We are teaching to the new Common Core Standards. They are national standards, and they are much more rigorous than before.

• They focus on application and critical thinking a lot.
• 21st Century 4 C’s
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity
• Communication

Math:

• Students need to show their work and in some problems explain their thinking process.
• Armory program Artful Connections with Math

Social Studies:

• Our units are People in History, Long Ago and Yesterday, Our Government, Map Skills, and Producers and Consumers (Needs vs. Wants)
• People who make a difference in our world today and long ago/Community & Citizenship
• Current Events with Time for Kids

Next Generation Science:

• Structure and Properties of Matter
• Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
• Processes that Shape Earth
• Use of STEMscopes for interactive and hands-on learning

Art:

• We learn about composition, line, color, different movements, artists and their work.

P.E./Health:

• Movement for students to gain coordination and balance
• learn sportsmanship
• Health is part of the program and we will learn about healthy eating habits.