On September 29th, the NBS Middle School class re-tried Joan of Arc, with the 5th- and 6th- graders as jurists. While the trial differed from Joan’s 1431 trial in many ways, the spirit of the 15th-century trial filled the Middle School classroom for weeks as they prepared. Background information about the events that led to […]
Joan of Arc Retried, Found Innocent!
Joan of Arc: saint or heretic? hero or traitor? These were the questions at hand as the NBS 7th & 8th graders represented either the prosecution or defense team or portrayed historical witnesses as Joan faced charges of heresy and treason. Both charges had ample evidence on both sides, making this an intriguing and exciting […]
GratiTUdESDAY, 10/10/17
Did you know North Branch has a Wish List? On this #GratiTUdESDAY, we offer a big thank you to the Bautista, Duncan, Ferrall, and Priani/Saby families for making our wishes come true by donating items from the list. Check out the Wish List by following the link: https://north-branch-school.org/fundraising/wish-list/ Pictured are students using new Chromebooks purchased […]
The Joan of Arc Trial
On Thursday, the middle school students staged a mock trial of Joan of Arc. Students prepared for weeks, researching and practicing their roles as lawyers, royalty, and townspeople who knew and interacted with Joan. Katrien coached the prosecution. Jennifer worked with the defense and volunteer judge, Paul Kosmas, kept the courtroom in order. Students had […]
The Joan of Arc Trial
On September 24th, the middle school students staged a mock trial of Joan of Arc. Students prepared for weeks and played parts such as lawyers, royalty and townspeople who knew Joan. The 5th and 6th graders served as the jury. Here is a summary of the trial: In May of 1430, while holding off Burgundian […]
