Engaging Curriculum
We challenge students with opportunities to use and expand their skills across disciplines in real situations—forging a deeper connection to academic information.
Hands-On Curriculum
The following are a few examples from across the grades.
![National Parks Projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1618605449/tower/tat5xslsiaxpowgllch3/DSC_82031.jpg","width":2200}])
Each student studies the geography, structures, wildlife and unique beauty of their assigned National Park.
![Alphabet Journals in Pre-K]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619372961/tower/diuspcwt8bugcrarksvs/IMG_2643.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619372961/tower/diuspcwt8bugcrarksvs/IMG_2643.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619372961/tower/diuspcwt8bugcrarksvs/IMG_2643.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619372961/tower/diuspcwt8bugcrarksvs/IMG_2643.jpg","width":1040}])
Early Literacy skills begin in Pre-Kindergarten with an in-depth study of the alphabet.
![Science class in the greenhouse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1619377006/tower/tcjkooiifts3tsicoqlz/IMG_1772.jpg","width":2200}])
Students are learning about agriculture in the greenhouse.
![Partial Quotients Worksheet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618882853/tower/eabdwpae1t12oavpoywz/partialquotients.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618882853/tower/eabdwpae1t12oavpoywz/partialquotients.png","width":449}])
Mrs. Osattin’s fourth grade math students learn long division—twice!
![Spanish Culture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1619375606/tower/xdwqm6f5hsxzvnhvjfkw/Collages90.jpg","width":2200}])
Tower's 7th and 8th grade Spanish students met with Barcelona teammates, who were recruited to play for FC Malaga City at age 16.
![Data Collection at Salem Harbor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619378177/tower/abuoeymel7ewhkbu5inj/SalemHarbor.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619378177/tower/abuoeymel7ewhkbu5inj/SalemHarbor.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619378177/tower/abuoeymel7ewhkbu5inj/SalemHarbor.png","width":723}])
Eighth grade students study changing environmental conditions at Salem Harbor for seven weeks.