Early Childhood
Science, Social Studies, and Stories
Thematic units of study provide the foundation for learning through engaging read-alouds and meaningful exploration. Rooted in early childhood best practices, our youngest students learn through hands-on experiences, center based activities, and a project based approach that brings each unit to life. These themes are also woven into our Encore classes, creating meaningful cross curricular connections that deepen understanding and enrich each child’s learning experience.
2K:
Me, My Family and School, Amazing Animals, Pumpkins, We Are Thankful, Winter Wonders, Community Helpers, Transportation, Insects and Flowers
PK:
All About Me, Wild, Wild West, The Farm, Bears, Polar Animals, Dinosaurs, Insects, and Fairytales
JK:
I Am Special, Outdoor Life, Seasons, Native Americans and Pilgrims, Winter and Snow, Space, Plants, and Animal Habitats
Lower School
Science, Social Studies, and Stories
In Lower School, the domains of science and social studies are deeply rooted in rich literacy experiences while also expanding these topics and concepts into Encore classes. Through real-world applications, hands-on learning experiences and engaging and dynamic cross-curricular projects, students are able to delve deeper into each topic and relate these concepts to their life. These units of study shape our students' subject knowledge and content vocabulary in the areas of geography, American history, world history and discovery through the Next Generation Science Standards.
SK:
Nursery Rhymes, Five Senses, Plants and Farms, Native Americans, Columbus and the Pilgrims, Kings and Queens, Seasons and Weather, Colonial Towns and Townspeople, Presidents and American Symbols, Taking Care of the Earth, Living Things and Their Needs, Push, Pull and Go, and Ocean Animals
1st Grade:
Fairy Tales and Fables, The Human Body, Pilgrims, Ancient Egypt, A New Nation, Astronomy, Animals Habitats and Their Communication, History of the Earth, All About Plants, Light and Shadows, and Sky Patterns
2nd Grade:
Fairytales and Tall Tales, Geography and Map Skills, Ancient Greek Civilization, Greek Myths, Human Body, Ancient Asian Civilizations, Fighting for a Cause, Immigration, The Civil War, Land and Water, Cycles of Nature, Properties of Materials, Earth’s Changing Landscape, and Living Things and Habitats
Upper School
Science and Social Studies
In Upper School, students engage in a broad scope of Social Studies content, examining history, geography, economics, civics, and society through the lens of each time period. Science learning is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and takes place in both the core classroom setting and Encore classes.
3rd Grade:
Social Studies: Maps and Globes, World Geography, Tennessee Geography, Economics, Indigenous People, and Early North American Settlements
Science: Forces Around Us, Life Cycles and Traits, Different Environments, Observing Weather
4th Grad:
Social Studies: American Revolution, Constitution, Building the New Nation, The Growth of the Republic, the United States Prior to the Civil War, and Reconstruction
Science: Forces and Energy, Using Energy, Our Dynamic Earth, and Information Processing and Living Things
5th Grade:
Social Studies: Gilded Age and Progressive Era, World War I and the Roaring Twenties, World War II, Civil Rights Movement, Tennessee Prior to Statehood, Statehood and Early Tennessee History, TN in the Civil War Era, and Tennessee in the 20th Century
Science: Investigate Matter, Ecosystems, Earth’s Interactive Systems, and Earth and Space Patterns
6th Grade:
Social Studies: Foundations of Human Civilization, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece and, Ancient Rome
Science: Life Structure and Function, Body Systems, Energy in the Atmosphere, Human Impact on the Environment, and Interdependence
