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| After fifth grade’s trip to Jamestown in October, students came home with an idea: start their own colony at recess. Many fourth and fifth grade students have devoted their recess time since then towards the intricacies of starting Regents Colony. Students created a peace treaty - which all colonists signed - stipulating a legal framework such as no stealing between colonists. The Treaty has been remarkably effective says the Colony’s Herald, Maggie B., and she reports that the economy has thrived without marauders. Students buy and sell plots of land, collect rocks, thistle, grass, leaves and other treasures to trade for the resources they need to improve their homes and store fronts. They have appointed a mayor, host roving minstrels, and have negotiations with splinter colonies such as Coconut and Maple Kingdoms. Regents Colony is a beautiful example of how students’ imaginations are formed by what they learn in the classroom. Jamestown isn’t just a dry, dusty story from 400 years ago; it came alive for fifth grade students and in turn is informing how they see the world. Albert Einstein once said, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." And yet, this is only half the story. Young people’s imaginations are too often being formed by unworthy things which is why one of the goals of classical education is to expose students to things worth imagining and worth loving. |
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