Region 15 Students Learning Collaboratively

Press Release

Nine Pomperaug High School students from Stacy Clark's freshman history class worked collaboratively with the grade six social studies classes at Memorial Middle School about ancient civilizations.  The PHS students created lessons and activities to teach the sixth graders about the belief systems of ancient India and China.

"Both grade sixth and grade nine social studies students are learning about ancient civilizations at about the same time," said Clark. "The freshmen, however, are learning about these civilizations at a much deeper level at this grade. Pairing the sixth and ninth graders together is a unique way for both groups of students to learn more about this subject."

The high school students brought games that they created to help the younger students learn about gods and goddesses, ancient Chinese theologies, and more.

Clark and PHS media specialist, Kelly Pelletier, escorted the high school students to MMS. The middle school social studies teachers are Barbara Marano, John Morris, and Denise Perugini. Additional photos and video can be found on the MMS Photos and Videos website.