As I sit here still at school at 6:30pm, I know I have probably lost my mind. Believe it or not, I'm not even tired simply because of the great research and discussions my students and I had during today's practice. I think I learned as much as they did about Christopher Columbus...His son was one of the 1st slave traders starting back in 1505. He and his men cut off body parts of small children just to check the sharpness of their blades, yet we have streets, schools, and holidays after this man. Part of our state capital is named after him....I'll stop here, but I could go on and on. One of my students said it best, "If he were alive today, he would be in jail or definitely on trial for the many murders he committed. Instead we celebrate him like a hero."
I am still on cloud 9 after my time with them. I am so excited to see and hear them debate this topic. I hope to see you there on Thursday!
Now it's time for me to get this 2 mile day completed, get some dinner, go to bed, and start all over again tomorrow.
Check back for footage from the October 27th Debate Day!
I am still on cloud 9 after my time with them. I am so excited to see and hear them debate this topic. I hope to see you there on Thursday!
Now it's time for me to get this 2 mile day completed, get some dinner, go to bed, and start all over again tomorrow.
Check back for footage from the October 27th Debate Day!
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