Science:
The Science curriculum
consists of many hands-on activities, along with shared reading experiences.
This year we will be teaching science through our school’s EcoSpaces program as
well as, having science be taught as a special with Mrs. LaValle twice a week. Scientific
processes and critical thinking will be focused upon this year. Students will
be asked to wonder, plan, investigate, reflect, share, record their
observations, and apply their knowledge to everyday life. Our science curriculum is enriched through
hands-on learning experiences on the rooftop garden and in our teaching
kitchen!
Social
Studies:
The Social Studies
curriculum takes a holistic approach, which focuses on inviting students to be
active learners in experiencing the past, present, and future. Students engage in activities that allow them
to learn more about their world.
Students will study the school community, neighborhood community, and
global community. Using the Harcourt Social Studies curriculum, many of the
concepts will be supplemented to strengthen our teacher made curriculum.
Mapping skills and an awareness of different cultures are main goals that
thread through each of these units. In
addition, we will also study African American history with a unit devoted to
African American heroes and the civil rights movement.
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