Elementary Curriculum (KG-5)
Every student, every time, all the time. The Stoughton Elementary Schools believe all students can learn and through a history of commitment to excellence in education, the curriculum utilized in each school is comprehensive, aligned to state standards and helps students achieve at high levels.
Administrators and staff members have worked together to design and implement instructional programs which will meet the many and diverse needs of students from kindergarten through grade twelve.
There are three elementary schools in the Stoughton Area School District, and each is composed of dedicated and talented teachers who deliver the curriculum in innovative ways. They work with our students each day to provide challenging curriculum, support where needed and to instill a passion for learning. The curriculum in each of the elementary schools is the same.
While there are many reasons to be proud of the district's instructional program, excellence demands continuous evaluation and improvement. Therefore we conduct ongoing program evaluations of our curriculum and aligned resources. You will find the most recent curriculum documents located here on the district website. These documents identify student learning targets for each core and special area our students experience each day.
Kindergarten
Literacy
The Stoughton School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In Kindergarten, units focus on the following:
1. Understanding Numbers 1-10
2. 5-Groups in Numbers 6-10
3. Teen Numbers as Tens and Ones
4. Partners, Problem Drawings, and Tens
5. Consolidation of Concepts
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary schools science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In Kindergarten, the science standards are broken down into three topical questions taught over the course of the academic year. These questions are characterized by the overarching ideas that weather, sunlight, and the needs of living things affect us daily—ideas that apply to the physical, life, and Earth and space sciences, as well as engineering. These questions are:
- What can we observe about sunlight?
- How do objects move and what happens when they interact?
- What is the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals and the places they live?
Social Studies
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by Teachers Curriculum Institute (TCI) is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In Kindergarten, Social Studies Alive! Me and My World explores the relationships in students' lives with their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors. Students learn that people live differently in different places and that they can help care for the world. --Teachtci.com
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The Kindergarten Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (color, line, shape)
2. Drawing (pattern, overlapping, horizon line)
3. Painting (color mixing, primary & secondary, colors, painting tools)
4. Ceramics (pinch)
5. Sculpture (Intro to 3D, Paper sculpture)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (collage, intro weaving)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (stamping)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our kindergarten students will be able to:
- Explore ways to use the voice
- Demonstrate singing, speaking, whispering and shouting voices
- Play a variety of classroom instruments using a steady beat
- Perform simple rhythm patterns
- Respond to music through physical movement
- Compare different classroom musical instruments
- Compare playing techniques of classroom instruments
- Demonstrate same, similar or different
- Demonstrate an awareness of music as a part of daily life
Phy Ed
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that physical activity is essential to the development and maintenance of good health. The goal of physical education is to develop students who have the knowledge and skills to develop a health enhancing level of fitness, and the self-confidence and responsibility to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. The physical education program in our district reflects the Wisconsin Standards for Physical Education.
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4 : Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
1st Grade
Literacy
The Stoughton Area School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In 1st Grade, units focus on the following:
1. Partners and Number Patterns Through 10
2. Addition and Subtraction Strategies
3. Unknown Numbers in Addition and Subtraction
4. Place Value Concepts
5. Place Value Situations
6. Comparisons and Data
7. Geometry, Measurement, and Equal Shares
8. Two-Digit Addition
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In 1st Grade, the science standards are broken down into three topics taught over the course of the academic year. These topics are characterized by the study of patterns of light, sound, and organism structure. These three topics are:
- Structures and behaviors in organisms
- Light, sounds, space and communication
- Light and solar patterns
Social Studies
The Stoughton Elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by TCI is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In First Grade, Social Studies Alive! My School and Family introduces the structures of schools and families. Students learn how to get along with classmates, follow school rules, and identify people who work at a school (From teachtci.com).
