Curriculum

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.

Children will understand that all living things are interconnected and share the same resources in the world. Through observation and exploration, they will learn about the different kinds of food needed by various types of animals, the requirement of plants to have light, and that all living things, including humans, need water to survive. For example, they will observe how different animals eat different foods, how plants grow towards the light, and how all living things need water to live.

Children will understand the concept of recycling and its importance for the environment. They will begin to identify the relationship between human decisions and their impact on the environment. For example, children will learn how recycling can reduce waste and conserve natural resources, and how water conservation can help maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Children will explore the concept of recycling as a key part of protecting the environment. They will learn how recycling saves natural resources like trees and helps reduce waste that can harm land, water, and air. Through more structured activities, such as sorting materials and discussing real-life examples, students will begin to understand the impact of human actions on the planet and suggest solutions like reusing items and recycling cans and paper. The goal is for children to recognize how their choices can positively affect the environment, fostering a deeper sense of responsibility for taking care of the Earth.

Children will learn to communicate solutions that reduce the impact of humans on the environment. They will understand how actions like cutting trees to produce paper and using resources to produce bottles affect the environment. Children will explore and communicate solutions such as reusing paper and recycling cans and bottles.

Children will describe the water cycle in simple terms. They will learn about the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. For example, they will understand that water from ponds, lakes, and oceans gets heated by the sun and turns into vapor (evaporation). They will learn that this vapor cools and forms clouds in the sky (condensation). Finally, they will understand that the water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, or sleet (precipitation).

Children will be able to identify common gardening tools and describe their functions. They will learn to recognize tools like a shovel, rake, watering can, and hoe. Children will understand how each tool helps with different gardening tasks. For example, they will learn that a shovel is used for digging, a rake is used for gathering leaves, a watering can is used for watering plants, and a hoe is useful for removing weeds.

Children will understand the basics of composting and learn that it involves turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. They will describe how composting benefits the local environment by helping plants grow better, reducing waste, and keeping the environment clean.

Children will explore and understand the basic relationships between the sun and Earth. They will learn that the sun rises in the east in the morning and sets in the west in the late afternoon. Children will also understand that the sun provides us with heat and light and how it creates daytime and nighttime. By observing the sky, children will be able to describe and predict the positions of the sun, moon, and stars.

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.