The 5th graders recently built hot air balloons and launched them - check out all
the photos!
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Putting it all Together
For instance, fifth graders
learning about Central America in Social Studies class would be treated
to Mayan myths during their Library periods. In the Technology Lab they
would use the Internet to gather research about mudslides in Nicaragua,
agriculture in Costa Rica and manufacturing in Mexico.
In Art, they might
experiment with bark painting or learn to make clay pinch pots. Music classes would feature folk songs and dances. In this way, the fifth graders
would learn about the cultures of Central America from many different
and important perspectives.
We believe that this approach gives children a more interesting and useful educational experience. The Swain philosophy is applied to all grades and subject areas, and we have found that it results in a well-rounded child with a firm educational base; a student capable of acting independently and approaching a problem from different perspectives.
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