Students explored Washington State's history, and as they've uncovered many fascinating stories, there might have been some important aspects that were not included in the modules based on the Reflection Cards they completed at the end of each module. This project invited them to research and present one of these overlooked topics, helping to complete the story of our state. Students created a tri-fold display that highlighted a significant yet often overlooked aspect of Washington State's history, culture, or geography.

Students work on identifying urban, suburban and rural settings. They drew their observations rather than listed specific features.

Documenting history, students took pictures of current playground. They illustrated changes to landscape as solar panels will be added to building and playground will be redesigned.

Students chose an issue they felt needed some positive change. They researched the issue and prepared a short speech and signs asking for that change. In an assembly, students spoke about their issue, explaining what change they wanted and why it was needed. Students then marched around the building sharing their opinion in a peaceful protest.

Winter Counts created by students! Walden School, Deerfield School District 109

Students created a museum display on the importance of elections based on the Rights and Responsibilities unit in fifth grade. We considered information like the structure of government and how they solve problems, as well as a citizen's right to vote and what they can do to go above and beyond that right.

Our Special Location The students used their collaboration skills to create a school mural that had symbols that represented our community and our special location. Students investigate how location, natural features, and climate shape daily life, and how goods and services are produced to address community needs and wants.

We thought of something that has multiple parts that work together to make something. Our class came up with a rainbow, and each color had a group of 3 or 4 students work together to design the part of the rainbow. Each color represented something that we learned about teamwork: strengths, sharing, kindness, collaboration, etc. The students got to choose what materials to use and how to show what they learned.

Students researched their own family immigration history or chose another history they thought might be interesting. Using the Wax Museum model, students dressed as the person and prepared a short explanation of who they were including the country of origin, the reasons for immigration, and the challenges they faced. An Immigration Fair was held allowing students to share their work. On the back of the display sheet students held was their written summary. As guests approached, students told their story. The experience allowed newer immigrants to have a voice and share their unique experiences!

Ancient Egypt Anchor Chart

State Scrapbook Page: Western Region

Our Changing Landscape classroom display with vocabulary word wall and anchor charts.