During the last four weeks of school McCoy Elementary will be using a curriculum that was developed by the MARE program, a whole-school, interdisciplinary, marine science program for elementary schools. Crossing disciplines and linking subject areas, the curriculum helps students understand the overarching themes of science. Each activity in the MARE curriculum identifies and develops students' related prior knowledge through a rich variety of language experiences, before introducing new topics. This intensive educational event creates an exciting atmosphere school wide and serves a she centerpiece for extended ocean studies. The Ocean Month will build a sense of inclusion throughout the school community and improves the general climate and educational culture of the school.
Students have uninterrupted blocks of time to explore areas of interest in depth.
The curriculum embraces the latest science education reform efforts proposed across the nation. To demonstrate and experience the most powerful and positive learning environment possible. To inspire the vision and imagination of every participant. To build inclusion and to re move barriers that separate special populations of students. To provide a focused opportunity for teachers to collaborate within and across grades, and to integrate subject areas.