Focus on February: Learning History Through Song, a Club that Kicks, Driveline Music, and an Anti-bullying Award
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Helping students remember facts about history lessons can be a challenging task. One National Heritage Academies teacher has started to use music to help his scholars connect with the information, and his teaching style.
“As odd as it sounds, being proud of the fact of the kids remember what you taught the previous year is a nice feeling,” he said. “You know that something is lingering, something is sticking around. When it’s also retained knowledge, you understand what is there in the world or what happened.”
Prevail Academy Middle School Teacher Thies Ey uses the beat of a popular rap song to help students remember facts about Mesopotamia, the historical region of West Asia situated within the Tigris and Euphrates River system.
Read more about this event here.
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National Heritage Academies (NHA®) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
“As odd as it sounds, being proud of the fact of the kids remember what you taught the previous year is a nice feeling,” he said. “You know that something is lingering, something is sticking around. When it’s also retained knowledge, you understand what is there in the world or what happened.”
Prevail Academy Middle School Teacher Thies Ey uses the beat of a popular rap song to help students remember facts about Mesopotamia, the historical region of West Asia situated within the Tigris and Euphrates River system.
Read more about this event here.
Below are more links to special stories from the month of February:
- Balance, Focus, and Fun at Taekwondo Club
- Canton Teachers Make Driveline Song to Ensure Safety, Connect Scholars
- Endeavor Teacher Writes Anti-bullying Essay, Wins NHL Tickets, $10K for School
National Heritage Academies (NHA®) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.