Hoooooraaaayyyy! Fall Break is here! I plan to spend time hiking and snoozing. What about you? Post your thoughts and what you are up to this week below.
Today, we learned about the ancient Native American culture known as the Olmecs. Scientists and historians believe they lived in Meso-America as long ago as 2,500 B.C.E. Their culture disappeared...and no one really knows why. Among the many artifacts found where the Olmecs once lived was a strange figure many have compared to an astronaut from today. Of course, this figure was created over 2,000 years ago. What do YOU think this artifact represents? How do primary sources sometimes leave us with more questions than answers? Post your thoughts! I can't wait to read them! |
AuthorMs. Melody Stephens is in her 21st year of teaching, 15 of which have been in 5th Grade at Emma B. Ward. The topics the author discusses in this blog are intended to be from an unbiased and neutral point of view and provide an extension of classroom instruction. BLOG EXPECTATIONS
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August 2015
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