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The First Great Story is about how the world came to be; from the beginning of the Universe all the way to how we know the Earth now. It also serves as the foundation for the study of physical science and geography in the Elementary program.
Elementary Montessori Curriculum
Aidan's Elementary curriculum uses "The Great Stories" as a springboard for interdisciplinary learning. Each of these lessons is a jumping-off point to key academic areas. These stories spark the imagination of Elementary students and give them a context for further study. Instead of approaching schoolwork as discrete subjects, Montessori Elementary students discover the interrelationship between topics and understand how math, language, science and history are important. This reflects the way the world really operates and how adults solve problems.
To learn more about each "The Great Story," click the posts below or also use the "Curriculum by Subject" guide on the right to filter by specific subject areas.
The Montessori Great Stories
![Coming of Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1573061514/aidan/f7dg83pcayubcjuiucnt/ComingofLife.png","width":2200}])
The Second Great Story explores how life came to Earth. It also serves as the foundation for the study of biology and life science in the Elementary program.
![Coming of Human Beings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573062592/aidan/jgm31tmwozrfbey2pxrg/ComingofHumans.png","width":2000}])
The Third Great Story describes the coming of human beings and the gifts that set them apart from other life forms. It also serves as the foundation for the study of human history, civilization, and culture in the Elementary program.
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The Fourth Great Story uncovers the origin of language as an essential tool of human culture. It also serves as the foundation for the study of language and writing in the Elementary program.
![Origin of Numbers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573066271/aidan/xu3b69gangx9eav0molo/ComingofNumbers.png","width":1902}])
The Fifth Great Story explores the origins of numbers and its impact throughout history. It also serves as the foundation for the study of mathematics in the Elementary program.
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Upper Elementary Technology Charter and systems used by students and teachers.
The Great Stories
- Coming of the Universe
- Coming of Life
- Coming of Human Beings
- Origin of Language
- Origin of Numbers
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