Elementary II Program

Elementary Biology II (20)

Advanced work with cells and characteristics of diverse
classifications of life on earth, which extends into the
study of ecology and ecosystems.

Elementary History II (20)

Topics for research related to the development of humans
from the development of human cultures, the
development of civilizations as a result of individuals and
groups meeting their fundamental needs. Content from
major ancient civilizations to modern history, including
sections on American history and the study of the child’s
own city.

Elementary Geography II (10)

Further study of the physical features of our planet and
the geological and geophysical forces at work on it to the
development of human cultures, including the role of
economics in geography.

Elementary Science II (10)

More advanced concepts of physics, chemistry, and simple
machines. Teachers will develop strategies for effective
use of technology in their classrooms.

Elementary Music II (4)

Group and individual activities related to the acquisition of
singing skills, rudimentary rhythm exercises, and
introductory theory. Resources for this course will include
Orff-Schulwerk.

Elementary Art II (8)

Introducing children to the work of artists through their
use of a particular medium or tool. Cultural studies related
to art.

Elementary Physical Education II (4)

Movement activities appropriate to the 9 through 12 age
range.

Supervised Lab II (14)

Volume 10.0 Revised 12/01/09

Montessori Elementary II Course Description

The advanced Seacoast Center Montessori Elementary
(9 through 12) Program is a 240 hour course designed to
prepare teachers to work with children from ages 9-12 in
Montessori multi-age classrooms. The course is conducted
in summer components withonline participation during the
academic year. Certification candidates who complete all
course requirements and who have completed the
equivalent of the Elementary I credential are
recommended to the American Montessori Society for the
AMS Elementary I-II credential.

Elementary Theory and Methods II (40)

Principles of the Montessori Method for 3-9 with emphasis
on the physical, social, and intellectual characteristics of
children as they transition from childhood to early
adolescence during the period from 9-12. The
characteristics of classroom environments for 9-12 year
old children are reviewed, including management of
practical life and academic areas. Participants will plan
classroom spaces and routines and will chronicle the
merits of their plans during the academic year.

Elementary Language II (40)

Continuation of word functions into advanced grammar
and clause analysis. Reading and literature for the older
child as well as expository writing and more advanced
levels of written research. Spoken language and dramatic
interpretation are included.

Elementary Arithmetic II (40)

Concrete materials address the period from achievement
of abstract reasoning in whole number operations through
complex operations with common and decimal fractions.
Further work with squaring and square root, cubing and
cube root, and operations with integers provides a strong
position from which the child may explore pre-algebra.

Elementary Geometry II (30)

Completion of two dimensional work, including area and
characteristics of plane figures. Advanced equivalence
including study of the Theorem of Pythagoras.
Constructing geometric figues and consideration of the
three-dimensional world in the study of volume.