Old World Meets New World: Marina loved the article about The Columbian Exchange, she enjoyed how many of our foods came from different parts of the world, and how Christopher Columbus brought about the exchanges between countries. She was fascinated when comparing the instant speed of internet today compared how mail was delivered by boats and horses taking months to arrive. Great job Marina

The Pilgrims Come to America: Ethan did a good job today reviewing the dates and location where the Pilgrims landed. He also explained the how a storm blew them off course causing them to land in Massachusetts. Unfortunately that landing caused most of them to starve and freeze loosing more then half their population, during the first winter. Ehtan told how the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn and fertilize with a fish. We completed vocabulary words and learned the difference between facts and opinion. Great job Ethan

New World Explorers: Anna and Quinn did a great job today as they were introduced to Ponce De Leon, naming our state "Florida". The Lewis & Clark Expedition, crossing from St. Lewis to the Pacific Ocean. They had a fun time learning about the history of the New World. Great job Anna and Quinn.

The Pilgrims Come to America: Ethan did a super job reading and reviewing the story of the Pilgrims. He responded well to questions asked after the study. Why they left England?
Who helped them survive? What did they do to help them? Who stated Thanksgiving? Great job Ethan.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Jackson did well reading the articles of "The Lost Colony of Roanoke", The Jamestown Settlement, and the Pilgrims. Jackson was asked questions asked during reading and he responded with the correct answers. Great Job Jackson.

French and European Explorers: Marina did well today. She completed a test today, getting a passing score. She was cooperative and involved. good lesson

French and English Explorers: Continued lesson detailing inventions such as the compass and how it was discovered. Additional details about the success and failures of the explorers. The geography and charting of their courses. Marina added to the list of things learned in this lesson on the KWL chart. Very good lesson

Early French and English Explorers: Marina was introduced to French and English Explorers from 1450 to 1687. European nations sought to claim land in the New World, French and English leaders fought each other for power and territorial rights. Some explorers wanted a shortcut to Asia, others claimed the North American eastern coast, and Canada. Marina read about their exploitations, success, and failures. Very good lesson

Hispanic Heritage month: Anna and Quinn studied Hispanic countries. We read about the countries and their geographic location near the US. The culture and famous Hispanic Americans and their contributions. Great class Anna and Quinn

Will and I reviewed the concept of Articles and Amendments in the U.S. Constitution. He read from the text about these concepts, and then we discussed how they are used today. He is very interested in the subject, and he likes to read aloud.
His memory is good, too.