A Night at the Museum

On February 20th, the Third through Fifth Grade students presented research done in the previous weeks to our school community. In order to teach research skills throughout the intermediate grades, each class studied and presented something different. 

The Third Grade worked in groups and learned about various explorers. Each group produced a display board with pictures and facts. Explorers like Ponce De Leon, Cabot, and Magellan came alive again.

The Fourth Grade studied the I & M Canal last fall. They took a field trip to various sites on the canal. As a research project, each student learned about a town that was located on the canal route and produced a tri-color brochure. As a class, they produced a huge map of the canal with the towns shown. 

The fifth Grade students each chose a Revolutionary War Patriot. They wrote research papers on their person and also produced a display board showing what they had learned. Some students even chose to dress like their person. Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, and Martha Washington came in costume.

Visitors to the museum were given a colorful map to follow. Every student they visited gave them a sticker after answering a question. Why do we do this? Research skills are important in 21st Century learning. While doing this work in school and gaining these skills, the students conquered some very challenging material. By holding a museum event at night, it became a way to celebrate the learning that took place with our school community. Part of our mission states we want to help people experience the support of the school and church. Celebrating children and learning accomplishes this.

Lynn Kahl, Principal