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Freshmen Bring Ancient Civilizations to Life
The Upper School Library looked a lot like a wing of the Smithsonian just before winter break when freshmen world history students brought ancient civilizations to life with exhibits that they developed as part of McDonogh’s inaugural Museum Project.
The exhibits were the culmination of a month-long unit. Working in small groups, students researched an aspect of ancient civilization, produced a bibliography, created an exhibit, and designed a tri-fold brochure summarizing the key information in their exhibit. The final requirement was to present their projects to teachers and classmates.
On December 12 and 13, the knowledgeable docents, with colorful brochures in hand, explained their exhibits to guests who visited the Upper School Library. Displays included topics such as the Gupta Empire, Egyptian Mummies, Roman Baths, the Coliseum, the Parthenon, and the Great Wall of China.
During the event, students were also given time to visit each other’s exhibits. “I learned a lot about many different ancient civilization cultures,” said one student. “It was a great project because you learn about your own research subject, but you also learn from the other exhibits, too,” added another classmate.
History teacher Jeff Sanborn, who heard about the museum project from a colleague at The Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, explained that the project is similar to a term paper. “The students choose a topic and turn it into a question. The exhibit and brochure provide answers to the question.”
“The inaugural year was a work in progress, but overall it was a success. The students did a great job,” said Sanborn.
Upper School Librarian Jersey Frederick agreed, “Next year’s freshmen will have the advantage of some great examples.”
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The Upper School Library looked a lot like a wing of the Smithsonian just before winter break when freshmen world history students brought ancient civilizations to life with exhibits that they developed as part of McDonogh’s inaugural Museum Project.
The exhibits were the culmination of a month-long unit. Working in small groups, students researched an aspect of ancient civilization, produced a bibliography, created an exhibit, and designed a tri-fold brochure summarizing the key information in their exhibit. The final requirement was to present their projects to teachers and classmates.
On December 12 and 13, the knowledgeable docents, with colorful brochures in hand, explained their exhibits to guests who visited the Upper School Library. Displays included topics such as the Gupta Empire, Egyptian Mummies, Roman Baths, the Coliseum, the Parthenon, and the Great Wall of China.
During the event, students were also given time to visit each other’s exhibits. “I learned a lot about many different ancient civilization cultures,” said one student. “It was a great project because you learn about your own research subject, but you also learn from the other exhibits, too,” added another classmate.
History teacher Jeff Sanborn, who heard about the museum project from a colleague at The Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, explained that the project is similar to a term paper. “The students choose a topic and turn it into a question. The exhibit and brochure provide answers to the question.”
“The inaugural year was a work in progress, but overall it was a success. The students did a great job,” said Sanborn.
Upper School Librarian Jersey Frederick agreed, “Next year’s freshmen will have the advantage of some great examples.”