By the Second Grade, our students are ready to learn the scientific method of experimentation and recording data, and they begin to apply this knowledge to plant and animal life, properties of matter, different forms of energy and our solar system. Third Graders continue to build on their understanding of life sciences and our solar system. Health education is a major focus in the Fourth Grade, with an emphasis on the human body and nutrition. Students learn to read product labels and understand what each item means in order to know what food products are good for them and how to fuel their bodies with nutritious food. By the Fifth Grade, our students are ready for a survey of the major areas of Science, which includes life science, physical science, earth science and the study of the human body.
Students learn through reading, class discussion and hands-on activities.
Field trips and guest speakers enrich the science curriculum for Banff Elementary Students in every grade. Social Studies Social Studies is an important area of study for all Banff Elementary Students because it provides the children with a greater understanding of the world in which they live. First Graders begin with the basics by gaining an awareness of their families, neighborhoods, and country. They also acquire a broadened perspective by observing the customs of other families in different parts of the world, including their special holidays and celebrations. In the Second Grade, students explore communities from their local neighborhoods to the wider world and are introduced to topics such as mapping, geography, government and history.