Scientists – and Artists – at Work at South Mountain
4th graders build ecosystems as part of Spiritree collaborative project.
There was a white-tail deer the kids named Jim and a coyote called Carl in fourth-grade classrooms last month, all part of an integrated learning experience about ecosystems at South Mountain Elementary School. Throw in a polar bear, sea animals, rainforest monkey -- and lots of chicken wire and paper mâché – and you have the building blocks for an in-depth Artist Residency program on how animals, plants, soil, water, and sunlight all work together so that life can happen. Taking place over a two-week period, creating the ecosystems inspired a meaningful learning experience -- "a lovely blend of the academics and the arts," observed Principal Tina Lehn. The Artist Residency is a project of the Art Council of the Morris Area. Known as …
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Shana Teitelbaum
9:24 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The was the second year of the Artist-in-Residence program and more specifically, Spiritree, both of which were funded by the South Mountain PTA. The PTA would not have been able to present this wonderful opportunity to the 4th grade students if not for the generous donations of the South Mountain community, for which we are very grateful! more ›