History, Math, and Fun—Online! Third Graders Learn about the Boston Tea Party during RCDS@home

Third grade students concluded their discussion of The Boston Tea Party with a Zoom "Tea Party." Students attended the party with tea or a beverage of their choice and homemade cookies, which were part of a fractional math activity that doubled as a lesson on baking colonial oatmeal cookies. They also shared Boston Tea Party poems and answered trivia questions like: What group, led by Samuel Adams, was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?

"The Zoom Tea Party was our way of bringing together history, math, practical skills, and personal expression—all online. It was a fun activity that brought smiles to our students' faces as they gained new knowledge," said Ms. Aventuro. Ms. Hauben added that they asked their students to share what they learned with their families. "I hope the event sparks some interesting conversation with families at home! I know I've been recounting it enthusiastically at my house," she said.