September
All About Me
- Grace and Courtesy Lessons
- Introduction of Classroom Procedures
- Senses
- Emotions
- Basic Anatomy
October
Universe
- The Universe
- Our Solar System
- Astronauts and Space Travel
November
Structure of the Earth
- Land & Water Masses
- Rocks & Minerals
- Weather
- Conservation & Care of the Earth
December
The Living World
- The Continents
- Customs & Cultures
- Music & Art Around the World
- Animals
January
The Living World
- Continent Studies Continued
- Community Helpers
- Transportation
- Peace and Self-Awareness
February
United States & Missouri
- The United States of America
- Presidents & Famous Americans
- U.S. & State Symbols
- Missouri
- Our Hometown
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March
Mammals
- Characteristics of Mammals
- Primates
- Wild Mammals
- Domestic Mammals
- Habitats
April
Birds
- Bird Identification & Characteristics
- Nests & Eggs
- Life Cycle
- Bird Songs
May
Plants
- Plant Structure and Identification
- Caring for Plants
- Gardening – Indoor & Outdoor
- Usefulness of Plants
June
Insects & Spiders
- Insect & Spider Characteristics
- Social Insects – Ants, Bees, Wasps
- Life Cycle
- Other Creepy Crawlies – Worms, Snails, and Bugs
July
Dinosaurs, Amphibians, & Reptiles
- Types of Dinosaurs
- Dinosaur Periods
- Characteristics of Amphibians & Reptiles
- Life Cycle
- Types of Amphibians & Reptiles
August
Water Life
- Fish Characteristics
- Invertebrates
- Saltwater & Freshwater Animals
- Saltwater & Freshwater Plants
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Cultural Studies of Native Americans are presented in November and February. Selected holidays from around the world are celebrated near their actual dates. Appropriate field trips, visiting speakers, Department of Conservation educational materials, and educational trunks from the Kansas City Zoo and Truman Library are used to enhance our curriculum.
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