Today’s art class for Neutrons, Electrons, and Quarks focused on wax resist painting with watercolors. We used Spirals by Louise Bourgeois as our inspiration and attempted to execute a similar technique. We used tape to create a grid (or other negative space)
STEM: Box Observations
Both Neutrons and Electrons started this co-op session with a two week unit on making observations and conclusions. Each group made a large list of observation words / adjectives and then made observations of each of 10 boxes. Then, given
Gym: Relays and Climbing
Neutrons, Electrons, and Muons led our warm-ups today and enjoyed a running and mirror activity. They then competed in relays with pool noodles between their feet. Lots and lots of laughs! Quarks enjoyed their climbing spot together. It’s so fascinating
Writing Workshop: Final Drafts!
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Art: Isometric 3D Drawings
Today in art, Neutrons and Electrons worked on drawing 3D structures using isometric paper (if you wish to print a few pieces of the paper, a template is here). We talked about using the grid lines to help give the appropriate
STEM: Thinking Games
We ended our year playing some fun thinking games. It was a great class of everyone working together! In case anyone is interested in the games:
STEM: Static Electricity w/ Balloons
First, a HUGE thank you to Vicky who planned today’s lesson! We worked with static electricity! We started with the basic “rub a balloon on your hair and see what it sticks to” and these results varied… so we experimented
Writing Workshop: 2nd Drafts
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Gym: Eggs and Tennis Balls
Neutrons-We practiced different paces of running, then partnered up for some tossing activities. They practiced toss and catch, then tried it on one foot, between the legs, then two balls at a time. The partner connections, communication, and collaboration were
Writing Workshop: Continuing the Writing Process
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