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Primary Grades 1-3

Primary Grades 1-3

Zalik Academy Gift of Education Program: Elementary Curriculum Aligned with Ontario Guidelines (Grades 1-3)

Aligning an elementary curriculum with the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines involves ensuring that the curriculum meets the requirements set out in the Ontario Curriculum documents. Here is a general framework to help align the Zalik Academy Gift of Education Program with these guidelines for Grades 1-3:

Language (Grades 1-3)

Strands:

1. Reading

2. Writing

3. Oral Communication

4. Media Literacy

Objectives:

Activities:

Strands

Reading

Writing

Oral Communication

Media Literacy

Objectives
  • Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking.
  • Encourage effective writing skills for various purposes and audiences.
  • Foster effective oral communication skills, including public speaking.
  • Promote understanding and critical analysis of media texts.
Activities
  • Guided reading sessions, book reports, and comprehension activities.
  • Writing exercises including narrative, persuasive, and informational texts.
  • Public speaking activities such as show-and-tell, storytelling, and presentations.
  • Media projects analyzing simple advertisements and digital media.

Mathematics (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Number Sense and Numeration

Measurement

Geometry and Spatial Sense

Patterning and Algebra

Data Management and Probability

Objectives
  • Develop number sense and operational skills.
  • Understand and apply measurement concepts.
  • Explore geometric properties and spatial relationships.
  • Collect, organize, and interpret data, and understand basic probability.
Activities
  • Hands-on activities with manipulatives, math games, and problem-solving tasks.
  • Measurement activities involving real-life objects.
  • Geometry projects, drawing, and modeling
  • Pattern recognition and creation tasks, and basic algebra exercises.
  • Surveys, data collection projects, and probability experiments.

1. Number Sense and Numeration

2. Measurement

3. Geometry and Spatial Sense

4. Patterning and Algebra

5. Data Management and Probability

Objectives:

Activities:

Science and Technology (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Understanding Life Systems

Understanding Structures and Mechanisms

Understanding Matter and Energy

Understanding Earth and Space Systems

Objectives
  • Develop scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
  • Understand basic principles of life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences.
  • Apply technological problem-solving skills.
Activities
  • Experiments, nature walks, and model-building.
  • Research projects, presentations, and hands-on activities.
  • Integration of technology in research and presentations.

Objectives:

Activities:

Social Studies (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Heritage and Identity

People and Environments

Objectives
  • Develop understanding of local and global communities.
  • Explore historical events and their impact on the present.
  • Understand geographical concepts and environmental stewardship.
Activities
  • Map activities, historical research projects, and cultural studies.
  • Field trips, guest speakers, and community projects.
  • Environmental studies and conservation projects.

Health and Physical Education (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Active Living

Movement Competence

Healthy Living

Objectives
  • Promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Develop motor skills and movement strategies.
  • Encourage knowledge about health, safety, and personal well-being.
Activities
  • Physical activities, sports, and fitness challenges.
  • Skill-building exercises and games.
  • Health education lessons on nutrition, safety, and personal well-being.

The Arts (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Dance

Drama

Music

Visual Arts

Objectives
  • Develop creativity and expression through various art forms.
  • Understand and appreciate different artistic techniques and cultural expressions.
  • Foster collaboration and individual artistic skills.
Activities
  • Art projects, music performances, drama activities, and dance routines.
  • Art history studies and analysis of famous works.
  • Group projects and individual artistic endeavors.

French as a Second Language (Grades 1-3)

Strands

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Objectives
  • Develop basic communication skills in French.
  • Foster an appreciation for French language and culture.
  • Foster collaboration and individual artistic skills.
Activities
  • Interactive language games, conversational practice, and cultural activities.
  • Reading simple French texts and writing exercises.
  • Listening activities with songs, stories, and dialogues.

Public Speaking (Grades 1-3)

Objectives
  • Develop confidence in speaking in front of others.
  • Learn basic presentation and storytelling skills
  • Foster clear and effective verbal communication.
Activities
  • Show-and-tell sessions where students present an item or story to the class.
  • Storytelling activities with a focus on vocal expression and clarity.
  • Simple class presentations on familiar topics.
  • Group discussions and role-playing exercises.

Introduction to Business (Grades 1-3)

Objectives
  • Understand basic concepts of money, saving, and spending.
  • Learn the basics of entrepreneurship and business.
  • Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Activities
  • Classroom "store" where students can practice buying and selling items.
  • Discussions about different types of jobs and businesses.
  • Simple projects where students create a product or service and present it to the class.
  • Basic lessons on money management, such as saving and budgeting with play money.

Integration with Ontario Guidelines

1. Curriculum Mapping: Create detailed curriculum maps for each subject, aligning specific lessons and units with the Ontario Curriculum expectations.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: Design assessments that align with Ontario’s achievement charts, focusing on Knowledge and Understanding, Thinking, Communication, and Application.

3. Professional Development: Provide ongoing training for teachers to stay updated with Ontario guidelines and best practices in education.

4. Resource Alignment: Use textbooks, digital resources, and materials that are approved or recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Continuous Review and Improvement