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Games for Gains
6th Grade Inman Middle School
Melanie White & Kaylin Belisle

Inman Middle School 6th graders have been using card games to deepen their understanding of ecosystems and how they are connected. These card games, which were purchased with funds from Plus, enable students to dive deeper into a multitude of biomes and connect what we have been learning in class to real life scenarios. Students are engaged in hands-on learning while working with peers to explore a multitude of biomes and how different organisms depend upon each other to survive as well as compete for resources. They are also learning about the importance of using more renewable energy sources and the effects of using non-renewable energy on our environment.

On November 4th, Henry Theater Club (5th-8th grades) took a field trip to The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center in Huntingdon, TN to watch Bethel University’s performance of Newsies: The Musical. Students were so captivated by the exceptional performance and enjoyed learning about the 1899 newsboys’ strike in NYC. They learned about unions, strikes, and the unfair treatment of child laborers. After the performance, students enjoyed a delicious lunch at Mallard’s Restaurant. We are so thankful to have been able to take this trip which was made possible by our PLUS Grant, “Setting the Stage for the Future”!
-Samantha Lindley-Murphy
Henry Elementary School