The 6th grade class reminisced about their favorite Dr. Seuss books as a young child and then designed a theme park ride based on the book. The rides are very exciting and clever. The class enjoyed sharing memories about favorite characters and books.
The 6th grade class is studying stories in the Old Testament. Currently we are reading about Joseph and his role as a steward for the people of Egypt and Israel. Each student researched an endangered animal and drew a picture of that animal. We discussed ways we could help protect the animals, earth, and each […]
The 7th grade class completed a project where they created their own civilization. They wrote about the geography, economy, housing, dress, recreation, and author choice for their unique culture. Each page is also illustrated and they designed a cover and flag. Every one is exciting, creative, and would be a great destination for a trip!
The 7th grade is currently studying several dynasties from China. These include the Yuan, Song, and Ming time periods. Their art focused on nature and many landscape designs. The students sketched and colored or painted their own interpretation of a Chinese landscape. We are also drawing priceless Ming vases!
As part of history class, the middle school is enjoying several different virtual field trips during our current learning challenges. We have viewed and discussed ancient artifacts from the Getty Villa, modern photography from the Getty Center, and experienced an interactive reenactment of the Grenada rescue with the Reagan Library. Last week the 6th and […]
The 8th grade class is studying the Lewis and Clark expedition. We are learning about the route, people, including the Native American tribes they encountered, animals, and plants discovered along the way. Today we reviewed some of the actual journal entries and then created our own journal based on the plants and animals they wrote […]
As we continue our study of Japan one of the 7th grade students taught the class how to make an origami stingray. The art of origami consists of very precise folds and the class followed the directions very well. We also discussed how much nature influenced Japan throughout all their art and religion.
The 7th grade continues their study of Ancient Japan with notes on each section of the social pyramid. The many unique hairstyles were drawn next to the notes on the samurai, peasants, merchants, and craftsmen. Next we will look at the Shoguns and how their rule ended.
The 8th grade class continues the tradition of researching and sharing reports on a chosen saint. The images they drew of the saints were beautiful and inspiring. Next week the 8th graders will dress as their saint and share their stories with all the other classes at SHS!
The 7th grade class is wrapping up their study of the mighty African kingdoms of Mali and Ghana. They created Buncees on the many animals in Africa and then used those animals to write and illustrate an African Folktale that has a moral or explains something in nature. Next we travel to Japan!