Nike Elementary School

Ms. McPherson’s third grade class wrapped up their Viking Quest with a gallery walk this week! Students rotated through groups, explored each resource they studied, and wrote down important information to show what they learned. It was a fun and interactive way to review their learning!

Mrs. Guenzler's third grade class kicked off their Vikings unit with an exciting Viking Quest that began in Scandinavia, the Vikings’ homeland, and took students across different countries in the region. Along the journey, students explored each country’s resources, harvesting and hunting to survive the long voyage. They encountered traders and exchanged their goods for resources not found in the region, such as silk and cinnamon.

This interactive experience included plenty of physical activity. Students rowed their longships each day to reach the next destination and worked together to turn wool into thread to repair their sail. A major highlight was when students faced a decision: attack a village in England or establish a trading post. After thoughtful debate, they chose to create a trading post, which allowed them to open new lands for exploration.

The students were highly engaged and demonstrated strong teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They are more than ready to dive deeper into the Viking Age starting next week!