PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Use the 4 base math operations correctly to solve a situational problem.

2. Use the appropriate measuring device to solve for time, distance, weight and volume.

3. Identify and manipulate geometric shapes. 

4. Determine basic probability in a variety of situations. 

5. Create and solve visual or numeric patterns.

6. Group and sort items to demonstrate data management techniques. 

7. Use currency to "buy, sell and make change". 

8. Demonstrate an understanding of income and saving. 

1. Identify and use parts of speech to create effective sentences, both verbally and in writing.

2. Group sentences logically to form a short story. 

3. Read short stories by effectively applying a variety of reading comprehension techniques, including phonics, rhyming, and word families. 

4.  Develop fine motor skills to write clearly and neatly for assignments, personal letters and thank you cards.  

5.  Employ confidence and creativity to make a short presentation to the class.

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1.  Develop and employ effective skills to work cooperatively to achieve a goal with their classmates.

2.  Identify the Canadian provinces and territories, as well as major geographical features. 

3. Identify elements of Canadian history. 

4. Explain various cultural observances and celebrations. 

5. Demonstrate the ability to use a basic neighbourhood or building map. 

6.  Participate in events and activities that benefit the community. 

1. Build and code simple robotic devices.

2. Practice safe use of electronic devices.

3. Use an electronic device to look up words and interests. 

4. Demonstrate good practices when participating on a virtual learning event. 

1.  Demonstrate the ability to use various mediums creatively. 

2. Demonstrate the ability to participate musically in a classroom setting. 

3. Perform a speaking role in a presentation or play. 

4. Employ artistic and creative skills in an assignment or project. 

1. Demonstrate understanding of the rules and skills in a variety of common team sports. 

2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship, effort and teamwork. 

3. Understand the role personal fitness plays in a healthy lifestyle. 

4. Explain healthy living do's and don'ts.

5. Participate fully in outdoor recreational activities. 

1.  Demonstrate curiosity in exploring scientific themes.

2. Build and grow a garden and explain what is happening at various stages of plant life. 

3. Demonstrate an understanding of our solar system and how it works.  

4. Conduct mini-experiments using proper techniques for planning, executing, observing and recording results.  

1. Apply operations appropriately & effecti in problem solving

2. Work effectively with fractions, decimals and percentages. 

3. Use appropriate methods of measurement in problem solving.

4. Identify and replicate numerical patterns and how they are effective in problem solving.

5. Collect, collate, analyze and present data to draw or support a conclusion.

6. Use probability to predict outcomes or identify risk.

7. Identify methods of earning income and how it can be used for a prosperous life. 

1.  Effectively understand and explain the plot of stories and short novels.

2. Write short stories with clear characters, relationships, and conflict resolution. 

3. Effectively research topics using on-line tools. 

4. Write and/or explain an opinion based on facts.

5.  Write and present artistic pieces of literature (poems, songs).

6. Develop tools for effective spelling, sentence structure and grammar. 

7.  Use effective communication skills to develop as a leader. 

8. Basic French language training

1. Code a robotic device that can perform a multitude of tasks.

2. Design and build robotics devices that perform repetitive or safety functions or can be used to entertain or educate. 

3. Employ effective technology safety and security procedures. 

4. Effectively use document writing and presentation software. 

5. Maintain software with updates. 

6. Understand the effective and safe use of apps, social media, and on-line tools. 

1. Present results of an experiment involving plant life, soil and water usage.

2. Present results of various experiments involving movement and force. 

3. Develop devices making effective use of simple machines. 

4. Demonstrate mastery of the scientific method and the engineering design process. 

5. Identify the characteristics of being an effective scientist. 

6. Identify and write reports on prominent Canadian scientists. 

1.  Demonstrate understanding of current issues in the news. 

2. Understand the differences between federal, provincial and municipal government. 

3. Understand how elections work in democratic societies.

4.  Demonstrate effective values and norms as a member of the Brick Labs school community and when working in smaller learning teams. 

5. Identify values and the role they play in your life and decisions. 

1. Canada - Identify and explain major characteristics, landforms and capitals of the provinces and territories. 

2. Ontario - Identify the various regions and major cities in Ontario. 

3. Toronto - Identify major characteristics of the city. 

4. Conduct a presentation on a specific aspect of Canada. 

5. Conduct a presentation on a specific aspect of Ontario. 

6. Visit a variety of Toronto neighbourhoods, conduct a survey and make a presentation.   

1. Identify major events in Canadian history from the mid 1800's to present. 

2. Identify major events pre-confederation that led to the creation of Canada. 

3. Identify lifestyles and challenges for settlers and First Nations in Canada. 

1. Identify the role art and creativity play in our day to day lives.

2. Identify and create various types of visual art forms.

3. Conduct a variety of performing art demonstrations. 

4. Be capable of reading and performing musical pieces by singing or playing an instrument. 

1. Demonstrate understanding of the rules and skills in a variety of common team sports. 

2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship, effort and teamwork. 

3. Understand the role personal fitness plays in a healthy lifestyle. 

4. Explain healthy living do's and don'ts.

5. Participate fully in outdoor recreational activities. 

1. Apply operations appropriately & effectively in complex equations. 

2. Use methods of measurement to solve problems related to volume, density, time, and distance in engineering and scientific problems. 

