Standards alignment

What each lesson teaches, by standard.

Every Year 1 school day, starter class and workshop mission is mapped to the standards it actually practices: Common Core (math and English language arts), NGSS (science and engineering), the C3 Framework (social studies) and CSTA (computer science). Designed for grades 4–8.

standards taught: 71
weeks in Year 1: 36
weeks fully aligned: 15
weeks being rebuilt: 21

Alignment means the lesson asks learners to do what the standard describes. It does not mean any standards body or state has reviewed or approved Dungeon Academy, and Dungeon Academy is not an accredited school. Hover or tap a code to read the standard.

Free workshop · ages 8–12

Map the Workshop · build a route around a blocked path1B-AP-08
Recharge the Robot · find the gap, then fill it with equal cells3.OA.D.83.OA.A.3
Read the Repair Note · act on a note and quote the sentence that proves itRI.4.1
Test the Plant Helper · change one thing, keep the rest the same3-5-ETS1-3
Stock the Supply Shelf · cover every need within a coin budget4.MD.A.23.OA.D.8

Starter classes

PHY 101 Forcewright Rig · change arm length and ropes until the effort meets a targetMS-ETS1-46.EE.A.2
MATH 101 Rune Arithmetic · find what remains after taking some away2.OA.A.1
SCI 101 Evidence Alchemy · build 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O and count atoms before and afterMS-PS1-5
ENG 101 Robotics Systems · write, test and fix a three-command program1B-AP-101B-AP-152-AP-17

Year 1 scope and sequence

Term 1 · Discover and measure

Week 1 · Academy Initiation
Math · Science · Physics · Engineering · AI
Mon2.OA.A.1
TueRST.6-8.8
Wed3-PS2-2
ThuMS-ETS1-2
Fri2-DA-092-IC-20
Week 2 · The Starfall Rescue
Navigation · Weather · Writing · Engineering · Civics
Mon7.G.A.1
TueMS-ESS2-5
WedW.6.4W.6.5
ThuMS-ETS1-2
FriD2.Civ.10.6-8
Week 3 · The Moonwell Mystery
Data · Earth science · Sources · Design · Ecology
Mon6.EE.B.7
TueMS-ESS2-2
WedRH.6-8.9D2.His.10.6-8
ThuMS-ETS1-2
FriMS-LS2-5
Week 4 · The Clockwork Menagerie
Ratios · Biology · Technical writing · Design
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4-LS1-1
WedRST.6-8.3W.6.4
ThuMS-ETS1-2
FriMS-ETS1-1
Week 5 · The Cartographer’s Lost Coast
Scale · Geography · Climate · Sources
Mon7.G.A.17.RP.A.2
Tue4-ESS2-2D2.Geo.1.6-8
WedMS-ESS2-66.RP.A.3
ThuRH.6-8.8D2.His.10.6-8
FriD2.Geo.2.6-8
Week 6 · The Ember Orchard
Plant science · Data · Economics · Poetry
MonMS-LS1-5
Tue6.SP.B.5
Wed3-5-ETS1-3
ThuD2.Eco.1.6-8
FriW.6.3L.6.5
Week 7 · Signal in the Snow
Waves · Coding · Communication · Geography
MonMS-PS4-3
Tue2-DA-07MS-PS4-3
WedD2.Geo.2.6-8MS-ETS1-2
Thu2-NI-04
FriMS-ETS1-22-NI-04
Week 8 · The Market of Many Measures
Fractions · Units · Economics · Ethics
Mon6.RP.A.36.NS.B.3
Tue5.MD.A.16.RP.A.3
Wed7.RP.A.3
Thu7.RP.A.2
FriD2.Civ.12.6-8
Week 9 · Council of First Light
Synthesis · Speaking · Revision · Reflection
MonW.6.1
TueW.6.5
WedW.6.2
ThuSL.6.4
FriW.6.2

