During this session, Elementary Eagles will explore the history of Ancient Civilizations. This quest is designed to help develop collaborative group work skills, presentation skills, and research tools, while learning about different Ancient Civilizations and their origins. At Acton West, we encourage Eagles to find answers independently, take charge of their education, and share their findings with peers. Over the next five weeks, the Eagles will sharpen these skills through discussions about ancient cultures and myths to draw comparisons and contrasts, thus practicing more than just regurgitating information found online or in books but truly synthesizing it.
We are excited to introduce these stories through various cultural traditions while encouraging the Eagles' love of literature. Through these stories, myths and legends, the Eagles will learn the power of narrative on paper, through oral storytelling, and in art.
We will wrap up our session with a field trip to the Blanton Museum of Art. There, the Eagles will walk through the ancient art collections, exploring pieces on display and learning the significance of myths and legends involved in these artifacts. Not only will they see the artifacts, but they will also learn more about careers in art history, philosophy, and antiquities.
Finally, we hope you will join us at the ES Exhibition!
Kelsey & Ashley - Elementary Guides
