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Category Archives: social studies
Learning About the Myaamia Language
Jarrid Baldwin, son of Darryl Baldwin, Director of the Myaamia Center at Miami University, stopped by our classroom today to speak to the students about the Myaamia language and the role oral tradition played in their culture. We will be discussing … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, language arts, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Primary Skypes with Lithuania
Students in Primary (and some from Lower Elementary) recently had a chance to Skype with a classmate that has spent the last year in Lithuania. They got to hear about his school, playing soccer, different kinds of food, and see his apartment. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Primary, social studies
Primary Studies Ghana
Primary recently continued their exploration of Africa by shifting their focus to Ghana. Although it is a small country, about twice the size of Ohio, it has many unique characteristics. It is where the well-known kente cloth originated, woven on looms … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, social studies
Primary studies South Africa
In Primary, we began our exploration of Africa, with our first country being South Africa. We discussed environment, climate, wildlife, music, art, currency, and traditions. We don’t delve into issues of apartheid at this age, but we do say that … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, Primary, social studies
The Upper Unit Learns about the Ancient Maya
The Upper Unit is wrapping up its tour of the ancient world in early Mesoamerica. We have spent the last few weeks learning about the Maya. The students had the opportunity to learn about Mayan hieroglyphs and created “glyph blocks” … Continue reading
Posted in social studies, upper unit
Learning about the Great Pyramids of Egypt in the Upper Unit
The Upper Unit students are examining who built the pyramids in Egypt and putting all the skills they have learned this year to the test. They are looking through several documents, learning from primary sources, evaluating the evidence, corroborating the … Continue reading
Posted in language arts, social studies, upper unit
Making Personal Timelines in Lower Elementary
Students in Lower Elementary recently completed work on their Personal Timeline projects. This project is part of our History curriculum and aims to help students learn more about how time unfolds and how they can begin to view their own life in … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, social studies
Making Gelato in Primary
Last week, Primary made gelato. They poured the ingredients for Italy’s tasty take on ice cream into the machine at morning meeting. By the time afternoon enrichment rolled around, their gelato was ready. While they enjoyed their taste of gelato, they invented different floors of gelato—some … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Primary, social studies
Primary Studies the United Kingdom
Primary recently moved their exploration of the continents to Europe! Their first country in Europe was the United Kingdom. This can be a confusing region because it is actually made up of four countries—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The children have been busy … Continue reading
Posted in Primary, social studies
Lower Elementary Learns About Hanukkah
Before leaving for winter break last month, students in Lower Elementary were given a presentation about Hanukkah from Ayelet Yariv, a frequent substitute teacher in our classrooms and an Extended Day staff member here at McGuffey. Ayelet, who is from … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Lower Elementary, social studies