Armchair Archaeologists

Middle school students were transformed into armchair archaeologists this week when they had the opportunity to take part in a virtual archaeological excavation in search of artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia in Mr. Duke's social studies class. Based on the choose-your-own-path format popularized by Oregon Trail, University of Chicago's Oriental Institute created an interactive dig simulation in which students can choose among three different quests: the role of agriculture; science and inventions; and the development of writing. Upon choosing a quest, students familiarized themselves with a map and determined dig sites where they spent an allotted amount of time and funds to excavate and hopefully dig up artifacts that support their scientific thesis. After each find, students had to analyze and catalogue their discovery. After four items were found, students had the option to move toward creating a virtual museum exhibition, where they wrote information labels and placed their artifacts on display.

Making Masks

Students in Ms. Bernosky's 3rd grade class learned all about the Cherokee tribe and the Trail of Tears in their social studies lesson this week. They also learned that the reason the Cherokees make masks is to honor people.

In This Together

Students in Ms. Bryant's High School art class worked on abstract drawings in response to the year 2020. The image above was submitted by Sascha Ayach, 10th grade.

Blue and White

Students in Morah Aviva's ECE4 class learned all about Israel this week in celebration of Yom Haatzmaut. Students decorated their own shades of blue Israel picture, were tasked with writing the number 72 for Israel's birthday, and perfected their writing skills by adding the word Israel in English and Hebrew.

Family Fun Jr.

We are super proud of 4th grade student Liviya Schlachter who has published her very own e-magazine titled Family Fun Jr. You can check out her first issue here. Want more? Feel free to subscribe here. Kol Hakavod!

Tundra

Students in Ms. Bigham's lower Montessori class have been learning about new biomes every Monday. This week they learned about the Tundra. The students were asked to research an animal that calls the tundra home and explain features that help it survive in the biome. Check out 1st grader Dov's response about the snowy owl here .

One on One

Students in Morah Alissa's ECE3 class enjoyed some special one on one zoom time this week where they got to choose what they wanted to learn about! Jordie, pictured above worked on her letter sounds and then chose some of her favorite books for Morah Alissa to read.

Am Yisrael Chai

COVID-19 did not get in the way of RMBA celebrating Israel's 72nd birthday in style! Students in lower school started their day with a division-wide Hallel, which was followed by a community-wide car parade in honor of Yom Haaztmaut (Israel's Independence Day). We were honored to partner with Bnei Akiva, United Orthodox Synagogues, NCSY Southwest Region, and Shevet Ramon. Thank you to our amazing shlichim Aviva and Ori Friedmann for coordinating the fun, spirited, and heartwarming activity. Thank you to all of the parade drivers who brought smiles (and loads of candy) to Houston's Jewish community!