Students examine the role of shadow puppets. They create their own puppet and put on a play.

Pupils study the House on Mango Street.

Students explore the Anglo Saxon world view, preparing them to fully explain Anglo Saxon literature.

Students explain what the knowledge of DNA can tell us about ourselves and other organisms and species. They also explore the systematic study of the human genome.

Students research one 20th century Oregon city, focusing on its population changes and the reasons for the changes. They write an expository essay which includes graphs/charts.