When the 4th grade and I finished the book Adventures of Isaac Knight, based on the true story of a boy in southern Indiana who was an indian captive, we decided we wanted to keep meeting together once a week. Currently, we are reading Extra Credit about two students, one from Illinois and one from Kabul, Afghanistan, who develop a friendship by corresponding by letters. These two students learn about one another's culture, lifestyle, and traditions that unite them in friendship.
In order to provide a frame of reference for ECS 4th graders, I shared some of my video, pictures, and experiences from my visits to Afghanistan. Understanding the cuture of others allows us to develop relationships and value others, whether it is in the classroom or across the world!
Now, these ECS 4th graders are taking on a project that will sharpen their leadership, expand their influence, and allow them to impact the lives of families living in a refugee camp in an area north of Kabul. For just $57, food supplies can be distributed to a family that is barely existing, and the 4th graders will be challenging all ECS K-8th grade students to sacrifice spending or to do extra work at home in order to donate to the food distribution project. I am excited about feeding families, but equally as thrilled that our students are learning to serve others and to create positive change in the world.
So be ready for the poster blitz and the persuasive 4th grade presentations regarding this project! More information to come soon!
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2 comments:
Wow! That's really cool!
Mrs. Masterson,
I have liked our science note book. My favorite part is when we are writing because well um i like to write in my note book.
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