The 8th grade class is learning about the journey of Lewis and Clark during 1804-1806. We are in awe of the many people they met along the way and the new plants and animals they encountered. The elaborate drawings and details of each species they recorded in their journals is still so fascinating to view […]
The 7th grade is completing their study of Ancient Japan. We learned about their geography, social structure, resources, culture and Zen practices. Each student created their own Zen garden to help them practice the art of being calm and peaceful. Next we move on to China dynasties!
The 6th grade is completing their studies of Mesopotamia. Part of the journey is learning about the daily life of the people and their culture. Gilgamesh is a tale about a king, a hero with plenty of exciting adventure. We also learned about Sumerian gods and added them to our stories. Each tale is exciting […]
The 6th grade is studying Ancient Assyrian and Babylonian Empires. The kings and queens created cylinders to seal their important documents with wax. The cylinders featured animals, chariots, and gods designed by artisans in the empire. They also created a form of writing called cuneiform to keep track of trade. The students created a seal […]
The 8th grade class completed their saint project. They researched and wrote a report about the life of their chosen saint. Each student also completed a drawing. They will dress as their saint and present an oral report to all the grades on November 17. It is wonderful and inspiring to learn about these holy […]
The 6th grade class is studying the Agricultural Revolution. After learning about the technology of farming 10,000 to 6,000 years ago the students created dioramas of farming villages. Each was very unique and reflected some of the inventions and techniques used long ago, such as slash and burn to clear for new crops, irrigation of […]
The 6th grade is studying the Old Testament in the Bible. We are learning the different sections and how to find book, chapter, and verse in both the Old and New Testament. Every morning we read from a daily prayer book and last week we read about God’s Creation in the book of Sirach which […]
On Monday the 7th grade class went on a field trip to the Getty through Zoom. We were treated to three art experts who showed us amazing art work from thousands of years ago. We viewed an ancient mirror with Medusa decorations, a floor mosaic with Greek gods, and three sculptures featuring sirens. The students […]
The sixth grade is starting to learn about ancient peoples and their many beliefs. After reading about some creatures from the past the students created their own beast. Then they wrote about why they existed and described how they looked. Some were very frightening and some were adorable!
As the 8th grade class begins United States history we are examining the 13 colonies. The students worked in groups to compare and contrast the different colonies and their regions. Next we will learn about the various acts that prompted the American Revolution.