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Creative Minds at Work
Applied Learning or Fine Arts strives to provide students with opportunities in engaging activities that will generate interest, spark passion, increase application of skills and knowledge, and facilitate communities that cultivate productive, civically-minded members of society. Applied Learning for elementary students focuses on six areas: Civic Engagement, Music & Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEM & Computer Science, and Visual Arts.
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Physical education at Driftwood Elementary school offers all the students a comprehensive physical fitness program.
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Problem-solving and critical thinking are two of the most important skills students learn in school. In this way, science is one of the most important subjects students study because it gives them the critical thinking skills they need in every subject. Teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. These skills are integral to every aspect of a student���s education and life, from school to career.
![Students learning to play the guitar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730319653/browardschoolscom/kgkuufqfw0d16izsbeho/Elementarystudentslearningmusic.jpg","width":110}])
Driftwood Elementary's program strives to help students appreciate different kinds of music and become familiar with many instruments.