Sixth Grade Sedulous Scholars: Two Very Busy Days!

Thursday was a busy day in the suite as we finished up studying the Sun, Earth, and Moon so that we could be ready for the test next week. We decided that while the math team was out working, that the rest of us would put together a little jingle rap with motions to remember the phases of the moon and which direction the phases faced. you will see two pictures that your scholars can explain beginning with Addie as the New Moon and ending with Ashton as the waning crescent. We had a great time putting it together and performed it for the math team students upon their return.

Friday was a blur as we started the day with a pop quiz, read a chapter in A Tale of Two Cities, went to PE class, set up for the assembly, tore down from the assembly, turned our room into the three French Estates for history, and wrote legislation for Forensics.

Scholars are studying the French Revolution and reading both A Tale of Two Cities and The Scarlet Pimpernel to weave together a picture of the time period. While doing so, our class was divided up among scholars to depict the clergy, aristocracy, bourgeoisie, and peasants. There were those of us who were homeless, those who purchased extra apartments for a decent tax, and those who did nothing but collect taxes. The bourgeoisie finally decided that enough was enough and joined with the peasants to revolt against the aristocracy and clergy. I hope it was a beneficial learning experience for all.

For Forensics class we continued writing the legislation for the two bills that the sixth grade will present to the administration. The two bills they decided were most important were 1) adding black to the dress code allowance, and 2) microwaves available for lunches. Scholars voted on sponsors of the bills and those sponsors are preparing the bills for review next week, and then the following week will accompany the President and Vice President to the Headmaster's Office to present. If the Headmaster allows the students to present at a board meeting then they will do so.

The day ended with Jonah and Jared representing our class in the school wide Geography Bee. Congratulations to both boys as they earned first and second place respectively! I am so proud of them, and we will be encouraging Jonah as he works toward making it to the state competition.

Next week will find us busy preparing for testing, memorizing our poetry for the coffeehouse, and working on Forensics. Stay tuned for more from the suite!

Enjoy the photos and have a great weekend!