Teachers at SNA Marianapolis construct units using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to ensure skill development and transfer. Our curricular units are designed to engage students in powerful hands on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Using the latest educational research, we dive deep into the curriculum helping students transfer their learning from one experience to another.
| Course Description | English Language Arts equips students with foundational language, literacy, and writing skills to become successful in school, community, and life. With opportunities to express their own ideas, and think deeply students develop a lifelong love of reading and learning |
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Reading
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis English standards are based on the Common Core |
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From Phonics to Reading Vocabulary Workshop, Tools for Comprehension |
| Course Description | With a focus on 21st century skills we create opportunities for students to think critically, analyze information and solve complex problems expanding upon their understanding of important scientific concepts and themes. |
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis Science standards are based on the NGSS |
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Elevate Science Textbook & Workbook |
| Course Description | Our Social Studies units allow students to continue to explore the world with a focus on community, government, economics, culture, and government. Our program presents an American perspective to many of these themes’ however, teachers will create opportunities for students to apply this knowledge to Vietnam and the world. |
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| Standards | Standards SNA Marianapolis Social Studies standards are based on the C3 framework |
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McGraw-Hill Impact Social Studies |
| Course Description | As students employ mathematical thinking skills and strategies to solve problems, we continue to develop the habits of mind providing a strong mathematical foundation. We go beyond numbers and symbols and help connect, create, and visualize novel and complex problems, generating confidence within our students to solve problems. |
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis Mathematics standards are based on the Common Core. |
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Progress in Mathematics Textbook & Workbook |
| Course Description | This course emphasizes active participation in a variety of activities and demonstrates physical and health literacy. |
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis Physical Education standards are based on the Shape America standards. |
| Course Description | Students continue to build on foundational reading, writing and language skills as they move beyond superficial understandings and diver deeper into complex concepts. |
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| Standards | Standards SNA Marianapolis English standards are based on the Common Core |
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Close Reading of Complex Texts Vocabulary Workshop, Tools for Comprehension |
| Course Description | With a focus on 21st century skills we create opportunities for students to think critically, analyze information and solve complex problems expanding upon their understanding of important scientific concepts and themes. |
| Key Concepts |
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis Science standards are based on the NGSS |
| Resources |
Elevate Science Textbook |
| Course Description | Our Social Studies units allow students to continue to explore the world with a focus on community, government, economics, culture, and government. Our program presents an American perspective to many of these themes’ however, teachers will create opportunities for students to apply this knowledge to Vietnam and the world. |
| Key Concepts |
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| Standards | Standards SNA Marianapolis Social Studies standards are based on the C3 framework |
| Resources |
McGraw-Hill Impact Social Studies |
| Course Description | As students employ mathematical thinking skills and strategies to solve problems, we continue to develop the habits of mind providing a strong mathematical foundation. We go beyond numbers and symbols and help connect, create, and visualize novel and complex problems, generating confidence within our students to solve problems. |
| Key Concepts |
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| Standards | Standards SNA Marianapolis Mathematics standards are based on the Common Core |
| Resources |
Progress in Mathematics Textbook & Workbook |
| Course Description | This course emphasizes active participation in a variety of activities and demonstrates physical and health literacy. |
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| Standards | SNA Marianapolis Physical Education standards are based on the Shape America standards. |
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