An+Overview

Each year our class does an Enrichment Triad; this year we have decided to learn about Australia.

An Enrichment Triad is an indepth study of a particular subject. The students learn all about the subject, they go on field trips, have guest speakers, we set up an interest center", we do individual projects and, finally, we have a celeration to share all we have learned and created with our families and friends.
 * What is an Enrichment Triad? **

This is an area in the classroom that is devoted to the subject of the triad. We have various items, books, maps, etc. on display in the interest center and the children can touch, look at and share the items with classmates and visitors to our classroom.
 * What is an Interest Center? **

The triad is a highly effective way to learn about a subject that may not typically be covered in the regular classroom curriculum. The children are immersed in the subject through Math, Literacy, Science and Art. The triad also allows children to explore what interests them about the study subject with the final result of their independent project. With the availability of technology in our classrooms, we can also explore on the internet, write on the internet (i.e. blogs, wikis) and communicate via the internet using video and skype. By the end of the triad, each student is an expert on the subject studied!
 * Why do an Enrichment Triad? **