On Tuesday, the eighth grade students took a break from their Aspire testing (oops!) to head down to the DuSable Museum of African American History. The students drew upon knowledge from their units of study on Imperialism and the Civil Rights Movement to make connections between the many exhibits they visited. They were inspired by the story of those who participated in the Children's Crusade in Birmingham, Alabama. We look forward to seeing their final projects on restorative justice in I&S this trimester!
As we continue the "Holocaust and Human Behavior" unit, the seventh grade students are challenged to analyze the decisions made by individuals living in pre-World War II Germany. This week, we tackled propaganda put forth by Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Hitler. In groups, the students examined and presented upon the various tactics used by German politicians to manipulate ordinary citizens.
The sixth grade students investigated primary sources to determine whether Alexander the Great was truly deserving of his moniker. Using coins, statues, and written accounts, the students will decide if citizens of the past saw Alexander through the same lens as modern historians. Ultimately, our amateur historians will set the record straight by labeling Alexander as a hero or a villain.
The junior high students are coming to the end of the hockey unit. In each class, they apply the skills and rules they've learned so far into game play. As always, we are proud of the great sportsmanship and leadership we see in these classes! Pretty soon, they'll be ready to take the ice!
-Make up Aspire testing will continue next week. If your child missed one or more tests, please be sure to send him/her with pencils and HEALTHY snacks for testing.
-Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, May 5. Please review the grades, reflection, and comments before signing this document. All progress reports must be returned to the homeroom teacher by Friday, May 12.
-The annual Global Fest celebration is on Saturday, May 20. Before that celebration, please join us at the IB Learning Galleries on Wednesday, May 17 (8:15-9:15) in the gym or Thursday, May 18 (8:30-9:00) in the convent. Our junior high students are excited to share their learning with their classmates and parents!
Ms. Denten & Ms. Scheiber