Upper Division

As part of the Global Studies curriculum, sixth graders complete the World's Fair: 33 Hours in 33 Countries. Students showcase their research, sustainability statistics, and writing while sharing their learning with parents and fellow Village students. As part of the project, each student creates a multimedia presentation in the form of a video highlighting key aspects of their country and the work they complete throughout the unit.

As part of the Global Studies curriculum, fifth graders celebrate Village-ton, their very own Revolutionary-era ball. After researching a key figure from the American Revolution and connecting their learning across Global Studies, Writing, and Information & Imagination (Library), students come dressed as their historical heroes, enjoy colonial-inspired treats, dance traditional dances, and test one another's knowledge with a lively game of Two Truths and a Lie.

As part of Language Arts, fifth graders study Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, a powerful story about courage, friendship, and standing up for what is right during World War II. As they read, students practice following along, annotating the text, and reading aloud to build fluency and confidence.

In the DREAM Studio, fifth graders spend months designing and building their original ancient civilizations for their Weslandia projects. This world-building experience invites students to create a society from the ground up, shaping everything from government and laws to geography, resources, language, and history.

Along the way, they design and paint detailed maps, learn to sew flags on sewing machines, create their own currency, and develop artifacts that reflect the culture of their people. Many also design and 3D print objects that represent their mythology, tools, or daily life.

Throughout the year, sixth graders work on a special project for their kindergarten buddies. At the beginning of the school year, students explore storytelling through a study of picture books designed for young readers and continue developing their work throughout the year. Each student writes an original story, uses digital tools to create accompanying artwork, and proudly presents their completed book to their buddy.