Sorting Voting Rights | 8th graders sorted how various roles could or could not vote throughout various periods in history. It was eye opening to see who could and could not participate in our democracy.
Biography
Ms. Sharping is a highly-qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience and middle school teaching endorsements in reading, math, science, and social studies. As a product of the Chicago Public School system, Ms. Sharping is dedicated to public school education and arts integration. Ms. Sharping graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned her masters from the American College of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Her favorite way to teach is through discussion, small group activities and projects. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, and playing competitive tennis.
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Preamble Art | 8th graders created visual representations of the US Constitution's Preamble as an intro to our unit on the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Jr. High Octoberfest | 6th grade is gearing up to represent Team Red in all the fun festivities and games for our Jr. High incentive!
Hungry? | What meal would you choose from the Neolithic menus that the 6th graders cooked up?
Concept Maps | 6th graders used concept mapping to help break down the informational texts on human populations and migrations thousands of years ago.
5th Grade Museums
Fun in the Sun | 6th graders got a little time to relax for a few minutes on the playground after a good week working hard and learning.
Inquiry Journal | 6th graders began working in their Inquiry journals to break down key vocabulary that would help us understand the essential questions guiding our units of study.
7th Grade Inquiry | Students drafted questions around the theme, "What does it mean to be American?". The question will guide our coursework throughout the year.
8th Grade Trip to Camp Duncan | 8th graders enjoyed an overnight trip to Camp Duncan climbing a tower, participating in team building activities and trying some archery and slingshot paintball. The whole group had a blast!
Student Council Spirit Week!
Annual Decatur Student Council Food Drive
Let's Get Cooking! 6th grade families are encouraged to send favorite family recipes that you enjoy making and eating as a family! It can be a fun, tasty snack or a comforting family dinner recipe!
JHS Incentive | Jr. High students enjoyed a fun afternoon of games and playing in the snow before the President's Day weekend.
JIGSAW Range of Responses | 6th grade students worked in small groups creating posters for a presentation of an assigned text focusing on the range of responses from individuals, groups, and nations during the Holocaust.
