Learner Spotlight

Josh Velarde, a 5th grade iLEAD learner, has spent much time studying Caesar Augustus! He participated in a Minecraft Academy class called “Pax Romana,” which gave him a good overview of the beginning of Rome, its battles, the geography, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra and Caesar Augustus. He also watched online videos of Rome and read numerous books. He then followed the steps of the writing process to develop a research paper. Next, he created a presentation board, wrote a speech, memorized it, and presented it in costume to his Classical Conversations community. He also enjoyed a Mediterranean feast with chicken kabobs, rice pilaf, Greek salad, tabbouleh, and date bars. Josh’s well-rounded experience enabled him to learn many things about Rome. Keep up the excellent work, Josh!