History and Geography

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, 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 study Michigan History. In fourth grade students investigate regions of the United States.

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. Grade 8 studies American History utilizing laptop computers in a completely technology based program.

Each year we hold a Living History Night. Each student in grades 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grade portray a person from History. They dressed as the person, gave a 3- 5 minute speech. The 2nd and 4th grade students also create a threefold board with information about their person. The sixth and eighth grade students create a PowerPoint presentation about their person. Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade do class history projects which are displayed on Living History Night.

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