Quarter 2
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Superhero Element Research. Mr. Visconti's 7th grade scientists worked with Ms. J. to research scientific elements to make up superhero stories. We used books of photography as well as kid-friendly websites to learn about all of the properties of the elements. Seeing the cobalt isn't only blue but also silver gave us inspiration for a character. The element sulpher, known to be yellow and carrying the odor of rotten eggs, was a perfect villain for one student's story!
At OWN we strive to bring interdisciplinary learning to students, blending science, math, literacy and art studies all in one! The photography books were truly works of art to behold and sparked many students' story ideas for a brilliant assignment that Mr. Visconti co-designed with his department and co-taught with Ms. J.
This quarter, Ms. J. the Librarian and Mrs. Balfour, the Health Teacher, fine-tuned research lessons for health education and invited students to conduct research using scholarly and news articles, blogs and podcasts. We presented our lesson to the entire faculty as an example of the kind of collaboration we hope to continue at OWN 1!
This quarter, Ms. J. the Librarian and Mrs. Balfour, the Health Teacher, fine-tuned research lessons for health education and invited students to conduct research using scholarly and news articles, blogs and podcasts. We presented our lesson to the entire faculty as an example of the kind of collaboration we hope to continue at OWN 1!
It's always fun to see students and teachers building community and finding ways to unwind in the library. Math Teacher & Instructional Coach Mr. Enderes explores his artistic side with 8th grade artists. It was fun to hear a teacher ask the artists, "What kind of material is this? How do you use it?" Mr. Enderes took the leap to draw with gel crayons on canvas with a little help from patient 8th graders--who proved themselves to be excellent teachers.
It's always fun to see students and teachers building community and finding ways to unwind in the library. Math Teacher & Instructional Coach Mr. Enderes explores his artistic side with 8th grade artists. It was fun to hear a teacher ask the artists, "What kind of material is this? How do you use it?" Mr. Enderes took the leap to draw with gel crayons on canvas with a little help from patient 8th graders--who proved themselves to be excellent teachers.
Quarter 1
Research Inquiry Projects
Research Inquiry Projects
This fall, Health Teacher Mrs. Balfour and Librarian Ms. J. collaborated on a project to research an HIV/AIDS activist or advocate. After we learned everything they possibly could about their advocate, and connected personally to their life stories, we wrote letters to our heroes. Mrs. Balfour mails these letters to the advocates or their families! We were impressed by the diversity and creativity of advocates chosen.
High School Applications
High School Applications
With high school admissions season upon us, student artists applying to specialized high schools have collaborated with Art Teacher Ms. DeBerry and Ms. J. during lunch time to develop portfolio artwork. Lunch is also a time when students have worked individually with the librarian to research high school options using NYC SIFT, a website that draws on the DoE school statistics and allows you to search for your dream high school.
Mrs. Balfour checks in with students on their research progress after Ms. J. has presented several strategies for learning about HIV advocates using smart Googling with key words and through reading mini biographies and listening to podcasts. We also checked out the student-made film, "Home Is What You Make It," by an AIDS orphan activist in Africa, created through the ByKids organization.
OWNCS Elementary and Middle School both received generous grants from Lambda Literary to host authors and illustrators to share their published books and answer questions from students this spring! Stay tuned to find out what authors we will be welcoming to our libraries for after school events. Families are welcome!
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