The 7th grade class is finishing their Mesoamerica studies learning about the mighty Aztec culture. Some of their accomplishments include building cities with roads, astronomy, and creating floating garden beds. We will finish the year with a peak at the Inca’s and their culture.
The 8th grade class worked in small groups and chose an historical time period to recreate with a diorama. They worked hard and were very creative with their designs. Some groups chose Ancient Egypt, Rome, Middle Ages, Civil War, and Mayans. Each group presented the project with a summary review of what happened during that […]
The 7th grade is preparing for our field trip to the Getty Center. Using a fun, interactive website they are letting their inner artists fly with creativity. We will view the art masterpieces and furniture while at the Getty Center. It is a wonderful trip after our studies of the Renaissance.
The 6th grade class went to the Getty Villa today for an interesting and fun field trip. We explored the gardens, the many rooms of antiquity, and the fun family room. The ancient Romans and Greeks really knew how to make glass, jewelry, sculptures, and temples. We also enjoyed the beautiful gardens. Next we journey […]
The 6th grade studied life in Ancient Egypt. Each group had a scene to recreate as a diorama. The class viewed some of the actual dioramas the Ancient Egyptians made while on a virtual field trip with the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York. The scenes included priests performing mummification, a pyramid, a pharaohs house, […]
The 7th grade class continues their study of China. They have learned about the accomplishments of the Ming Dynasty and will finish with the Qing dynasty before moving to Europe and the Middle Ages. Each student created a beautiful Ming vase.
As the 7th grade completes their study of Ancient Japan, they wrote Haikus about the beautiful nature in Japan. Each Haiku was illustrated and they added their name in Japanese. We all hope to travel there someday! Now we are off to China Middle Ages time period.
The 8th grade class traveled to the Reagan Library last week. We explored all the interesting exhibits, wondered at the beautiful Christmas trees, and participated in the Discovery Center experience. The students asked great questions and enjoyed the field trip.
The 7th grade class viewed photographs of the Carina Nebula taken by the James Webb telescope. We discussed the vastness and beauty of God’s creation. The students created their own interpretation of the cosmic realm. The class is next studying the Apostle of Jesus and the Season of Advent!
As the 7th grade finishes their study of the Roman Empire we learned about how the ancient city might have smelled. It turns out that even with the public baths the city did not smell very good. To help with that the Romans made scent satchels that they carried around with them. We used chamomile, […]