5th Grade:
The 5th grade finished the Midwest Region at the beginning of March. They did very well on their twelve state test! They were ecstatic to find out that the next region we traveled to only had four states. We have covered the different capitals and locations of the states in the Southwest Region. We also have discovered more about their culture and landmarks through a scavenger hunt around the classroom. The fifth grade will continue to learn about the Southwest Region for the next week.
6th Grade:
The 6th grade has virtually been in Africa for the last month. We covered Northern Africa, including the countries, the Sahara, the Nile, and Ancient Egypt. Students were able to build pyramids out of sugar cubes (which they connected to math with perimeter). Both classes worked well with their partner(s) and even did a great job with sprinkling (dare I say it) glitter on their pyramids. Since Northern Africa, we have been in Eastern Africa. We virtually traveled to Mount Kilimanjaro using the VR glasses. It was an awesome experience and I hope to use them more in the future.
I am excited about a 6th grade initiative to adopt an animal in Africa! I have asked the students if they are willing to bring in $1 or $2 so that we can protect our animal and their habitat.
7th Grade:
Over the last month, the 7th grade learned about the American Revolution and the troubles with starting our nation. We ended the American Revolution with a scavenger hunt around the school. Each group had to answer questions to unlock their next destination. It was a great and active review that both classes enjoyed. After the American Revolution, we dove into the beginning of the United States. We used a brick/fort building activity to help understand the Articles of Confederation. During this activity the students picked out of a hat which state they would join. The larger states had more people and bricks, and the opposite was said for the smaller states. By the end, both classes were creating alliances and plans for their forts to succeed. As the year progresses, we continue to prepare for 8th grade and beyond. As a 7th grade, we are working on critical thinking, analyzing, and note taking. My hope is that by the end of this year, every student is more comfortable taking notes and analyzing key concepts.
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