Recent ActivityTaking an extended trip to a new and different place is a tradition at the Aspen Community School. The eighth grade trip is a huge undertaking by teachers, students and parents. This trip asks a lot of teachers who are charged with carefully crafting and bringing to fruition this transformative experience. It asks a lot of parents who help organize fundraising activities. The eighth grade trip asks a lot of students who must prepare for the trip and successfully participate in the experience itself. Although the challenges of such a trip may appear daunting, the rewards are excellent and lasting. Our goal is to create an experience that is educational and unforgettable.
Class Announcements Final Formal DinnerHere is the link to the Forbes Island Restaurant- a small manmade lighthouse and underwater restaurant right in the middle of the bay on Fisherman's Wharf. Very exclusive, reservations required weeks in advance, dress up required, super cool factor.
http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/Menu.aspx?VID=8&R=141201&HID=24051 Right now this is the #1 choice of the 8th grade. Jack London- The Fire- Due Monday 12/14nRead by Monday and be prepared with:
SF Assignment Update 11/29/11Class of 2012- we are preparing a great trip and curriculum to match. Right now, the 2 novels will be included, plus some short stories and current events. CHECK THIS PAGE OFTEN AS IT MAY CHANGE EVERY WEEK!
Novel- The Balloon Boy of San Francisco (backordered- will read second semester) - students will read, summarize, discuss and learn the geography of the city from the events Topic: 1906 earthquake - read The Fire by Jack London - study personal and news accounts - write opinion paper based on research Topic: Northern California during the Gold Rush & Western Expansion - learn about the history & geography of the Sierra Nevada mountain range - on the train thru docent narration and viewing car - read "The Lake of the Stone Mother", a short story by David James Duncan - listen & discuss "The Sea Wolf" by Jack London, chapters 1-3. - read & discuss "In Golden Gate Park That Day...", a poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti - excerpts from "The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride" by Daniel James Brown. (see assignments due 12/7) Novel: Dragonwings, by Lawrence Yep (ordered 11/29) -read and blog about the book -study Chinatown history and prepare a tour together of that neighborhood ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL INCLUDE POSTING MAP MARKERS TO GET ORIENTED TO THE CITY 2012 8th grade trip datesWe will...
DEPART from Glenwood Springs Amtrak station @ 1pm on Saturday May 5 RETURN to Glenwood @ 12pm on Friday May 18 Billy, LouRae and the 8th grade class have NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY MAY 21 We will start on Tuesday May 22 working on panel presentations and graduation speeches. bluejay1967@gmail.comUse this address to share Google docs with me.
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