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This week in biographies:
1/2: Our class began learning about Noah Webster and his American dictionary and spelling book.
3/4: Congratulations to the chapter title winners for our Benjamin Banneker biography . We also began a lapbook we will be creating for our next unit.
5/6: We wrapped up our unit on Isaac Newton with some discussion about the nature of being simultaneously large and small. We are moving into our unit on Sojourner Truth.
7/8: Students participated in an informal socratic seminar and worked on generating follow-up questions for discussion.
See homework below for grades 5-8.
Homework
Homework
Due: 10/28 and 10/29
Due: 10/28 and 10/29
5/6: (W) Learning Ally - Listen to Introduction and Ch 1+2 / (Th) Read Introduction and Ch 1+2
7/8: R/A + Reading Log: Copernicus - Ch 8- Epilogue; Learning Log
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Mountain Lab School
November Biographies:
1/2 - Noah Webster
3/4 - John and Abigail Adams
5/6 - Sojourner Truth
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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