Veteran's Day

Oak Grove students and staff presented an amazing tribute to our Veteran's on November 11.  Although the fabulous ceremony organized by the 8th graders for our local Veterans was perfect and memorable, the work that occurred behind the scenes is perhaps even more amazing.  Coordinated by the Social Studies teachers, a lesson was held with each class about the freedoms of our country.  These lessons to the younger grades were taught by the older children.  This teaching culminated in a video called "Why I Love my Country."

Other lessons were taught by the 8th graders to the younger children to help them learn about the meaning of Veteran's Day. Each group of 8th grade students designed their own lesson plan and had it approved by the younger grade teacher.  For instance, in kindergarten the children were engaged in games where they put on military jackets including Coast Guard life vests to learn about the branches of the service.   What a wonderful opportunity for our children to practice the 21st Century Skills of leadership, creative thinking, collaboration and problem solving.   Watch videos of this special learning by going to our website www.ogschool.org.