Authentic and Deeper Learning in Journey’s 8th Grade

Haley wrote a novel. Chloe installed clean water filters in a rural Nicaraguan village. Simon studied the evolution of music and is ready to jam on the guitar. Serena tapped the wisdom of the elderly. And John explored static electricity. Do you want to see what 8th Graders are truly capable of when they’re empowered to create their own authentic projects? See below for the presentation topics and line-up.

Wednesday, June 4                       (5:00-8:00 PM)

Emmy                     Rethinking Dyslexia

Lexi                         3-D Printing

Chloe                      Clean Water

Serena                    Tapping into the Wisdom of the Elderly

Carson                   How to Songwrite 101

Tiana                      Upcycling

Bryce                      Body Boarding

Spencer                  The Other Side of Food

 

 

Thursday, June 5                            (5:00-8:00 PM)

Jake                         Criminal Surveillance

Tyler                        Hot Wheels

Jonny                      Static Electricity

Shannon                 Modern Food: Not the Same As It Used To Be

Carmel                    Boogie Boards

Suha                        Animal Cruelty

Shilan                      Styles of Photography

Daisy                       Evolution of Pointe and the History of Ballet

Natalie                    Process of a Crime Scene Investigation

 

Friday, June 6                                     (6:00-9:00 PM)

Bella                        Vegan, Vegetarian, or Omnivorous?

Bree                         Therapeutic Riding

Sophie                     The Need for Adoption

Simon                      Evolution of Music

Bas                           Belgium and Its History

Sierra                      Life in Animation

Hayley                     A Novel Experience