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3rd Grade Debates: Should people eat bugs?
3rd Grade Debates: Should people eat bugs?
Third-grade students in Ms. Sampedro and Mrs. Podolanczuk’s class at Washington School worked hard on writing opinion essays as part of their final unit of study.
Students collaborated in partnerships to develop strong claims and used evidence from articles to support their opinions. To bring their learning to life, they practiced public speaking skills through a lively class debate on the topic, “Should people eat bugs?”
This engaging activity directly ties to our Profile of a Rutherford Graduate (PORG) by helping students develop as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and collaborative team members—all essential skills for success in school and beyond.
Women’s History Month project reinforces communication
Women’s History Month project reinforces communication
Second-grade students at Washington School developed communication skills by learning to conduct a thorough interview. In celebration of Women's History Month, students selected an important woman in their lives to interview. Through thoughtful questions and meaningful conversations, students showcased the contributions of these women. Students recorded answers to the interview questions on posters and presented their findings to their class.
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