Lifeways Program

General Education Curriculum

World Languages
The Arts
Health
Technology
Math
Science
English Language Arts
Social Studies

World Languages

Students will demonstrate the following, in their native and other languages. Acceptable modes of communication include speech, sign language, Mayer-Johnson Symbols, and other augmentative forms of communication:

Greetings
Introductions
Questions (ask/answer)
Requests (make/respond)
Express likes/dislikes
Express needs
Express agreement/disagreement
Follow directions
Identification of cultural and linguistic characteristics
React appropriately in social situations
Analyze cultural contributions
Participation in community

The Arts

Students will participate in all art forms: Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, Dance, Music, Theater, Photography:

Use art to express ideas, emotions, beliefs
Acquire and apply the the skills of each art form
Use imaginative & reflective thinking in art
Use analytical & critical thinking to respond to works of art
Investigate the historical and cultural contexts of art
Make connections between arts and other disciplines
Use technology to create art
Participate in the community artistic life

Health

Students will demonstrate competencies regarding:

Health promotion
Disease prevention
Risk assessment
Social, cultural, economic and environmental factors on health
Identify, use and evaluate health information and resources
Health beliefs, attitudes and behaviors
The management of resources and practice behavior that enhances health
The communicate health information accurately
The promotion of good health

Technology

Students will come familiar with, by using on a daily basis:

Word Processing
Graphics
Databases
Spreadsheets
Worldwide Web/Internet
E-Mail
Computer use in the areas of:
- math
- science
- reading/language arts
- social studies

Math

Students will demonstrate competencies of basic mathematical operations via context, and through the use of calculators, computers, manipulative and games to understand and apply:

Number concepts
Number foundations and basic facts
Place value with whole numbers
Place-value concepts extended to decimals
Number algorithms
Number algorithms: intermediate
Multidigit algorithms
Fractions and decimals
Fractions and rational numbers
Fundamental ideas about fractions
Addition and subtraction of rational numbers
multiplication of rational numbers
Division of rational numbers
Simplification of multiplication and division
Addition and subtraction with decimals
Multiplication and division with decimals
Ratio and proportion
Percent
Probability and statistics
Measurement and Geometry

Science

Students will demonstrate basic information regarding:

physical sciences
life sciences
space sciences

including basic knowledge of:

Plants and animals
- Plant reproduction and adaptations
- Species differeniation
- Animal reproduction
The human body:
- External features
- Internal systems
- Sexuality
Foods and nutrition
The Earth
The Universe
Energy:
- heat, light, and sound
Machines:
- levers
- inclined planes
- wheel and axle
- pulley secrets
magnetism
electromagnets
Motors and generators
Electricity
Energy concerns:
- the use of fossil fuels
- renewable energy sources
- ozone depletion
- recycling
the Internet

English Language Arts

Students will demonstrate improved reading, vocabulary, spelling and comprehension skills via development of the following strategies:

Word recognition strategies
Word consciousness
Grouping strategies
Whole language strategies
An initial sight vocabulary
Phonic analysis
Reading comprehension strategies
Reading and writing about biographies and other nonfiction
Reading and writing about newspapers
Reading and writing about fiction and poetry
Literature Through Art

Social Studies

dictionaries, glossaries, and indexes
encyclopedias, atlases, and almanacs
note taking, question/answer, & outlining
math & social studies: charts, graphs, maps
computers & social studies
learn & research
teaching about maps and globe
map application
time concepts and skill
economic skill
current events
community events

Eating & Meal Preparation

Prepares simple snacks
Pours liquids
Uses utensils and napkin
Serves self and others
Sets and cleans up table
Identifies and chooses nutritious foods
Eats balanced meals
Uses appropriate manners
Does dishes
Prepares and packs bag lunch
Uses appliances to cook safely
Store foods correctly
Shops for groceries
Puts groceries away
Makes menu for self
Makes a shopping list

Grooming & Dressing

Grooming:

Washes hands and face
Brushes teeth
Showers/bathes
Washes hair
Combs/brushes hair
Uses deodorant and mouthwash
Clips nails
Uses grooming products as necessary
Dressing:
Dresses and undresses self
Selects age appropriate/stylish clothing
Selects weather appropriate clothing
Cares for clothing
Purchases clothing
Maintains neat appearance throughout day
Dresses appropriately for social situations

Toileting:

Uses toilet at home, school and in the community, either on a scheduled basis or independently
Uses appropriate hygiene practices following toileting
Manages menstrual care, with or without assistance

