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This week in biographies:
1/2: Our class created laurel wreaths to wrap up our study of Plutarch and his writings on the Romans. We also began our unit on Daniel Boone.
3/4: We read and discussed our new biography about Benjamin Banneker.
5/6: Students began working on a cinquain poem about Isaac Newton and we discussed the sad beginning to his life.
7/8: We spent our class reading and discussing the introductory chapter on our new biography about Nicolaus Copernicus.
See homework below for grades 5-8.
Homework
Homework
Due: 9/30 and 10/1
Due: 9/30 and 10/1
5/6: Read / Annotate: Isaac Newton - Ch 3 - 5
7/8: R/A + Reading Log: Copernicus - Ch 1-3
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Jacques Cousteau
the joy of learning together
October Biographies:
1/2 - Daniel Boone
3/4 - Benjamin Banneker
5/6 - Isaac Newton
7/8 - Nicolaus Copernicus
Course Description:
In Great Biographies, we interact with biographical works about classical thinkers, notable scientists, and formidable Americans. We spend time learning to think critically about the contributions of these historical figures - noting the good, the true and the beautiful - through reading and discussion. We use our virtues as a lens through which to discern character.
Course Objectives:
Engage the life-stories of people in a variety of time-spaces
Practice and grow in the art of dialogue and inquiry
Acquaint ourselves with individual impact on, or contribution to, unfolding human affairs
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