Social Studies  

Core Knowledge Canada This unit introduces the geography and people of Canada. Students learn about Canada’s government, major population centers (including Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto), and the country’s vast wilderness and natural resources. They are introduced to Canada’s indigenous peoples and to its French and British heritage, which lie behind the country’s two official languages. Students explore the strong influence of French culture in Quebec. They also consider similarities and differences between Canada and the United States and learn how Canada’s history and relationship with Britain (the United Kingdom) are different from those the U.S. has with that nation. 

Science

The FOSS Water and Climate module gives kids hands-on experience exploring how water moves, changes form, and drives weather on Earth. Students test the unique properties of water, trace the water cycle, and use real weather tools to measure temperature, rainfall, and wind. By comparing global climates and severe weather events, they gain a practical understanding of how weather works and why protecting our water supply matters.