Furman Trip

March 21, 2019

We had a wonderful trip to Furman to view an actual University. We learned a lot from our guide and sat in a real classroom. We also saw some students in their lecture classes. The campus was beautiful and the student center had anything you could desire for lunch. We hope you enjoy our pictures.

"Bronco Buster" by Frederic Remington

A true Remington bronze statue visited us at Welcome Elementary. "Bronco Buster" portrays a rugged Western frontier, cowboy character. It was the first and remains the most popular of all of Remington's sculptures. Great appreciation goes to Mrs. Ralph Johnson for allowing Mrs. Simmons to borrow this beautiful bronze statue.

Frederic Remington

Frederic Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. We learned about his style of art and also had a "Remington Bronze" to visit our class. We hope you enjoy our slideshows of Remington.

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

The Gateway Arch National Park is in St. Louis, Missouri. We researched the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse and the Museum. This park recognizes President Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the American West to the pioneers. After our research, we built 3-D models and put our displays in the Media Center.

Viewpoints

Students in fifth grade Challenge will look at America through a variety of "Viewpoints". As students progress through their Social Studies curriculum in their homerooms, we will build upon this knowledge in Challenge. The American way of life throughout history will be viewed through music, dance, and artwork of various kinds. Students will understand that not only did the facts of history occur, but the history made a significant impact on people and their way of life.

Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer was an American landscape painter of the 19th century. Fifth grade Challenge students analyzed his painting, Veteran in a New Field, and wrote about the emotions of a Civil War soldier. We looked at the viewpoint of this soldier as he stood in his field of wheat after returning home in comparison to a battlefield in Gettysburg. Through his emotions, students created a monologue for the soldier.

10/28/2018

Introductory Activites in Fifth Grade Challenge

2018-2019

We had a great first week. Our activites included our favorite pop song, "You Can Have It All", sharing our hopes and dreams and painting a Chinese haiku written by the students.

Students are learning about "Viewpoints" by sharing their thoughts about a variety of current issues in today's world.