| Seeing in a New Way | 9 February, 2012 |
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These past few weeks have been filled with an intensive art unit, some super fun field trips, and, of course, our standard academics. Below are some of the highlights from these fun-filled and busy two weeks:
* When was the last time you looked at something in a new way? Thanks to our artist-in-residency, Claire Emery, the Journeyer boys have been discovering ways to view the world around them in unique and interesting ways. Using detail and thematic colors, the boys have created kaleidoscopes which are absolutely beautiful. Through this project, they learned the power of tenacity. And they felt the pride inherent in a job well done.
During this intensive art unit, the Journeyers also created artistic tiles depicting the four elements of the natural world. Using their curiosity and creativity, students discovered how to create the ephemeral elements which shape Planet Earth. To complete this project, we went on an exciting field trip to the ZACC, where the students used their knowledge of color and design to create truly beautiful artwork. We are excited to show off our masterpiece at Saturday’s auction! A huge thank you to to the following people, without whom we could not have created this amazing product: James for constructing the beautiful wooden frame. Claire Emery for her valuable time in teaching our students creative artistic design. And the Fogertys for their help in designing and assembling the final masterpiece.
* When was the last time you looked at something in a new way? Thanks to our artist-in-residency, Claire Emery, the Journeyer boys have been discovering ways to view the world around them in unique and interesting ways. Using detail and thematic colors, the boys have created kaleidoscopes which are absolutely beautiful. Through this project, they learned the power of tenacity. And they felt the pride inherent in a job well done.
During this intensive art unit, the Journeyers also created artistic tiles depicting the four elements of the natural world. Using their curiosity and creativity, students discovered how to create the ephemeral elements which shape Planet Earth. To complete this project, we went on an exciting field trip to the ZACC, where the students used their knowledge of color and design to create truly beautiful artwork. We are excited to show off our masterpiece at Saturday’s auction! A huge thank you to to the following people, without whom we could not have created this amazing product: James for constructing the beautiful wooden frame. Claire Emery for her valuable time in teaching our students creative artistic design. And the Fogertys for their help in designing and assembling the final masterpiece.
* Do you remember how to do long division with a double digit divisor? How quickly can you simplify unlike fractions? Can you add 78+54 in your head without writing anything down? Do you remember how to use a protractor to draw an angle that is larger than 180 degrees?These are some of the math concepts the Journeyers are currently perfecting. Boy oh boy are they hard and oh boy are they fun! The boys are enjoying the delight of being challenged by harder math. Of course, we could not be such talented math-magicians without the expertise of our parent helper, Michael Curtis. Thank you, Michael, for your dedication, patience, and brilliance. You are truly making a difference in these students’ live.
* “Cresendo!” Said the alien. “Adagio! Forte! Ignore...” Thanks to an alien which invaded the University Theater, the Journeyer boys learned all about symphony history and composition. Specifically designed for fourth graders, the Missoula Symphony put on this incredible show which the Journeyer class was lucky enough to attend. And it was awesome. Using a perfect blend of entertainment, comedy, and education, we learned the different components that make music beautiful. And, of course, visiting the university also gave the students the opportunity to throw snow into the river, a pasttime beloved by all young boys.
