The Battle of the Bands project is an authentic way for students to communicate their understanding of content. Multiple talents and skills are fostered throughout the process: collaboration, research, and making connections through writing, choreography, instrumental, singing, etc. The project has evolved and students continue to impress us. This latest video is a gem and Read More…
The Giver
We Are Gloggers
Check out Matt’s (C pd) glog on the Declaration of Independence. This is the first time we’ve used glogster, an interactive online poster site. Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think.
Bringing Independence Back…YUP!
Blaine, Kenny, Kyle, Mark & Ryan performed their song, “Independence Back,” to a popular Justin Timberlake tune (very popular artist this year). The band’s performance elicited a positive reaction from the audience and obviously the judges! Their humor, well-written lyrics, and team work worked in their favor and they won the Battle of the Bands Read More…
And He Stung Us Like A Bee…
A student in N period originally planned to perform his poem for the Battle of the Bands and Poetry contest. Fortunately, it evolved into an opera solo to the delight of the audience, including our principal! Let us know what you think about one of our crowd favorites. LED Text Scroller Battle of the Bands Read More…
Westward Expansion & The Path to Civil War
Fare Thee Well Lobsters!
Students wrote and performed songs or poems applying their knowledge of the Road to Independence. The steps leading to the American Revolution were clearly communicated in an engaging way to a diverse audience including students, teachers, our vice principal, our principal, and curriculum supervisors. One of the most popular and well received performances came from Read More…
Drums of War…
Causes of the American Revolution on Prezi
The American Revolution
Use the slideshow to test your knowledge while focusing on the words and deeds of people. The Test is tomorrow. Washington Crosses The Delaware View more presentations from social studies .
Preserve the Black Run Preserve
Our 8th grade field trip included a hike to the uplands, water quality testing, identification of flora and fauna, and a tour of detention ponds by the staff of the municipal utilities authority. All of this took place right in our backyard. The United Nations designated the Pinelands an internationally recognized biosphere and we are Read More…