NYIS Lower school curriculum

The Lower School Curriculum

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Kindergarten (age 5) ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SPANISH / CHINESE

SCIENCE

HUMANITIES

The New York International School

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling and handwri3ng), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Ensure pupils sound and blend unfamiliar printed words, read words correctly, develop wri3ng skills, oral vocabulary and ability to understand various gramma3cal structures.

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons. Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes, posi3on and direc3on. Principal focus is to develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, coun3ng and place value.

Listening, understanding and responding. Explore paJerns and sounds with songs, etc. Link spelling, sound and meaning of words. Ask, answer, express. Speak in sentences. Develop pronuncia3on. Read and understand words. Broaden vocabulary.

Write. Understand basic grammar.

Plants. Animals. Humans. Everyday materials. Seasonal changes. Working scien3fically: Ask simple ques3ons, observe closely, perform tests, iden3fy and classify, use observa3ons and ideas to suggest answers, and gather and record data to answer ques3ons.

Who am I? My family. My friends. My classroom. My school. Similari3es and differences. Apprecia3on for family, friends, classmates and teachers. Discussions, collabora3ve projects and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Use voices expressively and crea3vely by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes. Play tuned and untuned instruments musically. Listen with concentra3on and understanding to a range of high-­‐quality live and recorded music. Experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using inter-­‐related dimensions of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Use range of materials crea3vely to design and make products. Use drawing, pain3ng and sculpture to express imagina3on.

Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using color, paJern, texture, line, shape, form and space. Discover great ar3sts, ar3s3c disciplines and styles.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Recognize common uses of technology at school and beyond. Use technology purposefully, safely and respecYully to create, organize, store, manipulate and retrieve digital data. Select from and use a range of applica3ons, equipment, tools and materials to perform prac3cal tasks (e.g. edi3ng, designing, shaping, etc.).

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Personal, social and emo3onal development. Posi3ve sense of themselves and others. Posi3ve rela3onships and respect for others. Diversity and tolerance. Develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings. Understand appropriate behavior in groups. Working collabora3vely. Communica3on. Health. Safety.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, and develop balance, agility and co-­‐ordina3on.

Team and individual, coopera3ve and compe33ve sports and games. Gymnas3cs. Dance. Ball games and basic athle3cs.

The New York InternaYonal School: KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE

Thursday

Friday

1hr.

Math

45 min.

Math

English 45 min.

10:30 -­‐ 11:15

11:15 -­‐ 12:00

Science

Math

45 min.

45 min.

Social Studies

English

Science

Social Studies

45 min.

45 min.

45 min.

45 min.

Social Studies

Math

English

Science

English

45 min.

Math

45 min.

35 Hours per Week -­‐ -­‐ English Language & Literacy: 6 ¼ hr.

-­‐ -­‐ Math: 4 ½ hr.

-­‐ -­‐ Spanish / Chinese: 5 hr. (8 hr. with Art & Music) -­‐

45 min.

45 min.

Science: 2 ¼ hr.

Social Studies: 2 ¼ hr.

Art: 1 ½ hr.

Music & Drama: 1 ½ hr.

12:00 -­‐ 1:00

1:00 -­‐ 1:45 Music

(in Spanish / Chinese)

45 min.

1:45 -­‐ 2:30

2.30 -­‐ 3:30

Art

Spanish / Chinese

(in Spanish / Chinese)

45 min.

Physical EducaYon

45 min.

Lunch & Recess

English

45 min.

45 min.

10:00 – 10:30

(with Spanish / Chinese teachers)

Wednesday

English

9:15 – 10:00

Short Recess

Tuesday

30 min.

Monday

Assembly

8:30 – 9:15

45 min.

Math

1 ½ hr.

Library 45 min.

Music

(in Spanish / Chinese)

45 min.

45 min.

Drama

Health & Life Skills 30 min.

Spanish / Chinese

Art

Spanish / Chinese

(in Spanish / Chinese)

45 min.

1 ½ hr.

-­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐

Health & Life Skills: 45 min.

Assembly: 30 min.

Physical Educa3on: 3 hr.

Recess: 7 ½ hr.

Spanish / Chinese 1 hr.

Physical EducaYon

45 min.

1 hr.

1 hr.

1 hr.