3. Using data and equations, plot and analyze data lines effectively. 

4. Use probability to make recommendations in complex situations. 

5. Identify and value typical household expenses. 

6. Create a household budget based on a current typical Canadian household. 

7. Explain how interest works. 

1.  Effectively understand and explain the plot of a book in a written report.

2. Effectively write a research type report using citations.  

3. Effectively debate a topic. 

4. Develop and conduct a real world survey, analyze the data and present conclusions using various software tools.  

5.  Create marketing type material using effective language and visuals. 

6. Engage in a passion writing project that displays creativity and effective use of language. 

7. Present reports in a second language. 

1.  Express opinions on current event  issues. 

2. Demonstrate the importance of the Canadian Charter of Human Rights. 

3. Analyze the main issues, process and results of an election to draw conclusions. 

4.  Explain the nature of the main political parties in Canada and Ontario. 

5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system in Canada. 

6. Explain the role of parliament, the senate and the courts in shaping Canadian law. 

7. Research careers including education requirements and income levels.

1. Design, build and code robotic devices that solve real world problems.  

2. Employ effective technology safety and security procedures. 

3. Effectively use spreadsheet software to present, process and manipulate data. 

4. Maintain software with updates. 

5. Use effective decision making to choose apps and software to accomplish specific tasks. 

6.  Use e-mail effectively for business type communications. 

1.  Use a variety of art forms in presenting reports and documents in other study areas. 

2.  Demonstrate the ability to play an instrument or sing in a solo performance scenario. 

3.  Research and write a report on various global artists and their works. 

4. Create art pieces using a variety of mediums and replicating a variety of styles. 

5. Perform a role in a dramatic presentation.  

1.  Research and write a report on a specific aspect of space travel.

2. Research and write reports, using a specific animal for each, on the 7 types of animals. 

3. Identify various energy sources, how they are used,  and conduct experiments demonstrating how each is generated. 

4. Identify the various study areas in science, their purpose and careers that are available in each. 

5. Conduct passion project experiments,  analyze the results and present conclusions verbally and in writing.   

1.  Identify and report on industries and economic sectors in Canada. 

2. Identify and report on the geographic relationship that exists between Canada and the USA.

3. Create a 3-D relief map of a Canadian province. 

4. Examine and report on the Canadian Arctic, its resources and the relationship with other countries in the north. 

5. Examine and report on the management of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence seaway.  

1. Examine and explain the following  periods/civilizations in world history: Egyptian, Roman, Medievil, Ming Dynasty,  Mesozoic Era, and  Renaissance Period. 

2.  Identify the timeline and events for when each province or territory became a part of the Canada.

3.  Research and prepare a report on the formation of the United Nations. 

 1. Demonstrate understanding of the rules and skills in a variety of common team sports. 

2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship, effort and teamwork. 

3. Understand the role personal fitness plays in a healthy lifestyle. 

4. Explain healthy living do's and don'ts.

5. Participate fully in outdoor recreational activities. Add a description about this item

1.  Solve problems using algebraic equations that include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and/or exponents. 

2. Use appropriate measuring techniques & ratios in the construction and use of structures. 

3. In a variety of survey situations, manage data to present results and conclusions effectively using spreadsheet software. 

4. Conduct a study of an industry that uses probability to manage its business strategically, and present key data it gathers to make decisions. 

1. Demonstrate effective use of language in creative writing projects.

2. Read and analyze classical pieces of literature and current novels of interest. 

3. Maintain a personal journal of goals and tasks over the course of the year.

4. Develop a set of procedures or instructions for a service or product.

5. Prepare and deliver a pitch presentation for a new venture.  

6. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a conversation with a native French speaker after reading a text or article.  

1. Demonstrate an understanding of physics, chemistry and biology by conducting effective experiments and reporting their results and conclusions for each area. 

2. Examine and report on specific issues of environmental sciences affecting the country.

3. Research and write a report on a controversial issue in science. 

4. Conduct and report on a passion project scientific experiment. 

5. Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures when conducting experiments.  

1. Demonstrate how supply & demand theory affects decision making.

2. Demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse learning group. 

3. Understand the role charitable organizations play in society.  

4. Participate with and report on a charitable organization in a program or fund-raising activity.  

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the various major religious groups. 

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the federal and provincial cabinets, opposition parties,  and  lobby groups.

1.   Design,  build and code complex devices that solve real world problems. 

2. Design and code and app that could be marketable. 

3. Investigate, research and report on the use of artificial intelligent in a specific industry. 

4. Using creativity, design an AI type program in principal only. 

5. Demonstrate the ability to use design software in the preparation of commercial media. 

1. Research and write reports on the various art periods.

2. Research and write reports on unique  global art forms. 

3. Create a variety of art projects with unique mediums. 

4. Explain the creation and history of the Group of 7. 

5. Write a report on an artist who also had a successful career in another area. 

1. Identify the continents and the countries with-in them. 

2. Prepare effective oral presentations on Canadian provinces, including their key geographical features, industries and environmental issues. 

3. Demonstrate how to effectively read and use a map for travel in a city, nationally or internationally.

4. Explore and map appropriately a natural greenspace within the city. 

5.  Research and write a report on a country of choice. 

6. Research and write a report on the oceans. 

1.  Research and report on the history of the settlement of Upper and Lower Canada by the French and English. 

2.  Research and report on Canada's role in WW I. 

3. Research and report on major Canadian figures from: politics, culture, sports, and education.

4. Research and report on a historical passion project. 

5. Create a "what-if" scenario for a major historical event in Canadian history and write a creative story about what could have happened. 

1. Lead a group in learning a sport or recreational activity.

2. Explain the effects of unhealthy lifestyle choices. 

3. Create and follow a personal well-being program. 

4. Understand the importance of activities that affect mental health. 

5. Identify resources that can be used for mental and physical health. 

6. Officiate a sport, employing the rules of fairness and demonstrating professionalism.