Science & Social Studies

Intro

Science and Social Studies at Porter Academy share the same instructional approach. Both are taught in larger groups — a deliberate choice that gives students real experience learning in this type of setting, building the collaborative, larger-group learning skills they’ll need as they move toward more traditional classroom environments. Each homeroom follows the grade-level Core Knowledge Curriculum, matched to what’s developmentally appropriate for that group, and reinforced through reading and hands-on, experiential learning activities and projects rather than lecture alone.

Social Studies

• Map Skills
• States & Countries
• World History
• American History
• Important People in History
• Holidays
• Scholastic News
• Current Events – students can utilize multiple sources to learn about a current event and present it to the class

Science Topics

• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Life Science