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Gilpin County students showcase interdisciplinary work on Great Depression and local history
Summary
Seventh‑grade students in Gilpin County presented interdisciplinary research on the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, using family histories and interactive quizzes to demonstrate learning and classroom engagement.
Seventh‑grade students at Gilpin County School District No. Re‑1 presented an interdisciplinary unit that combined social studies and English language arts on the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
Miss Myers, the class’s Seventh‑Grade ELA teacher, introduced student projects that included research on causes, primary sources and family stories. One student described local family anecdotes and wartime enlistment as part of the class’s oral‑history work. "These guys blew it out of the water," Miss Myers said of the students’ work, praising their research and presentations.
Students also demonstrated an interactive quiz platform used in class to reinforce learning and assess comprehension. Teachers said the platform offers features they prefer to older tools and can be used on phones or computers to engage families and students.
Students highlighted the benefits of small class sizes and one‑on‑one attention, while also raising concerns about bullying in transitional spaces and the need for anonymous reporting options so staff can investigate without retaliation.
The board thanked the students and teachers for the presentations. The district will continue using classroom walkthrough data and teacher goal setting to guide implementation of instructional priorities.
