Mini field trip

Today I took my grade 10 students on a class field trip to Starbucks. The lesson came courtesy of Gretchen. The students have been studying the enlightenment the past two weeks and learning about how the coffee houses of the 17th and 18th centuries were the place to spread ideas. We walked the few blocks to the Starbucks, they ordered some food and drinks and then took to their assignment which asked them to set up a way of life if they had just been on a plane crash on a deserted island.The discussions were amazing as they decided if they were going to be a Locke or Hobbes style government. All in all it was a great lesson. I am so fortunate to work at a school that allows these types of lessons. With the small classes and respect for student learning, it couldn't be a better school. 

Here are some pictures. 

Look at all these cats!