Washington GT Magnet Elementary School

K-2 Electives

Social Studies

CABINS TO CASTLES - G214-1005
Students will study the different kinds of dwellings in our country and their changes throughout history.

GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATIONS – AG G214-1009
The key concepts of geography -- earth, direction, location, spatial arrangements, and maps -- will be introduced to students in this course. Students will be involved in projects, inside and outside of the classroom, which will develop a better understanding of global concepts.

LET’S CELEBRATE! - G214-1004
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend an Igbo Festival in Nigeria? Or eat sweets during the Candy Festival in Turkey? How would you like to participate in a May Pole Dance? Or march in a Bastille Day Parade? Well, join us on a trip around the world as we learn about many wonderful celebrations and festivals of different people, cultures, and countries. We will experience music, recipes, language and multi-sensory activities; as well as practice geography skills while we study holidays around the world. Come celebrate with us as we learn to appreciate the many differences and, more importantly, the similarities between so many diverse and interesting cultures.

SEE THE U.S.A. - G214-1003
Part I - The Southeast and Southwest/ Part II - The Pacific and Northeast
This integrated curriculum will allow students to participate in activities in various content areas as they learn about the U.S.A. Historical and famous landmarks will be explored as they tour the fifty states.

TREASURE ISLAND - G214-1007
This course will provide students experience with maps and globes. Directions will be emphasized in the study and location of basic landforms.

Washington GT Magnet Elementary School
Phone: (919) 856-7960 / Fax: (919) 856-7985