Electron Muon Writers Workshop The kids finished editing thier projects from last week and started the decorative process. They took their “currently lists” and decided what sort of paper they would like to use,what lay out,and what sorts of materials
Leaves, Australia, and Explorers of the World
Neutron Science We started on the topic of leaves – what’s their function in the summer? what’s happening to them now in the fall? why the color? The kids made some insightful observations at a variety of leaves that were
American Western Art, Zines, and Decibels
Quarks Math Club Our Math Club today continued our exploration of math and sound. After a snack, we divided into two groups and stood across the room from each other. Just how distance is measured in inches, feet, and miles,
Straw Flutes, a Tricky Spider, and Journals
Quark Unit Studies This week the Quarks learned about the continent of Africa. They are continuing to color their globes and filled in Africa this week. Also, they found Africa on a map and placed their native animal stickers on
Blacksmithing, Shields, and Glowsticks
Muon Magic Today the Muons learned about the history of blacksmithing and the various skills necessary for mastery of the craft. We discussed the differences between blacksmith and whitesmiths, and discussed the various changes metals go through when subjected to
Blueberries and Peaceable Animals
Quarks Unit Studies Quarks started class by marching and reciting the seven continents and then diving into North America this week. They found North America on their maps and placed stickers of native animals on the continent. Quarks were also
Measuring Feet, Teepees, Globes, and a Portrait Painter
Electron/Muon Writers’ Workshop This week instead of Art,the Electrons and Muons started their WW projects.This session we will be making art journals with a focus on writing.We are altering old books to use as our journals.This week the kids(and the
Piggies, Kites, and Art
Quarks Writers Workshop Quarks WW focused on emphasis and story-telling with elephant and piggie books. We went through several books discussing how caps = loud, italics = emphasis, small = quiet, etc while they helped me choose the correct tone
Butterflies, a Tree, the Sphinx, and Puppets
Quarks Writer’s Workshop For Quarks WW we read, “Not Your Typical Dragon” and discussed the uniqueness of us an individuals and how we bring different qualities to the group. We stamped our hands on friendship tree-shirts to make a collective
Skyscrapers and Impromptu
Electron and Muon Writer’s Workshop In electron and muon writer’s workshop on Thursday, we continued our discussion of point of view with a close reading and discussion of Carl Sandburg’s poem entitled, “Skyscraper”. In this poem, he personifies the building