Term 2 · Build and explain

Week 10 · The Skyrail Problem
Algebra · Forces · Engineering · Public writing
Mon6.RP.A.36.EE.A.2
Tue5.NBT.B.6MS-ETS1-1
WedMS-ETS1-2
Thu6.RP.A.3
FriW.6.1
Week 11 · The Hidden Habitat
Ecology · Statistics · Mapping · Argument
MonMS-LS2-1
Tue7.SP.A.16.RP.A.3
WedD2.Geo.1.6-8
ThuMS-LS2-5W.6.1
FriW.6.1
Week 12 · The Library of Echoes
Reading · Sound · History · Information science
MonRH.6-8.2
TueRF.4.3
WedD2.His.10.6-8
ThuRI.6.9
FriW.6.8
Week 13 · The Bridge of Tides
Functions · Ocean science · Structures · Risk
Mon8.F.B.5
Tue7.NS.A.3
Wed6.NS.C.7
Thu8.F.B.5
FriW.6.1
Week 14 · Codebreaker’s Keep
Logic · Algorithms · Language · Cyber safety
Mon2-NI-06
Tue2-AP-10
Wed2-NI-06
Thu2-NI-05
FriW.6.2
Week 15 · The Weather Engine
Atmosphere · Systems · Data visualization · Ethics
MonMS-ESS2-56.RP.A.3
TueMS-ESS2-4
WedRST.6-8.76.RP.A.3
ThuMS-ESS3-3D2.Civ.10.6-8
FriW.6.2
Week 16 · The Museum of Ordinary MagicBeing rebuilt
Chemistry · Art · Explanatory writing · History
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 17 · The Festival BudgetBeing rebuilt
Percentages · Finance · Music · Civics
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue6.RP.A.3
Wed4.NBT.B.5
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 18 · The Winter ExhibitionBeing rebuilt
Synthesis · Critique · Presentation · Revision
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
MonW.6.1
Tue4.NBT.B.4
WedW.6.5
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2

Term 3 · Understand systems

Week 19 · The River KingdomsBeing rebuilt
History · Geography · Hydrology · Government
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 20 · The Energy VaultBeing rebuilt
Physics · Algebra · Climate · Policy
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 21 · The City Under GlassBeing rebuilt
Biology · Architecture · Statistics · Health
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 22 · The Trial of Three SourcesBeing rebuilt
History · Media literacy · Rhetoric · Law
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 23 · Food Web FrontierBeing rebuilt
Ecology · Networks · Probability · Geography
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 24 · The Machine That Learned WrongBeing rebuilt
AI · Statistics · Ethics · Writing
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon4.NBT.B.4
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 25 · The Public Health PuzzleBeing rebuilt
Biology · Rates · Data · Civics
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 26 · The Trade WindsBeing rebuilt
Economics · Geography · Ratios · History
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 27 · The Systems SummitBeing rebuilt
Synthesis · Debate · Modeling · Reflection
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2

Term 4 · Create and lead

Week 28 · Mission to AureliaBeing rebuilt
Astronomy · Geometry · Engineering · Journaling
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 29 · The Language of StarsBeing rebuilt
Spectra · Chemistry · Data · Exposition
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 30 · The Sustainable StrongholdBeing rebuilt
Environmental science · Architecture · Budgets · Civics
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 31 · The Story EngineBeing rebuilt
Literature · Game design · Psychology · Coding
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 32 · The Young Inventors GuildBeing rebuilt
Design · Entrepreneurship · Finance · Ethics
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 33 · Constitution of the CommonsBeing rebuilt
Government · Philosophy · Economics · Writing
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 34 · Capstone BuildBeing rebuilt
Student-chosen inquiry · Research · Creation
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 35 · Capstone DefenseBeing rebuilt
Speaking · Evidence · Critique · Reflection
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2
Week 36 · The Lantern GraduationBeing rebuilt
Portfolio · Exhibition · Goal setting · Celebration
Today these lessons practice adding, subtracting and comparing counts and writing a claim the evidence supports, inside the week’s story. The topics named above are not yet taught in depth.
Mon6.RP.A.3
Tue4.NBT.B.4
Wed4.NBT.B.4
ThuW.6.1
FriW.6.2

Standards index

CCSS Math

2.OA.A.1Grade 2Add and subtract within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems, including unknowns in any position.
3.OA.A.3Grade 3Multiply and divide within 100 to solve word problems about equal groups.
3.OA.D.8Grade 3Solve two-step word problems with the four operations and check whether the answer is reasonable.
4.MD.A.2Grade 4Solve word problems about distances, time, volume, mass and money.
4.NBT.B.4Grade 4Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers.
4.NBT.B.5Grade 4Multiply multi-digit whole numbers and explain the calculation.
5.MD.A.1Grade 5Convert among different-sized units within one measurement system.
5.NBT.B.6Grade 5Divide multi-digit whole numbers and explain the calculation.
6.EE.A.2Grade 6Write, read and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
6.EE.B.7Grade 6Solve real-world problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q.
6.NS.B.3Grade 6Add, subtract, multiply and divide multi-digit decimals.
6.NS.C.7Grade 6Order rational numbers and interpret the order in real-world contexts.
6.RP.A.3Grade 6Use ratio and rate reasoning, including unit rates, unit pricing and unit conversion, to solve problems.
6.SP.B.5Grade 6Summarize a data set with measures of center and spread, and choose the measure that fits the question.
7.G.A.1Grade 7Solve problems with scale drawings, computing actual lengths from a scale.
7.NS.A.3Grade 7Solve real-world problems with the four operations on rational numbers.
7.RP.A.2Grade 7Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
7.RP.A.3Grade 7Solve multistep ratio and percent problems, including discounts.
7.SP.A.1Grade 7Understand that a sample only supports conclusions about a population if it is representative.
8.F.B.5Grade 8Describe how one quantity changes with another by analyzing a table or graph of the relationship.