Spanish / Chinese 1 hr.

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Grade 1 (age 6)

The New York International School

ENGLISH

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling and handwri3ng), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Ensure pupils sound and blend unfamiliar printed words, read words correctly, develop wri3ng skills, oral vocabulary and ability to understand various gramma3cal structures.

MATHEMATICS

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons. Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes, posi3on and direc3on. Sta3s3cs. Principal focus is to ensure pupils become increasingly fluent with whole numbers and the 2 opera3ons, including number facts and concept of place value.

SPANISH / CHINESE

SCIENCE

HUMANITIES

Listening, understanding and responding. Explore paJerns and sounds with songs, etc. Link spelling, sound and meaning of words. Ask, answer, express. Speak in sentences. Develop pronuncia3on. Read and understand words. Broaden vocabulary.

Write. Understand basic grammar.

Living things and their habitats. Plants. Animals. Humans. Uses of everyday materials. Working scien3fically: Ask simple ques3ons, observe closely, perform tests, iden3fy and classify, use observa3ons and ideas to suggest answers, and gather and record data to answer ques3ons.

Where am I? My neighborhood, my city, my country and the world. How is my community? What are the similari3es and differences within the classroom community and beyond? Diversity and tolerance. Basic human needs: food, shelter, etc. World holidays. Discussions, collabora3ve projects and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Use voices expressively and crea3vely by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes. Play tuned and untuned instruments musically. Listen with concentra3on and understanding to a range of high-­‐quality live and recorded music. Experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using inter-­‐related dimensions of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Use range of materials crea3vely to design and make products. Use drawing, pain3ng and sculpture to express imagina3on.

Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using color, paJern, texture, line, shape, form and space. Discover great ar3sts, ar3s3c disciplines and styles.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Recognize common uses of technology at school and beyond. Use technology purposefully, safely and respecYully to create, organize, store, manipulate and retrieve digital data. Select from and use a range of applica3ons, equipment, tools and materials to perform prac3cal tasks (e.g. edi3ng, designing, shaping, etc.).

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Personal, social and emo3onal development. Posi3ve sense of themselves and others. Posi3ve rela3onships and respect for others. Diversity and tolerance. Develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings. Understand appropriate behavior in groups. Working collabora3vely. Communica3on. Health. Safety.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, and develop balance, agility and co-­‐ordina3on.

Team and individual, coopera3ve and compe33ve sports and games. Gymnas3cs. Dance. Swimming. Ball games and basic athle3cs.

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Grade 2 (age 7)

The New York International School

ENGLISH

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling and handwri3ng), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Pupils should read correctly, develop their vocabulary, ensure they become fluent and enthusias3c readers, write their ideas accurately and correctly, etc.

MATHEMATICS

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons. Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes. Sta3s3cs. Principal focus is to ensure pupils become increasingly fluent with up to 4-­‐digit numbers, the 4 opera3ons, basic frac3ons, applying it to real world.

SPANISH / CHINESE

SCIENCE

HUMANITIES

Listening, understanding and responding. Explore paJerns and sounds with songs, etc. Link spelling, sound and meaning of words. Ask, answer, express. Speak in sentences. Develop pronuncia3on. Read and understand words. Broaden vocabulary.

Write. Understand basic grammar.

Plants. Animals. Humans. Rocks. Light. Forces and magnets. Working scien3fically: asking ques3ons, seing up enquiries, compara3ve tests, making observa3ons, taking measurements, gathering, recording, classifying and presen3ng data, use scien3fic language, report findings, draw conclusions, iden3fy differences, use evidence.

New York: basic geography and history of the city. Its five boroughs, landmarks, rivers and ins3tu3ons. Its origins and evolu3on, from Na3ve American Indians, the Colonial period, immigra3on to today. Fieldtrips to New York museums, historic sites, ins3tu3ons, its boroughs. Collabora3ve projects, debates, research and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing ability.

Improvise and compose music. Use staff and other musical nota3ons. Listen to a wide range of musical genres from great composers and musicians. Understand the history of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Develop mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, pain3ng and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay), with crea3vity, experimenta3on and increasing awareness. Create sketch books to record their observa3ons. Extend knowledge about great ar3sts, architects and designers.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Understand computer networks including the internet, and their uses including communica3on. Use a variety of sokware applica3ons on a range of digital devices. Computer programming. Design and develop prototypes and objects. Use a range to tools, equipment and materials for prac3cal tasks.

