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One concern with education today is that
many elementary social studies programs provide only a
superficial look at the subjects of history and geography. Our
students use the Pearson Learning and Core Knowledge History and
Geography Books, which provide a very rich foundation for grades
K-4. This program
provides a foundation of information every student needs to
know. Our Kindergarteners learn about Early American
Explorers, the continents, Native Americans and the Mount
Rushmore Presidents. First graders study Mesopotamia,
Ancient Egypt, Early Civilizations of the Americas and much
more. Second graders delve into Ancient India, Ancient
Greece, Japan, the Constitution, The War of 1812, Immigration
and Civil Rights. The interesting topics continue from
there! It’s a great program that allows students to learn
their history and develop geographic awareness through
spectacular visuals that build map-reading and globe skills.

Third Graders explore a photo
quilt of the Lewis and Clark trail. Beginning in grade 5 we incorporate
Glencoe’s middle school series which provides a thorough
overview of both Eastern and Western hemispheres and American
History.
October 26, 2007, we held our first
Living History Night. Each student first through sixth grade
portrayed a person from History. They dressed as the person,
gave a 3- 5 minute speech, and created their platform during Art
class. Second through fifth grade also created a threefold board
with information about their person. The sixth graders created a
PowerPoint presentation about their person.

Kalamazoo Gazette Saturday October 27, 2007 page A1
Religion
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Reading and Language Arts
Mathematics
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History &
Geography Spanish
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