“Back in Business'' This has been a year of new beginnings and new routines for my sixth grade students. From learning to open lockers, adjusting to the middle school schedule and meeting new teachers, the students have shown that they were up to the task. I think that the students have gained valuable insight into their own learning styles and organizational routines.
We have spent a good part of the year studying the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. We are now studying the ancient civilizations of Africa; beginning with a look at the geography of the world’s second largest continent.
My sixth graders were very interested in the stories of the U.S. presidents. Following their lead, we also did a project called a “one pager” on U.S. presidents. The students did a fabulous job!
For my seventh grade students, it too has been a year of self discovery in terms of both learning styles, and organizational routines.
As a learning community, we have explored the answers to these questions.
How the Europeans transformed life in the Americas?
What essential ideas helped form the American identity?
What led to the American War for Independence?
We are finishing the year with a look at the Constitution; in particular the Bill of Rights and Civil Rights.
On a personal note, I am retiring after working in the Westampton School District for 29 years. It has been both a privilege and an honor to teach all of your sons and daughters that have graced my classroom over the years. I wish all of my students both past and present much happiness and success.