Core Knowledge

Over the last several years, we have been working on acquiring materials aligned to the Core Knowledge K-8 Sequence (PDF version), as well as 197's Curriculum Maps (available on the PS 197 Wiki). For your convenience, this page will list all the materials available, with links to PDF versions and/or the corresponding Teacher's Guides. If you are in need of additional materials, please let Mr. Metz know. This page will be updated, as new materials are acquired.

What Your __ Grader Needs To Know (Spanish Translation)

The Core Knowledge Foundation recently received a grant to translate these titles into Spanish. At this time, the books for K-3 have been translated into Spanish. These translations should be used along-side your English copy, as all pages are aligned to the page numbers in the original book. During the 2009-2010 school year, each Dual Language Teacher was given a printed copy (in a black binder) for their grade. These copies should remain with classroom materials, and be exchanged when changing grade level assignments.

Electronic versions are available from the Core Knowledge Foundation:
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade

National Geographic Book Sets - CK Social Studies & Science

During the 2010-2011 school year, we began purchasing sets of books that correlate to the Core Knowledge Social Studies/Science topics for Grades 2-3. We will continue to acquire additional titles for all grades and topics, as additional funding becomes available. Two additional units (Plantas y Lugares de mi comunidad) were added in 2011-2012.

All book sets are kept in the back aisle of the book room. Ask in the office for the key, or let Mr. Metz know which title(s) you need. Please be sure you sign out each title set, so we can keep track of them.

This list will be updated to align titles to the Curriculum Maps soon!