What?
- Hoedown including:
- Games/Activities
- Students will assist in planning and leading Old West themed games and activities during the hoedown.
- Snacks
- Created by Ms. Ottenbacher’s FACS Class
Students will take turns serving the snacks/samples.
- They will also be responsible for answering questions about their recipes.
- Decorations
- Designed and created by Ms. Vainikka’s Art Class
- Students will be organized in groups and will research designs for creating an Old West themed stage/backdrop for the event. They will also be in charge of set-up and takedown of decorations. Old West Traditional Tales and Folklore
- Created in Ms. Stone’s English Class
- Students will read and perform tales for families around a pretend campfire circle. Tales are traditional Old Western folklore.
- Old West Information
- Historical pamphlets created by Ms. Hexum’s Social Studies Class
- Students will research and create historical brochures during class. During the event students will hand out the brochures to guests to inform them about the historical context of the Old West.
- Authentic Old Western experience
- Students and families will have the opportunity to eat snacks, listen to stories, and engage in fun Old West themed games all while observing what the students have been learning for the last two weeks!
When?
- End of the theme unit: Friday, May 10th @ 7:00 PM
Where?
- Weber Middle School gymnasium
Who?
- All Western Wonders students and their family members are welcome to attend
- Some chaperones will be needed to help run the event
- 7th Grade Students
- Parents/Family
- Staff/Faculty
Why?
- To authentically assess the students’ understanding of the Old West unit by involving all content areas, including all students in the planning process, and giving students the opportunity to use the knowledge they have learned in a hands-on way.
