Sugaring with Slopeside
This morning, the Explorers welcomed Doug Brown of Richmond’s Slopeside Syrup to share with us the process of maple sugaring, with an emphasis on the economics. First, Doug shared with us the sugaring...
View ArticleMaple Sugaring at the Audubon (#vted #cesuvt #resvt)
This free slideshow design customized with Smilebox We spent much of this chilly afternoon enjoying the outdoor classroom of the Audubon Nature Center in Huntington, gathering some more first-hand...
View ArticleVisiting Montpelier
Today, we spent the day in Montpelier watching the business of our state in action! When we arrived, we met Richmond Representative Anne O’Brien and made our way to the 3rd floor to the House Gallery...
View ArticleA Chat with the Senator
This morning, we had the good fortune to spend some time with Vermont’s Senator Patrick Leahy via an online chat live from his office in Washington D.C. While we were waiting, we caught a bit of the...
View ArticleThe History of the Old Round Church
This year, the Old Round Church is celebrating its Bicentennial and all of Richmond will be helping to celebrate this momentous occasion. The Richmond Historical Society invited the 4th Graders at...
View ArticleSketching the Old Round Church
Today, we ventured back to the Round Church, but this time, Ms. Elliot and Ms. Satu were with us as we learned about the architectural features on the outside of the Church and discussed the best...
View ArticleFort Ticonderoga
Today, we visited Fort Ticonderoga in New York to learn first-hand Vermont’s role at the Fort in support of the Colonial Army during the Revolutionary War. We were part of a platoon of soldiers...
View ArticleHands-On Google Apps
Last week, Mrs. Finnegan (CESU’s Tech Integration Specialist) came to our class and talked to us about appropriate and responsible use of our Gmail accounts. I was quite impressed with the knowledge...
View ArticleVermont History: A to Z
This spring, we spent a lot of time learning about Vermont’s history through exploration on field trips, books in the classroom, historical fiction, and even a video or two. Scholars chose a specific...
View ArticleA Soggy Day in Shelburne
Free slideshow design personalized with Smilebox Today, we braved the non-stop rain for a day traveling through time at the Shelburne Museum. Scholars explored the Steamer Ticonderoga, built in...
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