The objective of the Making Connections: Foundations for Algebra courses is to prepare students for the rigor of the Common Core State Standards before testing begins in 2014. The courses use a problem-based approach and are structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding. Lessons are structured for students

The main objective of this program is to incorporate Common Core State Standards into our classrooms. The practices advocated by the Standards are integrated as a core foundation through the CPM curriculum. Algebra Connections delivers rigorous algebraic content using a problem-based approach. A major focus of the course is to

The Home Study grant will provide an activity and description of the activity for each essential math standard. It will promote Spanish language acquisition for English-speakers and will strengthen the primary language vocabulary of Spanish-speakers. Parents will be more connected and aware of the rigor of each essential standard. Students

To provide students with notebooks to tie writing and science together. To help students make use of notetaking strategies To teach the importance of taking and using organized, systematic notes

Each site will provide specific curriculum objectives that will be accomplished based on standards. Because both partners serve a common demographic, there will be crossover of activities, projects and curriculum. The following Guiding Principles provide an overview as to how KBE will optimize time in the grow dome for “in-school”

The goggle cabinet and goggles will enable increased student learning by providing hands-on opportunities to biology students. Will provide use for 150 students per year for approximately 20 years.

All students benefit from the use of visual aids to support learning. Classrooms are covered with visual aids to support learning, including word walls, content objectives, etc. We would like to extend the use of visual aids in support of our science program to the hallways and common areas. This

This program aims to have students explore intriguing science concepts (such as Force & Motion, The Solar System, Air, The Water Cycle & Weather and Sunshing & Shadow) via performance theatre. Students then develop the ability to ask questions, investigate aspects of the world around them and use their observations

As a science school, Tahoe Lake has committed to providing a hands-on science-focused education, with an emphasis on Lake Tahoe's natural environment. The Kindergarten team lays the foundation for future science learning and development of critical thinking skills across the content areas.