Category Archives: Social Studies
Job Interviews and Planetarium Experience!
Wow! Â Thursday was a very busy day, as students went right from P.E. class to attend the Ameritowne Job Interviews. Â All of the 4th grade students, that’s right, all 117 students were interviewed by a high school student who is … Continue reading
Young Ameritowne Primary Elections
Today our class held the primary election for our day at Young Ameritowne. Â Although we do not visit Lakewood, Colorado and spend a day at Ameritowne until Wednesday, March 8, the democratic process of electing student government officials has begun. … Continue reading
National Geographic’s Giant Map
Today we had a guest visitor Dr. Rebecca Theobald share the National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps program with our 4th grade students. Â First, we want to thank Dr. Theobald a professor from Colorado Springs, for taking the time to travel … Continue reading
Topographic Maps of Colorado
Our 4th grade students have been learning about Colorado geography. Â Since we have such fascinating state geography, with so many different regions, it has been a great opportunity to create a physical model of Colorado. Â Students formed into groups to … Continue reading
A Perfect Performing Arts Day!
Our students started their school day performing the play “One Happy Family” for an audience of 2nd grade students. Â We had a very polite audience and look forward to performing for the 2nd grade students every other week. Note: The … Continue reading
Student Council – Class Representatives
Today is our first Student Council meeting of the school year. Â Our students who decided to run for “class representative” each shared fantastic speeches. Â Our class elected the following representatives: Avie, Cadence, Aniya and Medardo. Â We are very excited for … Continue reading
Part of Your World
Students are currently exploring their place in the world. We recently created a triangle chart that started with ourselves as a part of University Schools, a part of Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, the United States of America, North America, and … Continue reading
Two of Denver’s Fantastic Museums
We had a wonderful day exploring two of Denver’s fantastic museums. Â We enjoyed our morning at the History Colorado Center. Â Ask your student about who they became in Keota the high plains town of the past. Â What were some of … Continue reading
An Amazing Day at Ameritowne
What a memorable day!!! Our 4th grade students became the citizens of Young Ameritowne in Lakewood, CO. Â Over 100 University Schools students became managers, accountants, doctors, police officers, investment consultants, personal trainers, cashiers and dozens more career fields and opportunities. … Continue reading
Young Ameritowne Jobs
After a long process of submitting job applications and interviews, the official job posting was completed today. Â Ask your student about their job for Ameritowne. Â The job training begins on Friday, February 12 for the five different job areas. Â Job … Continue reading