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Friday, September 24, 2010

Chihuly Glass Art - A Nonscience Career

Blown glass is not only an art, it demonstrates science in motion. Dale Chihuly explores the world of glass and brings it to life in exciting ways.

Visit his exhibit in New York City's Botanical Garden. He also has creations at:
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, Miami, Florida
  • Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Garfield Botanical Garden, Chicago, Illinois
His main website also will take you around the world to view his creations.The following pictures are from the internet.

http://s3.artknowledgenews.com/files/DaleChihulySunsetBoat.jpg


Saturday, September 18, 2010

INB or Interactive Notebooks

We've just completed our second week!

 This year we are including a new approach to classroom learning. Students will be recording their learning in spiral notebooks. The right side is what we learn together in class (input). The left side will demonstrate what the student has learned (output).

On Monday students will be given their user name and  password for the e-book. Our science textbook is available online. It also included handouts, reading check points and many other aids to help your child learn.

By next weekend, students are asked to register as followers for this blog. Being a follower allows for their questions to be sent to me as an email.



Tuesday, September 7, 2010

First Day of School

Welcome!


It's going to be an excellent year. This is where you will find important information about upcoming projects, in class assignments, and where you may ask questions.

Students need to register as "Followers" so that they may participate in posting comments.

I am looking forward to another great year.

Ms. Spellman



IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOOL PICTURES: Monday (13)

FAMILY DINNER: Thursday (16)