In physical geography, children learn about land and water formations, as well as the workings of the earth's elements upon these. Experiments in erosion, the three states of matter and changes in the earth's crust reinforce the students' learning by giving them sensorial as well as intellectual stimuli. P olitical geography focuses on the interdependence of man and the earth. The Montessori designed equipment brings the child to understand his relationship to the rest of the world. Global maps are introduced first, then hemispheres, continents and countries.
Students learn about world trade, imports, exports and natural resources.
History A t the Skinner School, the subject of history includes both natural and political history. In natural history, students begin with the evolution of plant and animal life. They learn that life is in harmony with nature and that it progresses by means of heredity, variation and mutation. Life depends upon air, water, nourishment and protection. Life gets three of these resources from the environment.