Middle School Project PeriodProject Period is a two-week, experiential study of three historical and cultural topics. Sixth graders participate in a simulation of the culture of ancient Egypt and study archeology. They spend four days on the campus of Miami University where they work with Egyptologists, anthropologists, and research librarians. Seventh grade students focus on an exploration of Appalachia. Going far beyond movies and books, students utilize hands-on projects, speakers, and immersion trips to better understand Ohio's largest subculture - Appalachia. The exploration culminates with a trip to Berea College in Kentucky. In eighth grade, the cultural focus is on learning about the Amish, Quakers, and Shakers of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The historical focus is on either Gettysburg or colonial Philadelphia. A five-day trip to these areas serves as a culmination of the year's study of United States history. |
