We managed to almost not get rained on today...only hailed on slightly.  Students participated in a Quest around the neighborhood looking for signs of the history of the area.  We then spread out on a walk towards 43rd searching for aspects that created the identity of the neighborhood.  An interesting discussion ensued when we returned to the class -- Do the residents of a neighborhood affect the identity of that neighborhood more than the infrastructure of a neighborhood?  The debate heated up as the students discussed who or what was to blame for a neighborhood that is deemed 'unsafe'.  This discussion will serve as a great launching pad for after spring break when we start delving into the issues involved with urban planning.

Homework:
Due 3/22: FINAL Draft of Medieval research paper is due Friday.

Due 3/22: Medieval Speed Meet preparation -- know everything you can about your character and be ready to meet other characters on Friday. 

Due 4/2: Illustrated Urban Planning term.  Needs to include printed term, definition, and a visual representation -- with color!  If you were absent on Wednesday -- please see Sarah for your term and a new vocab sheet!

Due 4/9: Service Reflection -- this is an independent school, community, or garden reflection that follows the What? So What? Now what? format


Remember to get your permission slips signed and turned in for Spring Field Studies! 

Due 3-22: 8th grade only:Rough draft of I Am poem
8th graders should be starting to work on the first drafts of their speeches!

Due 3-21: 7th grade only, service speech rough draft

6th and 7th graders: You received paper work for your marine biology trips.  Please turn that back in as soon as possible!