First Graders are learning about the rule making process in a democracy. We learned about the traditional voting system this week, but next week we will explore creating our own representative systems for creating rules.
Students were challenged to create their own rule or law for kids. Many were very thoughtful in creating environmental and safety oriented rules. Others took on tough issues such as, "kids should be able to do whatever they want" and "we shall eat candy for breakfast on Fridays". Luckily, cooler heads prevailed and both of these initiatives were vetoed, in the voting booth.
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It's been an amazing two weeks in Project Studio! First, Second and Third Graders have all begun their weekly classes. Plans are in the works for Fourth, Fifth and Sixth graders to come for special lessons and projects that integrate directly with their Social Studies Curriculum.
In the past two weeks we have introduced universal themes such as Relationships, Power & Change, and Adaptation. We explored the life of Leonardo Da Vinci who was a prolific disciplinarian as an Artist, Scientist, Architect and Inventor. We are learning and practicing strategies that will help us work in small collaborative and creative minded groups. Our brand new Project Studio space continues to be a great source of excitement for kids and teachers! We are freshly stocked with anything and everything we will need to create amazing projects. As the year progresses I certainly hope that parents will stop by and experience the work that will undoubtedly fill the space. |
"Project Studio is a virtual playground where students engage in divergent thinking exercises using a variety of educational modalities to arrive at an elevated result."
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