MAYA FRAMEWORKS
Grades K-4
STRAND: GEOGRAPHY
STANDARD 1: PHYSICAL AND SPATIAL
LOCATION, PLACE, AND REGION
G.1.1.5 Recognize that there are seven major continents
G.1.1.6 Recognize that there are four major oceans in the world
G.1.2.6 Locate the seven continents using a map or globe
G.1.2.7 Name and locate the four major oceans
G.1.3.7 Identify the seven continents
G.1.4.6 Explain the difference in a country and a continent
STANDARD 2: CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
G.2.K.1 Discuss similarities and differences in families
G.2.1.1 Discuss elements of culture (food, clothing, housing, language, customs, sports, recreation, customs traditions, music, art and religion
G.2.2.1 Compare customs of another culture to one’s own
G.2.1.2 Explain ways in which the location of community affects people’s lives, dress, and occupation
STANDARD 3: INTERACTION OF PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
MOVEMENT
G.3.3.2 Describe human settlements (villages)
G.3.4.2 Discuss the reasons for human settlement patterns (jobs, climate, family)
STRAND: HISTORY
STANDARD 6: HISTORY
CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
H.6.1.6 Explore people and events from the past using primary and secondary sources (artifacts)
H.6.3.8 Compare artifacts from events in various periods of history
H.6.K.7 Recognize that family activities have changed over time
H.6.1.7 Discuss daily life in the past and present
GRADES 5-8
STRAND: GEOGRAPHY
STANDARD 1: PHYSICAL AND SPATIAL
LOCATION, PLACE AND REGION
G.1.5.6 Distinguish between geography terms that describe or indicate region, place, or location (rainforest)
STRAND: HISTORY
STANDARD 6: HISTORY
MOVEMENT
H.6.7.26 Compare the locations of early American civilizations on a historical map including, but not limited to
* Aztec
* Inca
* Maya
* Olmec
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND UNIFORMITY
H.6.5.27 Identify and explain major pre-Colombian civilizations in Central and South America (Maya, Inca, Aztec)
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
STRAND: PLACES AND REGIONS
CONTENT STANDARD 2:
PR.2.WG.1 Examine the physical characteristics that constitute a region (rainforest)
WORLD HISTORY
STRAND: MIGRATION AND SETTLEMENT
CONTENT STANDARD 6:
MS.6.WH.2 Investigate the cultures that developed in the Americas prior to European exploration
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
K-4
STRAND 2: LIFE SCIENCE
STANDARD 2: LIVING SYSTEMS
CHARACTERISTICS
LS.2.K.1 Classify living and non-living things
LS.2.K.2 Differentiate between plants and animals
STRAND 4: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
STANDARD 10: OBJECTS IN THE UNIVERSE
SOLAR SYSTEM
ESS.10.k.1 Distinguish between celestial bodies and other objects in the sky
- sun
- moon
- other stars
SCIENCE FRAMEWORKS
5-8
STRAND 4: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
STANDARD 9: EARTH’S HISTORY
EARTH’S HISTORY
ESS.9.5.1 Explain and give examples of how physical evidence from fossils supports the theory that Earth has changed over time.
ESS.9.5.2 Analyze fossil record evidence about plants and animals that lived log ago
STRAND 4: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
STANDARD 10: OBJECTS IN THE UNIVERSE
SOLAR SYSTEM: SUN, EARTH, MOONS, PLANETS, GALAXIES
ESS.10.6.1 Explain how planets seem to wander against the background of the stars
FINE ARTS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS
STRAND: ART
CONTENT STANDARD 2:
GRADE K-4
CREATE
A.2.8. Create art works based upon previous explorations/discoveries that demonstrate the relationships between art and culture
STRAND: ART
CONTENT STANDARD:
GRADES 5-8
INQUIRE/EXPLORE/DISCOVER
A.1.3. Research and discuss diverse cultures, styles, and periods of art.
A.1.5. Research how artists express life experiences through their art work.
CONTENT STANDARD 2:
CREATE
A.2.7. Produce art work which displays knowledge of diverse cultures, styles, and periods of art.
A.3.9. Evaluate the importance of art history and heritage.
Dance frameworks are pending revision.