IB Mission Statement

"Makowski is a community that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity.  Through inquiry, we nurture and educate our children to become compassionate life-long learners.  Our students will grow to become a positive influence on their community and the world."

Grade 1 Curriculum: 

Transdiciplinary Themes and Central Ideas

1. Who We Are - The actions of individuals and groups have an effect on their community.

2. How the World Works - Humans use their understanding of the natural world to improve their quality of life.

3. Where We Are in Place and Time - Life in the past differs from life in the present as a result of advances in our world.

4. How We Organize Ourselves - Families make informed decisions to grow and survive.

5. Sharing the Planet - The structure and behavior of living things help them grow, survive, and reproduce.

6. How We Express Ourselves - Discoveries in light and sound impact the way we communicate.