Rising 3rd Grade

Odyssey Docs

Concept: Use health and exercise to help sharpen your mind!

In Odyssey Docs, students will learn about the importance of staying fit. They will hear from trainers, doctors and nutritionists and attend various field trips related to exercise and nutrition. Students will also learn how to grow their own fruits and vegetables and nurture their own tomato plants.

Topics:

• Powerpoint presentations and animation
• The Food Pyramid
• Biographical study of famous people from the medical field
• Exercises for children
• Gardening and service learning
• Graphing and measurement
• Informational and expository writing
• Poetry

Trips and Guest Speakers:

Trips: Whole Foods, Young Chef’s Academy, Atlanta Food Bank

Speakers: Nutritionists, Pediatrician, Food Specialist, Athletic Trainer

Rising 4th Grade

Odyssey Jet Setters

Concept: Broaden your horizons by learning about the customs, traditions and contributions of other cultures.

Our Jet Setters will “travel abroad” to Spain, West Africa, and China, exploring the various arts, historical facts, and customs of each. Students will craft artifacts, learn ceremonial dances, and research facts on each country.

Topics:

• Use a variety of texts and technological resources for research
• Work as a team to overcome obstacles and challenges in diverse settings
• Create arts and crafts important to each culture (making paper, kente hats)
• Learn traditional West African, Flamenco and Chinese dances
• Geography and Map skills
• Persuasive writing
• Poetry
• Powerpoint presentations and animation

Trips and Guest Speakers:

Trips: Clarkston Community Garden, Papermaking Museum, Bobo Tenate’ West African Dance workshop, Flamenco dance workshop

Speakers: World Travelers and People from Diverse Cultures

Rising 5th Grade

Odyssey Eco-Friends

Concept: Improve your math, reading and writing skills by engaging in experiences that promote eco-friendly behaviors.

During Odyssey Eco-Friends our students will learn about what it means to “go green”. Students will develop a responsibility for their natural environment by engaging in a variety of service oriented projects.

Topics:

• The three R’s
• Wildlife: How are our habits impacting other animals on Earth
• Using math skills to calculate the effectiveness of intentional conservation efforts
• Informational and persuasive writing
• Powerpoint presentations and animation
• Create a green plan for your home
• Odyssey Go-Green Fair
• Measurement

Trips and Guest Speakers:

Trips: Landfills, Trees Atlanta, Chattahoochee Nature Center

Speakers: Naturalists, Scientists