In this project we’re dealing with Victorian times and why some children went to school, and why some children didn’t go to school.  Oliver Twist, a novel by Charles Dickens, exemplifies this situation.

In the English classes we are working on children labour during that time and we’re comparing it to our current situation.

Here you have a video of children lavour in Victorian times.

We also have seen that this situation has happened, and is still happening in some countries around the world. We have seen some examples but here is a new one:  KIMANI MARUGE, a man in Kenia who couldn’t go to school because he was poor and schools weren’t free. In 2003 there was a new law in kenia that regulated schools and they were free for everyone. Kimani Maruge went to school at the age of 84 because he wanted to be a vet and take care of his animals. That man was included in the book of records and later went to the United Nations to give a speak about the importance of FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR ALL THE CHILDREN.

Hi there!

Have you ever felt bored about the heroes or villains every story tells? Do you ever think about creating new heroes or villains? Would you like to do it? It is your opportunity!

On this first project, MARVEL STUDIOS sent us an email in order to inform us they are out of ideas and they need our help. 6th graders need to think and create a new hero and villain for their movies.

In order to carry out this task, they will work on the physical  descriptions and their personality. It is a very complicated task!

Be ready, here we go!