K12 Academics Resource Library

Education Subjects

What students actually learn in every K-12 subject, from counting to calculus and cells to civics. The standards behind each subject, the typical course sequence, and how families can help, with a link to ready-to-use lessons for every one.

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New here? Pick a subject to see what is taught by grade, the standards behind it, and how to help at home. Every subject links to free, ready-to-use lesson plans and to the matching teacher toolkit.

Math & Science

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The STEM subjects, from counting to calculus and cells to circuits.

MathematicsCounting to calculus, Common Core, the HS sequenceScienceLife, physical and earth science, NGSS, Bio-Chem-PhysicsBiologyCells, genetics, evolution and ecologyChemistryAtoms, bonding, reactions and the periodic tablePhysicsMotion, forces, energy, waves and electricityEarth & Environmental ScienceGeology, climate, oceans, space, sustainabilityComputer ScienceCoding, computational thinking, data, CSTA/ISTEEngineering & TechnologyThe design process, STEM and CTE pathways

English & Language Arts

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Reading, writing and language, the subject every other one rests on.

English Language ArtsReading, writing, speaking and language, CCSS-ELAReadingHow children learn to read, and read to learnWritingThe writing process and the three text types

Social Studies

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History, civics, geography and economics, building informed citizens.

Social StudiesHistory, civics, geography, economics, the C3 frameworkU.S. HistoryFrom pre-contact to today, and thinking like a historianWorld HistoryThe connected history of human societiesCivics & GovernmentHow government works, and the rights of citizensGeographyPhysical and human geography, maps and spatial thinkingEconomicsMicro, macro and personal financial literacy

World Languages

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Communicating in another language and understanding another culture.

World LanguagesProficiency, ACTFL levels and the Seal of Biliteracy

The Arts

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Creating, performing and responding across the arts disciplines.

Visual ArtDrawing, design, media and seeing like an artistMusicSinging, playing and creating, band, choir, orchestraTheaterActing, play-making and the crafts of the stageDanceMovement, choreography and expression

Health & Physical Education

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Physical literacy, healthy decisions and wellbeing.

Physical EducationPhysical literacy and lifelong activity, SHAPE standardsHealth EducationHow the body works and making healthy decisions
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