GRADE 2 HUMANITIES
Goals of the Program
The goals for the program are to encourage higher level thinking
skills, enhance creativity, promote positive attitudes towards self and others,
and broaden learning experiences beyond those in the regular classroom
setting.
The realization of these goals can be attained by incorporating the following
program characteristics.
1. Emphasis on higher level thought process.
2. The use of problem solving as a vehicle.
3. Integration of concept development into activities.
4. Development of self-evaluation skills.
5. Development of skills in locating and using resources for research.
6. Emphasis on student’s responsibility for his/her own learning.
7. Emphasis on exposure to thinking skill processes in both affective and
cognitive domain.
Methodology
In order to meet the individual needs of the students the
objectives in
developing curriculum are; 1) to nurture the children’s natural curiosity
and adapt to their interests 2) to keep children involved and responsible for
their learning 3) to design activities that are multi-disciplinary and take into
account various learning styles.
Schedule/Report Card
Classes meet 3 days a week. The report card grade for Humanities is based
on processing skills, effort, and criteria outlined on the GIEP.
These are some of the possible Units that will be the foundation for
interdisciplinary studies.
Oceanography
Pentominoes
Spies and Codes
Bubbles and Water
Arts and Artists