Safety

Follows safety rules for home
Follows safety rules at school
Follows safety rules at work
Follows safety rules in the community
Identifies and avoids dangerous situations
Reports dangerous situations to authorities
Exits building on alarm
Exits building in the presence of a dangerous emergency situation
Uses telephone to report emergencies (i.e. call 911)
Uses appliances and household tools safely
Identifies and reports illness and injury
Performs basic first aid
Calls doctor or ambulance when necessary
Does not interact with strangers
Reports strangers' solicitations to authority
Recognizes poisonous substances
Uses poisonous household products safely
Uses fire extinguisher
Appropriate reaction to disasters (i.e. floods; loss of utilities)

Safety & Health:

Identifies illness and injury
Reports illness and injury to authorities
Takes medication
Knows medication, when and why to take it
Performs basic first aid
Attends doctor and dentist appointments
Schedules doctor and dentist appointments
Maintains good personal health habits

Functional Academics

Reading:

Reads/comprehends community signs
Reads/comprehends written directions
Reads/comprehends menus
Reads/comprehends schedules
Reads/comprehends recipes
Reads/comprehends names of products/labels
Reads for fun
Reads/comprehends appliance directions and dials
Reads/comprehends classified ads
Reads/comprehends letters
Reads/comprehends telephone book

Writing:

Writes/signs name
Writes notes to others
Fills out forms
Writes answers to school work
Writes appointments in personal calendar
Writes grocery lists
Writes cards/letters to others
Writes in daily journal
Writes checks
Writes to-do lists

Math:

Money handling
Time Telling
Time management
Banking
Budgeting
Bill Paying
Determines paycheck

Social Studies:

Understands function of government agencies (police, fire, mayor, etc.)
Knows when/how to contact government agencies
Knows/informs others where he/she lives

Household Maintenance

Gather and put away items from each activity
Put dirty laundry in the hamper
Makes bed
Sweeps floors
Vacuums rugs
Washes floors
Take out garbage
Dust surface
Wash dishes
Wash clothes
Dry clothes
Fold clothes
Put away clothes
Clean bathtub
Clean toilet
Clean sink

General Community Skills

Travel:

Crosses street safely
Goes from bus to school and school to bus
Walks to bus stop
Attends to street signs
Walks to local destinations at school/home
Walks to unfamiliar locations at school/home
Uses public transportation
Seeks help if lost
Avoids strangers

Shopping:

Purchases a single preferred item
Purchases a list of items from grocery store
Uses vending machines
Using services:
Uses local fast food restaurants, snack stands and coffee shops
Uses local restaurants
Mails letter at local mailbox
Mails letter at neighborhood post office
Uses pay phone
Uses local hair salon or barber
Uses the local library

Vocational Education

Remains on task for a minimum period of time
Sorts materials by functional feature (size, color, function, etc.)
Gathers and returns materials as necessary
Performs assigned duties with/with out support
Follows verbal/written direction from supervisor
Asks for help when needed
Interacts with peers/co-workers appropriately
Seeks out supervisor when confronted with a problem

Social Skills

Refrains from challenging behaviors
Uses manners appropriately
Interacts with others dependent on the setting (i.e. work v. school v.home)
Works cooperatively with others
Resolves conflicts appropriately
Is respectful to others
Helps others
Does not interact with strangers
Has friends

Recreation and Leisure

Looks at books, magazines, newspapers
Uses the computer
Arts and crafts
Games: cooperative play (cards, checkers)
Solo imaginary play
Cooperative imaginary play
Uses playground equipment
Listens to music--plays an instrument
Watches television
Attends events (i.e. sports, plays, movies)
Attends parties
Attends dances
Hangs out with friends at school and work
Calls friends at home
Makes plans to see friends
Takes an elective class (i.e. dance, photography)
Membership in community recreation organizations
Membership in community church and church activities
Membership in clubs
Corresponds with others
Uses the community with peers (i.e. restaurants, movies)

Communication

Students demonstrates, in actual settings, social skills necessary to successfully interact with others at home, school and in the community:

Greets/says goodbye to others
Responds appropriately to salutations from others
Answers YES and NO
Answers to simple questions
Secures the attention of others
Makes requests
Asks simple questions
Answers simple questions
Indicates discomfort
Indicates a variety of emotion
Asks for help
Initiates interactions
Converses with others (listener v. talker)

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