Spanish Grade 3:  Life in Central America .   This year-long course explores the rich cultural, geographic and historical features of Central America and the Caribbean.  The Spanish language is contextualized through hands-on projects and activities, including guest speakers to help students not only acquire language skills, but also understand the culture of this diverse region. Students compare and contrast their world to the Mayan Civilization and to that of other indigenous and modern peoples.  Areas of focus include food, clothing, animals, numbers, architecture, stories and other cultural products and practices.            

Spanish Grade 4:   Life in South America.   This year-long course explores the rich cultural, geographic and historical features of South America.  The Spanish language is contextualized through hands-on projects and activities, including guest speakers to help students not only acquire language skills, but also understand the culture of this diverse region. Students compare and contrast their world to the Incan Civilization and to that of other indigenous and modern peoples.  Areas of focus include the market, currency, activities, the Columbian exchange (after Christopher Columbus), architecture, stories and other cultural products and practices.