Mrs. Smallwood’s first grade class used iCivics to determine what qualities a good leader possesses, and made that connection to our first leader, George Washington. Bailey Smallwood Hazel Green Elementary Laurel County School System First Grade
Students have been focusing their learning around what British Actions angered the colonists in the 1700s. One of the big events was the Boston Massacre. Students took an in depth look at a primary source piece of propaganda from the 1700s, the “Bloody Massacre”. After careful learning using an interactive tool on KET Learning platform…
Third grade students at Lynn Camp Elementary explored poetry by writing creative comparison poems. After learning about the history and future of space exploration, students incorporated their learning with literacy instruction. Students focused on using descriptive language, vivid imagery, and strong comparisons to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. They worked hard to choose…
In Mr. Cole’s 6th grade Social Studies class at Knox County Middle School, students had the opportunity to create a replica of an Ancient Egyptian pyramid, and it was one of the most interesting projects we’ve done this year. As we worked on our pyramids, students learned how the Egyptians used math, engineering, and teamwork…
Our ELA class has been enjoying an informational story about the Why is the Statue of Liberty Green. As we read, students worked hard to notice how text features help readers understand nonfiction texts. We explored headings to learn what each section would be about, looked closely at illustrations and photographs to picture important details,…
Our students recently had the opportunity to participate in Kentucky Heritage Days, and it was an unforgettable hands-on learning experience! Throughout the day, students stepped back in time to explore what life was like in Kentucky long ago. They learned how families lived and worked by churning their own butter, using a spinning wheel, and…
Knox Central Social Studies 1 Students travel back in time to appreciate art that is more than just vintage. Social Studies 1 students travel back in time…Well, that might be a wee bit of a stretch. Truthfully, they did travel around the room stopping at examples of art from the Byzantine period. Their mission? To…
Strong civic education depends on more than coverage and pacing guides. It depends on educators who continue to think seriously about the ideas beneath our work, including justice, leadership, character, and the responsibilities we carry in shaping young citizens. Opportunities that allow teacher leaders to step back from daily demands and re-enter those conversations are…
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…