Electronic Curriculum Materials by Janet Benincosa
KINDERGARTEN - 1st Nine Weeks
Big Ideas / Content	Objectives		Investigations		IMA	Performance Assessments *Required	Suggested Technology Resources	Notes
			Booklet and Topics	Activity			Best Practices by Harrison County Teachers techSteps Kindergarten Project “What’s Missing?”
Numbers and Operations	M.O.K.5.1 M.O.K.5.2	TSW Collect information through counting Explore one-to-one correspondence Begin to connect numerals and number names to the quantities they represent Explore materials that will be used throughout the year	INVESTIGATIONS: MATHEMATICAL THINKING IN KINDERGARTEN Investigations 1: Attendance	Investigations 1 Focus Time: Attendance Choice Time: Exploring Color Tiles Choice Time: Exploring Pattern Blocks Choice Time: Exploring Geo-blocks		Teacher Observation	Odyssey Lessons: 10188 10189 KM011 KM012 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm “Counting Objects” http://harcourtschool.com/activity/counting_objects/ “Create a Class Bar Graph” http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/grapher.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/fish.html http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/chances/ “Probability Experiments” http://harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr5/31.html Using overhead projector or an ELMO, put several transparent tiles in a bag (make sure they are of different colors) Have the students take turn and reach in a pull out a tile. Keep a tally of the tiles being picked out. Numonics Board	Objectives in red are on-going and will be revisited throughout the year During this time establish classroom routines and vocabulary
Numbers and Operations	M.O.K.1.1 M.O.K.1.2	Count a set of objects Create a set of a given size Record numerical information	Investigations 2: Counting Jar	Focus Time: Counting Jar Choice Time: Counting Jar		Teacher Observation	Odyssey Lessons: 10103 10121 10092 10097 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/ict/ppt_n_blackburn/counting.htm- “Monster Math” http://juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/ants.html “Count The Ants” http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_k_math.htm - provides a list of computer applications for Kindergarten math http://fen.funbrain.com/cgibin/cnt.cgi?A1=p&A2=2&A3=8&A4=8&A5= 3&A6=3&A7=0&A8=0&A9=1 Bunny Count Streaming Videos Play and Discover with Digger and Splat: Numbers http://player.discoveryeducation.com/player/popup_player.cfm? guidAssetID=55b50d8c-a490-499d-a4ef-4a7a8783da40 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://www.little-g.com/shockwave/colorcount.html Color Count http://www.chevroncars.com/games/connect-dots/ “Chevron Connect The Dots” http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mmath/mmath_cars.html Carnival Countdown http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html? activity=M1A041&activitytype=dcr http://games.zeeks.com/number-matchem-1656/?c=1&page=play “Train Game” http://www.softschools.com/math/games/less_than_greater_practice.jsp “Greater Than Less Than Practice” Visuals/Smart Board http://www.bornthinker.com/ctemplate.php?body=writing_numbers&t=e# “Practice Writing Numbers”
Measurement	M.O.K.4.4	Develop a sense of time (days, weeks) Use a calendar as a tool for keeping track of time and events	Investigations 3: Calendar	Focus Time: Calendar Choice Time: Exploring Interlocking Cubes		Teacher Observation	Odyssey Lessons: KM061 KMO62 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm Days and Dates http://harcourtschool.com/activity/days_and_dates/ Days of Fun http://harcourtschool.com/activity/days_of_fun/
Data Analysis and Probability	M.O.K.5.1	Collect and record data Count and compare the number of students in different Observe and describe attributes	Investigations 4: Today’s Question	Focus Time: Question of the Day		Teacher Observation	Odyssey Lessons: 10188 10189 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm “Counting Objects” http://harcourtschool.com/activity/counting_objects/ “Create a Class Bar Graph” http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/grapher.html
Measurement	M.O.K.1.1 M.O.K.4.3	Count number of cubes Compare name towers by length	Investigations 4: Collecting, Counting, Measuring	Focus Time: Letters in our names Choice Time: Comparing names Grab & count - compare Collect ten together
Algebra	M.O.K.2.1	Recognize and describe a pattern and create and extend patterns using a variety of materials Predict what comes next in a pattern	INVESTIGATIONS: PATTERN TRAINS AND HOPSCOTCH PATHS Investigations1: Exploring Patterns	Investigations 1 Focus Time: Watching and Looking Focus Time: Cubes: What Do You Notice? Choice Time: Making Patterns Choice Time: What’s Missing		Teacher Observation	Odyssey Lessons: 10138 10198 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://meddybemps.com/9.692.html http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U29“ Amazing Attributes”
