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K-ESS2.D: Weather and Climate - Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. We will identify and describe different types of weather and temperatures. Identify and Describe Weather and Temperature
1st-OA 7: Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. We will understand the meaning of the equal sign in equations. Understand the Meaning of the Equal Sign
2nd-RL 9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story by different authors or from different cultures. We will compare and contrast two versions of Cinderella. Compare and Contrast Two Versions of Cinderella
3rd-RI 9: Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. We will compare and contrast key details in two informational texts on the same topic. Compare and Contrast Key Details in Two Informational Texts
4th-SS 4.2.1: Discuss the major nations of California Indians, including their geographic distribution, economic activities, legends, and religious beliefs. We will understand and describe 4 major nations of California Indians: Chumash, Miwok, Yurok, and Cahuilla. Understand and Describe 4 Major Nations of California Indians
5th-NF 1: Add fractions with unlike denominators by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions to produce an equivalent sum or difference with like denominators. We will add fractions with unlike denominators by using equivalent fractions. Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators
6th-RI 8: Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not. We will distinguish arguments and claims supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Distinguish Supported and Unsupported Claims
7th-LS2.B: Food webs are models that demonstrate how matter and energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers as the three groups interact within an ecosystem. We will demonstrate how matter and energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers using food webs. Matter and Energy Transfer in Food Webs
8th-RL 6: Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor. We will analyze how differences in point of view create humor. Analyze How Point of View Creates Humor

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Adoption Timelines

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