Earth Studies
STAFF: Abbe Futterman
Our Earth Studies program is at the heart of the curriculum, a model for teaching children to be knowledgeable stewards of our complex planet.
Students in Grades 1 – 5 attend Earth Studies classes each week. The Earth Studies curriculum offers experiences through which children increase their understanding and appreciation of the Earth and their connection to it. It aims to develop the skills and willingness to make decisions and take action to sustain the planet. Through the Earth Studies curriculum, we aim to increase each students' Earth literacy; that is, each students' understandings of the basic ways in which the environment works and the ways in which the Earth continues to sustain life.
The Earth Studies room is a fully equipped science laboratory with an extensive collection of science trade books. A vast collection of natural artifacts are on display and used regularly for student exploration. The science lab has an adjoining garden. Outdoor science education is also promoted by yearly overnight camping trips for grades 3 - 6. Additionally, all homeroom teachers integrate science into their “core curricula.”