Algebra	M.O.K.2.2	Recognize, construct, and extend a pattern Read, record and predict what comes next in a pattern sequence, identify the unit of a pattern	Investigations 2: What Comes Next?	Focus time: Patterns on the Pocket Chart Choice Time What Comes Next? Choice Time: Pattern Block Snakes Choice Time: Add On Choice Time: Break the Train Choice Time: Make a Train		The teacher will assess the student on constructing and extending a pattern using a variety of materials The student will break a pattern train and make a pattern train.	Odyssey Lessons: KM006 KM015 10141 10142 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games http://brainconnection.com/games “Bumper Cows” http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L66 “Powerful patterns “ Streaming Videos United Streaming- Discovering math: Algebra K-2
Algebra	M.O.K.2.3	Construct and extend a pattern Interpret a pattern using physical movements Record a Pattern Predict what comes next in a pattern Identify the units of a pattern	Investigations :3 Hopscotch Paths	Focus Time: Hopscotch Paths Choice Time: Hopscotch Paths Choice Time: Tile Paths Choice Time: Add On Choice Time: Break the Train Choice Time: Make a Train		Teacher will continue to observe the student predicting, extending and identifying patterns Student will record a pattern Student will interpret a pattern using physical movements	Odyssey Lessons: KM006 KM015 10141 10142 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games http://brainconnection.com/games “Bumper Cows” http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L66 “Powerful patterns “ Streaming Videos United Streaming- Discovering math: Algebra K-2
Algebra	M.O.K.2.2 M.O.K.2.3	Make a linear pattern in a rectangular frame Make and compare patterns that use the same two variables Copy, build and extend patterns that grow or shrink Determine a rule for how a pattern grows/shrinks Record Patterns	Investigations 4: Pattern Borders	Focus Time: Pattern Borders Choice Time: Color Tile borders Choice Time: 12 Chips Choice Time: Staircase Patterns Choice Time: Hopscotch Paths Choice Time: Tile Paths		Student will compare, copy, extend and build patterns Student will determine a rule of how a pattern grows and shrinks Student will record patterns	Odyssey Lessons: KM006 KM015 10141 10142 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games http://brainconnection.com/games “Bumper Cows” http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L66 “Powerful patterns “ Streaming Videos United Streaming- Discovering math: Algebra K-2 Odyssey Lessons: KM006 KM015 10141 10142 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games http://brainconnection.com/games “Bumper Cows” http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L66 “Powerful patterns “ Streaming Videos United Streaming- Discovering math: Algebra K-2
Geometry	M.O.K.3.1 M.O.K.3.2	Recognize basic shapes in the environment Observe and describe two-dimensional (2-D) Shapes Develop vocabulary to describe 2-D shapes Become familiar with the names of 2-D shapes Relate 2-D shapes to real world objects Find combinations of shapes that fill an area Build knowledgew about the relationships among pattern block shapes	INVESTIGATIONS 5: MAKING SHAPES AND BUILDING BLOCKS Investigations 1: 2-D Shapes Around Us Investigations 2: Exploring Shapes with the Computer Focus Time: Introducing the MS_Shapes Software Choice Time: Free Explore with the MS_Shapes on the computer	Focus Time: Looking at 2-D Shapes Focus Time: Book of Shapes Choice Time: Pattern Block Pictures Choice Time: Shape Mural		The student will name basic geometric plane shapes The student will construct and classify basic geometric plane shapes The student will describe basic geometric shapes in the environment	Odyssey Lessons: KM005 KM006 KM027 KM028 Website-Based Games/Lessons http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm Let’s Play with Shapes http://www.akidsheart.com/threer/lvl1/shapes.htm Making Shapes http://www.angelfire.com/fl/preschoolfunzone/shapes.html Making Pictures with Shapes http://www.inklesstales.com/games/shapes.shtml Odyssey Lessons: 10116 Pictures with Pattern Blocks 10154 Super Shape Safari 10196 Fishing for Shapes Website-Based Games/Lessons This activity integrates recognizing two & three dimensional shapes through literacy. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=776 http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm Streaming Videos This math video utilizes recognizing shapes in the environment. http://www.unitedstreaming.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID =a702c8f0-018b-4367-9c69-1f597d1e0e06 Visuals/Smart Board Sammy’s Shapes http://www.primarygames.com/storybooks/sammy/page_3b.htm
Geometry	M.O.K.3.3	Model and describe spatial relationships: • Inside/outside • Top/bottom • Before/after		Choice Time: Pattern Block Puzzles Choice Time: Book of Shapes Choice Time: Shape Mural		The student will demonstrate understanding of spatial relationships by manipulating an object	Odyssey Lessons: 10174 Sail Away KM018 The Position of Four Friends KM021 Digby Hide and Seek Website-Based Games/Lessons Spatial relationships. Simple matching activity http://www.meddybemps.com/9.691.html http://wvschools.com/harrisoncounty/links/ma.htm