Purpose:
At CSD, while we certainly teach isolated skills, we strive to continuously give students meaningful and purposeful opportunities to use those newly learned skills. All students at all grade levels are always participating in multi-disciplinary, integrated units of study that give the students an opportunity to participate in meaningful, purposeful and relevant studies. Rather than memorizing isolated facts, students will ponder and reflect upon big ideas that truly matter in the larger picture of life. For every unit, there are one or two of the core commonalities studied as threads that tie our learning together. We adhere to the brain research that supports helping students find connections across all learning.
Theme: Interdependence
We explore how we depend on and help other people/cultures as we focus on honoring, respecting, and appreciating that relationship.
Units of study:
- Simple Machines
- Kaleidoscope of Cultures: Australia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa.
- Risk Takers: Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Wright Brothers, Henry Ford
- Movers and Shakers: George Washington, Clara Barton
- The Artist in Me: Van Gogh, Kahlo, Rivera, DaVinci, Mozart
- The Author in Me: Jan Brett, Robert Munsch, Tommie DePaola, Jack Prelutsky
Key Questions for Thematic Units of Study:
Author in Me
What makes a good author?
How does this author’s work affect and influence me?
Why are books important?
Kaleidoscope of Cultures
How are cultures around the world alike and different?
How do we celebrate diversity?
How do I show respect and appreciation for ALL cultures?
Artist in Me
Why are “the arts” important?
How does this artist affect and influence me?
What does art teach me?
Famous Americans and Inventors
How do people from the past and present impact and influence my life today?
How did core virtues help them to pursue their personal dreams?
How do my core virtues help me pursue my dreams, bring about change, and overcome obstacles?
To view an example of our Second Grade Report Card please click here
For detailed NC Standard Course of Study information, please see:
www.ncpublicschool.org/curiculum/
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