Building Skyscrapers

We're almost to the end of February, but the cold temperatures have not relented! Still, there was plenty to keep us busy in the art room and take our minds off the cold weather.  Take a look at the various activities of this week in the ICSJ art room.

**Special thanks to Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Russell for volunteering in the art room this week!**

Kindergarten

Kindergarten took their field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry during the Friday class times, and so only the Tuesday Kindergarten met, working on a fun Dr. Seuss inspired drawing and painting of The Cat in the Hat in preparation for Read Across America!

First, Second and Fifth Grades

Students in different grades worked toward the same goal this week, inspired by last week's Odyssey through the Arts lessons: building model skyscrapers!  With a variety of materials, students in first, second and fifth grades took on different tasks for one team in creating a skyscraper.  Students acted as sketchers, materials managers, lead builders and presenters, as assigned.  A lot of positive language and skills of teamwork and collaboration could be heard throughout the art room.  This was also a lesson in problem solving, as students worked to solve the inevitable challenges that cropped up with certain materials.  Great job, students!
 

Third and Fourth Grades

 Third and fourth grades did not meet because of President's Day.  See you next week!

Sixth and Seventh Grades

Students in sixth and seventh grades enjoyed their presentation of Odyssey through the Arts by our dedicated parent volunteers!  Great job in discussion and analysis, students!

Here is a look at the display of the 7th grade Variety Seascapes:

Eighth Grade

Eighth grade decided upon a research topic as they explore a career in the arts!  Not only are students performing research, but they are also interviewing a person who works in the field they chose to research.  Students also found reliable website sources, took notes, and drafted questions for their interview.  Next week, they should return having completed their interview so that we can begin creating our tech presentations of our new knowledge: VoiceThread, Glogster, Prezi, PowerPoint and more are all options.

Have a good weekend and stay warm!