Curriculum

Children will practice pronouncing the days of the week and arrange them in the correct order. They will become familiar with the names of the weekdays—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—and will use these terms to describe their weekly activities. For example, children will say and memorize the days in order and discuss what activities they do on different days

Children will learn about global warming and understand their role in protecting the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They will learn that global warming means the Earth is getting warmer because of activities such as burning fossil fuels and cutting down trees. Children will explore simple ways to help reduce greenhouse gases, such as using less electricity, planting trees, and recycling.

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 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 discover the history of clocks, time, and calendars, learning how these tools have evolved through various civilizations. They will explore ancient timekeeping methods, such as sundials and water clocks, and see how these methods have been refined over the centuries. For example, children will learn about the invention of mechanical clocks, the development of the 24-hour day, and the creation of different calendar systems, including the Gregorian calendar used today.

Children will be introduced to the concept that Earth is one of the many planets in our solar system. They will learn the names of the planets and some distinguishing characteristics of each (e.g., Mars is red, Jupiter is large and has many moons, Saturn has rings). Children will understand that all these planets orbit the sun and that each planet has its unique position in the solar system.

Children will understand that a force is a push or a pull, and it's what makes things around us move or stop.
Children will be able to explain that the strength or direction of a push or pull (force) can change the motion of an object (speed, direction, distance).

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 explore and begin to identify the physical properties and states of matter of various objects or materials. Children will investigate sinking and floating objects to learn about density and buoyancy.

Children will begin to explore and understand a greater variety of motions with objects, including rotating, spinning, and twisting. For example, they will observe how a top spins, how a wheel rotates, and how a rope twists.