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Curriculum

We use Harbor and Sprout Unit Studies, which cover Science, Nature, Language Arts, History, Math, and Music. All of our curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of different age groups.
 
Parents will have access to these materials to continue learning and supplement their child’s education at home if they choose.

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  • How to prepare for wilderness adventures by practicing spatial thinking and situational awareness

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  • The history and skill of making rope, a key survival technique

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  • Using rhythm and musical notes to understand and communicate with Morse code

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  • Exploring the art of Emily Carr and the element of Line through navigation-inspired artwork

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Explore insects through science, storytelling, and art with creative, hands-on activities:

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  • Discover how insects make sounds and design your own sound-making insect.

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  • (Story Study): Read The Mosquito Tries to Teach His Neighbors, enjoy a picnic, create art, and complete story-based activities.

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  • Learn about Carl Linnaeus and insect taxonomy. Classify an insect and solve a taxonomy puzzle.

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  • Study movement in art through insect-themed projects like 3D dragonflies, fingerprint bugs, and an Eric Carle-style butterfly.

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​Some of the things we will learn in this unit:


Enter the exciting world of mystery and investigation through hands-on, secular learning:

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  • Solve fictional cases like the Stolen Emerald while exploring fingerprints, DNA, and secret codes.

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  • Step into Sherlock Holmes’ world, write original mystery stories, and create detective-inspired art.

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  • Study maps, British culture, disguises, and forensic music.

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  • Crack codes, match animal tracks, build mystery plots, and revise stories—developing observation, creativity, and critical thinking along the way.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:


Engage in a variety of hands-on explorations across science, music, and art:

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  • Study the oxygen and respiratory cycles, build lung models, and compare lung volumes.

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  • Discover ostinatos through music, experiment with body percussion, and create rhythmic patterns.

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  • Learn how bone structure enables upright walking, compare human and animal gait, and analyze footprints.

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  • (Art & Science): Explore neuroscience and art inspired by Santiago Ramón y Cajal—create germ art, neurographic drawings, watercolor eye studies, and a brain model from found objects.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:


Explore Arctic ecology through science, geography, and music in this interactive, multi-lesson unit:

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  • Learn about Arctic environments, the Taiga habitat, and simulate ice core samples and greenhouse gas effects.

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  • Study Arctic Ocean currents, observe warm and cold water interactions, and explore types of sea ice.

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  • Understand how the Arctic impacts global climate and investigate the effects of climate change.

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  • Discover composers inspired by Arctic sounds and explore how music and nature connect through listening and reflection.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:


Explore the science of zoology through hands-on study and creative activities:

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  • Learn how zoologists classify animals and investigate mammal anatomy through experiments.

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  • Discover the lives of African and Asian elephants, sharpen observation skills, and conduct a heat loss experiment.

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  • Explore the great migration of East African animals and understand its importance.

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  • Connect animal relationships to music by learning about harmony and creating melodies inspired by nature.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:


Dive into paleontology through science, literature, music, and art:

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  • Discover what fossils reveal about ancient environments and compare them to modern animals.

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  • Explore the history and migration of woolly mammoths and their relation to elephants.

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  • Analyze the poem The Nautilus and the Ammonite through creative reflection.

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  • Experience cinematic music with the Jurassic Park theme and its role in bringing dinosaurs to life.

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  • Study realism and surrealism in art, then create dinosaur-inspired surreal artwork using imagination.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:

 

Explore the fascinating world of birds through science, observation, art, and music:

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  • Identify bird anatomy and understand their role in food chains and ecosystems.

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  • Differentiate owl families and their unique habitats, celebrating these environments through creative art.

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  • Discover the history of ornithology and distinguish myths, legends, and fables about birds.

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  • Explore diverse bird habitats and examine the complex relationship between humans and pigeons.

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:

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  • How emotions and memory shape our experiences

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  • The importance of empathy, teamwork, and social skills

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  • The impact of music on the brain and behavior

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  • Insights into personality and family dynamics

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  • Exciting career paths in psychology and the science of human nature

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Some of the things we will learn in this unit:

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  • The forces that make flight possible

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  • The aviation alphabet for clear communication

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  • Aerial perspective and how it shapes views from above

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  • Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) and flight safety

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  • The story and significance of the first flight

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