The primary goal of the Cultural studies curriculum at the Lower Elementary level is to help students understand that the Universe is a dynamic system and that they have a place within it. To this end, students study the five Montessori “Great Lessons,” the Story of the Universe, the Timeline of Life, the Timeline of Man, the Story of Mathematics, and the Story of Language.

They also develop knowledge of world and local geography including both political and physical geography, and explore economic geography and the interconnectivity of goods and services.