CCSS ELA

RF.4.3Grade 4Use letter-sound and syllable patterns to read unfamiliar multisyllable words.
RI.4.1Grade 4Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what it says and when drawing inferences.
RI.6.9Grade 6Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with another's.
RH.6-8.2Grade 6–8Determine the central ideas of a source and summarize it without adding opinion.
RH.6-8.8Grade 6–8Distinguish among fact, opinion and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.6-8.9Grade 6–8Analyze the relationship between primary and secondary sources on the same topic.
RST.6-8.3Grade 6–8Follow a multistep procedure precisely when carrying out technical tasks.
RST.6-8.7Grade 6–8Connect information given in words with the same information shown in a chart, graph, diagram or table.
RST.6-8.8Grade 6–8Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation.
W.6.1Grade 6Write arguments that support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.2Grade 6Write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and information clearly.
W.6.3Grade 6Write narratives or poems using precise words and sensory language.
W.6.4Grade 6Produce clear, coherent writing suited to the task, purpose and audience.
W.6.5Grade 6Strengthen writing by planning, revising and editing with guidance and feedback.
W.6.8Grade 6Gather information from multiple sources, assess their credibility, and cite them.
SL.6.4Grade 6Present claims and findings in a logical sequence with pertinent facts and details.
L.6.5Grade 6Interpret figurative language and word relationships.

NGSS

3-PS2-2Grade 3Use observations of an object's motion as evidence that a pattern can predict future motion.
3-5-ETS1-3Grade 3–5Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered.
4-LS1-1Grade 4Argue that plants and animals have structures that support survival, growth and behavior.
4-ESS2-2Grade 4Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features.
MS-PS1-5Grade 6–8Use a model to show that the number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction, so mass is conserved.
MS-PS4-3Grade 6–8Support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information.
MS-LS1-5Grade 6–8Explain with evidence how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
MS-LS2-1Grade 6–8Analyze data on how resource availability affects organisms and populations.
MS-LS2-5Grade 6–8Evaluate competing solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
MS-ESS2-2Grade 6–8Explain with evidence how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface.
MS-ESS2-4Grade 6–8Model how water cycles through Earth's systems, driven by the sun's energy and gravity.
MS-ESS2-5Grade 6–8Use data to show how moving and interacting air masses change the weather.
MS-ESS2-6Grade 6–8Model how unequal heating and Earth's rotation drive atmospheric and ocean circulation.
MS-ESS3-3Grade 6–8Design a method for monitoring and reducing a human impact on the environment.
MS-ETS1-1Grade 6–8Define a design problem's criteria and constraints, including impacts on people and the environment.
MS-ETS1-2Grade 6–8Evaluate competing design solutions systematically against the criteria and constraints.
MS-ETS1-4Grade 6–8Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a design.

C3

D2.Civ.10.6-8Grade 6–8Explain how interests, civic virtues and democratic principles shape how people address public problems.
D2.Civ.12.6-8Grade 6–8Assess specific rules and laws as ways of addressing public problems.
D2.Eco.1.6-8Grade 6–8Explain how economic decisions, including tradeoffs and opportunity cost, affect people and society.
D2.Geo.1.6-8Grade 6–8Construct maps to represent and explain spatial patterns.
D2.Geo.2.6-8Grade 6–8Use maps and data to explain relationships between places and their environmental characteristics.
D2.His.10.6-8Grade 6–8Detect limitations in the historical record from evidence in different kinds of sources.

CSTA

1B-AP-08Grade 3–5Compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task.
1B-AP-10Grade 3–5Create programs that use sequences, events, loops and conditionals.
1B-AP-15Grade 3–5Test and debug a program to make sure it runs as intended.
2-AP-10Grade 6–8Use flowcharts or pseudocode to express a solution as an algorithm.
2-AP-17Grade 6–8Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases.
2-DA-07Grade 6–8Represent data using multiple encoding schemes.
2-DA-09Grade 6–8Refine computational models based on the data they generate.
2-IC-20Grade 6–8Compare the tradeoffs and effects of computing technologies on people.
2-NI-04Grade 6–8Model the role of protocols in transmitting data across networks.
2-NI-05Grade 6–8Explain how physical and digital security measures protect information.
2-NI-06Grade 6–8Apply methods of encryption to model the secure transmission of information.

Summaries are paraphrased. Full text: Common Core · NGSS · C3 Framework · CSTA.