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“Oh, Rats”
Information & Persuasion

Overview The sixth grade “Art of Argument” is structured using two of the Readers & Writers Workshop units – Information & Persuasive Writing and leverages Albert Marrin’s book “Oh, Rats! The Story of Rats & People as the anchor text […]

July 4, 2020

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Historical Fiction

Overview In this unit, five to eight books are prepared ahead of time for students to choose from and make an informed selection for the unit ahead. Their selections inform their book club groups. Their book club groups work together […]

July 4, 2020

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The Art of Argument The Poverty Cycle:
Causes and Solutions
June 18, 2020

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Understanding the Agricultural Revolution: A Simulation
June 18, 2020

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Discovering Ancient Civilizations: A Silk Road Simulation
June 18, 2020

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SDG #2 End Hunger
June 18, 2020

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Adopt-A-Family: 8th Grade Mini Quest Project

In 8th grade, in preparation for the Quest capstone passion project that starts in semester two, the students are tasked with working in groups to complete a mini quest. The mini Quest is a short version of a Quest and […]

June 17, 2020

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High School Well-Being | Identity & Alliances: Building Empathy & Understanding
October 1, 2018

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SDG #12 Responsible Consumption & Production
October 1, 2018