Session 3, Nov 29-Dec 3

This session is unlike any our learners have experienced.  Immediately upon returning to Acton, we were thrust into the world of Colonial America in 1776, faced with the harsh taxes and proclamations from King George.  

 

As subjects of Britain, King George's representative graced us with numerous rules to follow.  Eagles were taxed for eating lunch, going to free time and every time a pencil was sharpened.  But it was King George's proclamations that were the worst!  Eagles were forced to work at their table spots, unable to wear hats or sunglasses, could no longer take off their shoes, and had to sing "Hail to the King" when his representative arrived.  King George even made a proclamation stating everyone had to ask the Guide for permission to change activities!  It would be a grave understatement to say the Eagles dislike King George!

 Thursday, we took a look at what the American colonies did when faced with the same problems.  Eagles found that the colonies revolted against King George by refusing to follow his proclamations, drafting and signing a Declaration of Independence, and defeating the British in battle. 

Because of King George's harsh proclamations, the Eagles were unable to talk during Core Skills, so they chose to cast a silent ballot to choose the Declaration of Independence they would all sign. 

    

Friday, when King George's representative arrived, the Eagles chose to revolt! They presented him with their signed Declaration of Independence and took their chance seeing if their attempt was a success.  Sadly, the colonists (needing to roll a 1 or 2 to win) rolled a 4 and lost the Revolution! Due to their choices, King George punished them with 3 days of morning free time at their table spots and lunch inside at the kitchen.  

The colonists can redraft a Declaration of Independence and revolt for a second time on Wednesday! 

In writing, Eagles have been challenged to research about a future pet for our studio!  Their research will be used to write a pitch persuading their fellow Eagles and parents to choose their pet.  Eagles are pitching goldfish, guinea pigs, milk snakes, betta fish, puppies, and the most poisonous snake in the world. 

 

 

With our new Colonial Acton experience, we have been able to incorportate STEM challenges into our normal Quest time.  This week, Eagles were challenged to create a boat that floats and would not sink with weights, the longest paper chain using only one piece of paper, the strongest bridge out of spaghetti, and a set of stairs for the elves using only aluminum foil.