Upper Elementary

Grades 4th - 5th

As students seek to bring order to the various disconnected ideas and information they encounter, the Upper Elementary grades use creative thinking to connect abstract concepts to concrete representation of facts. The teachers help them to think hypothetically and become motivated to enjoy topics using creativity.

Self-confidence begins to build at a higher level at this age, therefore they are encouraged to be more accepting of peers. When confronted with issues, Upper Elementary students are taught to develop positive solutions, interpersonal skills as well as handle peers peacefully. Dr. Montessori believed that this is also an age of great moral development; as students head towards adolescence, Montessori provides the needed skills to handle this transition with assurance and ease through a well-organized day, opportunities to excel, and opportunities for positive problem solving.

Language

Sentence Structure
Grammar
Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Advanced Spelling
Reading Comprehension
Book Reports
Essays
Editing/Proofing/Summarizing
Letter Writing
Idioms
Similes
Analogies
Poetry

Geography

The Universe
Solar System Exploration
Structure of Earth/ Erosions
Origins Of:
Planet Formations
Solar Energy
Atmosphere
Map & Globe Reading
Cultures in Relation to Geographic Locations
Global Education
Study of Habitats/Eco Systems
Varying Land Formations
Pangea/Continents, Countries, Capitals, and Flags
Resources- Rocks/Minerals
Open-ended Research

History

Timeline of Life and Humans
Origins of Life
Plants
Humans
Human Communities and Cultures
World History
Modern History
Famous People & Places
Civilizations
Open-ended Research

Science

Biology
Zoology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Scientific Experiments
Health and Nutrition
Oceanography
Open-ended Research

Math

Comprehensive Computations of:
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Geometry Configurations
Algebra
Decimals
Comprehensive Study Of Problem Solving in all operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
Fractions
Data Analysis
Area/Parameter Components
Imperial and Metric Systems
Varying Conversions