In Art K, students are introduced to the ways in which they can express ideas and demonstrate their creativity through art.
Art 5 gives students opportunities to work with a wide range of materials, from metal to watercolors, all while further developing their techniques and skills as artists through repeated practice.
In Art 4, students begin thinking about the meaning behind works of art.
In Art 3, students create, experiment, revise, present, analyze, and respond to artwork.
In Art 2, students explore artistic expression of their own personal interests.
In Art 1, students explore the roles of both groups of people.
In Music 8, students are introduced to a variety of music genres and instruments.
In Music 7, students explore the history, development, and attributes of American music.
In Music 6, students express ideas and creativity through music.
In Art 8, students are introduced to design elements and principles, as well as contemporary art-making processes.
In Art 7, students transition from exploratory art discovery to a more discipline-based approach.
Art 6 encourages students to collaborate to create art. Students investigate how art can be personally significant while learning to be open to new artistic ideas, materials, methods, and creative approaches.
Science K introduces emerging learners to the knowledge and skills that will help them discover and understand the natural world around them.
Science 5 puts the emphasis on doing science. Students build their knowledge by crafting models, conducting experiments, creating terrariums, and making electromagnets.
Science 4 lays a foundation for future excellence in the STEM fields by introducing technology and engineering concepts, such as simple and complex machines and the steps of the engineering design process.
Science 3 guides students on an exploration of the natural world, its animals, its plants, and its habitats.
Science 2 encourages students to make sense of the world around them by observing and experimenting.
Science 1 extends students’ exploration of the natural world. Along the way, they practice making predictions and observations, experimenting, and using scientific tools and problem-solving skills.
Science 8 combines the subjects of life science, Earth and space science, and physical science, while incorporating both engineering and scientific methods.
Science 7 integrates life science, Earth and space science, and physical science, while incorporating both engineering and scientific methods.