Elementary Montessori

The 5 Great Lessons:

1. The Coming of the Universe and Earth (Big Bang, stars, elements, planets)
2. The Coming of Life (evolution, fossils, classification of living things)
3. The Coming of Humans (early humans, tools, cultures)
4. The History of Writing (language evolution, alphabets, scripts)
5. The History of Numbers (numerals, early counting systems)

Focus: Spark imagination, inquiry, and interconnected understanding of subjects

Activities:

1. Word study (prefix, suffix, compound words)
2. Grammar analysis (using symbols for parts of speech)
3. Sentence structure and punctuation
4. Research projects (culture, science, history)
5. Reading comprehension and reflection
6. Story writing, poetry, reports
7. Literature circles and book reviews

Goal: Encourage expression, comprehension, and written communication

Activities:

1. Operations with large numbers using materials (beads, racks and tubes)
2. Memorization of math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
3. Fractions (addition, equivalence, operations)
4. Geometry (types of angles, lines, polygons)
5. Decimals, percentages, square roots, factors
6. Introduction to algebraic thinking

Goal: Understand mathematical principles through logic and reasoning

Geography:

1. Study of continents, countries, landforms
2. Time zones, climate, maps
3. Political, physical, and economic geography

History:

1. Timelines (human history, inventions, civilizations)
2. Personal and family history
3. Study of ancient cultures (India, Egypt, Greece, etc.)

Biology:

1. Classification (kingdoms, phyla, species)
2. Botany (plant needs, functions, parts, reproduction)
3. Zoology (vertebrates/invertebrates, animal studies)
4. Ecology and food chains
5. Chemistry & Physics
6. States of matter
7. Simple chemical reactions
8. Laws of motion, magnetism, light
9. Experiments and documentation

Goal: Foster curiosity, observation, and understanding of the natural world

Activities:

1. Group discussions on fairness, justice, peace
2. Community projects (school garden, recycling, class duties)
3. Role plays on conflict resolution
4. Ethical dilemmas and values education

Goal: Develop social consciousness and internal discipline

Art:

1. Techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture
2. Study of famous artists and art history
3. Integration with culture and history topics

Music:

1. Singing, instrument practice (recorder, keyboard)
2. Understanding rhythm, pitch, notation
3. Music history and cultural songs

Physical Education:

1. Sports and games
2. Yoga and movement
3. Outdoor exploration and team-building activities

Activities:

1. Group research and presentations
2. Field trips and nature walks
3. School exhibitions and fairs
4. Hands-on science experiments
5. Journal writing and reflection logs