Integrated Studies

“The world is a great book, of which those who never stir from home read only a page.” St. Augustine

Overview

Students are introduced to a range of Topics Include in the areas of History and Science. They begin to understand that God desires that we study the details of the world to take care of His creation. Students are developing an understanding of personal and family history, exploring differences and similarities between peers. They learn about the past through the different ways we celebrate special events. In Science students investigate a variety of factors, including size and shape, that influence the way objects move. Students investigate the weather and how it affects everyday life. They explore the basic needs of living things and use their senses to investigate their surroundings and gather information. Students pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events.

Aims

• To understand that God wants us to take care of His creation
• To develop a sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places and people
• To develop an interest in Science as a means of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore
• To begin to develop an enjoyment for lifelong learning

Topics Include

• God made me
• God gave me a family
• On the move
• God made, Man made
• God made the world - weather and seasons
• God made the world - animals and us
• Remembering the past

Time Allocation

• 8 periods per cycle

Requirements

• Levied items

Assessment

• Learning Journals
• Oral Presentation
• Tests

“From one man He made every nation of men that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.” Acts 17:26