🌄 Mesa Verde — Fourth Grade at Beattie Elementary
Named after the renowned Mesa Verde National Park — known for its ancient cliff dwellings and rich cultural history — our fourth grade classroom mirrors the spirit of exploration, discovery, and deep connection to Colorado’s past. Welcome to a year of learning, curiosity, and community!
🎓 What Makes Mesa Verde Special
- Colorado Connection
Beattie’s fourth graders dive into state history, inspired by Mesa Verde and its preservation of ancestral cultures—underscoring the importance of understanding and valuing our state’s heritage. - Field Trip to the History Colorado Center
Students explore Denver’s premier history museum, engaging with interactive exhibits and hands-on learning about Colorado history, from ancient times to modern-day. - Fourth-Grade Blogging
Each student researches a Colorado animal and writes about their findings—combining writing, digital literacy, and creative expression. - Keyboarding & Technology
We center digital fluency early by teaching students essential keyboarding skills to support their academic growth. - Novel Studies & Math Foundations
Fourth graders dive into novel studies to grow reading comprehension and confidence, while building math proficiency in multiplication, division, and fractions. - Denver Museum of Nature & Science Visit
Our field trip here includes time in Expedition Health, the Prehistoric Journey, and Wildlife Halls, making science vivid and memorable. - Personal Passion Projects
Student-driven learning shines through creative projects, where learners explore topics they’re truly passionate about—and share their discoveries with classmates. - Fun + Learning = Engagement
From nature exploration to museum visits, students learn best when true excitement and engagement are woven into education. - Our Favorite Person: YOU!
Every student brings unique energy, ideas, and strengths—making the Mesa Verde community stronger, brighter, and more curious.
🚀 By Year’s End
Mesa Verde Bighorns emerge as independent thinkers, confident researchers, and responsible scholars, well-equipped to transition into fifth grade. They’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Colorado, stronger academic skills, and a love for learning that spans subjects and settings.
