{"id":242275,"date":"2024-12-02T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/?p=242275"},"modified":"2024-12-02T21:03:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:03:41","slug":"colonial-newspaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/colonial-newspaper\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonial Newspaper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In Quarter 1 of 2024, our students participated in a project-based learning experience. They brought history to life by creating a Colonial Newspaper that portrayed life in one of the 13 original colonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This initiative challenged them to explore historical events, discover stories of marginalized voices, and work together to craft a representation of the era\u2019s complexities. Through research, creativity, and teamwork, they produced thoughtful and engaging work that reflects both their knowledge and their unique perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today, we are proud to showcase three standout submissions from our Social Studies 9th graders, highlighting the exceptional effort and dedication they poured into this meaningful exploration of our shared past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-6b63abdc33054de8bc971f724db5e949\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">Saajidah Docrat: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-1fc89359738a6edfd9463056fb45452d\">Forgotten Voice of Omar Ibn Said<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"242281\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-1.jpg\" alt=\"Newspaper-style article titled &quot;Forgotten Voice of Omar Ibn Said,&quot; featuring an introduction about Omar Ibn Said, his life story as a scholar captured and enslaved, and an image of Omar with Arabic script and a map in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-242281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-1.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-1-1280x1810.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-1-980x1386.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-1-480x679.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1414px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"242280\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-2.jpg\" alt=\"Continuation of Omar Ibn Said's biography, describing his enslavement in South Carolina, conversion claims, Arabic writings, and respectful treatment in later life. Includes images of a historical building and text reading, &quot;I'm not your slave.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-242280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-2.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-2-1280x1810.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-2-980x1386.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-2-480x679.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1414px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"242282\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-3.jpg\" alt=\"Collage including a photograph of Omar Ibn Said, an excerpt from his Arabic writings, a historical map of Africa, and a plaque detailing his life as a Muslim scholar and slave in the United States.\" class=\"wp-image-242282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-3.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-3-1280x1810.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-3-980x1386.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-page-3-480x679.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1414px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5327c0f5-668f-4afe-a3a3-0f3cd3dc2b74\" href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saajidah Docrat-Forgotten Voice of Omar Ibn Said<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saajidah-Docrat-Forgotten-Voice-of-Omar-Ibn-Said-3.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5327c0f5-668f-4afe-a3a3-0f3cd3dc2b74\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-cf4cf4f8949fb49571d09a7c439bf11a\">  ______________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-235830e0318c32fa9d8b612a31c3eaf8\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong>Mohammed Ibrahim:<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-bad4dd914beee7a5d92519887bb04454\">Ayuba Suleiman Diallo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"2245\" data-id=\"242286\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"A biography-style document detailing the life of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, also known as Job Ben Solomon, a former enslaved man who regained his freedom. Includes an illustration of Diallo, text about his life, enslavement, and achievements, as well as sections on the immorality of slavery.\" class=\"wp-image-242286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-1-1.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-1-1-1280x1811.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-1-1-980x1386.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-1-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1587px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"2245\" data-id=\"242283\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-2.jpg\" alt=\"A poster summarizing the life of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo. Includes his biography, key facts, a notable quote, and illustrations. The illustrations depict a ship transporting enslaved individuals, a plantation scene with laborers, a portrait of Diallo, and a courtroom setting representing his path to freedom.\" class=\"wp-image-242283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-2.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-2-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-2-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-page-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1587px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9bdced87-ff2e-47cf-bb17-ea70ad0f4fc1\" href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohammed Ibrahim &#8211; Ayuba Suleiman Diallo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mohammed-Ibrahim-Ayuba-Suleiman-Diallo-4.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9bdced87-ff2e-47cf-bb17-ea70ad0f4fc1\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-cf4cf4f8949fb49571d09a7c439bf11a\">  ______________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-acf95ac15000b1099dd5ba5201fde86e\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong>Jamal Sayad:<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b343a6e77083e9ead0f36f92a5be196a\">South Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" data-id=\"242285\" src=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"A project poster outlining the life of slaves and colonists in South Carolina, focusing on geography, industries, and lifestyle. Includes maps, historical images of plantation life, and details about the role of slavery in South Carolina\u2019s economy.\" class=\"wp-image-242285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina-1280x1810.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina-980x1386.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina-480x679.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1414px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-3587f06f-b304-4791-b164-20fdffd387c6\" href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">_Jamal Sayad &#8211; South Carolina<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bayaanacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jamal-Sayad-South-Carolina-4.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-3587f06f-b304-4791-b164-20fdffd387c6\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-f5cf4a2ebf360bf56d57fd6ba30cdd3d\">    ______________________________________________________________________________<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Through these standout projects, our 9th graders have demonstrated their ability to connect with history in meaningful and creative ways. By exploring the triumphs, struggles, and lives of those in the 13 original colonies, they have taken a look into the past while reflecting on its connection with the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We are proud of their efforts and the thoughtful perspectives they have shared through this project-based learning experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Quarter 1 of 2024, our students participated in a project-based learning experience. They brought history to life by creating a Colonial Newspaper that portrayed life in one of the 13 original colonies. 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