Grace

Episcopal

Day

School

CURRICULUMGUIDE

www.geds.net904.269.3718

Grace Episcopal Day School integrates variedteaching methods with traditional approaches toinspire learning and build confidence. Teachers are given the freedom to teach in their ownunique styles and children are encouraged to learnthrough relevant experiences and hands-on learning. At Grace Episcopal Day School we celebrate therichness of life in a Christ-centered community, theseriousness of academic achievement, and the joyof childhood.

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Grace Episcopal Day School is a Christian-based,family oriented educational community dedicatedto maximizing the potential of each student.

www.geds.net • 904.269.3718 • PK3-8th grade156 Kingsley Avenue • Orange Park, FL 32073

Recognize and describe themes in literatureUtilize a variety of comprehension strategies (making predictions and inferences,drawing conclusions, and summarizing events in a story)Use Greek and Latin roots to determine word meaningsUse writing to respond to literaturePractice various forms and styles of writing including compare/contrast,descriptive, character sketch, informational, biographical, and response toliteratureCreate and deliver oral presentations to peers

LANGUAGE ARTS

Mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills with focus onquick recallUnderstand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractionsConvert fractions to decimals and percentsIdentify least common multiples and greatest common factorsRecognize prime numbers and create factor treesUnderstand integers and the coordinate planeWrite and evaluate expressions and equationsUnderstand geometry concepts (area, volume, surface area)Utilize basic statistics and probability to solve problems

MATHEMATICS

Understand ways early humans migrated and developed societiesStudy the effect of geography on where and how civilizations growBecome familiar with how various religions originated and developedResearch the ways ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek societiesdeveloped and flourishedStudy early forms of government and compare and contrast them to present day forms of government

SOCIAL STUDIES

Plan and carry-out investigations to answer questions or test solutions while usingthe scientific methodIdentify, describe, compare, and contrast landforms and how they shape theearth Explore how weather impacts soil formation, erosion, and depositionRecognize that the ocean is an integral part of the water cycle and is connectedto all of Earth's water reservoirs via evaporation and precipitation processesHave an understanding of space and astronomyIdentify the planets and describe how stars and galaxies make up our universeDescribe the layers of the earth, as well as, plate tectonics, earthquakes,volcanoes, rocks and minerals

SCIENCE

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Grace Episcopal Day School is a Christian-based,family oriented educational community dedicatedto maximizing the potential of each student.

www.geds.net • 904.269.3718 • PK3-8th grade156 Kingsley Avenue • Orange Park, FL 32073

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Develop an understanding of proper proportion and scaleLearn how to use a variety of art materials and mediums to create richness anddepth Explore famous artists and periods of art history Sing major scales including triads and “do” pivot Play known melodies on pitched instrumentsRecognize time signatures of music through listeningRecognize symbols and writing music on a staff 

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Review how to log in and to properly care for a computerDiscuss the school’s policies on student use of technology and equipmentContinue developing touch-typing skillsUse computer as a learning tool through internet research, word processing,slideshow presentations, 3D modeling, digital citizenship, and website creationContinue to learn to code while developing patience, persistence, and problemsolving abilitiesUse imagination, engineering, and critical thinking in a Makerspace environment

STEM & TECHNOLOGY

Explore the Old Testament focusing on the concepts of covenant,prophecy, and psalmic praise to GodInvestigate Jesus' life and ministry by learning about miracles, parables, andthe coming reign of GodExamine the sacraments in relationship to living out the gospel and creedsRecount Church history referencing the great figures, events, and traditionsas each has affected our life today

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Demonstrate an oral and written understanding of familiar topics,frequently used expressions, and common vocabulary wordsEngage in short social interactions using phrases and simple sentencesProvide basic information about self and immediate surroundings usingwords, phrases, and memorized expressionsRecognize and participate in culturally authentic activities such ascelebrations, songs, games, and dances

SPANISH

Practice body awareness and self care through exercise and fitnessLearn history and terminology associated with various sports and gamesPractice and improve flexibility, accuracy, balance, agility, speed andenduranceLearn complex skills and strategies needed to compete in drills and gamesPractice good sportsmanship and teamwork in all games, drills and activitiesStudents can also participate in the JCAL and NFISAC sports leagues forvolleyball, soccer, flag football, track and field, and cross country

PHYSICAL EDUCATION