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Jan29Friall-day Shop Local Cards DueShop Local Cards DueJan 29 all-dayIf you are not planning to sell or buy the three Shop Local Cards sent home, please return them by this date to avoid being billed.Feb11Thuall-day Valentine’s Day CelebratedValentine’s Day CelebratedFeb 11 all-dayWe celebrate friendship across the school on Valentine’s Day! A full list of students’ and staff names for each classroom is available on the website and was sent by email.
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Category Archives: social studies
Population Density
This semester the Upper Unit students are learning about the physical and cultural geography of Asia. We began with a look at the differences in land mass, total population, and population density between North America and Asia. Using the data … Continue reading
Posted in Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Science and Social Studies in a mixed grade classroom
Since McGuffey has mixed-age classes, we often get asked how we teach subjects to a wide range of ages and abilities. In subjects such as language and math, children have an individualized curriculum. However, in science and social studies, we … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, McGuffey, science, social studies
Chinese Opera
McGuffey students recently attended a performance of Jing-Ju Opera presented by the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Jing-Ju Opera, combines music, singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics. Jing-Ju Opera costumes are graceful, with handcrafted embroidery. The makeup is rich in … Continue reading
Posted in drama, field trip, Lower Elementary, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary
Mexico
This week we began discussing Mexico. As our closest neighbor to the south, we see many Mexican influences in the United States, including language, food, and music. We talked about modern Mexico, where there are vibrant cities, busses, and cars. … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Primary, social studies
The Map Game in the Upper Unit
The Upper Unit students are learning about landforms, how to read a map, and more with the Map Game. The Map Game incorporates Social Studies, Math, Science, and ELA in an interesting format and is scaled for students of different … Continue reading
Posted in Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Election Day
We know you have been on pins and needles all day, so we will end your suspense! Since last Tuesday our students have been campaigning, creating and hanging signs, and meeting with the candidates. Today, Primary and Lower Elementary cast … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, McGuffey, social studies
Wheel of Life: Food Chain of the Temperate Forest
As Lower Elementary continues their study of Biomes, they’re taking a closer look at the each of the six components that make up a biome. They’re currently exploring energy, which means understanding its importance and observing how it is exchanged … Continue reading
Posted in art, language arts, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, peace, science, social studies
Chile
Social Studies is moving south! This week our study of the world moved to South America. Our first country is Chile, a long, skinny country on the west coast. Chile is unique because it is so long. At the top … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, social studies, Uncategorized
1800s Day!
A few weeks ago the Primary and Lower Elementary classes went back in time. We took a trip back to the early 1800s, a time without most of the modern conveniences we enjoy today. Throughout the day, students have a … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, McGuffey, practical life, social studies
Canada
We continue our exploration of North America, with a journey north to Canada! We discussed the many ways Canada is the same and different when compared to the United States. We talked about the Canada Goose and learned about the … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, social studies