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Sandwich Surprise

On Tuesday the sandwich surprise teams presented their creations.  The panel of judges had a difficult time selecting a winner, but they chose “Thanksgiving on the Go.”   Thanksgiving on the Go MC Sandwich The Purtzle Delight Thanksgiving Surprise Maple… Continue Reading

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Mythology

While at Camp MacLean, the civilizations shared ancient mythology and stories from their cultures.  They first researched the stories, then wrote original scripts, and finally presented their work to the rest of the sixth and seventh grade.

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Conversations

Research suggests that learning is most meaningful and lasting when it is part of a social activity.  This week, eighth graders had many opportunities to share their thoughts about their learning.  From poetry to political science, they shared their knowledge… Continue Reading

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Problem Solving

One of the major objectives for sixth grade is to learn to solve problems as a team.  Students begin this process with “Sandwich Surprise.”  They are divided into groups and tasked to create “The World’s Next Great Sandwich.”  They must… Continue Reading

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Political Science

These are some of the ideas the 8th grade generated when asked, “What purpose does government serve?”  We are investigating the purpose of government and different political ideologies in preparation for learning about the U.S. Constitution.  As part of this… Continue Reading