This week fourth graders began wrapping up their study of the novel "The Family Under the Bridge" by Natalie Carson Savage. In an effort to gain a better understanding of the plight of the characters, students participated in a "Homelessness Simulation." Working in "families," they attempted to locate places in which they might seek shelter if they were homeless, taking into consideration such factors as weather, available food supply, security, etc. Afterwards, students attempted to survive a month on a limited budget, through the virtual reality game, "SPENT."
