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The Curriculum

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Theme: the integration of Science, Social Studies and  Technology with all other areas of the curriculum.

SCIENCE
4th Grade 5th Grade
Life Science: Plants, Animals, and Forests of Washington State; Habitats and Adaptions

Earth Science: Geology, Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics

Physical Science:   Air and Flight, Space Exploration, Astronomy

Health:  Emergency Preparedness, Safety

Life Science: Microworlds, Anatomy and Classifcation Systems, Human Body Systems/Functions

Earth Science: Oceanography, Environmental Education

Physical Science: Forms of Energy, Magnets & Motors, Simple Machines

Health:  F.L.A.S.H. (Family Life And Sexual Health)

SOCIAL STUDIES
4th Grade 5th Grade
History: Washington State, Pacific Rim Countries

Geography: Regions of Washington State, Pacific Rim Countries, Map and Globe Skills

Civics: Washington State Branches of Government

Economics: Import and Exports of Washington and Pacific Rim, Washington State Publicly and Privately Owned Resources

History: Exploration and Colonization, Revolutionary War

Geography: North America, Map and Globe Skills

Civics: Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights; Three Branches of U.S. Government

Economics: Colonial Crafts/Trades, Development of Monetary System, Growth of Industry

TECHNOLOGY
Basic Operations and Concepts
Productivity Tools: Word Processing, Data Base, Graphics, Spreadsheet, File Organization

Communication Tools: Presentations, Research, Communication, Network

Multi Media:  Video Production/Editing, Digital Camera, Scanner, Document Camera, LCD projector
 

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