The essential document for any Core Knowledge teacher or school, the Core Knowledge Sequence provides a detailed outline of specific knowledge to be taught in grades K¿8 in Language Arts, American and World History, Geography, Visual Arts, Music, Math, and Science. The content specified in the Sequence complements the general skills and objectives typically found in state and local curriculum guides. An introductory essay discusses the research and consensus-building efforts behind the Sequence and describes the basic steps of implementing a Core Knowledge school program.