Students apply concepts and skills through a variety of problem-solving experiences. Science The Fairfax County Elementary Science Program of Studies is a hands-on curriculum designed to provide students with a basic understanding of Earth and space, life, and physical science concepts. Students develop a solid base of science knowledge, apply learned knowledge to solve problems, communicate information, use experimental design, and make connections to science in our everyday world. The program materials include units that provides hands-on experiences, science tradebooks, Windows on Science videodiscs, and specific web sites correlated to each science unit. Social Studies Social Studies instruction incorporates the four strands of history, geography, civics, and economics.
Students also learn about early exploration and colonization of the United States.
They also study the contemporary cultures of Ghana and Mexico.