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Mrs. Mary Cheairs - Science

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

Mary Cheairs teaches first through sixth graders in the Science Lab.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Millsaps College and a master’s degree in instruction and curriculum from the University of Memphis. Mary has fourteen years experience in the education field.  In addition to her time at Christ Methodist she has taught second, third, and sixth grades in Mississippi. 

Mary and her husband, Thomas, have three young sons, William, Lawson, and Nathan.  While not busy teaching, she enjoys exercising, and spending time with her family. They are active members of Christ United Methodist Church. 

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1st grade - Oceans, Rainforests, Fall Leaves, Matter, Space- Starlab, Rocks

2nd grade - Weather, Matter and Energy, Animals, Space - Starlab, Forces and Motion

3rd grade - Bacteria, Life Cycles, Plants, Work and Simple Machines, Weather, Human Body, Space - Starlab, Bubble Festival

4th grade - Cells, Leaves, Plants, Flowers, Animals (includes owl pellet dissection), Matter, Density, Space - Starlab

5th grade - Mold, Yeast, Invertebrates (includes worm dissection), Biomes, Matter, Space- Starlab, Electricity

6th grade - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Atoms, Molecules, Matter, Microscope Unit, Space - Starlab, Growth and Development (includes frog dissection)

5th and 6th graders participate in Science Fair in February

All students visit the Starlab 4 class periods following spring break.


Mission Statement
Christ Methodist Day School is dedicated to quality Christian elementary education for boys and girls.  We promote spiritual development, academic excellence, social responsibility, and personal integrity.