Feudal Doodles: Creating a Coat of Arms in 7th Grade History
“Coats of arms were like a symbol, on a shield, say. If you were in an army, it’s like a way you could recognize [who …
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From Act to Zinn: Studying the American Revolution in 8th Grade History
“The Quartering Act was where [British soldiers] basically lived in your home. But also, I don’t get how it was like a tax?” 8th Grade …
One Island, Two Worlds: Unpacking Colonization 9th Grade History
“My geography is getting a lot better!” 9th Grade World History students this week focused on unpacking the history of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. …
The Art of Artifacts: 5th Grade Historians Define Primary & Second Sources
“It’s like when I put on sunscreen then try to use my watch and it’s greasy everywhere.” Have you ever accidentally left a fingerprint on …
Wherever I May “Rome:” 7th Grade Historians Prepare For The Year Ahead
On their first full day of class, 7th Grade Historians summarized what they had learned like this: “We learned how to ask good questions.” “… …
Impact and Abolition in 8th Grade History
8th Grade Historians presented individual projects this week, closing a unit on the history of enslavement in the US and its impact on economy and …
Big Sur-Prises in 7th Grade Science
“I know some pinecone trees open up their pine cones in fire. How do redwoods spread their seeds?” This week, before heading off on their …
Sails and Tales: 4th Graders Navigate Early California with History and Math
SAILS AND TALES: 4TH GRADERS NAVIGATE EARLY CALIFORNIA WITH HISTORY AND MATH 4th grade historians wrapped up their study of mission life in early CA …
Summarizing Samsara: 6th Grade Historians Study Hinduism
6th Grade Historians are continuing their study of Hinduism, including its origin and most important beliefs and traditions. After an introductory history of India, students …
We the People: Studying the Constitutional Amendments in 8th Grade History
Eighth grade historians this week are wrapping up a unit on the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, and the Federalist Papers …