Culture and Science
In a Montessori setting, the Culture and Science area invites children to explore the natural world, geography, history, and human culture. Through hands-on activities, children learn about plants and animals, the earth and its continents and oceans, different countries and traditions, and the achievements of people throughout history. These materials help children develop observational skills, critical thinking, and a sense of interconnectedness with the world around them, fostering curiosity, respect, and a lasting passion for discovery.
In our classroom
Our Culture and Science area follows a whole to parts approach, beginning with an understanding of the world as a whole and then studying its great variety of detail and depth. We begin with learning the names of the seven continents and four oceans, after which we explore life on each continent, including the countries that make them up. We study various landform pairs, such as island and lake, peninsula and gulf, and isthmus and strait, as well as the rich diversity of plant and animal life found on each continent. Details about these activities can be explored below.
