The third grade culminates their study of important and local historical figures with their annual Wax Museum.
Third Grade
Third graders make a leap from learning to read to reading to learn. They are able to look at text as a means of acquiring information and analyzing passages from ancient biblical text to modern fiction, students are encouraged to read, think, ponder, and reflect.
Mathematically, more advanced concepts of multiplication, fractions, measurement, and geometry stretch the students to not only compute accurately, but to communicate mathematical thinking in oral and written forms. Science is a major focus this year as the students explore the water cycle and connect the importance of water as it pertained to the Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe.
Fourth Grade
In fourth grade, democracy will be a central theme as students learn about government, laws, and Washington, D.C. The theme of LIBERTY will be woven throughout the year in both general and Judaic studies and what that means to us as Americans, Jews, and human beings. We will connect learning and action as we examine social justice themes. As we repair the world we will learn about the world through a Jewish lens and build consciousness. Fourth graders will focus on learning texts from our tradition i.e., Pirke Avot, which teach us how to understand the community at large and how to behave in it.
At the fourth grade Geography Fair, students show off their knowledge of the various regions in the United States.
With the help of visiting rocket scientists, the fifth graders made and launched their own rockets!
Fifth Grade
Movement and location will be a central theme in the 5th grade as the students learn about the geography of North America. The concept that people everywhere interact with one another and that people and ideas travel from place to place will be explored. As Americans and as Jews, the question of where we are and the notion of viewing the world from the other side will be a central theme throughout the year. The students will continue their studies from the current year, to explore Westward expansion and how our states were formed.
Science will focus on the weather and weather patterns and the earth as a part of the solar system. They will explore the concepts of matter and energy with a focus on light energy. They will also complete an engineering unit that gives the students a chance to design and apply their technology skills towards solving a problem.