Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mr. Edward Civin Mr. jotrph Prouw SCIENCE Mr. Earl Hovland (Supervisor of Lower School) Mrs. Kathleen Harsh barker MATH Lower School science students are given basic preparation in the scientific method. Various types of observation through investigation and experimentation are used, and students learn the practices and responsibilities of using equipment and deriving conclusions from their results. Subjects covered include a wide range of scientific subjects, including ecological awareness. The fourth through sixth grade program is designed to prepare students for the type of work they will encounter in Upper School. Thus, basic principles constitute the basis of study; other bases as well as geometrical laws are introduced, as well as an introduction to integers and the coordinate plane. 22

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Mr . Barbarj Steinberg (3rd grade) Mr . Mae Poison (2nd grade) Mr . Marilyn Ha elmann (2nd grade) Mr . Evelyn Arena (3rd grade) Word concepts, both written and read, constitute a beginning approach to reading, and both visual and physical study evoke the child's reaction to the arts. The third grade curriculum continues to advance the studies begun in the two previous years. Further mathematical properties and operations are taught and introductions to social studies and science prepare the students for their study at the fourth through sixth grade level, where studies are departmentalized. Further creative writing and more sophisticated grammar studies are encouraged. Occasional home study is begun at the third grade level, to acquaint students with the responsibility of taking books home, doing the work, and bringing both back to school. Close attention is paid to the development of the child at this level and every attempt is made to make that development natural and comfortable. The school and the home work together to aid the student in these important early years. 21

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Mrs. Dorothy Benson Mrs. KJthryn Harper Miss Betsy Woehrle ENGLISH The English program stresses the fundamentals of reading, grammar, and self-expression, both oral and written, and, in addition, provides help for the student with reading difficulties. Mrs. Benson does individual tutoring as well as group work with a fourth grade class, using the library as a resource for promoting reading skill as well as interest. The 4-6 program serves as a basis for the fully coordinated 4-12 grade program. Mr . Betty Tom Mr . Olga Berg (Mu ic) (Art) FINE ARTS Fundamentals are stressed in both art and music in the Lower School. Students are taught the basic vocal and structural concepts as well as various other techniques through music appreciation. Musical drama, dance, and other forms of expression are also offered. Basic art forms of painting, drawing, and sculpture arc similarly taught by Mrs. Berg to develop needed skills and an awareness of art and beauty. Mr . Dori Mjtou h SOCIAL STUDIES Social studies instruction consists of a background for world history and United States history, and is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the nature and functions of the Society, so that the student may become more aware of the structure and action of the community around him. 23