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Physical, emo3onal and mental health. Working collabora3vely. Importance of physical ac3vity and healthy ea3ng and habits.

Friendship and rela3onships. Decision making and compromise. Responsibili3es at school and home. Communica3on.

Presenta3ons. Generosity. Helping others and the community. Diversity and tolerance.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Develop broader range of skills, improve performance in different sports and learn how to evaluate own success. Athle3cs, swimming, basketball, badminton, football, soccer, baseball, handball, tennis, gymnas3cs, dance. Indoor and outdoor ac3vi3es. Team and individual sports.

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Grade 3 (age 8) ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SPANISH / CHINESE

The New York International School

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling and handwri3ng), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Pupils should read correctly, develop their vocabulary, ensure they become fluent and enthusias3c readers, write their ideas accurately and correctly, etc.

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons (including decimals).

Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes, posi3on and direc3on. Sta3s3cs. Principal focus is to become increasingly fluent with up to 6-­‐digit numbers, frac3ons, the 4 opera3ons, graphs, applied problems, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary: Use present, past and future tenses, use various gramma3cal structures, develop vocabulary, use accurate grammar, spelling and punctua3on. Linguis3c competence: listen, transcribe words and phrases, develop conversa3ons, express ideas, speak coherently, read and understand, write prose, etc.

SCIENCE

Living things and their habitats. Animals. Humans. States of maJer. Sound. Electricity. Working scien3fically: asking ques3ons, seing up enquiries, compara3ve tests, making observa3ons, taking measurements, gathering & presen3ng data, use scien3fic language, report findings, draw conclusions, iden3fy differences, use evidence.

HUMANITIES

The United States: basic geography and history. Its ci3es, states, rivers, mountains, ins3tu3ons and landmarks. Its origins and evolu3on, from Na3ve American Indians, the Colonial period, immigra3on to today. Fieldtrips to Museums, historic sites and ins3tu3ons. Collabora3ve projects, debates, research and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing ability.

Improvise and compose music. Use staff and other musical nota3ons. Listen to a wide range of musical genres from great composers and musicians. Understand the history of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Develop mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, pain3ng and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay), with crea3vity, experimenta3on and increasing awareness. Create sketch books to record their observa3ons. Extend knowledge about great ar3sts, architects and designers.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Understand computer networks including the internet, and their uses including communica3on. Use a variety of sokware applica3ons on a range of digital devices. Computer programming. Design and develop prototypes and objects. Use a range to tools, equipment and materials for prac3cal tasks.

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Physical, emo3onal and mental health. Working collabora3vely. Importance of physical ac3vity and healthy ea3ng and habits.

Friendship and rela3onships. Decision making and compromise. Responsibili3es at school and home. Communica3on.

Presenta3ons. Generosity. Helping others and the community. Diversity and tolerance.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Develop broader range of skills, improve performance in different sports and learn how to evaluate own success. Athle3cs, swimming, basketball, badminton, football, soccer, baseball, handball, tennis, gymnas3cs, dance. Indoor and outdoor ac3vi3es. Team and individual sports.

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Grade 4 (age 9) ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SPANISH / CHINESE

SCIENCE

The New York International School

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling, handwri3ng and presenta3on), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Pupils should read aloud wider range of books, summarize, read frequently, write ideas and stories correctly, emphasizing joy and understanding of language.

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons (including decimals and percentages). Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes, posi3on and direc3on. Principal focus is to extend understanding of the 4 opera3ons with longer numbers, adding / subtrac3ng frac3ons, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary: Use present, past and future tenses, use various gramma3cal structures, develop vocabulary, use accurate grammar, spelling and punctua3on. Linguis3c competence: listen, transcribe words and phrases, develop conversa3ons, express ideas, speak coherently, read and understand, write prose, etc.

Living things and their habitats. Animals. Humans. Proper3es and changes of materials. Earth and space. Forces. Enable pupils to develop a deeper understanding of a wide range of scien3fic ideas: exploring and talking about their ideas, asking about scien3fic phenomena, analyzing func3ons, rela3onships and interac3ons, etc.