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The 1st Grade Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (color, line, shape)
2. Drawing (pattern, overlapping, horizon line)
3. Painting (color mixing, primary & secondary, colors, painting tools)
4. Ceramics (pinch)
5. Sculpture (Intro to 3D, Paper sculpture)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (collage, intro weaving)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (stamping)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade one students will be able to:
- Sing a variety of songs
- Sing songs with expression
- Compare pitched and non-pitched instruments
- Understand and perform simple rhythms using quarter notes, quarter rests, and paired eighth notes
- Compare and contrast music with different pitches, tempi and dynamics
Phy Ed
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that physical activity is essential to the development and maintenance of good health. The goal of physical education is to develop students who have the knowledge and skills to develop a health enhancing level of fitness, and the self-confidence and responsibility to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. The physical education program in our district reflects the Wisconsin Standards for Physical Education.
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
2nd Grade
Literacy
The Stoughton Area School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In 2nd Grade, units focus on the following:
1. Addition and Subtraction Within 20
2. Addition Within 200
3. Length and Shapes
4. Subtract 2-Digit Numbers
5. Time, Graphs, and Word Problems
6. 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction
7. Arrays, Equal Shares, and Adding and Subtracting Lengths
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In 2nd Grade, the science standards are broken down into three topical questions taught over the course of the academic year. These questions will build in complexity in terms of both disciplinary and crosscutting content, as well as the application of science and engineering practices across the year. These three questions are:
- What patterns related to water exist in the natural world?
- Why does the land change over time?
- What do plants need?
Social Studies
The Stoughton School District's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by TCI is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In Second Grade, Social Studies Alive! My Community teaches students the basics of geography, economics, and citizenship in the context of learning about their local community (From teachtci.com).
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The 2nd Grade Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (texture, repetition)
2. Drawing (spatial relationships, fore/middle/background, symmetry, still life)
3. Painting (cool/warm, watercolor techniques)
4. Ceramics (slab, modeling)
5. Sculpture (additive sculpture)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (fiber weaving)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (additive printmaking)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade two students will be able to:
• Sing independently on pitch in an appropriate range
• Sing a varied repertoire of songs with expression appropriate to the genre
• Perform on and compare pitched and non-pitched instruments
• Understand and perform simple rhythms using half notes, quarter notes, quarter rests, and paired eighth notes
• Recognize and identify basic differences in tempo and dynamics
Phy Ed
3rd Grade
Literacy
The Stoughton Area School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In 3rd Grade, units focus on the following:
1. Multiplication and Division with 0-5, 9, and 10
2. Multiplication and Division with 6s, 7s, 8s and Multiply with Multiples of 10
3. Measurement, Time and Graphs
4. Multidigit Addition and Subtraction
5. Write Equations to Solve Web Problems
6. Polygons, Perimeter, and Area
7. Explore Fractions
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In 3rd Grade, the science standards are broken down into four topical questions taught over the course of the academic year. These questions will put emphasis and focus on traits of organisms, relationships between organism traits and survival in that habitat, how the climate affects organisms over a long period of time and on the physical sciences, with a study of forces and motion. These four questions are:
- Why are organisms different from one another?
- How does the environment affect organisms?
- How do we know the environment used to be different?
- What happens when different objects interact?
Social Studies
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by TCI is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In Third Grade, Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond broadens students' awareness about the local and global communities in which they live. Students learn the fundamentals of geography and explore different cultures and public service roles (From teachtci.com).
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The 3rd Grade Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (texture, repetition)
2. Drawing (spatial relationships, fore/middle/background, symmetry, still life)
3. Painting (cool/warm, watercolor techniques)
4. Ceramics (slab, modeling)
5. Sculpture (additive sculpture)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (fiber weaving)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (additive printmaking)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade three students will be able to:
- Perform using proper vocal technique
- Demonstrate the use of harmony
- Play melodies and rhythms
- Perform simple rhythms using single eighth notes, dotted quarter notes, half rests and dotted half rests
- Demonstrate basic improvisation skills
- Compose simple pieces of music
- Notate lines and spaces of the treble staff
- Identify simple forms in music
- Identify letter names of notes
- Evaluate musical performances
- Explore music of various cultures
Phy Ed
4th Grade
Literacy
The Stoughton Area School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In 4th Grade, units focus on the following:
1. Place Value and Multidigit Addition and Subtraction
2. Multiplication with Whole Numbers
3. Division with Whole Numbers
4. Equations and Word Problems
5. Measurement
6. Fraction Concepts and Operations
7. Fractions and Decimals
8. Geometry
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In 4th Grade, the science standards are broken down into five topical questions taught over the course of the academic year. The concepts studied in 4th Grade will enable students to develop concrete understanding of phenomena associated with these five essential questions:
- What happens when objects collide?
