FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
The lights blazed from the windows of Mount Hope Christian School on the evening of March 19, 2009, for the school's Social Studies Fair. This year's theme, "For God So Loved the World," colorfully wound its way through the classrooms with each grade level representing one of the seven continents. History, culture, art, geography, politics, and local issues were among some of the areas explored. Each child presented a specific project and shared their research with parents and fellow schoolmates. Days prior to the fair were spent with desks pushed aside and children working enthusiastically to compile their written reports, artwork and photographs on colorful display boards and models.
The Kindergarten classes learned about the continent of Antarctica and Arctic. They explored the geography, the weather and animal life there. They also investigated what the scientists are studying on Antarctica.
The First Grade students studied the continent of Africa. They learned about some of the countries located in Northern, Eastern, Central, Western and Southern Africa. They learned about the climate and vegetation, the wildlife, the people, the homes and languages of the continent. They also explored the art and music of the culture in Africa.
The Second Grade students learned about the continent of Europe. Each student picked a country in Europe to research at home. With the information they gathered, the students wrote a small paper and decorated a display board with pictures, graphs, etc. about their country.
The Third Grade students learned about the continent of South America. Each student was assigned a country to research plus one French Protectant (French Guiana). They made a fact sheet and created a travel brochure advertising the unique aspects of the country they researched.
The Fourth Grade students studied the continent of North America. Each student was assigned a different American Indian tribe and researched the tribe's lifestyle and type of dwelling they lived in. They made a fact sheet and a realistic model of the dwelling demonstrating their research.
The Fifth Grade students studied the continent of Asia. Each student chose an Asian landmark, either historical or natural, and studied its appearance, significance and history. They made a fact sheet and a realistic model of their landmark, demonstrating their research.
