Curriculum

Children will be able to tell time on an analog clock, understand the concept of AM and PM, and identify the days of the week in chronological order. They will learn to read the hour and minute hands on an analog clock and distinguish between times in the morning (AM) and afternoon/evening (PM). For example, children will recognize that 8 AM is in the morning and 3 PM is in the afternoon.

Children will recognize that water, rocks, soil, and living organisms are found on Earth’s surface. They will learn that water can be found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. They will observe different types of rocks and learn where they can be found.

Children will explore the interconnectedness of space, planets, and humans. They will learn the concept of causality, understanding how different elements in the universe are connected and impact each other. Children will also be taught that there is no superior or inferior part of the Earth.

Children will be able to recognize and locate the seven continents and the five oceans on a map or globe. They will learn the names of the continents—Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America—and the names of the oceans—Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. For example, children will be able to point out where each continent and ocean is located and describe some basic characteristics of each

Children will identify and describe basic land resources, including soil and water. They will learn that soil provides nutrients for plants to grow and water is essential for all living things to survive.

Children will be introduced to the basic concept of relativity and learn how it impacts our understanding of the universe. They will explore relativity by discussing how things can look different depending on your perspective or movement. For example, children will observe that objects moving next to them, like cars on the road, seem to move more slowly when they are also moving, compared to when they are standing still.

Children will be able to name and identify the basic cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. They will understand what a compass is and how it functions. For example, children will learn that a compass needle always points north and how to use this information to determine other directions.

Children will identify that air is an essential part of the environment. They will recognize that humans, animals, and plants need air to breathe and live. For example, they will learn that people need air to fill their lungs, animals need air to survive, and plants need air to grow and make food.

Children will learn about the moon, including basic facts and its importance as Earth’s natural satellite. They will explore how the shape of the moon appears to change over time, understanding that these changes, known as phases, are the result of temporal changes in the moon's position relative to Earth and the sun

Children will identify various body structures (e.g., abdomen, chest, head) and organs (e.g., heart, brain, lungs, stomach). They will learn the basic components and functions of human body systems. For example, children will discover that the heart pumps blood, the brain controls activities, the lungs help us breathe, and the stomach digests food.