During this three week session the Middle School will be doing a Mock Trials Simulation, focusing on the McCarthy Trials and the Trial of President Harry Truman. They will learn about the roles and processes in a courtroom and each person will research and play a specific character role at the final exhibition during a mock trial. In addition, they will have a close examination of the build-up to the end of World War II, Cold War, and many of the characters and forces involved. They will learn how to differentiate between truth and propaganda and further tune their own moral compasses by standing in the shoes of key historical decision-makers.
For Writer’s Workshop, Middle School Eagles are going to be working together to write their apprenticeship emails and role-playing interviews (by phone and in-person). This will be a great opportunity for new Eagles to get some momentum toward getting their apprenticeship and the more experienced Eagles to pass on knowledge they have learned. They will use each other to brainstorm, narrow down, and contact apprenticeship opportunities. This will be a great time for you, as a parent, to ask about what your Eagle is interested in and share about how important networking has been important in your experience.
