4th Grade - The word of the day was Hoax. Hoax means a practical joke; something intended to deceive and sounds like Jokes. Today's pilgrim was Robert E. Lee, "The General from Virginia." As southern states began seceding from the Union, President Lincoln was looking for a man to lead his troops if military force was necessary. He wanted Colonel Lee, however Colonel Lee wanted to be faithful to his family and state. He led the southern army throughout the Civil War. While the idea of surrender was difficult for him, General Lee felt it was worse to send more men to die in battle. The warm-up activity was a Stories with Holes problem which the students were able to figure out. The affective lesson had students focused on the question, "Should a person try to be perfect?" After listening to the story Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes, students decided it would be better to just be themselves. The rest of the morning was spent starting the presentations that would lead to the rescue of their families.
5th Grade - The word of the day was Prototype. Prototype means an early or original example upon which later examples are based and sounds like Toe Type. Alfred Nobel was the pilgrim of the day. While many people associate him with the Nobel Peace Prize, many do not know that he is also the inventor of dynamite. Mr. Nobel had developed dynamite as a safe way to build bridges and roads through mountains. He never intended it to be used against people. The warm-up activity was a Stories with Holes problem. Students quickly determined the situation. The affective lesson had students discussing the question, "If many people believe that something is true, is it true?" The afternoon was spent finishing presentations to convince the G.E.T.U. to rescue the family from our researched locations.
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