Project-based Curriculum

Water: A Year-Long Study

Students explore water density, transportation in water, water sustaining life, types of water, where to find water, and more.

Disciplines: Technology, Art, Music, Library, and Science

Nature Over Time: Spot Project

Observation of outdoor spots such as the theater, sycamore tree, and pond. Students guide the topic while teachers facilitate their learning.

Disciplines: Art, Science, and Technology

Egyptian Artifact

Students create a project of their choice representing their research about Ancient Egypt (video, 3D replica, song, etc.).

Disciplines: Technology, Art, Library, Music, Writing, and Social Studies

Shark Fashion Show

Second-grade students build background knowledge and learn the concepts and vocabulary associated with sharks. Working in partners, the children research a chosen shark, take their written work through the writing process, paint shark heads, create fact vests, and perform dance moves and poses to music in a runway show.

Technology, Art, Library, Writing, and Social Studies

U.S Geography Musical Play

Acting as feisty aliens that have settled in the U.S., students learn about America’s geographical features, regions, the 50 states, and more.

Disciplines: Technology, Art, Library, Writing, and Social Studies

Project Pi

Project Pi helps students understand the process of engineering and design. Students learn how to code to operate motors and lights, and to compose music.

Disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)

Green Screen: Mesoamerica Project

Using an iPad, students will work in collaborative groups to produce a green screen film demonstrating their understanding of one Mesoamerican civilization.

Disciplines: Technology, Music, Art, Library, and Videography