Jacob has a unit in social studies where they travel the Oregon trail leaving from Independence Mo. They have to decide on supplies to take and then leave behind for lightening the weight as they cross swollen rivers, deserts, rough plains. They choose their families and are dealt "fate" cards where things happen to them and they have to learn to cope. Some of them make it and some don't, just like it really happened. They also earn points to help them on their journey. Part of that included Jacob making a sod house out of dirt, sticks, and sod, and corn fritters which he looked up on the web and fried up to serve to his class. It's a fun project that all the kids have done, one they remember. I just hope he makes it all the way! :)
Jacob had his spring concert at school last night. They sang a few songs and then he got to play the metalophone? with a group of other instruments. And of course, the night wouldn't be complete without a trip to the local ice cream store afterwards. Of course, the adults enjoyed it too!