- How do we move energy and information from place to place?
- What effect can water have on land?
- How can we reduce negative impacts of natural hazards and of resource use?
- How do organisms receive and process information?
Social Studies
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by TCI is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In Fourth Grade, Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country presents five regions of the United States through the lens of four social sciences — economics, geography, political science, and history (From teachtci.com).
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The 4th Grade Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (value, movement, space, form)
2. Drawing (1 point perspective, contour line)
3. Painting (tints/shades, complementary)
4. Ceramics (coil, construction techniques)
5. Sculpture (armature)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (textiles)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (relief (subtractive) prints)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade four students will be able to:
- Demonstrate singing in harmony
- Respond to conductor’s cues when singing
- Play melodic and rhythmic patterns
- Understand how to play whole notes and whole rests
- Perform simple rhythms using sixteenth notes, whole notes, and whole rests
- Read simple music using standard notation
- Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic variations
- Describe music using appropriate terminology
- Create criteria to evaluate music performances
- Compare commonalities that exist in the arts and other disciplines
Phy Ed
5th Grade
Literacy
The Stoughton Area School District's literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Stoughton's Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.
Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.
Math
Math Expressions Parent Resources
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary mathematics curriculum is Math Expressions. Within this curriculum, a series of learning progressions reflect recent research regarding students' natural learning stages when mastering concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem solving. These learning stages help determine the order of concepts, the sequence of units, and the positioning of topics.
In 5th Grade, units focus on the following:
1. Addition and Subtraction with Fractions
2. Addition and Subtraction with Decimals
3. Multiplication and Division with Fractions
4. Multiplication with Whole Numbers and Decimals
5. Division with Whole Numbers and Decimals
6. Operations and Problem Solving
7. Algebra, Patterns, and Coordinate Graphs
8. Measurement and Data
Math Expressions fits the learning professions, the core-grade level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Science
Next Generation Science Standards
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary science curriculum uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the K-5 level. NGSS strives to develop students abilities to do and understand scientific inquiry through:
- Asking questions and identifying problems
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics, information and computer technology and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communication information
In 5th Grade, the science standards are broken down into four topical questions taught over the course of the academic year. We are building familiarity with ideas related to the conservation and particulate nature of matter early on in the year. Students are prepared to put this knowledge to work in investigating various life and Earth systems in later bundles. The four topical questions related to this focus are:
- How much does air weigh?
- What are we made out of?
- Where does the rain come from?
- How far away are the stars?
Social Studies
The Stoughton Area School District's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the 2010 National Council for the Social Studies standards and the Wisconsin State Standards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. A technology rich program created by TCI is the core resource used in grades K-5.
In Fifth Grade, Social Studies Alive! America's Past covers American history from the first migrations into the Americas through the 20th century. Intense interaction with the personalities, places, and events that structured our nation leads students to be both keen observers of and informed participants in U.S. history (From teachtci.com).
Art
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students.
The 5th Grade Art courses cover the Understanding and Using the National Core Arts Standards along with these projects and curriculum.
1. Elements & Principles (value, movement, space, form)
2. Drawing (1 point perspective, contour line)
3. Painting (tints/shades, complementary)
4. Ceramics (coil, construction techniques)
5. Sculpture (armature)
6. Mixed Media (weaving/fiber/collage/metal): (textiles)
7. Graphics (technology/printing): (relief (subtractive) prints)
Music
In the Stoughton Area School District, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade five students will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate vocal technique
- Play a variety of simple and complex music
- Improvise music using a variety of sound sources
- Compose music using standard notation
- Interpret dynamic and articulation markings
- Understand vocabulary of vocal production
- Identify the sounds of a variety of instruments
- Use appropriate terminology in describing music performances
- Critique performances
- Compare the elements of music from a variety of cultures