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What is Classics Club?Classics Club was created over 20 years ago to
provide a club atmosphere for elementary students
It is being revitalized to provide a place for K-6 students to develop experiences similar to those in NJCL
We call it “parva” NJCLClassics Club is designed for students in public,
private, and homeschool groupsIt is an enrichment activity, for in the classroom
or after school
What is included?Members receive an activity packet, with activities in
Ancient GeographyClassical ArtClassical Mythology Greek and Roman Culture Greek and Roman History Latin Grammar Latin Vocabulary Olympics – Greco-Roman Sports
Students chose 2 activities from 6 of the categories to complete to earn stickers for their standard
When 6 stickers have been earned by the students, they receive a certificate of completion & ribbon
Sample Activities ART Challenge Activity: Mosaic
Students create a mosaic.
LATIN VOCABULARY Challenge Activity: Picture Dictionary Students create a picture dictionary with animal and nature words
from the Exploratory Latin Exam
ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY Challenge Activity: Make a Travel Brochure Students create a travel brochure advertising visiting locations in
Ancient Greece which were important to heroes (Hercules, Theseus, Perseus)
OLYMPICS -- GRECO-ROMAN SPORTS Challenge Activity: Olympic Games II Students develop and celebrate their own set of Olympic games,
creating modern equivalents (ex: Friscus for Discus)
The Pilot ProgramGroups who had shown interest from across
the country were invited to participate9 groups participated81 students were membersIn June, surveys were sent to those who
participated and those who did not
Non-ParticipantsReasons for not participating
lack of school/district supportlack of timelack of student interestconfusion on part of sponsor about the
programAll who responded to this survey indicated
they would like to participate in the future
Participants
Public schools – 2 Private or Parochial schools – 1
Homeschool groups – 3 Homeschool family – 1
How was the program used?
Latin class – in class program
1
Latin class – after school program
2
Enrichment program (no Latin in school)
2
Classics related course – after school program
1
Other (NME prep course) 1
Participants were satisfied to extremely satisfied about cost of the program quality of materials
Overall experience with Classics Club: 2 - satisfied4 - extremely
satisfied
Participants were asked to provide their opinions of Activities:Ancient Geography
One group felt activities were too difficult. (grades 4-6) Another recommended incorporating changes over time and utilizing Google maps.
Classical Art
One group felt they needed more direction for activities.
Classical Mythology
Greek & Roman Culture
One group commented that while the topics varied, students felt they spent more time researching than applying skills
One group felt activities were too difficult. (grades 4-6)
One group felt there were not enough activity options.
Latin Grammar
Greek & Roman History
One group felt activities were too easy.
Another group did not complete because not all students study Latin.
Latin Vocabulary Olympics
One group felt activities were too easy.
Another group did not complete because not all students study Latin.
One group said not enough activity options.
3 groups did not complete this activity.
Additional FeedbackMonthly meetings were not sufficient for a club to
complete activitiesMore details and directions, especially in Classical Art.Offer some cooperative learning activities, more
application activities (ex: acting out Latin Grammar sentences)
Integrating parents more fully into the programThis is difficult, as some Classics Clubs involve one sponsor
and many childrenWorking with the community
We are thinking about an optional “Community Service” Badge
Students want more competition.One school created a school competition and judged
activities based upon Academic Merit, Creativity, and Overall Presentation.
The website was never fully implemented. We plan on incorporating competitions through the website.
Additional CommentsThe club helped one student gain interest in
Latin and go from a D to a B the next quarter. He loved the activities.
The students really liked the opportunity to demonstrate their skill sets without the pressure of grades!
Great ideas for activities with learning ideas nicely embedded.
The kids who did attend were so excited and went around saying "Salve!" to everyone. They love mythology!
SummaryOverall, Pilot Program members seemed
pleased with the programAreas to work on: Olympics, Latin Grammar,
Latin Vocabulary, & Greek & Roman HistoryProviding additional resources, clarifying
directions, websiteCommunity involvementCompetition
Food for thought:Several groups seemed interested in using the
program to help revitalize Latin programs in danger of closing
Several pilot program groups mentioned using older students to help facilitate the program
Some finished projects!
Photo courtesy of Courtney Hasner, Sponsor for J.P. Stevens High School & SubRosa Latin Academy
These students were able to enter projects into the NJJCL State Convention – look at all their awards!
Thank you to…
Pilot Program Sponsors
Yolanda BeltonCourtney HasnerDonna Metler Dana MillerSusan RohrbachCatherine Stancil
* While we had other Sponsors, these are the ones who responded to our survey. Without them, this presentation would not be possible!
Classics Club Committee Members
Zee Poerio, Classics Club ChairPenny CipoloneChristine Pham HahnKrystal KubichekLexie PhelanKris TracyMary Weaver