They become independent learners, critical thinkers and observers of the world around them. We have teachers and families that support and believe in diversity and new ideas and approaches in education. We have families that are involved with their children, educationally and beyond. The freedom to express themselves, opportunities to work in groups, share ideas and solve problems. Units on chemistry, geology, living things and design technology.
Students make a gingerbread village to study economics and planning.
They design and race buggies to study physics. Return to Top of this Page Fourth Grade - Ben Needham Ben brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. Ben has a Master of Science in Education from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Oregon State University. Before joining our program in 1998 he taught 3rd and 4th grades for 12 years in Tigard-Tualatin School District. He spent one year as an exchange teacher in Australia through the OEA Teacher Exchange Program.