You can learn with all your peers at Wander through Wonder Academy, so you are not separated by age. You will also meet and learn with middle schoolers from other countries.

You will choose what you learn and how you learn it! Subjects will not be separated, so you will not go from a math class to a science class. Instead, your projects and the lessons we offer will mainly use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and global citizenship. But do not worry; we will prepare you for high school. You will do hands-on projects that address real-world issues.

You will go on frequent field trips to go along with what you are learning. Help us choose where you want to go! POSSIBLE FIELD TRIPS: -Museum of Science & Industry -Field Museum -Adler Planetarium -Shedd Aquarium -Lincoln Park Zoo -Illinois Holocaust Museum -Theaters (plays) -Chicago Architecture Center & Boat Tour -Chicago Botanic Garden -Climbzone Chicago -American Writers Museum -Art Institute of Chicago -Fire Station -Botanical Gardens

Below is a possible weekly schedule (this can change depending on the students): Monday: Global Challenges & Solutions 8:00 - 8:30: Soft start 8:30 - 9:00: Mind Body Soul (SEL) 9:00 - 10:30: Global Issues Seminar 10:45 - 12:15: STEAM Problem-Solving Workshop 12:15 - 1:15: Lunch & Recess 1:15 - 2:15: Virtual Exchange with International Partner School 2:30 - 3:00: Read Tuesday: Science & Technology for Sustainability 8:00 - 8:30: Soft start 8:30 - 9:00: Mind Body Soul (SEL) 9:00 - 10:30: Environmental Science Lab 10:45 - 12:15: Sustainable Technology Design 12:15 - 1:15: Lunch & Recess 1:15 - 2:15: Coding for Social Good 2:30-3:00: Read Wednesday: Engineering & Math for Global Development 8:00 - 8:30: Soft start 8:30 - 9:00: Mind Body Soul (SEL) 9:00 - 10:30: Engineering Challenges 10:45 - 12:15: Applied Mathematics in Global Contexts 12:15 - 1:15: Lunch & Recess 1:15 - 3:00: Project Work: Designing Solutions for SDGs Thursday: Arts & Culture in a Global Perspective 8:00 - 8:30: Soft start 8:30 - 9:00: Mind Body Soul (SEL) 9:00 - 10:30: World Arts & Music Exploration 10:45 - 12:15: Cultural Communication Through Digital Media 12:15 - 1:15: Lunch & Recess 1:15 - 3:00: Global Citizenship Through Creative Expression Friday: Field Trips & Community Service 9:00 - 12:00: Field Trip (alternating weeks) Local STEAM industries Cultural institutions Environmental conservation sites Tech startups with global impact OR 9:00 - 12:00: Community Service Projects (alternating weeks) Local park clean-up and biodiversity study Tech workshops STEAM mentoring at elementary schools 12:00 - 1:00: Lunch & Recess 1:00 - 2:30: Reflection & Documentation Group discussions on experiences Journaling and multimedia project creation 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Weekly Wrap-up & Global Citizen Spotlight Incorporated in the weekly schedules are guest speakers, global language practice, individual teacher-student check-ins

Yes, our SEL curriculum will help you to trust yourself and grow emotionally, mentally, and physically.

You will learn from guest speakers from various professions connecting to global citizenship and STEAM, workshop leaders, and even engaged parents! Who do you want to visit our classroom?

The year ends with a class trip to Costa Rica! Learn about Costa Rican culture, food, and people. This will include learning along with fun activities.

Speak with your adults at home about why you want to be a Wander through Wonder Academy student. Have them complete the "Request Enrollment" form by clicking the below button. Remember, your adults at home must be the ones to complete the form.