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Curriculum

Thornhill Elementary School provides a rigorous instructional program utilizing California State Standards, OUSD core curriculum materials, and teacher professional development:

• Reading/Language Arts: Balanced Literacy 
• Math: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Math Expressions
• Full Option Science System (FOSS)
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Be Safe, Be Mindful, Be Responsible
• Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, Leadership, Ecoliteracy, and Physical Education

Note: the following website links are offered for informational purposes only. The Oakland Unified School District accepts no responsibility for the content of these sites.

Reading/Language Arts Websites:

• Balanced Literacy
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Science Websites:

• NASA’s Kids' Club 
• Dinosaur Data for Kids
• Howard Hughes’ Medical Institute: Biointeractive
• Astronomy for Kids
• Conservation International: Plant and Animal Diversity
• Gorilla Foundation: Koko4KIDS
• Save the Redwoods: Learning Center
• Mystery Doug: Science Videos
• Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids by American Public Media 
• Tumble | A Science Podcast for Kids
• Houston, We Have a Podcast - A Podcast from the Johnson Space Center
• Additional Kid-Oriented Science Websites​
  
  

Math Websites:

• FunBrain Math Games
• AAA Math (Math explanations and practice for all levels)
• The Math Forum
• Harcourt School Publishers' Math Glossary
• Aunty Math: Math Challenges for K-5 Learners
• Khan Academy Math
• Additional Kid-Oriented Math Websites

Social Studies Websites:

• Smithsonian Learning Lab
• BBC’ s History Page for Kids
• PBS’ Democracy Project
• National Geographic for Kids
• World Almanac for Kids’ U.S. History Timeline
• Flags and Maps of the World
• Born on this Day in History
• #metkids (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
• SFS Kids: Fun & Games with Music (SF Symphony)
• Additional Kid-Oriented History Websites