Month: January 2015

History Fair Interviews 1-30-15

Tahir and James interviewed Carol Mosely-Braun for his History Fair topic. That is what History Fair is about. 7th graders work on History Fair, and Liv interviews my wife about Oprah Winfrey’s affect on her life.

Grace Leads 5th Graders in Immigration Google Maps

Grace led Mrs. Senetra’s 5th grade class through our Immigration Google Map exercise. Each immigrant (5th graders) is going to plot his/her journey from the hometown and home country to the possible port and the eventual destination of Ellis Island. Students can add pictures and…

6th LASS News 1-29-15

What a great week. Students have researched their Homeland and trip to America. Now they are researching where they would have settled in New York City, the tenement houses, the less-than-ideal conditions in their neighborhoods,and their commute to Ellis Island. Next week Thursday is Move-Up…

Immigration Google Map

Students are creating their immigrant journeys from their homeland before they became processors. Grace took the lead.

Marissa H. Talks and Works with History Fair Students

Mrs. Howe’s daughter Marissa spent the day at Quest Academy and worked with seventh and eighth graders. Marissa qualified for National History Day and finished 10th in the nation with her documentary. She also qualified for the final four at the State History Fair competition…

Beowulf Presentations 1-15-15

Seventh graders showed their knowledge of Beowulf. Sara, Chloe, and Aleah present a 3D map. “” Your browser does not support the video tag Your browser does not support the video tag Trevor presents a map. Your browser does not support the video tag Max…

Eighth Graders Peer Editing

Eighth graders are using Google Docs Shari g to peer edit the Animal Farmessays. What a great tool. Your browser does not support the video tag Your browser does not support the video tag Your browser does not support the video tag

Advisory iPad app Charades

Our advisory played iPad charades for our weekly team building activity. Scotty Tries Everyone tries Mr. Shilhanek fails at 80’s music, something in which he is excellent in knowledge. Girls Do Well