Week 1. Hollywood Week Starring, YOU! Book: Who Was Walt Disney? (
biography). Thematic Project: My Dreams Video. Friday Outing: P.E in the park/
picnic.
Elementary School Summer Syllabus 2013 California Dreamin’ is the theme for this years’ summer school. We’ve selected this theme to embody the warm, bright and hopeful state that we live in. We will look into the artists, music, geography, cuisine and the history of our illustrious state. We will be producing books, blogs, videos and games as products of our practice, all while keeping our academic and social skills sharp. We will also be embarking on beach and park outings and a special trip to Point Fermin Lighthouse and California Pizza Kitchen.
Week 1
Week 3 California Dreamin’
Hollywood Week Starring, YOU! Book: Who Was Walt Disney? (biography) Thematic Project: My Dreams Video Friday Outing: P.E in the park/picnic
Book: The Seashore Book Thematic Project: Music Video Friday Outing: beach outing
Week 2 What is…CLU students having fun learning? Book: Who Was Walt Disney? (biography) Thematic Project: Begin Making Trivia Book Friday Outing: Scavenger hunt in the park/picnic
Week 5 There’s Gold in them Hills! Book: The California Gold Rush: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose Books)
Thematic Project: pan for gold Friday Outing: P.E in the park/picnic
Week 4
Week 6
CLU Chefs in Training Book: Magic Beach Thematic Project: CA Cuisine Cooking Week Friday Outing: water play/ picnic in the park CPK Field Trip: TBD
Sailing Towards Your Dream Book: The California Gold Rush: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose Books) Thematic Project: Build Mini Boats Friday Outing: Point Fermin Lighthouse field trip: TBD
Dive into Fun
This summer program emphasizes the practice of core academic skills like reading, writing and math, based on State of California and Common Core standards. Assignments are scaled to the learning needs of each student. Organization, time management and goal setting are essential components of the program. With the help of staff, each student plots an individual CLU Directions© plan as they prepare for the day and the week.
For more information visit our website www.cflu.org or Contact our elementary school teacher: Ms. Veronica at (310) 997-1905 ext. 206 or
[email protected]
The Center for Learning Unlimited 2785 Pacific Coast Highway Ste. G, Torrance, CA 90505
