Last week, 5th graders looked heavenward with Galileo!
They learned how, in 1609, Galileo pointed one of the first telescopes toward the sky and began unlocking mysteries that had been hidden from human eyes for centuries. They considered the question, “If you can’t see something, does that mean it isn’t real?” and read a portion of Galileo’s “The Starry Messenger”, written in 1610.
Students then learned the science behind a basic telescope and assembled their own, preparing to point them toward the sky. It was a wonderful connection to their study of the Renaissance, a period marked by curiosity, discovery, and a renewed desire to understand the world around them.
Furthermore, their math study of the number one billion provided another fitting connection as students considered numbers so large they are difficult to comprehend, like the stars in the sky. They were reminded of just how small they are and how great their God is, who holds even the stars they cannot number in their place.
We invite you to see our classrooms in person and discover an education rooted in Christ, grounded in timeless wisdom, and designed to cultivate a lifetime of learning, virtue, and purpose.
