With our new Science program, most lab materials are included for ease of use. The labs allow the students to work in groups and experience science hands-on. In study of the environment, children are exposed to concepts such as ecology, natural versus manmade environments, weather and climate, land forms, natural regions, etc. Students also study the concept of a food chain and their place in it. The study of culture includes the seven elements of culture such as technology, communications, social organization, etc.
Children also learn about culture shock, culture contact, and closed versus open societies.
Map skills are expanded the Grade Three. Beginning with basic concepts of locating oceans and continents and recognizing cardinal directions, children create their own simple maps. Students are also introduced to population keys. Students apply many of these social studies concepts to a study of India, although it is in the teacher's discretion of apply these concepts of other countries of Asia or Australasia.