5th graders have been studying Washington D.C. and presidents. They each chose a president that they could relate to and built a relevant monument to honor them. Here are a few:
JFK's convertible monument and William Taft bathtub monument
Ms. Thorne from Point University came dressed as a historical figure and told of her life story. Then we made projects to go with what we learned. We absorbed information about Rosa Parks and how one person can make a difference.
If you look closely, you will see more than your average ocean fish. These students were assigned a type of coral, a unusual fish, and their favorite ocean animal to study, sketch, and paint. It turned out fabulous!