Burnside Elementary recently highlighted our 5th-grade students during the monthly PTA presentation, which featured a living history museum! Students brought history to life by selecting a famous historical figure, dressing up as that person, and sharing their stories. Everyone had a fantastic time participating in this event! The presentations included figures ranging from Albert Einstein…
In Mrs. Terry’s 8th-grade class, students have been exploring the Bill of Rights to better understand the important freedoms and protections it provides for all Americans. Through discussions, hands-on activities, and real-life examples, they examined how each amendment affects their daily lives—from expressing their own opinions to ensuring fairness in the courtroom. After studying each…
In my classroom, I use Flocabulary as a powerful tool to support and enhance social studies instruction. Flocabulary is an interactive learning program that uses music, rhythm, and engaging visuals to help students understand key social studies concepts and academic vocabulary. One of the greatest strengths of Flocabulary is its ability to make complex topics…
This week in my classroom were able to talk about various kentucky history founders. We discussed Daniel Boone who aided in the discovery of Knox County as well as a former president: Abraham Lincoln. In kindergarten kids get a small background of what past means and who people in history are, they are what shaped…
Students in Mrs. Warren’s 5th grade social studies class used real life documents to explore what they thing was the main reason that caused so many colonist to die in Jamestown. Students explored things such as tree records indicating droughts, interactions with the local Powhatan tribes, records of colonist occupations who arrived in Jamestown, and…
Balloons Over Northern Parade Brings Learning to Life at Northern Elementary Northern Elementary recently hosted its annual Balloons Over Northern Parade, a beloved tradition led by our kindergarten and first grade classes. This event transforms our hallways into a celebration of creativity, history, and hands-on learning — and this year was no exception! In the…
Corbin Elementary had our first Student-led Academic Showcase. This night was all about students walking their parents through work they had been completing at CES. My reading students showcased their unit over Early American Civilizations. They made a codex like the ancient Maya over central idea. Parents were given a sheet that had questions to…
Ms. Brown’s 5th grade social studies class brought the Constitutional Convention to life in a fun and creative way—by designing a trail mix! As they collaborated, students demonstrated key skills such as cooperation, negotiation, and compromise to agree on the perfect combination of ingredients, just like our founding fathers did for our government 239 years…
This semester, our school celebrated history, heroes, and family fun all in one! Students explored the tall tales of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, learning about his amazing adventures and his loyal companion, Babe the Blue Ox. From creating lakes to chopping down forests, students enjoyed discovering how stories from long ago can teach us…
Fifth grade students at Menifee Central recently combined civics, creativity, and technology by using Canva AI to design their own games about the three branches of government. Working in groups, students researched the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches, then used Canva’s AI tools to design a game. Through this project, students demonstrated their understanding of…