Category Archives: social studies
Preparing for Model U.N.
The Upper Unit at McGuffey had the privilege to speak with the Deputy Regional Director (Europe) of the Diplomatic Security Service of the U.S. State Department. He then connected us with the Regional Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy in … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
Tomato juice and similes
Did you know that tomato juice is the state beverage of Ohio? The intermediate and upper units of McGuffey know that and much more about the state of Ohio as we explore Ohio History. We have looked back into Ohio’s … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, language arts, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last week in the Preschool we talked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his significance in history. At this age, we try to find a gentle way to talk about this subject. We began with a basket of eggs … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, preschool, social studies
Visit to Jungle Jim’s
Right before Winter Break, the primary through upper units took a field trip to Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield. Students were guided through the store and learned about the foods of different cultures and communities as well as learning … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, intermediate unit, primary unit, social studies, upper unit
Intermediate and Upper Social Studies
In both the intermediate and the upper units, we studied our land and its first people. We found out where and why “tribes” settled in certain regions by the artifacts they left behind. We got to examine genuine Native American … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
London Underground
Last week in the preschool we talked about the United Kingdom. To begin the discussion, we introduced our own small-scale version of the London Underground. We talked about many of the major landmarks in London, and how you can get … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, preschool, social studies
Visiting the Farmer School of Business
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, along with Susan and Marcia, were guests at the Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. We were given a tour of this incredible building. The architecture is stunning … Continue reading
Posted in math, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
O Canada!
Today the preschool began a week of discussion about Canada. We watched a short video about a child who lives in Canada, and followed she and her family as they went snow-shoeing and ice skating on the Rideau Canal. Then we … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, preschool, social studies
The River of History Flows
In Social Studies, we just finished our models of flatboats and pioneer dwellings as we study “Westward Expansion”. We are following Lewis and Clark on their adventures moving in to the war of 1812.
Posted in history, social studies, upper unit
Famous person presentations
The upper unit has been working on their “Famous Person Presentations.” They had to select an important person from the time of the Revolutionary War and research and present to the class as if they were that person. The entire … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
