It's Summer!!!
Summer is finally here! Please don't forget to read while you are spending time with your families over break. Thank you for entrusting your children to my care. The next time we meet, they will most likely be 8th graders!!! I look forward to seeing all of you in the fall.
What are we up to.....
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
In social studies, We are finishing up our China Unit and will be creating our own Great Wall of China creations!
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
In ELA, we are just starting a new unit about "facing adversity." We saw a short video about Bethany Hamilton losing her arm to a shark and then continuing to surf with one arm.
MARS Discoveries
In our Mars discoveries, we are taking a close look at chronic boredom being a key factor among the dangers of going to space. In social studies, we are learning about Chandragupta Maurya's founding of Ancient India and how we can benefit from his strategies. Seventh grade is currently using this information to create a travel brochure to plan a trip to India.
SPACE
7th Grade is delving into stories that "take" us to Space! At the moment we are reading a story by Ray Bradberry called "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" and considering the options that space holds for us, whatever that may mean.
Ancient India
We are also discovering all about Ancient India! The social caste system is new, along with finding out what these fascinating people believed.
Raising money for Second Harvest
The 3rd graders and 7th graders teamed up to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank. They handmade bracelets, necklaces, and God’s eyes to sell to the student population. Paired with a dress down day, they raised over $600! They will have an opportunity to present a check to Second Harvest and tour the facility before Thanksgiving.
How to pass out candy with social distancing.
With social distancing still being a concern this year and with Halloween approaching, 7th grade explored ways to pass out Halloween candy without touching the candy at all.