HUMANITIES

The world. Its con3nents, major countries, ci3es, landmarks and ins3tu3ons. Its oceans, main seas, rivers, and mountains.

Races and religions. Diversity and tolerance. The environment and its protec3on. Fieldtrips to United Na3ons. Collabora3ve projects, debates, research and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing ability.

Improvise and compose music. Use staff and other musical nota3ons. Listen to a wide range of musical genres from great composers and musicians. Understand the history of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Develop mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, pain3ng and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay), with crea3vity, experimenta3on and increasing awareness. Create sketch books to record their observa3ons. Extend knowledge about great ar3sts, architects and designers.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Understand computer networks including the internet, and their uses including communica3on. Use a variety of sokware applica3ons on a range of digital devices. Computer programming. Design and develop prototypes and objects. Use a range to tools, equipment and materials for prac3cal tasks.

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Physical, emo3onal and mental health. Working collabora3vely. Importance of physical ac3vity and healthy ea3ng and habits.

Friendship and rela3onships. Decision making and compromise. Responsibili3es at school and home. Communica3on. Public speaking. Organiza3on and 3me management. Financial educa3on.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Develop broader range of skills, improve performance in different sports and learn how to evaluate own success. Athle3cs, swimming, basketball, badminton, football, soccer, baseball, handball, tennis, gymnas3cs, dance. Indoor and outdoor ac3vi3es. Team and individual sports.

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Grade 5 (age 10) ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SPANISH / CHINESE

SCIENCE

The New York International School

Reading: Word reading and comprehension. Wri3ng: Transcrip3on (spelling, handwri3ng and presenta3on), composi3on, vocabulary, grammar and punctua3on. Pupils should read aloud wider range of books, summarize, read frequently, write ideas and stories correctly, emphasizing joy and understanding of language.

Numbers: Number and place value, addi3on, subtrac3on, mul3plica3on, division and frac3ons (including decimals and percentages). Ra3o and propor3on. Algebra. Measurement. Geometry: Proper3es of shapes, posi3on and direc3on. Sta3s3cs.

Extend understanding of the 4 opera3ons with more complex numbers, etc.

Grammar and vocabulary: Use present, past and future tenses, use various gramma3cal structures, develop vocabulary, use accurate grammar, spelling and punctua3on. Linguis3c competence: listen, transcribe words and phrases, develop conversa3ons, express ideas, speak coherently, read and understand, write prose, etc.

Living things and their habitats. Animals. Humans. Evolu3on and inheritance. Light. Electricity. Enable pupils to develop a deeper understanding of a wide range of scien3fic ideas: exploring and talking about their ideas, asking about scien3fic phenomena, analyzing func3ons, rela3onships and interac3ons, etc.

HUMANITIES

World prehistory and ancient history. World civiliza3ons and religions. From early man to ancient Egypt and ancient China.

Archeology. Inven3ons. Chris3anity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Fieldtrips, collabora3ve projects, debates, research and presenta3ons.

MUSIC (In Spanish or Chinese)

Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing ability.

Improvise and compose music. Use staff and other musical nota3ons. Listen to a wide range of musical genres from great composers and musicians. Understand the history of music.

ART & DESIGN (In Spanish or Chinese)

Develop mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, pain3ng and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay), with crea3vity, experimenta3on and increasing awareness. Create sketch books to record their observa3ons. Extend knowledge about great ar3sts, architects and designers.

TECHNOLOGY (In Spanish or Chinese)

Understand computer networks including the internet, and their uses including communica3on. Use a variety of sokware applica3ons on a range of digital devices. Computer programming. Design and develop prototypes and objects. Use a range to tools, equipment and materials for prac3cal tasks.

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS

Physical, emo3onal and mental health. Working collabora3vely. Importance of physical ac3vity and healthy ea3ng and habits.

Rela3onships and reproduc3on. Decision making and compromise. Responsibili3es at school and home. Communica3on.

Public speaking. Organiza3on and 3me management. Financial educa3on.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Develop broader range of skills, improve performance in different sports and learn how to evaluate own success. Athle3cs, swimming, basketball, badminton, football, soccer, baseball, handball, tennis, gymnas3cs, dance. Indoor and outdoor ac3vi3es. Team and individual sports.