8) I. Art History: Periods and Schools
A. Painting since World War IIB. PhotographyC. 20th Century Sculpture
CK Content (Music-Grade 8) I. Elements of MusicII. Non-Western MusicIII. Classical Music: Nationalists and Moderns
A. Music and National IdentityB. Modern Music
IV. Vocal MusicA. OperaB. American Musical Theater
CK Content (Mathematics-Grade 8) I. Algebra
A. Properties of the Real NumbersB. Relations, Functions, and Graphs (Two Variables)C. Linear Equations and Functions (Two Variables)D. Arithmetic of Rational ExpressionE. Quadratic Equations and Functions
II. GeometryA. Analytic GeometryB. Introduction to TrigonometryC. Triangles and Proofs
CK Content (Science-Grade 8) I. Physics
A. MotionB. ForcesC. Density and BuoyancyD. WorkE. EnergyF. Power
II. Electricity and MagnetismA. ElectricityB. Magnetism and Electricity
III. Electromagnetic Radiation and LightIV. Sound WavesIV. Chemistry of Food and RespirationVI. Science Biographies
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CK Quick Reference 8th Grade