The Art of Construction
"All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind." - Martin H. Fischer
Students show how Lady Liberty's Crown, created in Plumbing, soaks in a vinegar bath to get a historical patina color.
A student uses traditional plumbing techniques to sculpt the crown.
Mr. Johnson works with his students to troubleshoot and brainstorm prototypes.
Students show off the coat sculpture stands - a collaboration between plumbing and welding.
Creating Lady Liberty's Crown is a Test of Craft to Create a Work of Art
Mr. Carbone, Plumbing Instructor Describes his Students' Work.
Mrs. Leonard teaching math in the welding shop
Measure Twice, Cut Once...
"When we can make math tangible, actually see and hold it, true learning and understanding occurs. The often dreaded abstract nature of math becomes real; the connections are made."
Hear Mrs. Leonard share her thoughts on how the Ellis island project is an example of her math teaching come to life.