Co-op in Review: August 27, 2015

This week, we contented to study life after the fall of the Roman Empire.  The main character in our studies this week was the extraordinary king of the Franks, Charles the Great, who is best known by his Latin title, Charlemagne.  During Charlemagne's long reign, he ruled much of what we know as western Europe today.  He was a Christian emperor and had a close relationship with the Pope.  Charlemagne had a deep love for Christianity and learning.  The Rhetoric class had in-depth discussions about the rule and reign of Charlemagne.  The approached difficult topics like how involved should our rulers and churches be with each other.  The Dialectic class started a three week long project--making life-like Viking Axes.  They cut out the axe blades this week and are looking forward to a vicious final product.  The Upper Grammar class made coats-of-arms, in celebration of the system of feudalism and manor houses.  The Lower Grammar class made replicas of jumping jacks--a popular medieval-era toy.  The Five in a Row class read the book, "Blueberries for Sal."  It's the story of Little Sal and her mother, who meet a bear and cub while out picking blueberries.  The kids then had a ton of fun doing a variety of blueberry crafts and activities!