Grade 8 Embarks on Inaugural Trip to Washington, D.C.
This fall, Thayer Academy's Grade 8 class made history with their first-ever trip to Washington, D.C. The teaching team carefully designed the three-day, two-night adventure to balance engaging activities with meaningful curricular connections.
Students immersed themselves in some of the nation's most important cultural and historical sites, including the American History Museum, Natural History Museum, International Spy Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery. The trip wouldn't have been complete without visits to the national monuments and the chance to experience the grandeur of the National Mall.
Beyond sightseeing, the trip gave students a hands-on opportunity to connect classroom lessons to real-world experiences. Visiting these landmark institutions gave them a deeper understanding of the themes they have and will study throughout their eighth grade year. Visits to the Holocaust Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture brought deep reflections on history and civics to life in ways that made a clear impact on the students.
“This trip was a great experience for our eighth grade students and faculty,” said John Reid, Middle School Dean of Students. “We look forward to continuing this tradition for many years to come.”