For the last few months Avery has worked hard on a social studies project on the first people of California, and she and her classmates presented their work to families last week. (Avery’s focus was the homes of the Chumash people.) From the school newsletter:

“Students worked in groups to study a tribal nation indigenous to one of the regions of California,” explains teacher Valerie Welsh. “The student-driven projects integrated science and the overarching theme of systems.” Within each region of California—desert, central coast, southern coast, central valley, and mountains—students selected a tribal nation to research and then each student selected an area of focus, including homes and dwellings, food, tools and technology, and ceremonies and customs. Then, as a group, students worked together to share information about native plants and birds and to create a mural.

Adds Ms. Welsh, “We strive to use an inquiry-based approach like this cultural center in all subject areas, as students are better able to construct meaning about the world and their place in it. The students presented their information with confidence and excitement.”

-M

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