This week in our third grade classroom, students spent time learning about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through stories, discussions, and hands-on activities, students discovered why Dr. King is an important leader in American history and why we honor him with a national holiday.We began by reading age-appropriate books and…
In 5th grade Social Studies, students at Wrigley Elementary are learning about events that led up to the American Revolution. In studying the French and Indian War, Mrs. Lewis and her students embedded several strategies learned through KEDC grants. Students used an OER Project graphic organizer to analyze sources related to the French and Indian…
Third grade students at Lynn Camp Elementary have been busy stepping back in time and learning about two famous inventors: Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison! As part of a research project, students explored the lives, inventions, and lasting impact of these innovative thinkers. Throughout the project, students developed important research skills, including identifying key…
Whitley Central Intermediate 4th graders have been learning about how historians understand the past by using firsthand and secondhand accounts. We discussed what these types of sources are and why they are important when studying history. Our class talked about how firsthand accounts come from people who were actually there, while secondhand accounts are created…
The Girdler Elementary third grade class visited the Lexington Children’s Museum located in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. The Lexington Children’s Museum offers opportunities for students to play, explore, and learn through a variety of interactive exhibits. During their visit, GES students participated in a fun hands-on learning experiences in the “Around Kentucky Gallery” exhibit…
We have been learning about our community and the jobs within our school and community. We had a visit from the fire department, a nurse from the health department and a visit from our SRO officer all telling us about their jobs and how they are important in our community. Brittney Campbell Brodhead Elementary School…
In the days leading up to Veterans Day, students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Greenup County School of Innovation participated in a meaningful, school-wide learning experience focused on the history and significance of the American flag. Through a carefully designed activity, students learned not only what the flag looks like, but what it represents…
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important historical documents that Americans can examine and learn about. Fifth grade students at Northern Elementary worked in small groups to interpret and paraphrase each key passage of the Declaration of Independence. Students used a thesaurus to help them understand any difficult vocabulary words and phrases….
Through encouragement from KEDC, I applied to serve on the Social Studies Review Committee for the Kentucky Academic Standards. This experience proved to be an invaluable professional development opportunity. Participating in the review process provided meaningful insight into how academic standards are developed and revised on a cyclical basis, as well as how vertical alignment…
What began as an inspiring email from Wendy King at the start of December—challenging us to find “Wicked-inspired” acts of kindness—blossomed into a full-scale mission for our first-grade classrooms. To bring the world of Oz to life for our youngest learners, we used a blend of AI-assisted lesson planning and creative design. Our “firsties” didn’t…