August 2025
Educational Curriculum Calendar Guide
The first day of each month the KWL (K-Know, W-Want to know, L-Learned) Chart is created. This assesses the students’ knowledge on the monthly idea and is updated throughout the month.
Two exploration days are planned each month to explore the students’ interests based on discussion of the KWL Chart.
One day each month is dedicated to anti-bullying activities, using the Teaching Tolerance curriculum.
The last Friday of this month will incorporate a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activity.
Big Idea
Let’s Go on an Adventure!
Essential Questions
1) What is life like in Antarctica?
2) How does weather differ across the globe?
3) How was the past preserved for the future?
Vocabulary
Species, camouflage, fossil, pre-historic
Spanish Vocabulary
Especie, camuflaje, fósil, prehistórico
Monthly Calendar
Curriculum calendar:
Educational Concepts (2025-2026)